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sweetgreen Demographics and Foot Traffic Insights

Analyze and compare chain and store performance and track industry trends over time

Industry

Restaurants

State

Nationwide Foot Traffic Visits for sweetgreen Stores

Compared to 10 Months Ago

sweetgreen

experienced a

27%

change in visits in

October 2024

compared to

January 2024

Examine nationwide foot traffic visits across all

sweetgreen

stores, evaluating their performance relative to the industry average. Tailor the report to specific criteria such as chain, state, and time range for a comprehensive analysis.

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Industry Trends tools for in-depth visitation insights, performance trends across different periods and locations, and find out which top

chains are shaping the industry!

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sweetgreen Visitor Demographics

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sweetgreen

audience demographics, including median household income, education level, age, ethnicity, and personas. Gain valuable insights to tailor marketing strategies effectively.

From our Blog

Blog

November 3, 2025

Catching Up With 2021’s Dining IPOs

Four years after their IPOs, First Watch, Portillo’s, and sweetgreen are navigating a new dining reality. First Watch continues strong growth, Portillo’s cools after expansion, and sweetgreen balances new tech and suburban growth to sustain its momentum.

Blog

September 19, 2025

Q2 2025 Restaurant Recap: A Cautious Consumer Shapes Dining Trends

Q2 2025 restaurant trends highlight a cautious consumer. QSRs and fast casuals face headwinds as diners trade down to cheaper options, while casual dining brands like Chili’s and Applebee’s outperform with value-driven promotions and bundled meals.

Blog

February 12, 2025

The Beat of the Bowl: Visitation Patterns for CAVA and sweetgreen

CAVA and sweetgreen have been rapidly expanding, cementing their place in the fast-casual dining landscape. We dive into the data to take a closer look at CAVA and sweetgreen’s foot traffic performance and uncover the seasonal visitation patterns driving appetite for these chains in 2025.

Blog

December 4, 2025

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.

Blog

December 2, 2025

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.

Blog

November 17, 2025

Back to the Future of Retail: Why Technology Is Bringing Us Full Circle

Technology is taking retail full circle, reviving old models like the milkman and general store. Dive into the data to see how innovations in retail apply new tools to old habits, bringing the industry back to basics with authenticity and a hyper-local focus.

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March 18, 2026

Swig’s Rapid Growth Draws Long Lines and Broader Audiences

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March 17, 2026

Hybrid Work Has Reshaped Downtown Retail Traffic

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March 16, 2026

How Austin Uses Data to Promote Visitation Amid Climate and Construction Challenges

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