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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
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2024 Wins: Sweetgreen & First Watch on the RiseExpansions are helping sweetgreen & First Watch receive more visits and expand their reach with new audiences.
Samuel Roche
May 1, 2024
3 minutes
Article
Wendy’s and Denny’s: Breakfast and Late Night Dining Drives SuccessBreakfast boosted visits at Denny's and Wendy's in Q1 2024.
Lila Margalit
April 29, 2024
3 minutes
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
Reports
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Dining In 2026: All Roads Lead To ValueHow shifting consumer priorities are reshaping value perceptions across QSR, fast casual, and casual chains.
Placer Research
July 9, 2026
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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
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6 Coffee-Inspired Strategies That Can Reshape Dining in 2026Dive into the data to see how coffee became one of this year’s strongest dining performers – and explore strategies that can drive restaurant success across concepts in 2026.
Placer Research
December 18, 2025
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3 Strategies for Full-Service Success in 2025Dive into the data to uncover strategies helping full-service restaurant chains succeed in what remains a challenging environment.
Placer Research
February 20, 2025
