NRA’s Performance Index Broke Into Expansion Territory In February, Both Cap-Ex Indicators Rose

Fueled by strong gains in comparative same-store sales and traffic, the National Restaurant Assn.’s Restaurant Performance Index moved into expansion territory in February for the first time since May 2025. The overall RPI rose one full point in February to 100.9. Readings above 100 for the RPI and any of its components indicate expansion; readings…