With this report, we update our data-driven Kalinowski Casual Dining Index for Q2 to +3.6%. On a pre-pandemic basis (compared to Q2 2019), the Kalinowski Casual Dining Index for Q1 2026 is at +38.7%. These numbers are based on our latest proprietary checks/data as regards same-store sales performance for this segment during April, May, and June.

With this report, we update our data-driven Kalinowski Quick-Service Pizza Index for Q2 to +-2.2%. Comparing to Q2 2019 levels — a pre-pandemic basis — the Kalinowski Quick-Service Pizza Index for Q1 2026 is at +16.1%. Our -2.2% figure is based on our latest proprietary checks/data as regards same-store sales performance for this segment during April, May, and early-to-mid June.

With this report, we update our data-driven Kalinowski Family Dining Index for Q2 to down by -1.0%. Comparing to Q2 2019 levels — a pre-pandemic basis — the Kalinowski Family Dining Index for Q2 2026 is at +15.8%. 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 April, May, and early-to-mid June.