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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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A group of people in formal attire stand and applaud at round banquet tables in a dimly lit event hall; a large purple and white paint-like overlay partially covers the image.
State of the Industry Webinar
Webinar: State of the Restaurant Workforce 2026
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A graphic showing June 2026 data, with a nod to May 2026 restaurant trends. Comp Sales increased by 1.8 percent, while Comp Traffic decreased by 1.9 percent. The background is purple and blue with faint chart lines.
Restaurant Insights & Research
Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from June 2026
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Bar chart comparing 2025 baseline to average weekly performance since March 2026 for four restaurant segments: Quick Service, Fast Casual, Family Dining, and Casual Dining. Despite higher gas prices impacting the restaurant industry overall, Quick Service shows the most improvement.
Restaurant Insights & Research
What BBI Data Tells Us About: Restaurant Traffic During the War’s Gas Price Surge
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Restaurant sales increased 1.8%, traffic decreased 2.0% in May 2026.
Restaurant Insights & Research
Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from May 2026
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A man stands on a stage giving a presentation at the "Best Practices Conference." A large screen behind him displays the text "State of Restaurant Sales and Traffic" alongside various images collaged together.
Webinar On Demand
Webinar: Restaurant Industry Snapshot Q2 2026
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Graph showing minimum wage increases across 22 states in 2025.
Restaurant Insights & Research
What BBI Data Tells Us About: Minimum Wage and Turnover 
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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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News
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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