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Veterans Day has become one of the most impactful moments of the year for full-service restaurants across the United States. As brands roll out heartfelt offers to honor service members, foot traffic patterns shift dramatically turning November 11th into a powerful blend of purpose and performance. Using MapZot.AI’s location-intelligence insights, we analyzed how diners moved, when traffic surged, and which restaurant chains benefitted the most from this annual tradition of appreciation.

Thanksgiving week remains the Black Friday of grocery retail, with households racing to fill carts with everything from fresh produce and pies to cranberry sauce and stuffing.And in 2025, U.S. consumers proved holiday meals aren’t a place to cut corners.MapZot.AI data shows that overall visits to grocery stores grew year over year, both on Turkey Wednesday and across the full week leading up to the holiday. Even with rising food prices, shoppers prioritized family gatherings, reinforcing grocery retail’s critical role in essential spending.

As the leaves turn in the Peach State, Georgia's dental offices are flashing brighter smiles than ever. According to the latest foot traffic data from MapZot.AI, patient visits to dental practices across Georgia jumped 4.4% year-over-year (YoY) in September and October 2025. This unexpected uptick bucks broader national trends of a "fiscal squeeze" in the dental industry, where rising costs and softer demand have challenged practices elsewhere. But in Georgia, something's clicking, could it be the return to school routines, end-of-year insurance rushes, or simply Georgians prioritizing their oral health amid economic stability?In this blog, we'll dive into the data, spotlight standout performers like national chains thriving in the state, and explore what this surge means for dental providers looking to capitalize on momentum heading into 2026.