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A Cooling Market After years of explosive pandemic-era expansion, the U.S. food delivery market is showing signs of fatigue. In 2025, growth has slowed to 3% year-over-year, compared to double-digit increases in

Inflation’s Hidden Bite For most diners, rising menu prices are the visible sign of inflation. But behind the scenes, restaurants are grappling with another growing cost: utility bills. In 2025, U.S. restaurants

Growth Hits the Brakes In 2025, the U.S. fast-food sector, long seen as recession-proof, is showing signs of strain. After years of double-digit sales expansion fueled by digital ordering and menu innovation,

A Landmark for the Dining Industry In 2025, the U.S. restaurant industry achieved an unprecedented milestone: $1.2 trillion in total sales, according to the National Restaurant Association. This record underscores both the

Delivery Boom Meets Reality After years of double-digit expansion, the U.S. food delivery market in 2025 is showing signs of fatigue. Platforms like DoorDash and Uber Eats still dominate, but they are

A New Wave in Food Delivery In 2025, the U.S. food delivery landscape is shifting rapidly. While giants like Uber Eats and DoorDash continue to dominate, a new wave of food startups

A New Era in Fast-Food Pricing In 2025, U.S. fast-food chains are piloting dynamic pricing models once reserved for airlines and ride-sharing apps. Instead of fixed menus, prices now fluctuate by the

The Cost of Doing Business Rises The U.S. restaurant industry is entering 2025 under mounting financial pressure. Rising energy bills, higher labor costs, and persistent inflation are squeezing margins, forcing operators to

A $200 Billion Appetite In 2025, the U.S. food delivery market will have reached $200 billion in annual sales, cementing its role as a cornerstone of modern dining. Services like DoorDash, Uber

Inflation at the Checkout Line In 2025, American households are once again feeling the pinch at the supermarket. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, grocery prices rose 6% year-over-year, extending a

A Milestone for American Dining In 2025, the U.S. restaurant industry reached a historic milestone: $1 trillion in annual revenue for the first time. According to the National Restaurant Association, dining revenues

Strong Sales, Stronger Pressures In recent quarters, Darden Restaurants has demonstrated robust growth, driven by rising consumer demand and effective value-driven strategies. According to a WSJ report, the company posted a ~10%

A Pause in Fast-Food Growth For decades, U.S. fast-food brands expanded relentlessly, opening thousands of outlets annually. But in 2025, that pace has slowed dramatically. Rising labor costs, supply chain pressures, and

The Rising Cost of a Combo Meal In 2025, fast-food meals in the U.S. are 8% more expensive than last year, according to Bloomberg. Rising labor costs, higher ingredient prices, and supply

Poultry on the Rise In 2025, poultry prices surged to their highest levels in a decade, sending ripples through global supply chains, restaurant menus, and household grocery bills. According to the U.S.