January 2020

The headline is troubling: same-store sales growth of 2.1% in December was the worst result for the restaurant industry in more than two years. Was it surprising, however? Black Box Intelligence predicted in November that the industry…

Of course, this affects the segments differently. Family dining, fine dining and upscale casual dining performed the best in the fourth quarter. After a difficult 2017, family meals have experienced a resurgence in recent times. Here's a…

Comparable restaurant sales fell 2.1% year-over-year in December, the industry's worst result in more than two years. A lag in the Thanksgiving holiday registration is partly responsible for the…