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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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Eclipse Fever: How Did the (Retail and Hospitality) Stars Align?Last week's solar eclipse brought people from all over the country to witness the natural phenomenon. How did the event impact business activity on the ground? Which sectors benefited from the hype – and which geographic areas saw the biggest visit spikes? We dove into the data to find out.
Lila Margalit and Noam Maman
April 15, 2024
3 minutes
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Florida Spring Break Break-Up? Travelers Still Love Florida!Thousands of young people descend on beaches during spring break to soak up the sun, kick back, and enjoy themselves. How do these revelers impact local businesses in key Florida destinations like Miami and Panama City Beach? We take a closer look.
Lila Margalit
April 8, 2024
4 minutes
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Panera Bread Well Positioned for Possible IPOWith rumors swirling of a potential Panera Bread IPO in 2024, we dove into the data to find out how the St. Louis, Missouri-based company is performing – and what sets Panera apart from its competition.
Shira Petrack
March 25, 2024
4 minutes
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CAVA & sweetgreen Are On the Rise Sweetgreen, which IPO-ed in 2021, and CAVA – public since last year – are continuing their growth spurt. We dove into the location intelligence data to understand what is driving success for these emerging fast-casual leaders.
Shira Petrack
February 22, 2024
3 minutes
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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
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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
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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
