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How the explosive diarrhea outbreak is rattling restaurants across America

It’s been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce

The Independent UK

Lettuce-linked parasite outbreak in the US hits Taco Bell where it hurts the most

Taco Bell customer traffic plunged after a parasite outbreak in the US linked to shredded iceberg lettuce triggered thousands of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan. Yum Brands shares have fallen sharply, while restaurant chains including Chipotle, Panera, Chopt and Sweetgreen also saw weaker customer visits as the food safety scare spread…

The Economic Times

Chili’s takes a swipe at the rising cost of fast food prices in viral post

‘Why do y’all let fast food play you like this?’ an account for Chili’s asks on X

The Independent UK

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Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mount

Americans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting back on non-essential purchases like clothing and furniture. While some retailers see resilience, lower-income customers are noticeably reducing spending. Economists anticipate further retrenchment as tax refunds diminish and the cumulative…

The Economic Times

From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending

U.S. consumers haven't stopped spending since the Iran war drove up fuel prices

AAP

How Americans are adjusting their spending habits as cost of living soars

The U.S. Commerce Department reported last week that the growth in Americans' spending in April was primarily driven by higher prices, not an increase in purchases

The Independent UK

Cracker Barrel Q1 Preview: Did The Logo Backlash Hurt Sales? Investors Are About To Find Out

Restaurant chain Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc (NASDAQ:CBRL) aims to show it has moved on from the backlash over a logo change when it reports first-quarter financial results Tuesday after market close.

Benzinga

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Congressman Bought And Sold Cracker Barrel Stock In Same Month: Here's How Much He Made

A member of Congress may have decided to put the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ:CBRL) logo controversy behind them and buy the dip on the restaurant stock. After holding shares for less than a month, the stock was sold for a small profit.

Benzinga

Early holiday shopping reflects the economy: Fine, with potential cracks

The question now becomes whether the consumer is done shopping for the season.

Axios

Cracker Barrel CEO Kept Her Job But Feels 'Like I've Been Fired By America'

Julie Masino, CEO of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ:CBRL), recently weighed in on how she kept her job despite social media outrage—instigated by President Donald Trump—over the company’s logo change.

Benzinga

Home Depot Q3 Preview: Will Housing Weakness And Costly Mortgages Pressure The Retailer?

Home improvement retailer Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:HD) could provide a look at how the industry is performing when the company reports third-quarter financial results on Tuesday before the market opens.

Benzinga

McDonald’s profits up in America after reintroduction of popular menu item

McDonald’s launched a $8 Big Mac meal and $5 Sausage McMuffin meal for a limited time

The Independent UK

McDonald's Q3 Preview: Report Shows Visitor Slump — Can Value Meals, Monopoly Help Guidance?

Restaurant giant McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) could show the importance of value meals and new product launches when the company announces third-quarter financial results on Wednesday before market open.

Benzinga

Early Discounts, Late Profits? ETF Investors Eye Retail Winners As Promotions Fizzle

Shoppers might have gotten their holiday bargains a little too early this season, and ETF investors are paying attention.

Benzinga

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Benzinga

Cracker Barrel Visits Slumped 10% After Logo Change: Can The Damage Be Undone?

Restaurant company Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc (NASDAQ:CBRL) made national headlines for changing its logo and upsetting fans and non-fans alike. The company's decision led to store traffic declines that will impact the next quarterly earnings report.

Benzinga

Costco Q4 Preview: Analyst Calls Retailer 'A Share Gainer' Thanks To Value And Member Loyalty

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) could offer insight at the health of consumer spending when the retailer reports fourth-quarter financial results Thursday after market close.

Benzinga

Dollar Tree Q2 Earnings Preview: Report Shows Strong Traffic Gains, Will This Offset Tariff Concerns?

Discount retailer Dollar Tree Inc (NASDAQ:DLTR) could show strength in traffic gains alongside concerns for tariffs when the company reports second-quarter financial results before market open Wednesday.

The Independent UK

The rise of Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte, by the numbers

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Benzinga

New York's Office Boom Stands Alone As Most US Cities Stay Remote

New York's return-to-office numbers are surging and corporate giants are pouring billions into new towers, but the rest of America's office desks are still empty.

Benzinga

Home Depot Q2 Earnings Preview: Analyst Says Retailer 'Well Positioned In A Choppy Macro' Environment

As Home Depot Inc (NYSE:HD) reports second-quarter earnings Tuesday before the market opens, investors will get a glimpse of housing demand and key trends to track.

Benzinga

Wendy's Q2 Preview: Can Fast Food Giant Show Traffic Gains? Could Netflix Help With Guidance?

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) could show a turnaround from the first quarter or another quarter of slower traffic when the fast food giant reports second-quarter financial results before market open Friday.

Benzinga

McDonald's Q2 Earnings Preview: Will New Stores, Snack Wrap Provide 'A McPocket Of Growth?'

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) could serve as a barometer for consumer spending when the fast-food giant reports second-quarter results before the market opens Wednesday.

Benzinga

Starbucks Q3 Preview: Report Could Show Consumers Ditching Lattes For Living Rooms — Or Sipping Elsewhere

Coffee chain Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) could show more signs of a turnaround — or hints that competition is gaining market share — when the company reports third-quarter financial results Tuesday after market close.

The Independent UK

The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte is coming back. But what’s the big deal?

The iconic Starbucks drink is making its annual comeback on August 26

Fortune

Inside the Target CEO meeting with Black leaders amid the company’s DEI rollback and the boycott that followed

“It did not come up to all that we're expecting or needing.”

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