When looking at monthly averages for year-over-year growth, Fast Casual averaged +6% growth while Full Service came in +2% over March 2023's sales.
On a seven-day moving average (chart below), Full Service ended March neutral (0%) with March 2023, and Fast Casual ended with +1% growth compared to last year's numbers.
Both segments saw a boost from St. Patrick's Day and the Cherry Blossom Festival peak mid-month, as well as some warmer weather. With Easter falling on March 31st this year, we'll likely be able to see the impact of those sales in our April numbers as we track a seven-day moving average.
Delivery sales stayed the same last month for the DMV and nationwide at 14%.
Don't let those final numbers on the chart fool you, March was a strong month for both segments and we're excited to see this continue in April! See you in May.
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