June 2026 restaurant sales metrics: National sales growth, food costs & price trends

Key takeaways Fast Casual sales grew +3.21% year-over-year in June 2026 (trailing 28-day average) Full Service sales grew +2.71% year-over-year in June 2026 (trailing 28-day average) Food costs averaged 30% of sales , a slight increase from May 2026 Avocados were June’s biggest price mover, up +53% month-over-month Fresh tomatoes dropped the most, down -44% month-over-month — the second straight month tomato prices declined The Northeast was the top-performing region, up +18%