
Fast-food restaurant sales are declining as more people choose to eat at home. McDonald's is focusing on value to cater to penny-pinching customers. Earnings have dropped for Starbucks, DoorDash, and Netflix as consumers tighten their spending due to factors like inflation and high prices. Starbucks is facing challenges with a significant drop in net income and global sales, leading to a boycott over its support for Israel. Consumers are turning away from big food brands due to rising prices, with fast food feeling more expensive than ever before.

















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“The company this week reported a fall in sales for the first time in nearly three years…Multiple factors are to blame - including high prices, customers cutting spending and bad weather - but slow service was highighted by the Starbucks CEO. On slow service, the company said… https://t.co/E5BMcRaRmv
Rising costs are forcing some consumers to tighten their belts — especially when it comes to dining out. https://t.co/RaS0orWUlw https://t.co/LIDDAw6G9s