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Can Chipotle get its higher-income diners to stick around?

Retail watch: The fast-casual burrito chain can take some lessons from discount retailers that have also seen an influx of wealthier consumers.

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McDonald's takes a victory lap on value

The Bottom Line: The fast-food giant argued that its value push helped it win over lower-income customers and it expects franchisees to maintain the company’s low-priced reputation.

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Sweetfin cooks up new warm bowls

Behind the Menu: The fast-casual poké concept pivoted from an all-raw menu without losing focus on flavor, scratch prep and its California-Asian pedigree.

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The National Restaurant Association's annual State of the Industry report offers cautious optimism, but said last year's traffic challenges are expected to remain in play. Only 42% of operators said they were profitable last year.

Six in 10 operators plan to invest in tech that will improve the customer experience, according to a National Restaurant Association survey. Customers may have other priorities.

The fast-food chain thrived in December after its introduction of the Spongebob Movie Menu, and then customers kept coming back. The company has big plans for 2026.

The fast-food giant said that its beverage test has done better than expected, paving the way for an expanded drink lineup this year under the McCafé brand.

Behind the Menu: The fast-casual poké concept pivoted from an all-raw menu without losing focus on flavor, scratch prep and its California-Asian pedigree.

Patterson, a full-service dining veteran, replaces interim chief Michael Miles at the fast-casual hot dog chain that is going through a reset.