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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 Other QSR Brands Can Learn From McDonald’s Loyalty StrategyShira Petrack
January 21, 2026
3 minutes
Article
7 Brew's Rapid Rise 7 Brew Coffee’s explosive expansion is driving strong traffic growth per location, outpacing rivals and reshaping the drive-thru coffee market.
Shira Petrack
December 31, 2025
2 minutes
Article
Dutch Bros Sets Its Sights on the Breakfast RushDutch Bros is targeting the morning daypart to boost same-store growth. By expanding its food menu, the brand aims to capture the breakfast demand currently led by Dunkin’ and Starbucks.
Ezra Carmel
December 29, 2025
3 minutes
Article
How Much Does Price Really Matter to Today’s Dining Consumer?Experience-Promoting Offers and LTOs at McDonald’s and Burger King are outperforming discounts, revealing how value and pricing expectations are evolving across the dining industry.
Shira Petrack
December 17, 2025
3 minutes
Article
Starbucks and Dunkin’s LTOs Boost TrafficAs the 2025 holiday season kicks off, Starbucks and Dunkin’ continue to see strong consumer engagement, with both brands outperforming their 2024 traffic levels and capitalizing on early seasonal launches.
Shira Petrack
December 12, 2025
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
