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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.

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Executive Insights
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
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The $1B Question: Why Dave’s Hot Chicken Is a QSR Powerhouse
Dave's Hot Chicken is reportedly in talks to sell itself to Roark Capital for $1 billion. We took a look at the chicken chain's growth potential to highlight why Dave's is such a lucrative player in the QSR space.
R.J. Hottovy
March 5, 2025
1 minute
Executive Insights
Restaurant Success in 2025: Experience, Convenience, and Familiarity
Find out how restaurant operators can position their brands for long-term success in an increasingly competitive landscape.
R.J. Hottovy
February 21, 2025
5 minutes
Article
Dutch Bros. & Sprouts: Beverage-Led Success
Find out what's been driving the continued success at Sprouts at Dutch Bros.
Bracha Arnold
February 20, 2025
3 minutes
Article
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.
Ezra Carmel
February 12, 2025
4 minutes
Article
Placer 100 Index, January 2025 Recap – Strong Start to 2025 
Find how how visits to the Placer 100 Index for Retail & Dining - a dynamic, curated list of leading chains operating in the country - performed in January 2025.
Shira Petrack
February 10, 2025
3 minutes
Article
Shake Shack & Wingstop’s 2024 Success
Shake Shack and Wingstop, two major names in the fast-casual and quick-service restaurant category, have had a standout year. We took a closer look at the location analytics to recap 2024's success.
Bracha Arnold
February 5, 2025
4 minutes
Article
Diving into Dining: RBI & Yum! Brands 2024 Recap
RBI and Yum! Brands own and operate some of the country’s most beloved and well-known dining chains. We took a look at the visit data for 2024 to see how the two companies fared in a period of economic headwinds and uncertainty. 
Bracha Arnold
January 31, 2025
3 minutes
Industry Trends
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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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C-Stores: From Convenient Stops to Go-To Destinations
Discover key strategies helping C-Stores drive visits, engage customers, and cement their roles as dining, shopping, and tourism destinations in their own right.
April 25, 2024
5 minutes
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Q1 2024 Retail & Dining Review
Discover how the Discount & Dollar Stores, Grocery Stores, Fitness, Superstores, Dining, and Home Improvement & Furnishings categories performed in Q1 2024.
April 18, 2024
6 minutes
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