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The RPI stood at 101.0 in September, down 0.9 percent from its August level.

Restaurant operators are somewhat more optimistic about sales growth and the economy, while food costs and government remain top challenges.

While same-store sales and customer traffic levels rose, operators' outlook for the economy remains mixed.

The RPI stood at 101.3 in June, down from a level of 102.1 in May and the first decline in four months.

The RPI stood at 102.1 in May, up 0.4 percent over April and the third consecutive monthly gain and strongest reading since March 2012.

The RPI stood at 101.7 in April, up 0.3 percent from March and the strongest level since May 2013.

Report is driven by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators.

Challenging weather conditions in many parts of the country continued to impact customer traffic in February.

Same-store sales remained positive despite lower customer traffic levels; Restaurant operators are generally optimistic about future business conditions.