Burger chains remain remarkably popular in the U.S., including some of the country's biggest overall concepts. That continued in 2020 despite the pandemic.
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The Bottom Line: The fast-food chain, which debuted the morning daypart in 2020, is giving operators the ability to stop serving breakfast following a brutal 2025.
Retail watch: The fast-casual burrito chain can take some lessons from discount retailers that have also seen an influx of wealthier consumers.
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.