In April 2026, the U.S. restaurant industry received a performance index score of ****. One year prior, the industry received an index score of ****. The restaurant industry performance index is a statistical barometer measuring the overall health of the U.S. restaurant industry. The index is based on the results of the monthly Restaurant Industry Tracking Survey composed of various indicators including sales, traffic, labor, and capital expenditures. A value above 100 indicates a period of expansion, while a value below 100 indicates a period of contraction.
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National Restaurant Association. (May 29, 2026). Restaurant industry performance index in the United States from 2017 to 2026, by month [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/214747/us-restaurant-performance-index/
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Restaurant industry performance index in the United States from 2017 to 2026, by month [Graph], National Restaurant Association, May 29, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/214747/us-restaurant-performance-index/