Same store sales report on 5+ major restaurant chains

Here’s how 5 major U.S. QSR and food chains performed in early Q4, according to company disclosures and CenterCheck sales tracking.

Methodology

• Year-over-year (YoY) same-store sales for 5 retailers saw dynamic changes from October 2024 to October 2025.
• Monthly look back period compared to 12 months prior (Oct '24 to Oct '25).
• US Stores Exclusive - Retail sales data from credit & debit card records.

Dutch Bros +3.36%

• Dutch Bros delivered its 19th consecutive year of positive same-store sales growth.

Zaxbys -5.65%

• Despite recently opening their 1,000th store, we measured an October dip.

Pizza Hut -4.22%

• With rumors of a spinoff from YUM! Brands, the chain is reeling.

McDonald's +3.19%

• Despite tons of publicity about rising costs, the result is same store sales continue to grow, just more slowly than usual.

Dave's Hot Chicken +3.71%

• Let the good times roll for the red-hot chicken chain!