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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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What Shake Shack’s Q1 2026 Performance Reveals About Dining in 2026Lila Margalit
April 23, 2026
3 minutes
Article
Flagship Chains and Fast-Casual Concepts Bolster Yum! and RBI in Q1 2026Lila Margalit
April 22, 2026
4 minutes
Article
Chick-fil-A’s Traffic Momentum Holds as Expansion ContinuesLila Margalit
March 30, 2026
3 minutes
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McDonald’s LTOs Deliver Traffic Lift Ahead of the McValue 2.0 LaunchShira Petrack
March 20, 2026
3 minutes
Article
Swig’s Rapid Growth Draws Long Lines and Broader AudiencesLila Margalit
March 18, 2026
4 minutes
Article
Shake Shack in Q4 2025: Expansion-Led Growth With Stable Same-Store DemandLila Margalit
February 18, 2026
1 minute
Article
Wingstop in Q4 2025: Speed Emerges as a Key Lever for GrowthLila Margalit
February 12, 2026
2 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
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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
