Dining

Recapping RBI & Yum! Brands’ 2023 Foot Traffic Performance

Ongoing inflation was a major story throughout 2022 and 2023. How did rising costs impact Burger King, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Taco Bell, KFC, and other leading brands from the RBI and Yum! Portfolio? We dove into the data to find out. 

Three Taco Chains to Watch in 2024

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.

Starbucks and Dunkin’: 2023 in Four Data Points

With the new year gathering steam, we dove into the data to explore consumer trends impacting Starbucks and Dunkin’ in 2023. What were the biggest days of the year for the two chains? And who were the java enthusiasts driving visits to the two chains last year?

Catching Up With Fast Food

2023 was a challenging year for many restaurant operators as persistent inflation caused many would-be diners to rethink a meal out. Today, we take a closer look at three fast-food and fast-casual dining chains – McDonald’s, Chipotle, and Panda Express – to see what is driving visits.

Bakery Chains Rising To The Top

Few things are as universally loved as freshly baked bread. And the options for where to find a loaf are plentiful - so today, we find out if there is there room in the crowded bakery scene for everyone.

Christmas Day Dining Recap

We take a closer look at nationwide dining trends on Christmas, focusing on full-service restaurants with significant national or regional presence. Which brands are most popular on Christmas, and how does this popularity differ by region of the country?

The CAVA Craze: A Location Intelligence Perspective on the Mediterranean Marvel

Although many dining chains have been challenged by recent economic headwinds, others are finding success. We take a closer look at the location analytics for CAVA, a growing fast-casual chain, to see what lies ahead for the chain.

McDonald's: "Adult Happy Meal" Sets a High Bar for QSR Promotions