Dining

Wait… It’s National What Day?

Five Guys' Cheeseburger Day deal drove its busiest day of the past year, with visits 64.1% above an average Friday. See which other quirky holidays paid off.

Burger King Powers Up With Dragon Ball Super Menu 

Burger King's Dragon Ball Super menu sent visits up 20.1% YoY in its launch week. See how the surge stacked up against the chain's SpongeBob hit.

7 Brew and Scooter’s: Two Ways to Win at Drive-Thru Coffee

7 Brew visits jumped 41.6% YoY in January-August 2026, while Scooter's grew 6.1%. See how the two drive-thru chains split the day.

Three Takes on Value: How Darden’s Casual Dining Brands Keep Visits Growing

What does "value" actually mean in casual dining? Olive Garden, LongHorn, and Cheddar's each answer differently, and all three have grown visits.

August 2026 Retail and Dining Index: Retail Finds Bright Spots as Dining Slips Nationwide

Retail visits rose 0.3% YoY in August 2026 while dining fell 2.4%. See which states bucked the trend.

Chipotle's School Spirit BOGO Aces the Back-to-School Test

PSL Day 2026 Gives Starbucks Its Biggest Tuesday of the Year

What Pokémon Just Taught Us About Krispy Kreme's Promotion Playbook

Starbucks Outdoes Bearista With Unicorn Launch