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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
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Placer 100 Index: October 2024 Recap How are visits to the Placer 100 Index - a dynamic list of leading chains - faring as the year's fourth quarter begins? And what can visits tell us about the upcoming holiday season?
Shira Petrack
November 13, 2024
3 minutes

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Halloween’s 2024 Retail & Dining Impact – Party City Carries the SeasonEvery year, consumers head to the shops for costumes, spooky yard decorations, candy and Halloween supplies. Many dining chains also roll out Halloween-themed offers. We take a look at the data to find out how Halloween 2024 impacted retail and dining visits.
Shira Petrack
November 7, 2024
4 minutes

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Checking in With Full-Service Restaurants: First Watch, Chili’s, and Outback SteakhouseDive into the data to explore factors driving success at three very different full-service chains: First Watch, Chili’s Grill & Bar, and Outback Steakhouse.
Lila Margalit
October 29, 2024
5 minutes

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Cheesecake Factory & BJ’s Restaurants: Full-Service SuccessIn a dining segment that has faced more than its fair share of headwinds, The Cheesecake Factory and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse have emerged as bright spots. We took a closer look at how the two chains have performed over the past year, and dove into some of the factors driving their success.
Bracha Arnold
October 17, 2024
4 minutes

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CAVA: The Craze ContinuesCAVA has enjoyed a great few years, opening stores at a rapid clip while maintaining its foot traffic gains. We took a closer look at the location intelligence data to understand what is driving success for the fast-casual dining chain.
Bracha Arnold
October 14, 2024
3 minutes

Article
A Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse ShowdownFind out how Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse performed in Q3 2024 – and explore factors contributing to their success.
Lila Margalit
October 9, 2024
4 minutes

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A QSR and Fast-Casual Face-OffAs 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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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.
Placer Research
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.
Placer Research
April 18, 2024
6 minutes

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Meeting 2024’s ConsumerDive into the location intelligence data to find out how the retail landscape has shifted over the past five years and understand what characterizes consumers in 2024.
Placer Research
March 14, 2024
11 minutes

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Q4 2023 Quarterly IndexFind out how the Fitness, Beauty & Self Care, Discount & Dollar Stores, Superstores, Grocery Stores, and Dining categories fared during last year’s all-important holiday shopping season.
Placer Research
February 15, 2024
6 minutes




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