A restaurant chain wanted to expand beyond their initial DFW metro locations. Situated in Asian shopping centers with large trade areas, the chain sought to validate a change in strategy for future growth: would opening locations in non-specialty shopping centers allow for greater expansion?
Using Placer's data, SHOP Companies identified a new site and showed that new stores in non-specialty centers have smaller trade areas but 17% higher visit frequencies without cannibalizing locations nearby. This validated the chain’s expansion plan to operate with a higher store density.