Dining
INSIDER
Report
Gen Z at the Mall: Shopping Habits, Visit Patterns, and Winning BrandsGen Z is going to the mall to shop, not just socialize. Discover what location analytics reveal about how young adults shop at malls - and which brands are winning their attention.
Placer Research
November 12, 2026
6 minutes
Articles & Executive Insights
Article
Restaurants at an Inflection Point: Takeaways from the 2026 NRA ShowThe Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
R.J. Hottovy
June 5, 2026
4 minutes
Article
April 2026 Placer.ai Dining Index: Is the Price at the Pump Impacting Drive-Thru Visits?The Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Ezra Carmel
May 14, 2026
3 minutes
Article
The Reinvention of the Breakfast-First Restaurant CategoryThe Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
R.J. Hottovy
May 5, 2026
4 minutes
Article
Diverging Paths: What the Data Reveals About CAVA and SweetgreenThe Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
R.J. Hottovy
May 4, 2026
3 minutes
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Article
GLP-1 Drugs and the Rise of the Health-Conscious ShopperThe Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Lila Margalit
April 30, 2026
4 minutes
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Article
Chipotle’s "Recipe for Growth" Shows Early Gains, Fueled by LTOs and Viral MarketingThe Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Shira Petrack
April 28, 2026
3 minutes
Article
How Did McDonald’s Navigate Q1 2026 Headwinds?The Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Lila Margalit
April 27, 2026
4 minutes
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Article
Starbucks and Dutch Bros Take Different Paths to GrowthThe Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Shira Petrack
April 24, 2026
3 minutes
Reports
INSIDER
Report
The New Tenant Mix PlaybookRead the report to uncover how shopping center visit patterns are changing – and what strategies landlords can use to build a tenant mix that drives frequency, dwell time, and growth.
R.J. Hottovy
August 31, 2026
11 minutes
INSIDER
Report
7 World Cup Lessons for Retail, Dining & Real EstateExplore how the 2026 World Cup reshaped retail and dining traffic across U.S. host markets – and how location, event relevance, and activations determined where the biggest gains emerged.
Placer Research & Colliers
August 28, 2026
11 minutes
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INSIDER
Report
The Forces Shaping Consumer Traffic in 2026Explore how higher gas prices, the search for value, and nostalgia-driven demand shaped consumer traffic and behavior in H1 2026.
Placer Research
July 27, 2026
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INSIDER
Report
Dining In 2026: All Roads Lead To ValueHow shifting consumer priorities are reshaping value perceptions across QSR, fast casual, and casual chains.
Placer Research
July 9, 2026
