Same-store sales and customer traffic levels improved; Operators are somewhat more bullish about sales growth and the economy.

Despite a decline, the RPI remained above 100 for the fifth consecutive month.

The RPI stood at 100.6 in January, up 1.0 percent from December and its highest level since August 2012.

Buoyed by positive same-store sales and customer traffic results, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index rose in November.

Driven by stronger same-store sales and traffic levels and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose above 100 in June.

The 2012 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will be held from May 5-8, 2012 at Chicago's McCormick Place.

Buoyed by positive same-store sales and solid optimism among restaurant operators for continued growth, the outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive in April.