Total sales in the food services and drinking places subsector increased for the fifth consecutive month in August, rising 0.3% to $8.1 billion, the highest level on record.
Unadjusted prices for food purchased from restaurants were up 3.4% in August compared with August 2023 and unadjusted prices for alcoholic beverages served in licensed establishments increased 2.1% over the same period.
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