Full Service Restaurants

The Placer 100 Index for Retail and Dining uncovered some slight foot traffic downturns in February 2025 - but plenty of bright spots emerged too. We dive into the data to see which brands are thriving.

Dine Brands, which owns and operates IHOP, Applebee’s, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, is a major name in the full-service casual-dining restaurant segment. We took a look at how its two largest brands – IHOP and Applebee’s – performed in 2024. 

Find out how restaurant operators can position their brands for long-term success in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Find how how visits to the Placer 100 Index for Retail & Dining - a dynamic, curated list of leading chains operating in the country - performed in January 2025.

Find out how Chili's and Texas Roadhouse performed in 2024 and what the demographic data can reveal about their success.

We dove into the data to explore collegiate dining habits in the University City, Philadelphia, PA, to see how the campus impacts visitation trends at local convenience stores and restaurants.

The Placer 100 Index for Retail and Dining is a dynamic list of leading retailers, providing insight into the wider trends impacting the retail and dining space. And while December had fewer shopping days in 2024 than in 2023, visits remained close to last year's.

Christmas is a time for gathering at home, but it’s also an occasion when many Americans celebrate by treating themselves to a nice meal out with family and friends. So with the holiday season drawing to close, we dove into the data to see which dining segments benefited from the holiday cheer.