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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

Articles & Executive Insights

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A QSR and Fast-Casual Face-Off
As summer winds down, we dove into the data to explore consumer behavior at quick-service and fast-casual restaurants. How are they performing this year? And do consumers still interact differently with the two categories?
Lila Margalit
September 25, 2024
3 minutes
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Darden: Dining Dominance Undeterred 
We take a closer look at how Darden Restaurants, Inc. has performed over the past few months and examine the impact that the company's proposed acquisition of Tex-Mex chain Chuy's might have on Darden.
Bracha Arnold
September 12, 2024
4 minutes
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Placer.ai White Paper Recap – July & August 2024
In July & August 2024, Placer.ai released multiple white papers. Read on for a taste of our findings from two of them: 2024 Hotel Visit Trends and Retail Giants in 2024: Walmart, Costco, and Target's Competitive Edge.
Bracha Arnold
August 29, 2024
5 minutes
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Fun Away From The Sun: Checking in With Eatertainment
We dive into the foot traffic data for two leading eatertainment chains - Dave & Buster's and Main Event - to see how they are faring as summer winds down. 
Bracha Arnold & Lila Margalit
August 27, 2024
4 minutes
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Denny’s and IHOP: An All-Day Breakfast Matchup
Breakfast diners Denny's and IHOP are two of the most popular full-service restaurants (FSRs) in the United States. We explore the data to see how they stack up against one another on key visitation metrics. 
Lila Margalit
July 31, 2024
4 minutes
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First Watch, Texas Roadhouse, and Applebee’s: An FSR Roundup
Against the backdrop of what remains a challenging time for full-service restaurants (FSRs), we dove into the data to check in with three of America’s leading FSR chains – First Watch, Texas Roadhouse, and Applebee’s. How did they fare in Q2 2024? And what lies in store for them in the months ahead?
Lila Margalit and Noam Maman
July 17, 2024
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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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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Pricing Strategies Driving Restaurant Visits in 2024
Dive 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.
Placer Research
September 26, 2024
7 minutes
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Q2 2024 – Retail & Restaurant Review
Discover how discount and dollar stores, grocery chains, fitness clubs, superstores, home improvement and furnishing chains, and restaurants fared in Q2 2024.
Placer Research
July 18, 2024
6 minutes
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Q1 2024 Retail & Dining Review
Discover how the Discount & Dollar Stores, Grocery Stores, Fitness, Superstores, Dining, and Home Improvement & Furnishings categories performed in Q1 2024.
Placer Research
April 18, 2024
6 minutes
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