The DecisionNext Finished Goods Index Report | October 2026

The Post-Summer Reset Deepens—But Every Basket Points Higher Into Winter The October DecisionNext Finished Goods Index shows the post-summer cost reset continuing into the fall. In September, the Cheeseburger and Hot Dog Indices fell sharply from August and slipped below their year-ago levels. Meanwhile, the Breaded Chicken Sandwich Index edged higher for the first time since April.