Thursday September 25, 2025, 07:00:00
By Mark Kalinowski
With this report, we update our data-driven Kalinowski Family Dining Index for Q3 to up by +1.2%. Comparing to Q3 2019 levels — a pre-pandemic basis — the Kalinowski Family Dining Index for Q3 2025 is at +8.1%. 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 July, August, and early-to-mid September.
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Monday September 22, 2025, 07:27:58
By Mark Kalinowski
With this report, we update our Kalinowski Fast-Casual Index for Q3 to +0.9%. Comparing to Q3 2019 levels — a pre-pandemic basis — the Kalinowski Fast-Casual Index for Q3 2025 is at +48.9%. This +48.9% figure is the best of any major restaurant sector. Our latest fast-casual numbers are based on our proprietary checks/data as regards same-store sales performance for this segment during July, August, and early September.
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Wednesday September 17, 2025, 07:00:00
By Mark Kalinowski
In recent days, we have published notes examining the pricing changes at McDonald’s and Wendy’s for combo meals. Today, we look at Burger King’s recent pricing changes for combo meals.
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