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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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10 Top Brands to Watch in 2025Dive into Placer’s list of 10 top brands – and three potential surprises – for 2025, and find out what the data says about these brands’ growth accelerators.
Placer Research
January 16, 2025
14 minutes
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Retail Trends to Watch in 2025Which retail trends are poised to dominate in 2025? We take a look at the location intelligence to uncover shifts poised to shape the retail landscape in the coming year.
Placer Research
November 18, 2024
12 minutes
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Pricing Strategies Driving Restaurant Visits in 2024Dive into the data to explore the state of the restaurant industry in 2024 and see how leading chains are navigating the challenges posed by rising prices.
Placer Research
September 26, 2024
7 minutes
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Q2 2024 – Retail & Restaurant ReviewDiscover how discount and dollar stores, grocery chains, fitness clubs, superstores, home improvement and furnishing chains, and restaurants fared in Q2 2024.
Placer Research
July 18, 2024
6 minutes
