Coffee & QSR

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Retail Trends to Watch in 2025Which 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.
Ethan Chernofsky, R.J. Hottovy, Caroline Wu, Elizabeth Lafontaine
November 18, 2024
Articles & Executive Insights

Executive Insights
Why Chipotle’s 2025 Outlook Looks ConservativeChipotle'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 PowerhouseDave'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

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Dutch Bros. & Sprouts: Beverage-Led SuccessFind 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 sweetgreenCAVA 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 SuccessShake 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

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Diving into Dining: RBI & Yum! Brands 2024 RecapRBI 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
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Pricing Strategies Driving Restaurant Visits in 2024Dive 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.

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Q2 2024 – Retail & Restaurant ReviewDiscover how discount and dollar stores, grocery chains, fitness clubs, superstores, home improvement and furnishing chains, and restaurants fared in Q2 2024.

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C-Stores: From Convenient Stops to Go-To DestinationsDiscover key strategies helping C-Stores drive visits, engage customers, and cement their roles as dining, shopping, and tourism destinations in their own right.

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Q1 2024 Retail & Dining ReviewDiscover how the Discount & Dollar Stores, Grocery Stores, Fitness, Superstores, Dining, and Home Improvement & Furnishings categories performed in Q1 2024.