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Planet Fitness visits rose 6.7% year over year in Q3. See where same-store traffic grew and which region lagged.

McDonald’s October promotions drove its busiest weeks of 2026, even as visits trailed last year. See how gas prices shaped traffic.

CAVA’s Q3 visits climbed 16.3% YoY as the chain kept expanding. Find out how Portillo’s returned to same-store growth on a very different schedule.

Denny’s and IHOP narrowed their visit declines in Q3 2026 while Waffle House kept growing. See the strength each legacy breakfast chain can build on.

Taco Bell visits fell 10.1% YoY in Q3 2026 after the cyclospora outbreak. See how quickly the chain bounced back, and how KFC and Habit did.

Casual dining visits rose just 0.2% in Q3 2026, yet four chains posted strong growth. Find out what each is getting right.

Luxury high-street corridors experienced their busiest summers in four years in 2026. Find out how holiday crowds are set to reshape their audience.

Sprouts’ same-store visits rebounded to roughly flat in Q3 2026. Find out which markets held up best, and why.

The arts and crafts retail landscape is consolidating fast, but Hobby Lobby and Michaels are thriving. With JOANN and Party City gone, both banners are capturing displaced demand: Michaels by expanding into party goods and Halloween, Hobby Lobby by leveraging large-format stores and growing shopper loyalty.

Black Rock Coffee’s $1.32B IPO underscores its rapid expansion, affluent customer base, and similarities to Dutch Bros’ trajectory. With visits up 226% since 2019 and a target of 1,000 stores by 2035, the chain’s strategy highlights significant growth potential in new markets.

East and South Asian grocery chains like H Mart, 99 Ranch Market, Mitsuwa Marketplace, and Patel Brothers offer some shoppers a taste of home while presenting others with an entry point to explore global cuisines.

Costco continues to post steady traffic gains with rising same-store visits, longer dwell times, and favorable macro trends. Strong engagement and value positioning highlight lasting growth potential.