In a recent survey of Cosi restaurants, just 18% reported business is down vs. last year, compared with 37% in the May survey. Another 55% of respondents reported that business is the same as last year. 50% stated that the average tab for a party of two is less than $25. 68% feel that customers choose Cosi because of a specific menu item. The most popular menu item is the flatbread pizza (23% of mentions).