QSR

Fast food is being beaten by fast casual
Supply Chain

Trump promised to reduce food costs on Day 1, but menu prices are up

It’s not just egg dishes that are up, per Toast.

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In a photo illustration, somone uses chopsticks to eat noodles that are pictured on a smartphone.
E-Commerce

Hot Topic: Many avoid downloading or using restaurant apps over privacy concerns

Plus, have you shopped at Amazon Haul?

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A Starbucks barista serves a coffee that has "Hello Again!" written on the paper cup.
Marketing

Hot Topic: Most think writing on cups won’t help Starbucks customer experience

Plus, are you making pre-tariff purchases?

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Cashier at a supermarket holding a loyalty card.
Stores

Hot Topic: Nearly 80% favor offering loyalty points for actions besides purchases

Plus, is TGI Fridays or Red Lobster more likely to emerge from bankruptcy?

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A graphic illustration of a megaphone with the colors of the Pride flag emanating from it.
Marketing

Fast food brands score worst among LGBTQ+ consumers for representation in ads

Only 2% of gay respondents say fast food and fast casual are the best at representing them.

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An ad from Domino's highlighting its Moreflation promotion, which allows customers who order two medium pizzas to bump one up to a large for free.
Marketing

Domino’s counters shrinkflation with Moreflation promotion

The brand said it’s “taking a stand against” the practice, but shrinkflated a menu item in 2022.

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