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Consumer Trends & Behavior
Dining Traffic Slips 2.4% in August as Value Menus Struggle to Win Back Price-Weary Diners
ByEditorial Team September 17, 2026
Placer.ai foot-traffic data shows restaurant visits falling in nearly every U.S. state in August, while quick-service chains find that discounting alone is no longer restoring traffic.
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Consumer Trends & Behavior
Gen Z Treats Eating Out as an Occasion, YouGov Data Shows, With Fast Food Still the First Choice
ByEditorial Team August 21, 2026
New YouGov data on British Gen Z adults shows that restaurant visits are viewed as a treat, but also as a chance to try new foods. Fast food and casual dining lead, and word of mouth drives discovery.
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