Full Service Restaurants

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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.
February 20, 2025
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FSR Roundup: Casual and Upscale Dining ThriveAs value continues to dominate consumer behavior in 2025, full-service restaurants (FSRs) are finding creative ways to adapt to rising costs and shifting consumer priorities. We dove into the data to find out which FSR segments are winning this year and what’s driving these trends.
July 2, 2025
3 minutes

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Bahama Breeze’s BetDarden recently announced it was ceasing operations for its Caribbean-themed Bahama Breeze restaurant. We took a look at recent foot traffic data at the chain to see what may have lead to this decision.
June 30, 2025
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Capturing Diners With Creative Offers: LTO Home Runs in 2025We dove into the data to see how several special recent events at Chipotle, IHOP, and Jack in the Box helped drive visits to these chains.
June 18, 2025
3 minutes

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Darden Restaurants: Raising the Steaks in 2025Darden’s recent results show resilience and a clear knack for meeting consumer demand, even in a challenging market.
June 9, 2025
3 minutes

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Can Chili’s Repeat its 2024 Success in 2025? Chili's enjoyed unprecedented foot traffic success throughout 2024 - and early signs suggest that this momentum is continuing into 2025. We take a look at some of the location analytics for the chain to measure its performance thus far into the year.
May 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.
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.
April 14, 2025
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Dave & Buster’s Ups Its GameEatertainment concepts have grown in popularity as consumers continue to prioritize experiences. We dove into the latest location intelligence for one of the leaders in the space – Dave & Buster’s – to explore the consumer behavior and demographics behind its foot traffic growth.
April 4, 2025
3 minutes
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10 Top Brands to Watch in 2025Dive 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.
January 16, 2025
14 minutes

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Pricing Strategies Driving Restaurant Visits in 2024Dive into the data to explore the state of the restaurant industry in 2024 and see how leading chains are navigating the challenges posed by rising prices.
September 26, 2024
7 minutes

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Q2 2024 – Retail & Restaurant ReviewDiscover how discount and dollar stores, grocery chains, fitness clubs, superstores, home improvement and furnishing chains, and restaurants fared in Q2 2024.
July 18, 2024
6 minutes

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Q1 2024 Retail & Dining ReviewDiscover how the Discount & Dollar Stores, Grocery Stores, Fitness, Superstores, Dining, and Home Improvement & Furnishings categories performed in Q1 2024.
April 18, 2024
6 minutes