Coffee & QSR

Find out how McDonald's and Wendy's are performing in 2024, driving visits by leaning into limited-time offers and breakfast menus.

Coffee chains saw growth this year, but drive-thru focused brands like Dutch Bros. thrived, while Starbucks and Dunkin' saw declines. Starbucks is now shifting strategy to adapt.

As summer winds down, we dove into the data to explore consumer behavior at quick-service and fast-casual restaurants. How are they performing this year? And do consumers still interact differently with the two categories?

The convenience store segment has been one of the most exciting retail categories to watch over the past few years, shifting and embracing more diverse offerings to adapt to changing consumer needs. We looked closer at how the segment is faring as Q3 draws to a close. 

How did the Placer 100 Index for Retail & Dining fare in August 2024? We dove into the data to find out.

We 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.

Summer 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.