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Restaurant Performance Index increased 0.4% in October 12/2/2025 9:04:47 AM Despite the gain, the RPI remained below 100 in contraction territory for the fourth consecutive month.  
Customer traffic declined for the 9th consecutive month in October 12/2/2025 9:04:00 AM In contrast to the positive sales readings, restaurant operators continued to report customer traffic declines.
Restaurant operators reported mixed same-store sales in September 11/3/2025 11:12:37 AM Forty-five percent of restaurant operators said their same-store sales rose in September.  
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