Consumer dining index increases for the first time above 2025 levels, despite pullback in higher-frequency visits
Sales growth remains solid to start 2026, but underlying conditions are uneven. Foodservice sales rose in January, but profitability and viability remains uneven across segments and regions, reflecting a more complex demand environment.
Consumer dining index falls below 2025 levels in first quarter of 2026.
Consumer Dining Index Experiences a Slight Respite in February with Improved Weather Conditions
Topline strength has not translated into profitability. Despite higher sales, six in ten operators report weaker profitability than in 2024, as rising food, labour, and overhead costs continue to compress already-thin margins.
Consumer Dining Index Declines Further in January Amid Ongoing Affordability Pressures and Winter Weather
December Consumer Dining Index Declines Amid Affordability Pressures and Weather Impacts
Consumer Dining Index Rises Above 2024 Levels in November
