NPD Chain Transactions In December Rose, Thanks To 3% QSR Gain

December 2019 data from NPD’s CREST Performance Alerts, which track transactions at 73 quick-service and full-service chains, show a 3% gain in overall transactions during the month, compared to year prior. But the gains were driven entirely by business at quick-service and fast-casual chains, which also saw transactions rise 3%. Business at casual-dining chains continued…