With this report, we update our data-driven Kalinowski Family Dining Index for Q2 to down by -1.0%. Comparing to Q2 2019 levels — a pre-pandemic basis — the Kalinowski Family Dining Index for Q2 2026 is at +15.8%. This is the lowest such number of any major U.S. restaurant industry segment. Our latest numbers are based on our latest proprietary checks/data as regards same-store sales performance for this segment during April, May, and early-to-mid June.

With this report, we update our data-driven Kalinowski Quick-Service Other Index for Q2 to +3.3%. Comparing to Q2 2019 levels – a pre-pandemic basis — the Kalinowski Quick-Service Other Index for Q2 2026 is at +34.2%. These numbers are based on our latest proprietary checks/data as regards same-store sales performance for this segment during April, May, and early-to-mid June.

With this report, we update our data-driven Kalinowski Quick-Service Burger Index for Q2 to a mere +0.1%. Comparing to Q2 2019 levels — a pre-pandemic basis — the Kalinowski Quick-Service Burger Index for Q2 2026 is at +27.9%. These numbers are based on our latest proprietary checks/data as regards same-store sales performance for this segment during April, May, and early-to-mid June.