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The Forces Shaping Consumer Traffic in 2026
Explore 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
May 2026 Placer.ai Dining Index: Is Drive-Thru Traffic Running Out of Gas?
Ezra Carmel
June 12, 2026
2 minutes
Article
Restaurants at an Inflection Point: Takeaways from the 2026 NRA Show
R.J. Hottovy
June 5, 2026
4 minutes
Article
April 2026 Placer.ai Dining Index: Is the Price at the Pump Impacting Drive-Thru Visits?
Ezra Carmel
May 14, 2026
3 minutes
Article
Diverging Paths: What the Data Reveals About CAVA and Sweetgreen
R.J. Hottovy
May 4, 2026
3 minutes
Article
GLP-1 Drugs and the Rise of the Health-Conscious Shopper
Lila Margalit
April 30, 2026
4 minutes
Article
Chipotle’s "Recipe for Growth" Shows Early Gains, Fueled by LTOs and Viral Marketing
Shira Petrack
April 28, 2026
3 minutes
Article
How Did McDonald’s Navigate Q1 2026 Headwinds?
Lila Margalit
April 27, 2026
4 minutes
Article
Starbucks and Dutch Bros Take Different Paths to Growth
Shira Petrack
April 24, 2026
3 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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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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