After a volatile 2025, restaurants enter 2026 facing sharper price sensitivity, grocery competition, and a renewed need to prove value through innovation and experience.

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.

Foot traffic trends suggest Yum! Brands remained well positioned in 2025, as Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill navigated QSR headwinds.

Foot traffic data shows why Saks Global’s bankruptcy was about more than debt – and why improving in-store experiences will be key to its recovery.

AI-powered traffic patterns for local parks show longer visits and shifting visitation times – reshaping opportunities for retailers, restaurants, real estate, and civic leaders.

Winter Storm Fern triggered a sharp retail rush as consumers prepared locally, with visits peaking just before impact and varying by region and category.