Starbucks, McDonald's Feel the Pinch as Diners Tighten Belts The long-anticipated consumer pullback in spending is now evident in the restaurant industry, with notable chains like Starbucks, KFC, and McDonald’s experiencing declines in same-store sales. Starbucks saw a significant 17% drop in share prices following a surprising sales dip, attributed partially to adverse weather. Similarly, Yum Brands cited January snowstorms and challenging year-over-year comparisons for underwhelming performance across its brands, including Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Markets Navigate Trump Shooting Fallout: Dollar Stable, Bitcoin Jumps READ MORE Inflation Erodes Trust in Major Consumer Brands READ MORE From Tokyo to Istanbul: The World Reacts to a Surging US Dollar READ MORE Fed's Bostic Signals Potential September Rate Cut READ MORE "US Taxpayers Owe $3/4 Million Each, It's the Biggest Banana Republic of All" – Mike Maloney READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment