Research & Reports

Inflation concerns receded from record highs as small businesses reported better cash flow and plans to expand staffing, according to new data from MetLife and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Continue Reading

Operators are still skeptical of economic conditions even as same-store sales and customer traffic improve. Continue Reading

The casual dining and fast casual segments lifted sales and customer traffic for the overall industry, but Black Box Intelligence projects softer conditions for the second half of 2025. Continue Reading