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4 Opportunities the World Cup Will Unlock for Retail, Dining, and Stadiums
AI-powered location insights from major events reveal how the 2026 World Cup will shape audiences and consumer behavior nationwide. 
April 16, 2026

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Restaurants at an Inflection Point: Takeaways from the 2026 NRA Show
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R.J. Hottovy
June 5, 2026
4 minutes
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April 2026 Placer.ai Dining Index: Is the Price at the Pump Impacting Drive-Thru Visits?
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Ezra Carmel
May 14, 2026
3 minutes
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The Reinvention of the Breakfast-First Restaurant Category
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R.J. Hottovy
May 5, 2026
4 minutes
Article
Diverging Paths: What the Data Reveals About CAVA and Sweetgreen
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R.J. Hottovy
May 4, 2026
3 minutes
Article
GLP-1 Drugs and the Rise of the Health-Conscious Shopper
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Lila Margalit
April 30, 2026
4 minutes
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Chipotle’s "Recipe for Growth" Shows Early Gains, Fueled by LTOs and Viral Marketing
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Shira Petrack
April 28, 2026
3 minutes
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How Did McDonald’s Navigate Q1 2026 Headwinds?
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Lila Margalit
April 27, 2026
4 minutes
Article
Starbucks and Dutch Bros Take Different Paths to Growth
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Shira Petrack
April 24, 2026
3 minutes
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10 Top Brands to Watch in 2025
Dive into Placer’s list of 10 top brands – and three potential surprises – for 2025, and find out what the data says about these brands’ growth accelerators.
Placer Research
January 16, 2025
14 minutes
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Retail Trends to Watch in 2025
Which retail trends are poised to dominate in 2025? We take a look at the location intelligence to uncover shifts poised to shape the retail landscape in the coming year.
Placer Research
November 18, 2024
12 minutes
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Pricing Strategies Driving Restaurant Visits in 2024
Dive into the data to explore the state of the restaurant industry in 2024 and see how leading chains are navigating the challenges posed by rising prices.
Placer Research
September 26, 2024
7 minutes
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Q2 2024 – Retail & Restaurant Review
Discover how discount and dollar stores, grocery chains, fitness clubs, superstores, home improvement and furnishing chains, and restaurants fared in Q2 2024.
Placer Research
July 18, 2024
6 minutes
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