Dining

RBI Brands: Where Do The Chains Stand After Q4?

The 2026 Fight for Value, Precision, and the Middle-Income Consumer in the Restaurant Space

Yum! Brands Navigates QSR Headwinds in Q4

What Other QSR Brands Can Learn From McDonald’s Loyalty Strategy

What 2025’s Biggest QSR Traffic Surges Reveal About Dining Strategies for 2026

7 Brew's Rapid Rise 

7 Brew Coffee’s explosive expansion is driving strong traffic growth per location, outpacing rivals and reshaping the drive-thru coffee market.

Dutch Bros Sets Its Sights on the Breakfast Rush

Dutch Bros is targeting the morning daypart to boost same-store growth. By expanding its food menu, the brand aims to capture the breakfast demand currently led by Dunkin’ and Starbucks.

Will Upscale Dining Lead the Holiday Season Again?

Holiday dining patterns highlight upscale and fine-dining restaurants as the strongest seasonal performers, with coffee, casual dining, and eatertainment showing targeted lifts. Emerging YoY trends point to premium full-service concepts leading demand again this December.

Darden Heads Into Holiday Season With Strong Visit Trends

Darden is heading into the holiday season with accelerating visit growth across its portfolio. Olive Garden, LongHorn, and Cheddar’s continue to deliver strong same-restaurant gains, while upscale banners like Seasons 52 and Ruth’s Chris are positioned for another robust holiday surge based on early 2025 trends.