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People are gathered at outdoor tables under string lights, enjoying a meal together in a courtyard with trees and white walls—a lively scene reflecting June 2025 restaurant industry trends for vibrant, communal dining experiences.
Restaurant Insights & Research
Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from June 2025
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April 2026 data showing comp sales increased by 1.5% and comp traffic decreased by 1.7% on a purple gradient background, reflecting shifts seen in March 2026 restaurant trends.
Restaurant Insights & Research
Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from April 2026
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Black Box Intelligence Announces 2026 Best Practices Award Winners, Unveils Inaugural ‘Brand of the Year’
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A bottle and box of "GLP-1 Formula Oral Capsules" from Generic Pharmacy are shown. Packaging mentions metabolic support, weight management support, and daily digestive support. Two capsules are in front.
Restaurant Insights & Research
What BBI Data Tells Us About How GLP-1 Adoption Affects the Restaurant Industry
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A graphic illustrating March 2026 restaurant trends, featuring "Comp Sales: +0.7%" and "Comp Traffic: -2.3%" on a grid backdrop with two purple data lines—one trending up, the other down.
Restaurant Insights & Research
Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from March 2026
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Black Box Intelligence Announces 2026 Best Practices Awards Nominees, Introduces Inaugural “Brand of the Year” Category
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Line graph showing same-store traffic growth (%) versus average gas price ($). Traffic growth, including restaurant popularity in holidays, declines as gas prices rise, dropping sharply above $3.50 and reaching -2.9% at $3.80.
Restaurant Insights & Research
What BBI Data Tells Us About: How High Gas Prices Affect the Restaurant Industry
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Restaurant Insights & Research
Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from February 2026
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A map of the United States highlights eight cities with most at-risk units for 2025 peak sales, reflecting how factors like restaurant popularity in holidays may impact Fresno-Visalia, Harlingen, Tulsa, and others on the list.
Restaurant Insights & Research
What BBI Data Tells Us About: Unit Closures In 2026
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A chart for January 2026, set against a light purple grid, reflects December 2025 restaurant trends with Comp Sales at +1.0% and Comp Traffic at -1.1%, illustrated by a rising line graph.
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Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from January 2026
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