Coffee & QSR
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INSIDER
Report
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
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

Article
The Beat of the Bowl: Visitation Patterns for CAVA and sweetgreenCAVA and sweetgreen have been rapidly expanding, cementing their place in the fast-casual dining landscape. We dive into the data to take a closer look at CAVA and sweetgreen’s foot traffic performance and uncover the seasonal visitation patterns driving appetite for these chains in 2025.
Ezra Carmel
February 12, 2025
4 minutes

Article
Placer 100 Index, January 2025 Recap – Strong Start to 2025 Find how how visits to the Placer 100 Index for Retail & Dining - a dynamic, curated list of leading chains operating in the country - performed in January 2025.
Shira Petrack
February 10, 2025
3 minutes

Article
Shake Shack & Wingstop’s 2024 SuccessShake Shack and Wingstop, two major names in the fast-casual and quick-service restaurant category, have had a standout year. We took a closer look at the location analytics to recap 2024's success.
Bracha Arnold
February 5, 2025
4 minutes

Article
Diving into Dining: RBI & Yum! Brands 2024 RecapRBI and Yum! Brands own and operate some of the country’s most beloved and well-known dining chains. We took a look at the visit data for 2024 to see how the two companies fared in a period of economic headwinds and uncertainty.
Bracha Arnold
January 31, 2025
3 minutes

Article
McDonald’s & Chipotle: Recapping 2024 Visit TrendsHow have McDonald’s and Chipotle, two of the most recognizable names in the quick-service and fast-casual dining scenes, fared over the last year? We take a closer look at each chain’s visit performance, and highlight some bright spots of 2024.
Bracha Arnold
January 28, 2025
3 minutes

Article
Dining in University City, Philadelphia: A Collegiate VibeWe dove into the data to explore collegiate dining habits in the University City, Philadelphia, PA, to see how the campus impacts visitation trends at local convenience stores and restaurants.
Lila Margalit
January 23, 2025
3 minutes

Article
Coffee Fix: Starbucks and Dunkin’ in 2024Food-away-from home spending picked up in 2024 - but how did coffee chains, one of the largest discretionary food categories, perform? We took a closer look at foot traffic to Starbucks and Dunkin’ to find out.
Bracha Arnold
January 21, 2025
3 minutes
Reports

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

INSIDER
Report
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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