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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
Article
2024 Wins: Sweetgreen & First Watch on the RiseExpansions are helping sweetgreen & First Watch receive more visits and expand their reach with new audiences.
Samuel Roche
May 1, 2024
3 minutes
Article
Wendy’s and Denny’s: Breakfast and Late Night Dining Drives SuccessBreakfast boosted visits at Denny's and Wendy's in Q1 2024.
Lila Margalit
April 29, 2024
3 minutes
Article
Coffee Chains: Q1 2024 Update and What’s Changed Since COVIDHow has the coffee space changed since the pandemic ushered in a new age of remote work that slashed commuting and office-wide coffee orders? We take a closer look at how visits to brands like Starbucks, Dunkin', and Dutch Bros. have changed since the pandemic.
Ezra Carmel
April 25, 2024
3 minutes
Article
Checking in with RBI and YUM!Restaurant Brands International and Yum! Brands own and operate some of the biggest brands in the QSR and Fast Casual space. How are players like Burger King and Taco Bell performing in 2024? We find out.
Lila Margalit
April 24, 2024
4 minutes
Article
Chipotle & McDonald's Serving Up SuccessWith the first quarter of the year behind us, we take a look at how McDonald's and Chipotle are doing, and take a look at how McDonald's new beverage concept, CosMc, is performing.
Bracha Arnold
April 23, 2024
3 minutes
Article
Wingstop & Shake Shack Continue Growing Their Reach Wingstop and Shake Shack are on a roll. We dove into recent location intelligence data to understand what is driving success at these two dining leaders.
Shira Petrack
April 22, 2024
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
