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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
Article
Retail & Dining Q1 2025 Recap: Budget-Friendly Segments Shine With Q1 2025 behind us, we analyzed the performance of key retail and dining categories to understand how consumer sentiment is shaping visit trends across different segments.
Shira Petrack
April 14, 2025
4 minutes
Article
Coffee Visits: Perks in The Segment Coffee reigns supreme in the United States, fueling a robust coffee shop sector that continues to thrive despite economic headwinds. We took a closer look at industry-wide trends to understand how the segment is performing.
Bracha Arnold
April 3, 2025
4 minutes
Article
The Dining Habits of College StudentsWith spring break upon us, we dove into the data to see how today’s college crowd allocates its dining dollars. Where do they like to eat out? And how can brands best cater to their preferences?
Lila Margalit
April 2, 2025
4 minutes
Article
Why Chipotle’s 2025 Outlook Looks ConservativeChipotle's conservative 2025 sales forecast may be surpassed due to successful menu innovations, continued expansion into high-performing smaller markets, and the efficiency gains from expanding Chipotlane locations.
R.J. Hottovy
March 10, 2025
4 minutes
Article
The $1B Question: Why Dave’s Hot Chicken Is a QSR PowerhouseDave's Hot Chicken is reportedly in talks to sell itself to Roark Capital for $1 billion. We took a look at the chicken chain's growth potential to highlight why Dave's is such a lucrative player in the QSR space.
R.J. Hottovy
March 5, 2025
1 minute
Article
Restaurant Success in 2025: Experience, Convenience, and Familiarity Find out how restaurant operators can position their brands for long-term success in an increasingly competitive landscape.
R.J. Hottovy
February 21, 2025
5 minutes
Article
Dutch Bros. & Sprouts: Beverage-Led SuccessFind out what's been driving the continued success at Sprouts at Dutch Bros.
Bracha Arnold
February 20, 2025
3 minutes
Reports
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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
