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.

Data out today from the U.S. Census shows that restaurants’ market share (with grocery stores/supermarkets making up the other component) was 56.7% in May 2026, marking the third month in a row that this was the case. The 56.7% figure is -20 basis points the all-time high of 56.9%, achieved in February 2026.

With this report, we update our Kalinowski Fast-Casual Index for Q2 to -0.2%. Comparing to Q2 2019 levels — a pre-pandemic basis — the Kalinowski Fast-Casual Index for Q2 2026 is at +54.3%. Our latest fast-casual numbers are based on our proprietary checks/data as regards same-store sales performance for this segment during April, May, and early-to-mid June.