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With over 3,770 locations, Nebraska restaurants are projected to generate $2.9 billion in sales this year, according to the National Restaurant Association. A growing number of Nebraska restaurants are adding drop-off catering to increase profits and diversify operations.

With over 10,420 locations, Colorado restaurants are projected to generate $9.5 billion in sales this year, according to the National Restaurant Association. A growing number of Colorado restaurants are adding drop-off catering to increase profits and diversify operations.

With over 24,628 locations, Pennsylvania restaurants are projected to generate $17.8 billion in sales this year, according to the National Restaurant Association. A growing number of Pennsylvania restaurants are adding drop-off catering to increase profits and diversify operations.

With over 62,469 locations, California restaurants are projected to generate $67.4 billion in sales this year, according to the National Restaurant Association. A growing number of California restaurants are adding drop-off catering to increase profits and diversify operations.

With over 15,131 locations, Massachusetts restaurants are projected to generate $13.1 billion in sales this year, according to the National Restaurant Association. A growing number of Massachusetts restaurants are adding drop-off catering to increase profits and diversify operations.

With over 42,610 locations, New York restaurants are projected to generate $33.6 billion in sales this year, says the National Restaurant Association. A growing number of New York restaurants are adding drop-off catering to increase profits and diversify operations. Catering continues to be big business for restaurants. As a group, restaurants account for nearly five times the catering revenue of retailers—$19.3 billion annually versus $4.0 billion, says a recent study by Technomic.

Florida restaurants are expected to generate $33.3 billion in sales this year, according National Restaurant Association research and federal government data. Restaurant chains that invest in catering operations report that it generates 20 percent of total sales, according to Technomic. Long-term industry growth will be impacted by restaurants that seek to offer catering to increase revenue and diversify operations.

Texas restaurants are expected to generate $40.8 billion in sales this year, according National Restaurant Association research and federal government data. Restaurant chains that invest in catering operations report that it generates 20 percent of total sales, according to Technomic.

Restaurants that invest in catering generate more revenue and report that it generates 20 percent of their total sales, says Technomic, a premier food industry research firm. If done well, it offers a restaurant’s catering operation can be a lucrative revenue stream, says the National Restaurant Association.