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How Stagflation Is Reshaping the Restaurant Industry
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how persistent stagflation is reshaping the restaurant industry, focusing on a specific case: the shift toward limited-service and fast-casual formats. With consumer prices up 4.2% annually in May 2026 and real GDP growth at just 1.6%, diners are trading down from full-service restaurants. The hosts examine how chains like Chipotle and Sweetgreen are expanding while traditional sit-down eateries struggle, using recent data on hourly earnings and job openings to paint a clear picture of the economic forces at play. They also discuss how restaurants are…
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