Now Accepting Participants:
2026 Total Rewards Survey (TRS)
Be the First to Get the BBI Total Rewards Survey Report
The annual BBI Total Rewards Survey (TRS) has established itself as the definitive bellwether for compensation, benefits, training and more – across the entire US restaurant industry. It has become a go-to tool to attract and retain talent.
Coming off a year of record participation, we are inviting brands to take part in our 2026 edition. All brands that participate receive a FREE edition of the final published Total Rewards Survey (worth $20k).
Survey is open April 13 – May 8, 2026.
Register your interest by completing the form opposite.
Deadline is May 8, 2026 – Complete the form to participate in the survey:
Why Participate?
All brands that take part receive a copy of the BBI Total Rewards Survey, which grows in scale every year. In 2025, it featured extensive benchmarks and deep data insight from:
What You Can Expect: The 2026 TRS
Get the Total Picture on the Restaurant Reward Landscape
Staffing and Turnover
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Trends across six segments
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Staffing and pay levels for hourly and management positions
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Base salary and bonuses for 140+ corporate restaurant roles, including C-suite
Training & development
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Labor & replacement costs
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Training and development programs (ranging from new hire orientations and ongoing training initiatives)
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Training budgets and spend
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Variable pay program structures
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Total Rewards packages
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Health benefit programs (including costs)
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Long-term Incentives
Total Rewards Survey Resources
Total Rewards Survey Downloads
Once you have declared your intention to participate in our TRS, we will reach out with a unique link for survey access. The survey is extensive and will require some time to complete. Deadline to submit is May 8th. To help you understand the information you will need to provide, we provide the following accompanying files:
- Sample Questionnaire PDF
- TRS Companion File: For compensation information for specific roles (*Required)
Have More Questions?
Visit our Total Rewards Survey FAQs Help Center or reach out to our team at trs@blackboxintelligence.com.