Full Service saw a strong boost last month, while sales remained stable for Fast Casual. Scroll down to keep reading!
What was DMV restaurant sales growth in October 2026?
The trailing 4-week (28-day) average of year-over-year (YoY) sales growth for DMV restaurants in October 2026 came in at:
| Segment | YoY Sales Growth (28-day avg.) |
|---|---|
| Fast Casual | +0% |
| Full Service | +5% |
In last month's 7-day moving average chart, both segments saw a slower start to the month, followed by positive performance, particularly for Full Service. The last weekend saw the most growth for both segments, with Fast Casual peaking at 1% and Full Service at 6%.
Delivery as a percentage of overall sales accounted for 12.15% of sales for the DMV, up slightly from last month, and 14.04% nationwide.
| REGION | DELIVERY AS A PERCENTAGE OF OVERALL SALES |
|---|---|
| DMV | 12.15% |
| Nationwide | 14.04% |
Halloween boosted Fast Casual restaurants, but even without the spooky holiday, October was a strong month overall for restaurants in the DMV. Next month we'll be interested in seeing how Election Day impacts sales and, of course, the start of the holiday season with Thanksgiving!
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