Full Service Restaurants

Last year saw economic headwinds in the dining industry, but Darden-owned chains like Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen saw strong foot traffic patterns. We examine the location analytics to see how consumer behavior shifts are impacting the dining space.

First Watch has been making waves in the casual dining space. The chain went public in 2021 and continues to drive consistent revenue and foot traffic – despite a stormy economic climate. We dove into the data to take a closer look at the consumer behavior behind First Watch’s success.

We take a look at two dining chains - Shake Shack and Wingstop - to see how they performed during the final quarter of 2023 and what may lie ahead for them in the new year.

Few things are more beloved by Americans than a steak – and two of the most popular steakhouse chains in the U.S. are Texas Roadhouse and Outback Steakhouse. Who is visiting these chains, and what characteristics do they share? We take a closer look.

Tacos are always in demand - and today, we're looking at three steadily expanding taco chains: Bartaco, Condado Tacos, and El Vaquero. Each of the three chains fills a somewhat different niche, and each of them is growing. What is driving their success? We take a closer look here.