Restaurant industry performance index in the U.S. 2011-2021, by month

In December 2021, the U.S. restaurant industry received a performance index score of 104.8. One year prior, the U.S. restaurant industry received an index score of 97.5. 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 a variety of indicators including sales, traffic, labor and capital expenditures. A value above 100 signals a period of expansion while a value below 100 signals a period of contraction.