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Restaurant Sales Continue Growing, But the Pace is Starting To Fall
All growth numbers are year over year unless specified. Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Restaurant sales growth remains strong year-over-year, but the last two months of the year showed there is some slowdown already in effect. Same-store...
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Managers Are Part of the Staffing Shortage and Guests Are Noticing
The news is ripe with headlines about the staffing shortage and guests are feeling it when there are not enough employees to run restaurants. Hourly workers are at the center of this conversation,...
Increased Menu Prices Deter Guests As Rapid Check Growth Continues
Restaurant Guest Satisfaction Snapshot™ – February, 2022 Top 5 Restaurant Brands Financial metrics are “same-store” metrics & reported on a 2-year comparison unless otherwise noted Sales growth...
Restaurant Industry Growth Trends to Know in 2022
It’s been a rocky couple of years for the restaurant industry. While 2021 represented a shift back towards normalcy, we haven’t quite recovered as much as we’d like. If you’re heading into 2022 with...
Restaurant Acquisitions Are Booming. Here’s How Data Helps You Position Your Brand for Sale.
Despite operating challenges in the current environment, or perhaps because of them, 2021 was a big year for restaurant acquisitions. M&A activity was one of the biggest restaurant industry news...
Guest Check Growth Grows While Traffic Slows
Restaurant Guest Satisfaction Snapshot™ – January, 2022 Top 5 Restaurant Brands Financial metrics are “same-store” metrics & reported on a 2-year comparison unless otherwise noted A restaurant...
FOH vs. BOH Restaurant Trends
In many restaurants the front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH) can seem like two completely different worlds. Their day-to-day duties and pressures are often vastly different from one another...
How to Build a Strong Restaurant Culture to Motivate Employees
Across the country, restaurant operators are wrestling with the impact of the Great Resignation. Workers in the restaurant and entertainment sectors are quitting at twice the rate of the national...
Using Restaurant Data to Drive Revenue: A Complete Look at Industry Analytics
From supply chain issues to rising employee wages, there’s no shortage of hurdles for restaurants to overcome in today’s market. Being able to access up-to-date, high-quality restaurant data is...
Sales & Traffic Not the Only Challenges for Restaurants, Guest Sentiment Takes a Hit in December
Sales & Traffic Not the Only Challenges for Restaurants, Guest Sentiment Takes a Hit in December Restaurant Guest Satisfaction Snapshot™ - December 2021 The Restaurant Guest Satisfaction...
Why You Should Never Show Up For a Board Meeting Without These Crucial Data Points
When you are a busy restaurant CEO, prepping for a board meeting may rank next to a long drive during rush hour traffic or a long wait at the post office on the list of things you want to do....
Black Box Intelligence Leadership Team
Black Box Intelligence Leadership Team David Cantu is a 30-year restaurant industry veteran and serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer for Black Box Intelligence™, the premiere...
Moderate Staffing Improvements Contribute to Some Lift in Service-Related Sentiment
Restaurant Guest Satisfaction Snapshot™ – November, 2021 Top 5 Restaurant Brands From a sales perspective, November was exceptionally good for restaurants. With sales larger by 8.3% than they were...
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