ASR Strategies Your Restaurant Brand Needs To Thrive: FAQ and Best Practices...
In 2024, we all know that Average Star Ratings (ASR) is a major factor in a restaurant brand’s success or failure. Google is king when it comes to review platforms. And as a search engine, it puts...
View ArticleSeptember 2024 Restaurant Trends You Can’t Ignore
Monthly Out of the Box InsightsRestaurant Industry in Review: Trends from July 2024 -2.3% Comp Sales -4.6% Comp Traffic Region: New England Segment: Quick Service Cuisine: Chicken Region: NY-NJ...
View ArticleBoost Your Restaurant Ratings: 3 Insider Tips for Local Success
Restaurant ratings can make or break a local business. Customers are increasingly turning to Google reviews before deciding where to eat. Therefore, a strong star rating is essential for building...
View ArticleAugust Restaurant Performance: Could It Be the Turning Point?
Out of the Box: Monthly Restaurant Industry Update September 2024: Is This a Turning Point? AUGUST: BY THE NUMBERS -0.4% Comp Sales -3.6% Comp Traffic Best Region: California Best Segment: Fine Dining...
View ArticleTop 7 Issues in Pizza Restaurant Customer Reviews (and How to Solve Them)
The Importance of Customer Reviews for Pizza Restaurants In today’s hyper-competitive pizza market, customer reviews can make or break your business. While a glowing review may bring in new customers,...
View ArticleHurricane Helene: Impact On Restaurant Industry
As Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeastern U.S. during the final week of September, the storm left a path of destruction in its wake. Amidst areas spanning South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee,...
View ArticleRestaurant Industry in Review: Trends from September 2024
Out of the Box: Monthly Restaurant Industry Update Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from September 2024 SEPTEMBER: BY THE NUMBERS 0.4% Comp Sales -2.7% Comp Traffic Best Region: California Best...
View ArticleState of the Restaurant Industry Q4 2024: Key Insights and Trends
In the State of the Restaurant Industry Q4 2024, the latest data from Black Box Intelligence reveals critical insights. This snapshot offers a deep dive into current sales and traffic patterns,...
View ArticleHow the Best Restaurant Suppliers Use Benchmark Data to Drive Growth
The New Role of Data in Restaurant Supply Chains The most successful restaurant suppliers today rely on data to drive their strategies. And shifting from being traditional vendors to strategic...
View ArticleForecasting the Restaurant Industry in 2025: Future Projections
Sales and Traffic Forecast Insights We have crunched the numbers and are ready to reveal our forecasts in traffic and sales growth for 2025. As we have affirmed regularly over the last few months, we...
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