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Bifurcation of U.S. Coffee Retail

The Bifurcation of U.S. Coffee Retail:
Quick Service Restaurants vs Experiential

March 25, 2026 - 1:00pm-1:30pm Eastern

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Join Thomas Paulson, Head of Market Insights, as he explores how U.S. coffee retail is splitting into two distinct formats: quick-service kiosks and experiential cafés. Using Advan’s proprietary foot traffic and spending data, this session will unpack the key differences and surprising overlaps between these emerging segments. You'll learn which trade area factors most influence traffic-to-store conversion for kiosks, and what drives dwell time and spend in café environments.

Presenter

Paulson

Thomas Paulson, Head of Market Insights, Advan Research Corporation

Thomas has been Head of Market Insights for Advan Research since January 2025. Previously, he served as Director of Research and Business Development at Placer.ai, where he was instrumental in providing actionable insights derived from location analytics and the path for expansion into new verticals. His extensive background also includes two decades as a Wall Street analyst and portfolio manager in asset management at AllianceBernstein, Cornerstone, and others.

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