Total sales in the food services and drinking places subsector increased in January, rising 0.2% to $8.3 billion.
Non-seasonally adjusted prices for food purchased from restaurants were down 5.1% in January when compared with January 2024. Unadjusted prices for alcoholic beverages served in licensed establishments decreased 3.1% over the same period. These decreases were due to the federal tax holiday, which started in December and was in effect the entire month of January.
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