Monthly Restaurant Trend Analysis

Out of the Box Monthly Update Series

Your go-to resource for timely insights into the very latest restaurant industry performance trends.

Each month, our Out of the Box articles break down the latest financial performance, consumer behavior shifts, and operational trends we see in our exclusive data. These updates are designed to help restaurant leaders stay informed and ready to act.

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What We Cover Each Month

In our Out of the Box series, we use industry data captured direct from over 120,000 restaurant units and concepts to provide updates on:

Latest Overall Sales and Traffic Data

Consumer Sentiment Trends

Workforce Turnover and Compensation

Best vs Worst Segment Comparison

Best vs Worst Region Comparison

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All Out of the Box Monthly Updates (in Order of Most Recent)

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Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from February 2025

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Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from January 2025

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Restaurant Industry in Review: November 2024 Restaurant Trends

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Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from October 2024

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Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from September 2024

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August Restaurant Performance: Could It Be the Turning Point?

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Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from July 2024

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Restaurant Performance Update: June Highlights the Economic Challenges in 2024

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Overall Traffic Declining, Sales Propped Up by Average Check Value but Unit Ratings and Reviews Critical to Success

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