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Walmart is the most popular store in America. More than half of all shoppers in the country visit a Walmart location in a given month. No other U.S. store can claim a majority of Americans as customers.

24/7 Wall St. reviewed foot traffic figures at major U.S. stores provided by data service company Placed Insights. According to Placed Insights, which monitors on a monthly basis hundreds of thousands of American consumers, the most popular stores are primarily fast food, discount retail, and pharmacy chains. There is one gas station on the list, Shell.

These are the most popular stores in America.

A majority of American consumers visit Walmart in a given month. Walmart is by far the largest retailer in the United States and the world. The retail giant reported net sales of $478.6 billion in 2015, down from $482.2 billion the year before but still a larger revenue than the GDP of most countries. While foot traffic may have declined and will fluctuate over the course of the year, Walmart's position at the top of this list has been undisputed for many years. According to the company, nearly 260 million people visit its 11,500 worldwide stores every week. In the United States, no retailer is more popular. Walmart is the only store where more than half of American consumers visit at least once in a given month.

Nearly half of American consumers visit McDonald's in a given month, making the fast food chain the most visited restaurant in the United States and the second most popular store in the country. Nationwide sales at the burger chain have declined in recent years, falling from $27.4 billion in 2014 to $25.4 billion in 2015. While foot traffic may have declined at the same time, McDonald's rank has not changed for several years. McDonald's spends more on advertising than any other store on this list and more than all but three other U.S. companies. The fast food chain's advertising budget was $935.1 million in 2014, down 4.2% from 2013, when the company spent $975.7 million.

Subway has 43,945 restaurants worldwide, and 26,960 in the United States, more than any other restaurant. The sandwich chain's popularity rose dramatically over the past several decades. Approximately 34% of Americans visit a Subway in a given month, trailing just two other stores for foot traffic.

According to industry research firm IBISWorld, amid the growing obesity epidemic, Subway has been able to attract increasingly health-conscious customers. However, due in part to rapid growth from competitors such as Chipotle Mexican Grill, Firehouse Subs, and other build-your-own-meal fast food chains, Subway sales have floundered in recent years. The sub shop, owned by holding company Doctor's Associates, increased its advertising budget by 3.7% from $513.6 million in 2013 to $532.6 million in 2014 - the 20th largest U.S. advertising expenditure of any company.

The first Starbucks opened in Seattle in 1971, deriving its name from a character in Herman Melville's novel "Moby Dick." Since then, the chain has expanded rapidly, becoming the most popular coffee franchise in the country. In a given month, 31.2% of all Americans visit Starbucks, a larger share than all but a handful of other businesses. Like other stores offering food, the high frequency of visits to Starbucks helps increase unique foot traffic. The company also markets itself as a community gathering place, a venue for both meeting friends and conducting business. This may also further increase the frequency of visits. As of September, 2015, there were over 7,559 Starbucks locations in the United States.

Just over 30% of all American consumers Walgreens drug store in a given month. Only 23.4% of American consumers visited CVS, the second most popular drug store. Despite its wider customer base, Walgreens reported $76.4 billion in net sales in its fiscal 2014, considerably less than the $139.4 billion CVS reported in its fiscal 2014. This likely means CVS customers are spending more than Walgreens customers. CVS relies more on costly drug sales at its pharmacies than Walgreens.

Walgreens has been closing stores in recent years. The company's store count dropped by 273 locations between fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2014. The drugstore chain's advertising budget, on the other hand, increased. The company spent $266.8 million on advertising in 2014, up from $239.4 million in 2013.

Target is one of the most frequented stores in the country. In a given month, slightly more than a quarter of American consumers visit a Target shopping center. The store's popularity is partially attributable to its advertising budget. The company spent $667.9 million on advertising in fiscal 2015, enough to rank among the top advertising spenders in the country that year. With locations in every state in the country except for Vermont, many Americans have relatively easy access to a Target store.

Many of the most popular stores in the country sell everyday products such as food. Target broadened its appeal in 1995 when it opened its first SuperTarget, a Target store that includes a grocery department. Today, the majority of Target locations also sell groceries.

In December 2015, CVS acquired the pharmacy and clinic division of Target Corporation. With Target an even more popular store than CVS, the pharmacy chain may see increased popularity in the future. Of the 9,655 CVS locations in the United States, 1,672 are located within a Target shopping center. While most CVS stores offer a wide range of products typically found at convenience stores, CVS locations in Target stores only sell prescription drugs and certain over-the-counter medication.

