Dining
Explore our collection of blogs covering the restaurant space, from QSR to fast casual to full-service concepts. Find data-driven insights and industry updates for a range of leading and emerging brands.
Big Scoop: We All Scream For Ice Cream
The country’s culinary landscape offers ice cream lovers plenty of options for frozen desserts, from mall chains like Baskin-Robbins to small shops like Salt & Straw. With the last licks of summer upon us, we take a closer look at the location analytics for some popular ice cream chains.
Yum! Brands: Driving Dining Visits
We dove into the location intelligence metrics for Yum! Brands - the parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill - to take a closer look at the foot traffic to its chains and the consumer demographics that drive visits to each of its brands.
Cool Beans: Summer Coffee Update
While the coffee segment has seen its share of ups and downs over the past few years, the easing of inflation may once again be providing the segment with a boost. With the year's first half behind us, we check in to see how Starbucks, Dunkin', and Dutch Bros. are faring.
Chipotle & McDonald's Continue to Reign Supreme
The last time we took a look at Chipotle and McDonald’s, visits to the two brands were outpacing their category peers and driving continued loyalty to their stores. Now, with the first half of 2023 done and dusted, we take another look at the two dining leaders to see how they are holding up.
Bonchon and Kura Sushi Thrive in the Fast-Casual Scene
Bonchon Chicken and Kura Revolving Sushi Bar are quickly becoming mainstays on the fast-casual dining scene. Both companies originated in Asia and have since established themselves on U.S. soil. Today, we dive into the location analytics to see what is driving their success.
Cheers! Raising a Glass to Beverage Retail
The alcoholic beverage category enjoyed a pandemic-induced foot traffic boom. But how has the segment fared in a post-pandemic world? We take a closer look at the location analytics for this retail category to see what is driving visits to the space in 2023.
Local Kitchens: Redefining the Restaurant
California food hall Local Kitchens is making a splash on the local culinary scene, doubling its presence over the last year. We take a closer look at the location analytics for the chain to understand what is driving visits.
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