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Coffee & QSR
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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
Articles & Executive Insights
Article
Placer 100 Index for Retail and Dining: August 2024 RecapHow did the Placer 100 Index for Retail & Dining fare in August 2024? We dove into the data to find out.
Ezra Carmel
September 11, 2024
4 minutes
Article
Pumpkin Spice Works its Magic Once AgainWe dove into the data to see what happened on Starbucks' big Pumpkin Spice Latte launch day – and how the release impacted visits to the chain.
Lila Margalit
September 4, 2024
3 minutes
Article
Limited Time Only: The Trend ContinuesSummer 2024 has seen fierce competition among fast food and dining chains, with many embracing limited-time offers to attract customers and drive visits. We dove into the visits for four brands – McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, and Smoothie King – to see how their offers are driving visits.
Bracha Arnold
August 15, 2024
3 minutes
Article
Serving Summer 2024: RBI and Yum! Brands Q2 Foot TrafficHow are RBI and Yum! Brands leading chains faring at the year’s midway point? We dove into the data to find out.
Ezra Carmel & Addison Southerland
July 25, 2024
3 minutes
Article
Starbucks, Dutch Bros., Dunkin’: Finding Summer SuccessWe dove into the data to see how coffee leaders Starbucks, Dunkin', and Dutch Bros. fared in Q2 2024.
Ezra Carmel & Noam Maman
July 24, 2024
4 minutes
Article
Fast Food and Fast Casual Favorites, Plus CosMc’s Takeoff We checked in with McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Wingstop, and Shake Shack to see how they performed in Q2 2024 – and examined location analytics for McDonald’s latest concept – CosMc’s – to uncover emerging visitation trends for the new chain.
Ezra Carmel
July 23, 2024
3 minutes
Article
Chipotle and Sweetgreen: Fast-Casual in Q2 2024How did Chipotle and sweetgreen fare in the second quarter of 2024 – and what are they doing right? We dove into the data to find out.
Lila Margalit
July 22, 2024
4 minutes
Reports
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The QSR Dining AdvantageDive into the latest location intelligence to see how QSR and Fast-Casual restaurants are driving visits and staying ahead of the wider Dining sector.
Placer Research
April 11, 2024
6 minutes
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Meeting 2024’s ConsumerDive into the location intelligence data to find out how the retail landscape has shifted over the past five years and understand what characterizes consumers in 2024.
Placer Research
March 14, 2024
11 minutes
INSIDER
Report
Q4 2023 Quarterly IndexFind out how the Fitness, Beauty & Self Care, Discount & Dollar Stores, Superstores, Grocery Stores, and Dining categories fared during last year’s all-important holiday shopping season.
Placer Research
February 15, 2024
6 minutes
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10 Top Brands to Watch in 2024This report analyzes the latest location intelligence data to identify ten brands poised to succeed in 2024.
Placer Research
February 8, 2024