CVS became in 2014 the first major franchise drug store to discontinue cigarette sales. While losing all of its tobacco customers in the process, the company sought to improve its popularity by promoting its focus on health.

Along with Pizza Hut and KFC, Taco Bell is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands. Domestically, Taco Bell is the most popular division of the company, attracting 19.3% of American consumers in a given month. Taco Bell's relative popularity may not be surprising considering its advertising budget. Yum! Brands spent $356.6 million on Taco Bell marketing in 2014, over $100 million more than its marketing budgets for either Pizza Hut or KFC the same year. Among all American companies, Taco Bell ranks 35th for its advertising spending.
9. Burger King
> Pct. of consumers visiting in April: 19.2%
> Number of stores: 15,003 (worldwide)
> Store category: Restaurants
Food is an everyday necessity and for many Americans, fast food restaurants provide a relatively cheap and reliable meal option. Burger King is one such restaurant, and with multiple locations in every state, it is one of the most popular stores in the country. In a given month, 19.2% of American consumers go to Burger King at least once, more than all but a handful of national chains. As is the case with many of the most popular stores in the country, Burger King spends a great deal on advertising. The company spent $237 million on marketing in 2014, which put it among the 75 biggest advertising spenders in the country.

An estimated 19.1% of American consumers visit a Dollar Tree in a given month. Women make up 61.5% of those visitors, by far the most of any stores reviewed. Shim noted that the relatively gender-based popularity of Dollar Tree could suggest women are more value conscious. Or, since Dollar Tree products are frequently household staples, it suggests women perhaps more often shop for such items.

Dollar Tree completed its acquisition of former rival Family Dollar on July 6, 2015. As a result, the company's store count jumped from 5,367 in its fiscal 2014 to 13,626 in fiscal 2015. Similarly, Dollar Tree's 2015 net sales of $15.5 billion were 80% higher compared to its $8.6 billion in net sales the previous year.
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The nation's most-visited stores are popular for a range of reasons. One of the main reasons is likely the sheer size of some of these companies. With 14,259 McDonald's restaurants and 13,626 Dollar Tree locations across the nation, the two stores are virtually ubiquitous. Similarly, Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has enough stores in every state in the country to be accessible to most Americans.

As the nation's most popular stores, these companies also tend to dominate their respective markets. By revenue, Walmart is the largest retailer; McDonald's is the largest fast food chain; CVS is the largest pharmacy; and Shell is one of the world's largest oil and gas companies. Among the most popular stores, these mega brands also tend to come in pairs. While Walmart tops the list, one of its competitors, Target, is also in the top 15. The Home Depot is the most popular home improvement store at 11th, but Lowe's is close behind, in 14th place. And while McDonald's may enjoy visits from nearly half of all American consumers, Wendy's, Burger King, and Taco Bell are also among the most popular stores in America.

According to David Shim, founder and CEO of Placed Insights, ultimately, the popularity of these stores reflects the desire among American consumers to have choices. Since so many people are visiting so few places, this may seem counter-intuitive. But according to Shim, when it comes to choice, Americans seem to prefer clarity over volume. "People want to be able to choose 'a' versus 'b' but they don't want to choose from 'a','b', 'c','d','e','f'."

Price also appears to be a factor in popularity, as more than half of the 15 most trafficked stores are either fast food chains or discount retailers. Shim explained that restaurants dominate the list of popular stores primarily because of the high frequency of visits - but also because the product is very affordable.

Most of these 15 popular stores also wield some of the nation's largest advertising budgets, which likely helps increase foot traffic. Of the 15 most popular stores in America, 11 are among the 200 largest ad spenders identified by business data tracking company Advertising Age. Walmart and McDonald's - the first and second most popular stores - spent $866.7 million and $935.1 million on advertisements in 2014, the sixth and fourth largest expenditures respectively.

To determine the nation's most popular stores, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data provided by Placed Insights, which calculated the percentage of Americans 13 and older who visited various stores in April 2016. The shares of men and women visiting these stores also came from Placed Insights. We also reviewed U.S. sales and store count data reported in recent company financial documents, as well as advertising expenditure figures from Advertising Age in 2013 and 2014.

24/7 Wall St. is a USA TODAY content partner offering financial news and commentary. Its content is produced independently of USA TODAY.

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The Starbucks Story

Our story began in 1971. Back then we were a roaster and retailer of whole bean and ground coffee, tea and spices with a single store in Seattle's Pike Place Market.

