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Sprouts Same-Store Visits Slow in Q1 2026 Amid Tough Comparisons and Softening Consumer Demand
Sprouts Farmers Market saw same-store visits fall up to -6.0% YoY in Q1 2026. See how store expansion, loyalty programs, and supply chain investments shape the company’s performance.
Lila Margalit
Apr 29, 2026
2 minutes
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Chipotle’s "Recipe for Growth" Shows Early Gains, Fueled by LTOs and Viral Marketing
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.
Shira Petrack
Apr 28, 2026
3 minutes
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How Did McDonald’s Navigate Q1 2026 Headwinds?
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.
Lila Margalit
Apr 27, 2026
4 minutes
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Starbucks and Dutch Bros Take Different Paths to Growth
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
Shira Petrack
Apr 24, 2026
3 minutes
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What Shake Shack’s Q1 2026 Performance Reveals About Dining in 2026
Shake Shack’s Q1 2026 visit growth and rising repeat traffic highlight how convenience and limited-time offers are shaping dining trends.
Lila Margalit
Apr 23, 2026
3 minutes
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Flagship Chains and Fast-Casual Concepts Bolster Yum! and RBI in Q1 2026
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.
Lila Margalit
Apr 22, 2026
4 minutes
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Office Attendance Drivers in 2026: The New Rules of Showing Up
Dive into the data to learn how convenience-driven behaviors are impacting the office recovery – and how stakeholders from employers to office owners and local retailers can best adapt.
February 5, 2026
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Five Ways Retailers Can Leverage AI Without Losing What Works
Read the report to learn how AI is changing store roles, operations, marketing, and fleet strategy – and how to apply it without undermining what already works.
January 29, 2026
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10 Top Brands to Watch in 2026
Meet the ten retail and dining powerhouses, including H-E-B, Walmart, and Dave’s Hot Chicken, redefining success and winning consumer loyalty in 2026.
January 12, 2026
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