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Elevate Huddles 2026

On the 3rd Thursday of each month, join Datassential experts and your community peers to hear the latest research insights. Plus join bi-annual in-depth discussions of macro forces influencing the industry and guide future custom research to keep Elevate members ahead of the pack.

Note: Once you register for the 2026 Elevate Huddle series using the form below, you do not need to register again until 2027. A monthly calendar invite for the 3rd Thursday of the month will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Register now for exclusive research insights each month

Dive into the latest consumer habits and operator insights as well as industry discussions in this curated monthly session, only available to our Elevate community.

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2026 Elevate Huddle Calendar

THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Join members of the community to hear expert presentations on the top voted research themes, in addition to economic updates, and unique insights from the across the Datassential One platform.

Complete the form to register for this monthly series in 2026! You only need to register once for the series calendar invite.

JANUARY 15

Developing your Selling Story

Join Datassential’s insights team to learn best practices in developing your selling story, weaving data and insights tied to your products, category, and operator markets.

FEBRUARY 19

Key Traffic Drivers

Uncover what drives consumer choice to visit various segments when dining away from home.

MARCH 19

Slim Down or Stand Out? Balancing Menu Simplification & Innovation

Learn how operators are thinking about innovation to drive traffic vs menu simplification in today’s climate.

APRIL 17

Research Brainstorm: Back Half 2026

Join a discussion on the current state of the industry and what themes we’d like to dive into for research in the second half of the year.

MAY 21

Pantry Priorities and Plate Disruptions: Decoding AFH Expectations From Home Behavior

Explore at home food and beverage behavior along with the top disruptors to their eating plans to understand how these dynamics shape what consumers seek when eating away-from-home.

JUNE 18

Vibe-cession and Value

Investigate how shifts in disposable income and inflation reshape consumers’ value perceptions—such as trading down from restaurants to retail or meal kits—and the resulting switching behaviors across categories.

JULY 16

Research Topic To Be Announced

Themes for the second half of 2026 will be discussed and voted on in April.

AUGUST 20

Research Topic To Be Announced

Themes for the second half of 2026 will be discussed and voted on in April.

SEPTEMBER 17

Extended Outlook

Get industry projections on the year ahead and dive into market trends and insights on consumer habits and macroeconomics.

OCTOBER 22

Research Brainstorm: First Half 2027

Join a discussion on the current state of the industry and what themes we’d like to dive into for research in the first half of next year.

NOVEMBER 19

Research Topic To Be Announced

Themes for the second half of 2026 will be discussed and voted on in April.

DECEMBER 15

Research Topic To Be Announced

Themes for the second half of 2026 will be discussed and voted on in April.