’Tis the time of year when industry analysts and experts come out to predict which trends will gain traction in the months ahead. Being first in identifying those that’ll resonate with consumers just might put operators ahead of the competition.
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Reality Check: The state attorney general has refused to clarify the scope of the state's pending anti-junk-fee law. It's one more smack in the face to the trade.
The Bottom Line: The coffee shop chain lost momentum quickly in November. That was too fast to be explained by consumer reaction over the prices of its beverages.
The Bottom Line: Burger King is spending $550 million to get more of its restaurants remodeled, not counting its own upgraded restaurants. More brands should do this.
