With this report, we update our data-driven Kalinowski Casual Dining Index for Q3 to +2.4%. This is the one-year figure, lapping the +36.1% number from Q3 2021 and the -18.7% figure from Q3 2020. On a three-year (pre-pandemic) basis, the Kalinowski Casual Dining Index for Q3 is at +13.4%. These numbers are based on our latest proprietary checks/data as regards same-store sales performance for this segment during July, August, and September. Keep in mind, individual performance can vary wildly on a concept-by-concept basis.

With this report, we update our data-driven Kalinowski Quick-Service Pizza Index for Q3 to -0.6%. This is the one-year figure, lapping the +1.4% number from Q3 2021, and the +15.2% figure from Q3 2020. Our -0.6% figure is based on our latest proprietary checks/data as regards same-store sales performance for this segment during July, August, and September.