Restaurantdata analyzed 2,698 restaurant projects that opened, transferred ownership, relocated, or reopened during March, April, and May. The analysis covers operator growth stage, service format, cuisine category, location type, and regional activity. Several findings stand out. Key Observations 1. Single-unit operators continued to dominate restaurant activity Single-unit operators with no...
Top 10 Upscale Dining Brands by Expansion Pressure
This Top 10 list is Restaurantdata.com’s first public display of the Expansion Pressure Index™, highlighting a defined cohort of upscale dining brands that began the tracking period with 10 to 30 operating units. The cohort covers brands tracked from late November 2025 through the end of May 2026. Rankings reflect...
8-State Breakfast Restaurant Review Analysis
Breakfast Restaurant Trends Across 8 States A current look at highly rated sit-down breakfast restaurants, including state comparisons, cuisine trends, service models, restaurant size, staffing, pricing, and market concentration. A review of more than 3,400 highly rated sit-down breakfast restaurants across eight states provides a current snapshot of the breakfast...
Restaurant Opening Signals: June 2026
RESTAURANTDATA.COM Signals Report 1,525 location filings · 51 states · 73 regions · Three-week period ending June 4, 2026 Analysis Key Observations 01 Texas leads by a widening margin Texas recorded 410 location filings, 61% more than California's 254 and more than double Florida's 202. Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston-Galveston, and the...
Restaurant Franchise FDD News – June 2026
FDD Updates: June 2026 June 2, 2026. Recent Franchise Disclosure Document filings include updates from Craveworthy, Gregorys Coffee, The Human Bean, Nick the Greek, and Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken. The filings include unit counts, franchised store activity, average unit volume information, and signed agreements for future locations. June 2026 Craveworthy...