Full Service Restaurants

Dive into the data to explore factors driving success at three very different full-service chains: First Watch, Chili’s Grill & Bar, and Outback Steakhouse.

In a dining segment that has faced more than its fair share of headwinds, The Cheesecake Factory and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse have emerged as bright spots. We took a closer look at how the two chains have performed over the past year, and dove into some of the factors driving their success. 

CAVA has enjoyed a great few years, opening stores at a rapid clip while maintaining its foot traffic gains. We took a closer look at the location intelligence data to understand what is driving success for the fast-casual dining chain. 

Find out how Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse performed in Q3 2024 – and explore factors contributing to their success.

As summer winds down, we dove into the data to explore consumer behavior at quick-service and fast-casual restaurants. How are they performing this year? And do consumers still interact differently with the two categories?

We take a closer look at how Darden Restaurants, Inc. has performed over the past few months and examine the impact that the company's proposed acquisition of Tex-Mex chain Chuy's might have on Darden.

In July & August 2024, Placer.ai released multiple white papers. Read on for a taste of our findings from two of them: 2024 Hotel Visit Trends and Retail Giants in 2024: Walmart, Costco, and Target's Competitive Edge.