I’ve always been a curious person. Sometimes, the silliest thing can send me down a rabbit hole. Last night, I watched a play-in game for the NCAA Tournament and saw a commercial for Starbucks. They were promoting lavender matcha, which is only available for a limited time. I’m not sure why, but that got me…
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I’ve never considered myself normal. So, go ahead and judge me. I have no problem admitting that I don’t like french fries. Now, perhaps you’ll understand when I explain. I used to enjoy fries, but they’re not as good as they used to be. Whether they’re from a world-famous fast food joint, a diner, or…
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Consumers are frustrated. For the last couple of years, the cost of everything has skyrocketed. For a while, people kept buying what they needed. But recently, they’ve screamed enough is enough. Fewer people are dining out. Many are even staying away from fast food. Business at grocery stores is slowing down, too. Shoppers have had…
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For many people, choosing a restaurant comes down to a couple of factors. What type of food do you want, and do they serve Coke or Pepsi? My wife and I are long-time Coca-Cola drinkers, so the beverage served is often a key. Restaurants usually sign long-term deals with one of the two beverage brands….
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Many industries prefer to use a dynamic pricing model. The airline and hotel industries are great examples. But have you ever heard of a fast food restaurant using this surge pricing system? Well, if you haven’t, you’d better get ready. Wendy’s announced that it will try this new pricing system starting in 2025. Their new…
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During the pandemic, many businesses had to get creative in attracting customers to their stores. Since many didn’t want to go inside and be around people, many took a cue from fast-food restaurants and added drive-thrus. And while drive-up windows have been around for a long time, businesses now use them to cut costs and…
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I have a confession, and I’m not ashamed to admit this. I love Wendy’s Chili. I always have. It was part of my first order at Wendy’s; A Single with everything, chili, and a Frosty. For many, it’s a bit polarizing. Some will claim that they make it from the scraps of leftover burgers. Even…
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KFC is bringing back a fan favorite to their menu. The Double Down sandwich is returning, but only for a limited time. It was one of their most popular items but disappeared nearly a decade ago. If you want one or more, you’d better act quickly. Now, maybe they’ll bring back one of my favorites…
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Over the weekend, my wife and I were looking to grab a quick meal. But, we found that one of our favorite restaurants had closed over the holidays. I’m not surprised. Finding a restaurant that isn’t a big chain or doesn’t serve fast food is getting hard to find. The locally owned place is now…
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If you’ve listened to the Mason Minute through the years, you’ve likely heard me talk about food. I was surprised that I had only mentioned one of my favorite foods, bean burritos, just a couple of times. And as much as I love them, I’ve found that they can often be hit or miss…
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