The NRA’s Performance Index Rose Moderately In August, As Optimism About Future Improves

The National Restaurant Assn.’s Restaurant Performance Index rose moderately in August, up half a point, as optimism about the future improved. The Expectations Index rose 1.4 points to 99.4 on big gains for expected same-store sales in six months and improved business conditions. All four components of the Expectations rose. The Current Situation Index, on…