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.
McDonald's Snack Wrap Return Drives Immediate Foot Traffic Surge
McDonald's reintroduced its snack wrap, and data shows that the fan-favorite is driving up visits to the chain. We took a look at the year-to-date visit averages to see just how successful the launch has been.
Chipotle & McDonald’s Halfway Through 2025
Chipotle and McDonald’s are two major players in the fast-casual and quick-service dining scene. With the year's first half behind us, we take a look at how foot traffic to these dining giants performed – and what might lie ahead in the second half of the year.
FSR Roundup: Casual and Upscale Dining Thrive
As value continues to dominate consumer behavior in 2025, full-service restaurants (FSRs) are finding creative ways to adapt to rising costs and shifting consumer priorities. We dove into the data to find out which FSR segments are winning this year and what’s driving these trends.
Beyond the Discount: Can Protein and a "Back to Basics" Approach Re-energize Starbucks?
As competition intensifies from drive-thru rivals and at-home coffee trends, Starbucks is doubling down on unique in-store experiences and AI-powered service improvements to reignite customer visit frequency. How likely are these moves to revitalize the company? We dove into the data to find out.
How Limited Service Is Succeeding in 2025
The limited-service dining category, encompassing quick-service, fast-casual, and coffee chains is thriving as more diners than ever choose to take their orders to go. We took a look at the visit data for these three subcategories of the limited-service dining world to understand how consumer behavior varies by dining type.
Jagalchi Food Hall Opens at Serramonte Center and Crowds Follow
Jagalchi Food Hall and Grocery Store, a one-stop destination for Korean eats, opened at Serramonte Center in Daly City, California, recently opened. How have visits to the center shifted since its opening? We took a look at the location analytics to find out.
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