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How Inflation Is Quietly Eating Your Dining Out Budget
In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine how inflation is reshaping the cost of eating out. With the latest CPI data showing food away from home up 4.2% year-over-year, they dig into why restaurant prices are rising faster than grocery prices — and what that means for your household budget. Lucas breaks down the labor and rent pressures behind the numbers, while Luna shares how changing consumer behavior is forcing chains like Darden Restaurants and McDonald's to rethink pricing. They also talk about the 'trading down' phenomenon and whether the era of the $20 fast-food combo is…
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