R.J. Hottovy
R.J. Hottovy is the head of analytical research at Placer.ai, a company that tracks foot traffic to restaurants and retailers. He gained attention in a recent news article for discussing Taco Bell's successful launch of crispy chicken nuggets, highlighting how affordable pricing and innovative dipping sauces contributed to increased visits to Taco Bell, surpassing broader industry trends.
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Recent news mentions
R.J. Hottovy, a restaurant analyst at Placer.ai, notes a shift in consumer behavior towards grocery shopping to save money.
Has the cash-strapped American worker fallen out of love with slop?
United States· 2025-11-11
R.J. Hottovy, head of analytical research for Placer.ai, said that Pizza Hut has trailed behind its peers because its value message hasn’t stood out like Domino’s and Papa John’s.
Pizza Hut’s hopes a new $5 pizza turns its fortunes aroundUnited States· 2025-08-20
R.J. Hottovy is the head of analytical research at Placer.ai, providing insights on Taco Bell's performance.
Taco Bell is bringing back crispy chicken nuggets for another runUnited States· 2025-04-17