Friday August 14, 2026, 09:03:00

Restaurants: Spending Growth for July is the 2nd-Best Month in 2026 So Far

By Mark Kalinowski

Data out today from the U.S. Census shows that restaurants’ market share (with grocery stores/supermarkets making up the other component) was 57.4% in July 2026. This 57.4% figure is a new all-time record in favor of the restaurant industry.

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Wednesday August 12, 2026, 08:55:22

Restaurants: Price Inflation Gap Relative to Food-At-Home Remains Near the 24-Year Historical Average

By Mark Kalinowski

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows that prices for food-at-home (grocery stores and supermarkets) rose by +2.7% in July — sequentially the same as June’s +2.7%. This +2.7% number for July compares with price for food-away-from-home (restaurants) that increased by +3.4% year-over-year in July (sequentially identical to June’s +3.4%). This marks the 40th month in a row for which restaurant pricing is outpacing grocery/supermarket pricing.

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Thursday July 16, 2026, 08:58:35

Restaurant Spending Sets a New Record Relative to Grocery Spending, But…

By Mark Kalinowski

Data out today from the U.S. Census shows that restaurants’ market share (with grocery stores/supermarkets making up the other component) was 57.1% in June 2026. This 57.1% figure is a new all-time record in favor of the restaurant industry.

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