‘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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Trump claims California’s $20 fast-food minimum wage hurts businesses. The truth is a lot
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the McDonald’s Impact Summit at the Westin Hotel in Washington, D.C., U.S., Nov.
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Starbucks Workers United escalates strike during busy holiday season
One week into what baristas have threatened to make the “largest, longest” strike in Starbucks’ history, the Workers United union
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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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Starbucks workers union launches strike in more than 40 cities on chain’s key holiday sales
Starbucks Workers United launched an open-ended strike in more than 40 cities Thursday on Red Cup Day, one of the chain’s
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More than 100 lawmakers push Starbucks to resume union negotiations
Starbucks workers and supporters practice picket outside a Starbucks location in New York, US, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Michael
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Texas Roadhouse is in a tough spot but still delivering on everything it can control
Texas Roadhouse on Thursday evening reported a mixed third quarter as stubbornly high beef prices continued to weigh on profitability,
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Doordash has biggest one-day drop ever as stock falls 17% on spending concerns
Doordash’s stock plummeted 17% for its worst session ever as investors rejected the company’s aggressive spending strategy. The food delivery
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Younger consumers are eating less Chipotle and Cava. They are buying more Coach bags
Chipotle Mexican Grill and Coach store logos. Getty Images Chipotle and Cava pinned weaker sales on younger customers who are
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Doordash stock sinks 9% as company misses earnings, says it expects further spending
A DoorDash bag on a bicycle in New York, US, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Yuki Iwamura | Bloomberg |
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