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May 2026 office visits dipped 1.2% YoY on raw numbers, but rose 3.7% per working day. San Francisco led all major markets in YoY growth; Denver trailed.

The 2025 U.S. Open showed that singles and affluent audiences dominate attendance across both Fan Week and the main draw, and despite supplementary events, the matches remain the tournament’s main attraction.

Darden’s 2025 performance reveals a split: overall visits rose 1.4% YoY, outpacing the full-service dining sector, but same-store traffic was flat. Yard House and LongHorn powered growth, Olive Garden held steady, while Cheddar’s softened – underscoring the importance of portfolio balance.

After stability in early 2025, U.S. retail and dining traffic has declined for three straight months, with weakness spreading across states. Tariffs, income bifurcation, and Gen Z holiday cutbacks signal rising risks to consumer resilience heading into late 2025.

Placer.ai’s August 2025 Office Index shows visits down 34% vs 2019, with seasonal shifts masking steady recovery trends.