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World Cup Connections
From Rose Bowl memories to MetLife Stadium insights, this analysis explores how World Cup–style soccer events shape fan demographics, travel patterns, and brand opportunities ahead of 2026.
Kevin Ching
Feb 6, 2026
3 minutes
Article
Dutch Bros’ Grounds for Success in 2026
Location data shows how Dutch Bros fueled traffic growth in 2025 and how its strategy shaped visit patterns.
Ezra Carmel
Feb 5, 2026
2 minutes
Article
Higher-End Bloomin' Concepts Outperformed in Q4 2025
Higher-end Bloomin’ Brands concepts outperformed in Q4 2025 as affluent diners favored value-plus-experience dining, while core casual chains faced holiday pressure.
Shira Petrack
Feb 4, 2026
2 minutes
Article
The 2026 Fight for Value, Precision, and the Middle-Income Consumer in the Restaurant Space
After a volatile 2025, restaurants enter 2026 facing sharper price sensitivity, grocery competition, and a renewed need to prove value through innovation and experience.
R.J. Hottovy
Feb 3, 2026
6 minutes
Guest Contributor
What it Takes to Win at Grocery in 2026
U.S. grocery growth is splitting between savings-first and quality-first leaders, while middle-of-the-road grocers fall behind in a market that rewards clear value positioning.
Erich Kahner
Feb 2, 2026
3 minutes
Article
Yum! Brands Navigates QSR Headwinds in Q4
Foot traffic trends suggest Yum! Brands remained well positioned in 2025, as Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill navigated QSR headwinds.
Ezra Carmel
Jan 30, 2026
2 minutes
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The Return to Office: Recovery Still Underway
Dive into the data to explore the state of office recovery in 2024 and see how evolving office visit patterns are impacting ground transportation hubs, fast-casual dining, and more.
January 31, 2025
8 minutes
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Quarterly Retail Review: Q4 2024
See how major retail categories fared during the all-important fourth quarter of 2024.
January 20, 2025
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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.
January 16, 2025
14 minutes
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