Today, we are privileged to connect with millions of customers every day with exceptional products and more than 24,000 retail stores in 70 countries.

Folklore

Starbucks is named after the first mate in Herman Melville's Moby Dick. Our logo is also inspired by the sea - featuring a twin-tailed siren from Greek mythology.

Starbucks Mission

Our mission: to inspire and nurture the human spirit - one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.

Our Coffee

We've always believed in serving the best coffee possible. It's our goal for all of our coffee to be grown under the highest standards of quality, using ethical sourcing practices. Our coffee buyers personally travel to coffee farms in Latin America, Africa and Asia to select high quality beans. And our master roasters bring out the balance and rich flavor of the beans through the signature Starbucks Roast.

Our Stores

Our stores are a neighborhood gathering place for meeting friends and family. Our customers enjoy quality service, an inviting atmosphere and an exceptional beverage.

Total stores: 22,519* (as of June 28, 2015)
Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Mainland China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam.

Our Partners

We offer some of the finest coffees in the world, grown, prepared and served by the finest people. Our employees, who we call partners, are at the heart of the Starbucks Experience.

We believe in treating our partners with respect and dignity. We are proud to offer two landmark programs for our partners: comprehensive health coverage for eligible full- and part-time partners and equity in the company through Bean Stock.

Our Products

Starbucks offers a range of exceptional products that customers enjoy in our stores, at home, and on the go.

Coffee: More than 30 blends and single-origin premium coffees.

Handcrafted Beverages: Fresh-brewed coffee, hot and iced espresso beverages, Frappuccino® coffee and non-coffee blended beverages, Starbucks Refreshers® beverages, smoothies and teas.

Merchandise: Coffee- and tea-brewing equipment, Verismo® System by Starbucks, mugs and accessories, packaged goods, books and gifts.

Fresh Food: Baked pastries, sandwiches, salads, salad and grain bowls, oatmeal, yogurt parfaits and fruit cups.
Consumer Products

Coffee and Tea: Whole bean and ground coffee (Starbucks and Seattle's Best Coffee brands), Starbucks VIA® Instant, Starbucks® Coffee K-Cup® pods, Starbucks® and Teavana® Verismo® pods, Tazo® tea filterbags, and Tazo ® tea latte concentrates.

Ready-to-Drink (RTD): Starbucks® bottled Frappuccino® coffee drinks, Starbucks Discoveries® chilled cup coffees, Starbucks Discoveries Iced Café Favorites®, Starbucks Iced Coffee, Starbucks Doubleshot® espresso drinks, Starbucks Doubleshot® Energy Coffee drinks; Starbucks Refreshers® beverages, Evolution Fresh™ bottled juices, Tazo® bottled iced and juiced teas.

Brand Portfolio

Starbucks Coffee, Seattle's Best Coffee, Teavana, Tazo, Evolution Fresh, La Boulange, Ethos Water and Torrefazione Italia Coffee.

Investor Information

Starbucks went public on June 26, 1992 at a price of $17 per share (or $0.53 per share, adjusted for subsequent stock splits) and closed trading that first day at $21.50 per share.

Starbucks was incorporated under the laws of the State of Washington, in Olympia, Washington, on Nov. 4, 1985.

Starbucks Corporation's common stock is listed on NASDAQ, under the trading symbol SBUX.

Being a Responsible Company

At Starbucks, we have always believed in the importance of building a great, enduring company that strikes a balance between profitability and a social conscience.

Ethical Sourcing: We take a holistic approach to ethically sourcing high quality coffee. This includes responsible purchasing practices, supporting farmer loans and forest conservation programs. When we buy coffee this way, it helps foster a better future for farmers and a more stable climate for the planet. It also helps create a long-term supply of the high-quality beans we've been carefully blending, roasting and packing fresh for more than 40 years.

Environmental Stewardship: We share our customers' commitment to the environment. And we believe in the importance of caring for our planet and encouraging others to do the same. We are working to reduce our environmental footprint through energy and water conservation, recycling and green construction.

Community Involvement: From the neighborhoods where our stores are located to the ones where our coffee is grown - we believe in fostering thriving communities.

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Our story began in 1971. Back then we were a roaster and retailer of whole bean and ground coffee, tea and spices with a single store in Seattle's Pike Place Market. Today, we are privileged to connect with millions of customers every day with exceptional products and more than 24,000 retail stores in 70 countries.

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To say Starbucks purchases and roasts high-quality whole bean coffees is very true. That's the essence of what we do - but it hardly tells the whole story.

