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3 Strategies for Full-Service Success in 2025
Dive into the data to uncover strategies helping full-service restaurant chains succeed in what remains a challenging environment.
Placer Research
February 20, 2025

Articles & Executive Insights

Executive Insights
All The Things I Think I Think About Retail Over The Last Quarter
Find out all the thoughts Chris Walton has had about retail throughout Q1 2025. Which brands are thriving, which are poised for a turnaround, and who may be on the decline?
Chris Walton
April 21, 2025
13 minutes
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McDonald’s & Chipotle in the New Year: Q1 Recap
McDonald's and Chipotle are staying strong despite economic uncertainty. With Q1 2025 over, we looked at their visit trends and key strategies driving customer traffic.
Bracha Arnold
April 21, 2025
3 minutes
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Placer 100 Index, March 2025 Recap – Which Chains Weathered the Storm? 
Foot traffic to the Placer 100 Index for Retail & Dining - the top-performing chains identified by the Placer.ai platform - stabilized in March 2025, with fitness and dining leading the way.
Ezra Carmel
April 16, 2025
3 minutes
Article
Retail & Dining Q1 2025 Recap: Budget-Friendly Segments Shine 
With Q1 2025 behind us, we analyzed the performance of key retail and dining categories to understand how consumer sentiment is shaping visit trends across different segments.
Shira Petrack
April 14, 2025
4 minutes
Article
Q1 2025 Quick-Service and Fast-Casual Recap
Lila Margalit
April 9, 2025
4 minutes
Article
Coffee Visits: Perks in The Segment 
Coffee reigns supreme in the United States, fueling a robust coffee shop sector that continues to thrive despite economic headwinds. We took a closer look at industry-wide trends to understand how the segment is performing.
Bracha Arnold
April 3, 2025
4 minutes
Article
The Dining Habits of College Students
With spring break upon us, we dove into the data to see how today’s college crowd allocates its dining dollars. Where do they like to eat out? And how can brands best cater to their preferences? 
Lila Margalit
April 2, 2025
4 minutes
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Why Chipotle’s 2025 Outlook Looks Conservative
Chipotle's conservative 2025 sales forecast may be surpassed due to successful menu innovations, continued expansion into high-performing smaller markets, and the efficiency gains from expanding Chipotlane locations.
R.J. Hottovy
March 10, 2025
4 minutes
Industry Trends
The Industry Trends Report offers insight into how visitation has changed over time across a variety of industries and regions in the United States. Easily view foot traffic metrics and compare year-over-year changes for the industries and states that interest you.
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Reports

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10 Top Brands to Watch in 2025
Dive into Placer’s list of 10 top brands – and three potential surprises – for 2025, and find out what the data says about these brands’ growth accelerators.
Placer Research
January 16, 2025
14 minutes
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Retail Trends to Watch in 2025
Which retail trends are poised to dominate in 2025? We take a look at the location intelligence to uncover shifts poised to shape the retail landscape in the coming year.
Placer Research
November 18, 2024
12 minutes
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Pricing Strategies Driving Restaurant Visits in 2024
Dive into the data to explore the state of the restaurant industry in 2024 and see how leading chains are navigating the challenges posed by rising prices.
September 26, 2024
7 minutes
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Q2 2024 – Retail & Restaurant Review
Discover how discount and dollar stores, grocery chains, fitness clubs, superstores, home improvement and furnishing chains, and restaurants fared in Q2 2024.
July 18, 2024
6 minutes
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