Dining

Explore our collection of blogs covering the restaurant space, from QSR to fast casual to full-service concepts. Find data-driven insights and industry updates for a range of leading and emerging brands.

Dining

Yum! Brands Q3 2026: Taco Bell Bounces Back From Outbreak

Taco Bell visits fell 10.1% YoY in Q3 2026 after the cyclospora outbreak. See how quickly the chain bounced back, and how KFC and Habit did.

Lila Margalit

October 27, 2026

2 minutes

Dining

Four Recipes for Casual Dining Growth in Q3 2026

Casual dining visits rose just 0.2% in Q3 2026, yet four chains posted strong growth. Find out what each is getting right.

Lila Margalit

October 26, 2026

4 minutes

Dining

Shake Shack’s Q3 Expansion Brings More Visits and New Guests

Shake Shack’s Q3 2026 visits rose 18.7% YoY as new Shacks opened. See how its audience is reaching beyond its urban roots.

Ephraim Fruchter

October 20, 2026

2 minutes

Dining

Chipotle's Bet on Younger Diners Is Paying Off

Chipotle visits rose 6.0% YoY in Q3 2026, tripling the fast-casual segment’s growth. See how Gen Z rewards and BOGOs fueled the rebound.

Lila Margalit

October 15, 2026

2 minutes

Dining

RBI’s Brands Build Momentum Through Q3 2026

RBI’s Q3 visits grew 2.0% YoY even as the wider QSR category declined. See how each of its four brands finished the quarter.

Ephraim Fruchter

October 14, 2026

3 minutes

Dining

September 2026 Retail and Dining Index: Shoppers Keep Showing Up Despite Record Gas Prices

Retail visits grew YoY in September despite record gas prices for the month. See how much came from the calendar – and which dining segment kept slipping.

Lila Margalit

October 12, 2026

2 minutes

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.

Lila Margalit

October 5, 2026

2 minutes