Chain Restaurant Sales Growth Slows to Lowest Since Great Recession, Per Technomic Report
Chain restaurant sales in the U.S. grew by only 3% in 2025, the lowest rate since the Great Recession, according to the 2026 Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. This growth was below both menu price inflation and the previous year's growth, with median sales growth at 2.5% and real-dollar sales declining by 1.3% when adjusted for inflation. The industry faced challenges including weak consumer confidence, weight-loss drugs, and weather issues.
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