Wednesday June 24, 2026, 07:00:00
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.
Tuesday June 23, 2026, 07:00:00
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.
Wednesday June 17, 2026, 08:52:48
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.
Wednesday July 22, 2026
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