Our Heritage

Every day, we go to work hoping to do two things: share great coffee with our friends and help make the world a little better. It was true when the first Starbucks opened in 1971, and it's just as true today.

Back then, the company was a single store in Seattle's historic Pike Place Market. From just a narrow storefront, Starbucks offered some of the world's finest fresh-roasted whole bean coffees. The name, inspired by Moby Dick, evoked the romance of the high seas and the seafaring tradition of the early coffee traders.

In 1981, Howard Schultz (Starbucks chairman and chief executive officer) had first walked into a Starbucks store. From his first cup of Sumatra, Howard was drawn into Starbucks and joined a year later.

In 1983, Howard traveled to Italy and became captivated with Italian coffee bars and the romance of the coffee experience. He had a vision to bring the Italian coffeehouse tradition back to the United States. A place for conversation and a sense of community. A third place between work and home. He left Starbucks for a short period of time to start his own Il Giornale coffeehouses and returned in August 1987 to purchase Starbucks with the help of local investors.

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection.

Our mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit - one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time.

Expect More Than Coffee

We're not just passionate purveyors of coffee, but everything else that goes with a full and rewarding coffeehouse experience. We also offer a selection of premium teas, fine pastries and other delectable treats to please the taste buds. And the music you hear in store is chosen for its artistry and appeal.

It's not unusual to see people coming to Starbucks to chat, meet up or even work. We're a neighborhood gathering place, a part of the daily routine - and we couldn't be happier about it. Get to know us and you'll see: we are so much more than what we brew.

We make sure everything we do is through the lens of humanity - from our commitment to the highest quality coffee in the world, to the way we engage with our customers and communities to do business responsibly.

Learn More About Us

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To say Starbucks purchases and roasts high-quality whole bean coffees is very true. That's the essence of what we do - but it hardly tells the whole story. Every day, we go to work hoping to do two things: share great coffee with our friends and help make the world a little better.

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Black Friday is set to become the biggest day of shopping in Britain, with as much as £2bn spent in shops and online in the space of 24 hours.

However, five years ago, the shopping event didn't even exist in the UK. Black Friday is a US shopping tradition exported across the Atlantic by Amazon and Asda.

Black Friday takes place in the US the day after Thanksgiving. It involves retailers cutting the price of their goods to encourage households to get back into shops after the US public holiday and it kickstarts the Christmas shopping period.

The origins of the name Black Friday is contentious. Some claim it relates to the fact it is the day when retailers turn a profit for the year and move into the black, while others claim it relates to the markdowns on shop prices.

However, most agree that retailers ultimately have the Philadelphia police department to thank for Black Friday. The force nicknamed the day after the chaos that engulfed Philadelphia when shoppers flocked to the high street sales just as spectators travelled to the annual Army vs Navy American football match. They are thought to have started using the name in the 1950s and 1960s, judging by local newspaper reports, and the mantle slowly crept nationwide.

Shopping has always been key to the Thanksgiving season. The holiday used to be celebrated on the last day of November, but retailers lobbied President Roosevelt to move the day forward so there was more time for Christmas shopping. Eventually, in 1941, it was confirmed that Thanksgiving would always be celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, rather than the last.

Until 2010, the closest UK shoppers got to Black Friday was TV news coverage of the queues at shops across the US.

Amazon started offering Black Friday deals in the UK about five years ago. Then, crucially, in 2013, Asda, which is owned by Walmart, the biggest retailer in the US, started offering deals in its supermarkets, encouraging other retailers to join in.

Last year, Black Friday became the biggest UK shopping day of the year for the first time, with chaotic scenes across the country. Amazon generated 5.5m orders, ahead of its previous record of 4m orders made in a single day.

This year, Amazon is offering 7,000 deals on Black Friday, more than double last year. Visa Europe has predicted Black Friday spending will rise 17% online on compared with 2014 , and 4% in stores. This would result in a record £1.91bn being spent in total.
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Black Friday is set to become the biggest day of shopping in Britain, with as much as £2bn spent in shops and online in the space of 24 hours. However, five years ago, the shopping event didn't even exist in the UK. Black Friday is a US shopping tradition exported across the Atlantic by Amazon and Asda.

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In what is called collaborative consumption, the sharing economy or the peer economy, owners rent out something they are not using, such as a car, house or bicycle to a stranger using these peer-to-peer services. The company typically has an eBay-style rating or review system so people on both sides of the transaction can trust the other.