TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$130,522,377
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,438,389,636
404,028
Markets across
30,214
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,681
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 5, 12:47 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets track projected year-over-year changes in U.S. Chick-fil-A store visits for August 2026, using a specialized index that compares mobile location data from the same calendar days, adjusted for seasonal factors. Higher index values signify increased consumer traffic compared to the previous year.
All markets share identical secondary rules and measurement methodology, using Carbon Arc's mobile location data index to track year-over-year U.S. store visits for Chick-fil-A in August 2026. The index, based on data from over 200 million devices, normalizes for seasonality, weather, and holidays, and values above 100 indicate growth relative to the prior year. Settlement for all markets depends solely on the first reported value for August 2026, with any subsequent corrections or revisions disregarded. Each market has a distinct threshold (ranging from 101 to 111) that determines resolution: if the reported index exceeds the respective threshold, the market resolves to Yes; otherwise, it resolves to No.
On Kalshi, this market currently reflects trader sentiment about consumer behavior at Chick-fil-A during August. Analyst forecasts from financial institutions and retail experts often focus on broader economic trends affecting restaurant spending. These forecasts may differ from the granular, real-time pricing seen here, as analysts incorporate macroeconomic indicators while market participants react to immediate data points and sentiment shifts. The contrast offers a useful comparison between long-term projections and short-term market expectations.
This market resolves around Sep 14, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final determination will rely on officially published spending data for the August period, ensuring an objective and transparent resolution process aligned with observable economic indicators.
Several signals could shift this market before it resolves around Sep 14, 2026. Key economic reports on consumer confidence, disposable income trends, and inflation data may alter expectations for dining-out spending. Major news events such as holidays, public health updates, or changes in Chick-fil-A operations could also impact trader sentiment. Additionally, unexpected shifts in fuel prices or broader retail performance may influence how participants price the likelihood of higher or lower credit card spend during August.