2025 in Review: Why Restaurants Took a Beating

In this episode, Justin and Ray discuss 2025 in the food industry. They discuss how fast-casual concepts failed, prevailing consumer trends in dining out, and lessons learned for restaurant operators. They also look at CPG lessons, the death of food influencers, and much more. #restaurant #restaurantindustry #costofliving #business #finance

• MICHELIN Guide Southwest

• Andrew Yeung X Post

• YUM! Brands Food Trends Report

• Restaurant Innovators 2025 (7shifts)

• US Private Label Sales to $280B (Supermarket Perimeter)

• NYT 2025 Trends Recap

• James Beard Restaurant Industry Report 2025

• NRA Late 2025 Economic Outlook

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