Coffee & QSR

INSIDER
Report
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
Coffee Chains: Q1 2024 Update and What’s Changed Since COVIDHow 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

Article
Chipotle & McDonald's Serving Up SuccessWith the first quarter of the year behind us, we take a look at how McDonald's and Chipotle are doing, and take a look at how McDonald's new beverage concept, CosMc, is performing.
Bracha Arnold
April 23, 2024
3 minutes

Article
Wingstop & Shake Shack Continue Growing Their Reach Wingstop and Shake Shack are on a roll. We dove into recent location intelligence data to understand what is driving success at these two dining leaders.
Shira Petrack
April 22, 2024
3 minutes

Article
Eclipse Fever: How Did the (Retail and Hospitality) Stars Align?Last week's solar eclipse brought people from all over the country to witness the natural phenomenon. How did the event impact business activity on the ground? Which sectors benefited from the hype – and which geographic areas saw the biggest visit spikes? We dove into the data to find out.
Lila Margalit and Noam Maman
April 15, 2024
3 minutes

Article
Florida Spring Break Break-Up? Travelers Still Love Florida!Thousands of young people descend on beaches during spring break to soak up the sun, kick back, and enjoy themselves. How do these revelers impact local businesses in key Florida destinations like Miami and Panama City Beach? We take a closer look.
Lila Margalit
April 8, 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

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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




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