McDonald's, KFC, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Burger King are rolling out crafted beverages featuring boba and cold foam as they chase the Starbucks customer base. The move signals a coordinated push to tap into the booming specialty drink trend, positioning their menus to compete in taste-forward, Instagram-friendly drinks that can drive repeat visits.
Domino’s reported weaker-than-expected sales, sending its stock down about 10%. CEO Russell Weiner says the slowdown isn’t unique to Domino’s and expects other fast-food chains to face similar pressure. He points to bad weather and softer consumer sentiment tied to heightened tensions related to the Iran war, suggesting the industry headwinds could persist.
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