Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 27, 2022

from August 2022. in June and July (a sliver of a silver lining) – this is the seventh month in a row (since March 2022) that same-store traffic growth numbers have been negative. With the exception of Fine Dining, all restaurant segments experienced negative same-store traffic growth during Q3 2022.

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Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Once the very high menu price increases start abating, as is expected, it will be increasingly harder to post strong positive same-store sales growth as was the case for most of 2022. The only segment that was able to post positive 3-year same-store traffic growth during November was Fine Dining.

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Black Box Intelligence

JULY 26, 2022

Year-over-year guest counts have now been in a three-month decline (since March 2022), impacting sales and traffic. For the first time in over a year, segment frontrunner Fine Dining experienced its biggest drop in sales growth for the month of June. Upscale Casual also saw a steep decline compared to May 2022.

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Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Restaurant Sales Growth Rebounds – Posting Best Month Since March 2022 All growth numbers are year over year unless specified. How did the restaurant industry perform in August 2022? percentage points over July 2022’s growth rate. Q2 2022 net sentiment for off-premise dining was negative across all segments.

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Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

year over year matched last month’s, with both tied for strongest performance since March of 2022, when the industry was still lapping over weaker results due to Covid. The best performing segment based on 3-year sales growth for the fourth month in a row was quick service, followed by fine dining. in October, a 0.4

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Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 20, 2022

Same-store traffic experienced negative YoY growth for the five-month period ending in July 2022. July’s top performing segments based on sales growth were Family Dining and Fast Casual. The industry’s worst performing segments – those posting negative YoY same-store sales growth – were Casual Dining and Fine Dining.

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Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Once the very high menu price increases start abating, as is expected, it will be increasingly harder to post strong positive same-store sales growth as was the case for most of 2022. The only segment that was able to post positive 3-year same-store traffic growth during November was Fine Dining.

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EATER

MAY 2, 2023

Some are essentially beefed up loyalty programs promising perks like free delivery and points that can be used toward future purchases; others are monthly meal deliveries that drop chef-prepared dinners right on your doorstep; and others are wine clubs that bundle bottles with tasting notes to turn subscribers into instant connoisseurs.

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Future Food

OCTOBER 19, 2022

It has tested the strongest of families at the best of times, and is pertinent to my family right now, yet had previously acquired very little of my attention: Conquering the challenges of ‘Family Dining’ It’s amazing how your perceptions shift and expectations towards food and hospitality are moderated once you have children.

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Restaurant365

JULY 8, 2021

For instance, the increase in customer expectations for convenience or the rise of online ordering for takeout or delivery already existed before the pandemic. Restaurants had to change business models, pivoting to a larger focus on takeout food and food delivery. The rise of off-premise dining. ” In fact, P.F. .”

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Black Box Intelligence

JULY 26, 2022

Same-Store Sales Growth Lowest Since February 2021 Year-over-year guest counts have now been in a three-month decline (since March 2022), impacting sales and traffic. Upscale Casual also saw a steep decline compared to May 2022. Same-store sales growth was +1.6% in June – a sharp decline from the +4.9%

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Brands, Mount Franklin Foods, US Foods, Melt Shop, FoodMaven, Nathan's Famous, Island's Fine Burgers & Drinks, Checkers & Rally’s, Lineage Logistics and Minnow. “We believe it is extremely important to capitalize on delivery by maximizing the use of virtual kitchen spaces. Brands, Inc. and internationally.

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Black Box Intelligence

JANUARY 30, 2023

However, these two months were the weakest for restaurant sales growth since the industry saw a rebound back in August of 2022. Same-store traffic growth year over year has been negative since March of 2022, and December was not the exception to this trend. average for the period between August and October.

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Black Box Intelligence

JANUARY 30, 2023

However, these two months were the weakest for restaurant sales growth since the industry saw a rebound back in August of 2022. Same-store traffic growth year over year has been negative since March of 2022, and December was not the exception to this trend. average for the period between August and October.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 3, 2022

According to Vacasa’s 2022 Spring Travel Trend’s survey, one thing is clear: everyone needs a break this spring. The percentage breakdown of sales from travelers in a typical year pre-COVID-19 was as follows: Family dining – 31%. Casual dining – 32%. Fine dining – 41%. Fast casual – 25%.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

." Pandemic Pivots Become Permanent The temporary "pivots" developed during the pandemic — expanded delivery services, outdoor dining options, to-go alcohol offerings, and investments in technology — are the foundation of the industry's "new normal." million by 2030.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The new restaurants — as well as upgrades to existing locations — will adapt the company’s new, modern, and inviting “Fresh Forward” design and meet the needs of today’s consumer with comfortable guest indoor dining spaces as well as numerous delivery and order ahead options, with a strong digital first strategy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022. Overall, “large parties,” or a party with eight or more guests, had a +2 percent increase in same-store transactions in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022. On average, the tips on pizza delivery were 14.71

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Between self-service, order management, home delivery options, and futuristic robotic servers, there’s no shortage of great ideas for boosting front-of-house productivity. Casual dining – 28%. Fine dining – 28%. Fast casual – 26%. The restaurant industry is absolutely brimming with innovation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

“We’ve fine-tuned our recipe for growth at Dave’s Hot Chicken and our strong performance so far in 2021 is proof,” said Swenson. We’ve really set ourselves apart as the hottest fast-casual brand out there right now, and there’s no question about it based on the numbers.” and Canada. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

These changes go into effect in October for the launch of the 2022 call for entry period. SpotOn is quickly becoming a part of everyday life for consumers across the country whenever they shop, dine, or visit a stadium or a college campus.” million customer deliveries possible each year. "The

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Single Platform

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The restaurant industry has continued to transform and adapt since the first known dining establishment opened its doors in 18th century France. We’re not going to delve that deep into the history of dining out, but we’ll explore 5 ways the U.S. Food is Easily Available Whether You’re Dining Out or Staying In.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In the new normal, restaurant owners are reinventing their businesses by incorporating better delivery services and remodeling their menus. TRT: As the focus shifts from fine-dining to casual, and now to more ‘pop-up’ and ‘cloud kitchen concepts’, how do you think the restaurant industry is evolving?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

The majority of fast-casual and fine dining operators are meeting this challenge head-on by adding new offerings monthly,* driving increased competition with bar-and-grill operators. These restaurateurs often lack the resources and knowledge to successfully compete against the large chains in the delivery market.

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Single Platform

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The restaurant industry has continued to transform and adapt since the first known dining establishment opened its doors in 18th century France. We’re not going to delve that deep into the history of dining out, but we’ll explore 5 ways the U.S. Food is Easily Available Whether You’re Dining Out or Staying In.

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EATER

MAY 3, 2022

Many are modest affairs in the fast-casual mode. Mei Lin, winner of Season 12, opened a fried chicken counter called Daybird, also in Los Angeles, though COVID-19 unfortunately shuttered her fine-dining affair, Nightshade. But in 2022, that’s no longer the case. The answer is: No. Sounds great, right?

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