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McDonald’s scores with value, Chipotle takes to the skies, and Cracker Barrel becomes a lightning rod
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso tackle a noisy week for restaurants, including McDonald’s value moves, Chipotle’s drone delivery, and the national uproar around Cracker Barrel. First up is McDonald’s, which is driving buzz with a number of menu moves, including two special meal deals — the nostalgic McDonaldland Meal and the BTS Happy Meal — plus the announcement that it would reduce prices on combo meals. Sam and Alicia share how these moves are driving traffic momentum at McDonald’s and why they’re a smart value play in a tough…
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