Full Service Restaurants

Following its acquisition by TriArtisan Capital Advisors, Denny’s is entering a new chapter. With Keke’s Breakfast Café gaining momentum and loyalty at Denny’s holding steady, the iconic diner brand is well-positioned to rebuild and modernize for long-term growth.

Summary: Full-service restaurants across the U.S. see major traffic spikes on Veterans Day as they honor service members with free meals and special offers. Data from last year shows how these gestures strengthen community connection and business performance.

Amid economic headwinds, Texas Roadhouse and Chili’s are outperforming full-service peers. Location analytics show both brands sustaining traffic through strong value, efficiency, and higher-income appeal — key factors for continued growth.

Holiday 2025 reveals a split in consumer behavior. Affluent shoppers drive luxury growth, while budget-conscious consumers seek deals. Retail success depends on timing, precision, and understanding shifting priorities.‍

Q2 2025 restaurant trends highlight a cautious consumer. QSRs and fast casuals face headwinds as diners trade down to cheaper options, while casual dining brands like Chili’s and Applebee’s outperform with value-driven promotions and bundled meals.

Darden’s 2025 performance reveals a split: overall visits rose 1.4% YoY, outpacing the full-service dining sector, but same-store traffic was flat. Yard House and LongHorn powered growth, Olive Garden held steady, while Cheddar’s softened – underscoring the importance of portfolio balance.

After stability in early 2025, U.S. retail and dining traffic has declined for three straight months, with weakness spreading across states. Tariffs, income bifurcation, and Gen Z holiday cutbacks signal rising risks to consumer resilience heading into late 2025.

Q2 2025 foot traffic: Brinker surges on value, Texas Roadhouse stays strong, Bloomin’ Brands lags. See key insights now.