There’s a TikTok video that looks to be going viral. Now that happens often, but the one thing that stood out to me was a video from a father of three here in Nashville. I read about the video online. His premise is that he’s no longer welcome at fast food restaurants like McDonald’s and…
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There’s a big difference between a good burger and a great burger. For many, myself included, hamburgers have been a staple of my diet since I was a youngster. Back in the day, they were cheap and easy meals. Everybody knows some of the first fast-food restaurants were hamburger joints. One of the West Coast‘s…
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One of my favorite parts of the weekend is enjoying a good meal. Not that we don’t eat well at home during the week, but I do love dining out. When we grab a meal, it can be something simple or fancy. These days, it’s usually something simple. I’m looking for something tasty, quick, and…
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Two businesses that consistently thrive, regardless of the economy, are convenience stores and fast food restaurants. But recently, both of those types of businesses are struggling. Experts say one reason is that people aren’t drinking as much soda anymore. Both make a lot of money from their soda fountains. That’s why you could always get…
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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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