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10 Top Brands to Watch in 2026
Meet 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

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Dutch Bros Gains, But Starbucks Holds Top Spot
Visits to coffee chains like Starbucks, Dunkin,’ and Dutch Bros have been on the rise recently - and smaller coffee chains like Scooters Coffee and 7 Brew are also thriving. We took a look at Q1 2025 traffic to see how the segment is faring.
Shira Petrack
April 28, 2025
3 minutes
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The Impact of QSR Promotions in Q1 2025
Using the latest location intelligence, we analyzed RBI, Yum! Brands, and other top QSRs, to explore their Q1 2025 performance and several promotions that had a significant foot traffic impact. 
Ezra Carmel
April 24, 2025
3 minutes
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All The Things I Think I Think About Retail Over The Last Quarter
Find out all the thoughts Chris Walton has had about retail throughout Q1 2025. Which brands are thriving, which are poised for a turnaround, and who may be on the decline?
Chris Walton
April 21, 2025
13 minutes
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McDonald’s & Chipotle Q1 2025 Recap
McDonald's and Chipotle are staying strong despite economic uncertainty. With Q1 2025 over, we looked at their visit trends and key strategies driving customer traffic.
Bracha Arnold
April 21, 2025
3 minutes
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Placer 100 Index, March 2025 Recap – Which Chains Weathered the Storm? 
Foot traffic to the Placer 100 Index for Retail & Dining - the top-performing chains identified by the Placer.ai platform - stabilized in March 2025, with fitness and dining leading the way.
Ezra Carmel
April 16, 2025
3 minutes
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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
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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
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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6 Coffee-Inspired Strategies That Can Reshape Dining in 2026
Dive 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 2025
Dive into the data to uncover strategies helping full-service restaurant chains succeed in what remains a challenging environment.
Placer Research
February 20, 2025
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10 Top Brands to Watch in 2025
Dive into Placer’s list of 10 top brands – and three potential surprises – for 2025, and find out what the data says about these brands’ growth accelerators.
Placer Research
January 16, 2025
14 minutes
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Retail Trends to Watch in 2025
Which retail trends are poised to dominate in 2025? We take a look at the location intelligence to uncover shifts poised to shape the retail landscape in the coming year.
Placer Research
November 18, 2024
12 minutes
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