Coffee & QSR
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The Forces Shaping Consumer Traffic in 2026Explore how higher gas prices, the search for value, and nostalgia-driven demand shaped consumer traffic and behavior in H1 2026.
Placer Research
July 27, 2026
Articles & Executive Insights
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McDonald’s Promotions Deliver as Visits Come Under PressureMcDonald’s October promotions drove its busiest weeks of 2026, even as visits trailed last year. See how gas prices shaped traffic.
Lila Margalit
November 2, 2026
2 minutes
Article
Yum! Brands Q3 2026: Taco Bell Bounces Back From OutbreakTaco Bell visits fell 10.1% YoY in Q3 2026 after the cyclospora outbreak. See how quickly the chain bounced back, and how KFC and Habit did.
Lila Margalit
October 27, 2026
2 minutes
Article
Shake Shack’s Q3 Expansion Brings More Visits and New GuestsShake Shack’s Q3 2026 visits rose 18.7% YoY as new Shacks opened. See how its audience is reaching beyond its urban roots.
Ephraim Fruchter
October 20, 2026
2 minutes
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Chipotle's Bet on Younger Diners Is Paying OffChipotle visits rose 6.0% YoY in Q3 2026, tripling the fast-casual segment’s growth. See how Gen Z rewards and BOGOs fueled the rebound.
Lila Margalit
October 15, 2026
2 minutes
Article
RBI’s Brands Build Momentum Through Q3 2026RBI’s Q3 visits grew 2.0% YoY even as the wider QSR category declined. See how each of its four brands finished the quarter.
Ephraim Fruchter
October 14, 2026
3 minutes
Article
September 2026 Retail and Dining Index: Shoppers Keep Showing Up Despite Record Gas PricesRetail visits grew YoY in September despite record gas prices for the month. See how much came from the calendar – and which dining segment kept slipping.
Lila Margalit
October 12, 2026
2 minutes
Article
Wait… It’s National What Day?Five Guys' Cheeseburger Day deal drove its busiest day of the past year, with visits 64.1% above an average Friday. See which other quirky holidays paid off.
Lila Margalit
October 5, 2026
2 minutes
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C-Stores Serve Up Growth Amid Pain at the PumpC-stores with the highest lunch shares all grew visits YoY in 2026, led by Buc-ee's at 9.1%. See how 7-Eleven and Circle K drew crowds.
Lila Margalit
October 1, 2026
3 minutes
Reports
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Dining In 2026: All Roads Lead To ValueHow shifting consumer priorities are reshaping value perceptions across QSR, fast casual, and casual chains.
Placer Research
July 9, 2026
INSIDER
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10 Top Brands to Watch in 2026Meet the ten retail and dining powerhouses, including H-E-B, Walmart, and Dave’s Hot Chicken, redefining success and winning consumer loyalty in 2026.
Placer Research
January 12, 2026
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6 Coffee-Inspired Strategies That Can Reshape Dining in 2026Dive into the data to see how coffee became one of this year’s strongest dining performers – and explore strategies that can drive restaurant success across concepts in 2026.
Placer Research
December 18, 2025
INSIDER
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3 Strategies for Full-Service Success in 2025Dive into the data to uncover strategies helping full-service restaurant chains succeed in what remains a challenging environment.
Placer Research
February 20, 2025
