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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 Lollapalooza festival is a powerful economic driver for Chicago, attracting a highly regional, affluent, and demographically distinct audience. This report analyzes the foot traffic data to reveal how the festival supercharges local tourism and provides valuable insights for both civic leaders and sponsors. 

Our analysis of Q2 2025 retail foot traffic data reveals a stark divergence between America’s top retailers. Walmart showcased resilient in-store traffic, validating its omnichannel investments and reinforcing its dominance in essential goods. Meanwhile, Target faced persistent declines, signaling significant headwinds from the consumer pullback in discretionary spending. This report breaks down the data, the underlying strategies, and the investor outlook for both retail giants.

In July 2025, office visits were at their highest point since the pandemic, down just 21.8% from 2019. NYC and Miami effectively closed their pre-COVID visit gaps, marking a potential RTO tipping point. San Francisco also showed a remarkable 21.6% YoY growth, signaling a significant turnaround.

TJX saw strong Q2 2025 performance, exceeding company guidance. HomeGoods led same-store visit growth, while the newest brands, Sierra and Homesense, drove overall traffic increases. The company is also successfully penetrating rural and semi-rural markets, creating a path for continued domestic growth.