Consumer Trends

Fast food has lost its reputation as a cheap meal

Years of price hikes are driving consumers to grocery stores and even full-service restaurants, which are now viewed by some as a better deal.

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Here's what people are talking about at the National Restaurant Show

The Bottom Line: We had a lot of conversations during the first two days of the country’s biggest restaurant exhibition in Chicago. Here’s what we’ve been hearing.

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Culver's is one of the restaurant industry's most underappreciated growth stories

The Bottom Line: The Wisconsin-based burger chain has grown consistently, with a combination of improved unit volumes and new restaurants. Even when consumers were cutting back.

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Companies shift to cost-cutting mode amid post-pandemic challenges

The Bottom Line: Recent moves by Krispy Kreme and Jack in the Box highlight the profit challenges some restaurant chains are having and suggest boards and investors are losing patience.