Chipotle’s new growth strategy may already be driving traffic gains, with rotating LTOs and viral promotions boosting visits – though sustaining same-store growth remains the key test.

Placer.ai's Q1 2026 analysis of McDonald's foot traffic reveals a 0.6% YoY visit gain despite weather disruptions and cautious consumers – with the KPop Demon Hunters collab driving the chain's busiest week of the year so far.

Starbucks and Dutch Bros are driving traffic growth through distinct strategies – one focused on turnaround, the other on expansion – with early data showing both approaches gaining traction

Shake Shack’s Q1 2026 visit growth and rising repeat traffic highlight how convenience and limited-time offers are shaping dining trends.

QSR traffic remained flat in Q1 2026, but Yum! Brands and RBI outperformed. Explore how Taco Bell and Burger King are driving growth, while other brands work to stabilize.

Q1 2026 retail remained resilient despite disruptions, with strength in beauty and home improvement and continued consumer shift toward value.