‘Appetizer economy’: Food inflation is on restaurant table as diners go smaller with menu
Consumers are still dining out, but instead of higher-priced entrees, many are ordering more appetizers. As food inflation and affordability
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Panera lost diners by cutting portions and staff. It’s reversing course to win them back
A Panera Bread sign hangs on the exterior of the restaurant on July 25, 2025 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle
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McDonald’s sales rise, but CEO expects low-income diners to spend less into next year
McDonald’s on Wednesday fell short of Wall Street’s earnings expectations, but the company’s U.S. restaurants reported better-than-expected same-store sales growth.
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Domino’s Pizza wants to steal market share as it wins over low-income diners
As the restaurant industry aims to lure frugal consumers with discounts and deals, Domino’s Pizza thinks it can steal diners
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