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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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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
