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.

Retail foot traffic held steady in March 2026 as calendar shifts masked gains, while e-commerce surged and manufacturing activity remained resilient despite contracting employment.

Fast casual leads dining growth in Q1 2026 as value, quality, and convenience drive visits, while QSR stabilizes and full-service faces pressure from shifting consumer behavior.