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Fast Food Sales Drop as Prices Squeeze Young Diners

11/14/2025

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Sales at McDonald's and Chipotle declined as rising prices drive young adults aged 18–28 to reduce dining out.
McDonald's Chief Executive Officer Chris Kempczinski attributes weaker sales among low-income diners to higher labor and food costs.
Analysts say fast-food prices rise, with ground beef prices exceeding $15 per kilogram.
Chipotle's chief executive officer says customers switch to grocery stores, prompting a lowered sales forecast for the third time this year.

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Sales at McDonald's and Chipotle declined as rising prices drive young adults aged 18–28 to reduce dining out.
McDonald's Chief Executive Officer Chris Kempczinski attributes weaker sales among low-income diners to higher labor and food costs.
Analysts say fast-food prices rise, with ground beef prices exceeding $15 per kilogram.
Chipotle's chief executive officer says customers switch to grocery stores, prompting a lowered sales forecast for the third time this year.