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Financing
For Starbucks, 2 years of change hasn't yielded promised results
The Bottom Line: The coffee shop giant’s sales struggles worsened earlier this year, despite a flurry of efforts to improve operations and employee satisfaction.
Food
Nando's Americanizes its menu a bit as U.S. expansion continues
Behind the Menu: Favorites like mac and cheese, bowls and salads join the fast casual’s Afro-Portuguese-rooted dishes, including the signature peri-peri chicken.
Financing
The consumer is cutting back, but not everywhere
The Bottom Line: Early earnings from major restaurant chains suggest the consumer has taken a distinct turn for the worse so far in 2024.