The U.S. restaurant industry staged a solid turnaround in 2023 and sales have since been on the rise. The uptrend continues despite rising price pressures and growing concerns over inflation. The Commerce Department reported that sales at U.S. food and drinking places totaled $94.3 billion in April, up 5.5$ 36.7 billion. The retail sector has been struggling to bounce back from its lows, but sales at restaurants and bars have so far put up an impre ...