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10 Top Brands to Watch in 2026
Meet 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

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CAVA Still Going Strong
CAVA is growing rapidly, with plans to reach 1,000 locations by 2032. How is the fast-casual chain performing across its major markets? We take a closer look.
Shira Petrack
May 21, 2024
3 minutes
Article
2024 Wins: Sweetgreen & First Watch on the Rise
Expansions 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 Success
Breakfast 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 COVID
How 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
Industry Trends
The Industry Trends Report offers insight into how visitation has changed over time across a variety of industries and regions in the United States. Easily view foot traffic metrics and compare year-over-year changes for the industries and states that interest you.
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Reports

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The QSR Dining Advantage
Dive 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 Consumer
Dive 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
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Q4 2023 Quarterly Index
Find 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 2024
This report analyzes the latest location intelligence data to identify ten brands poised to succeed in 2024.
Placer Research
February 8, 2024
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