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Restaurant Chains Face Sales Slump Amid Economic Woes

11/8/2025

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Major U.S. restaurant chains report a decline in consumer spending, especially among low-income customers.
Chipotle projects 2025 same-store sales declines, citing economic concerns affecting customers under $100,000.
Sweetgreen reports nearly 10% drops in same-store sales, especially among shoppers aged 25 to 35.
McDonald's CEO notes nearly double-digit traffic declines among low-income customers, and Wingstop reports sales declines in low-income areas.

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Major U.S. restaurant chains report a decline in consumer spending, especially among low-income customers.
Chipotle projects 2025 same-store sales declines, citing economic concerns affecting customers under $100,000.
Sweetgreen reports nearly 10% drops in same-store sales, especially among shoppers aged 25 to 35.
McDonald's CEO notes nearly double-digit traffic declines among low-income customers, and Wingstop reports sales declines in low-income areas.