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March 19, 2025
Weekly Economic News Roundup and too hot fast food
March 19, 2025
Why a McNugget Is Like Coffee and Tea

For their fast food beverages, McDonald's and Starbucks have had problems with coffee and tea temperatures.

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February 14, 2025
Weekly Economic News Roundup and supermarket food spending
February 14, 2025
Why We Can Have Low Inflation and High Grocery Prices

When shoppers complain about the inflation rate, they are really angry about how grocery prices have gone up.

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February 4, 2025
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Chick-fil-A drive thru speed
February 4, 2025
Why the Chick-fil-A Drive-Thru Is Speedier

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November 26, 2024
Big Mac Index
November 26, 2024
Where to Find Cheap Fast Food

With cheap fast food tough to find, our least expensive restaurants are figuring out new competitive strategies.

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November 24, 2024
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November 24, 2024
The Mystery of the Falling Turkey Prices

Never entirely predictable, this year, Thanksgiving dinner will cost us less than last year but there are some surprises.

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November 20, 2024
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November 20, 2024
Why We Care About Our Orange Juice Bottle

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October 23, 2024
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October 23, 2024
What a Food Label Should Look Like

Comparing the United States, the United Kingdom, and Chile, we would see food labels that have a vastly different impact.

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October 11, 2024
Weekly Economic News Roundup and chicken sandwich war McDonald's
October 11, 2024
How McDonald’s Is Fighting the Chicken Sandwich War

With a limited edition Chicken Big Mac, McDonald's will use new ammunition to fight the chicken sandwich war.

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August 11, 2024
Pumpkin Spice :Latte
August 11, 2024
Why We Continue to Like the Pumpkin Spice Latte

Rather than sadness with the rather brief tenure of the Pumpkin Spice Latte we should be happy that it disappears at its popularity peak.

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August 9, 2024
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August 9, 2024
Some Similar Thoughts About Diet Dew and Coke

Whether looking at Mountain Dew or Coke, we are in the vast territory of soda preferences that includes taste, health, and image. that includes taste, health, and image.

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June 19, 2024
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Fast Food AI
June 19, 2024
How Fast Food AI Can Make Us Laugh

While fast food AI can make us laugh through mistaken voice orders, as a part of a bigger innovation process, it also can impress us.

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June 9, 2024
Dr. Pepper
June 9, 2024
How Dr Pepper Became #2

With Coke and Pepsi traditional leaders in soda markets, Dr Pepper has waged a successful challenge against Pepsi.

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