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2026’s dim prospects, Chipotle’s undesirable milestone, and the state of the value wars
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including expert predictions for 2026, Chipotle’s negative year, and the ongoing value wars. First up is 2026 predictions, specifically as it relates to the economy; Sam and Alicia both traveled to Florida last week for separate conferences where they heard more about 2026 expectations. The short version? It doesn’t look great — but maybe it won’t get worse? They break down the economic factors impacting restaurants and how operators can protect their…
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