On-Premise Traffic Ticks Up But Beer Unit Share Down

Dear Client:With World Cup comps farther in the rearview mirror, on-premise traffic has improved the four weeks to September 6, per GuestMetrics's latest. Traffic was down 1.2% versus down 1.5% YTD. Bars/Restaurants total sales have been up 1.1% for the latest 12 weeks. Still, beer unit share is down more this latest period, as wine and spirits have gained strength or at least held par. Beer unit share was down 1% in the latest 4 weeks (vs. down 0.8% YTD),