Gen Z

With diners becoming more intentional about alcohol consumption, new opportunities are opening for operators in ready-to-drink cocktails, wine cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and more, according to Raise the Bar: H2 2026…

New data shows Gen Z and Millennials are increasingly choosing convenience store meal options over traditional quick-service restaurants, closing the value gap between the two sectors.

Sweetgreen's wraps attract Gen Z customers, but sales growth is hindered by food safety concerns.

Revenue Management Solutions reports 36% of consumers spend more on restaurants in Q2 2026

New research shows GLP-1 users are increasingly joining gyms to preserve muscle mass, providing a significant tailwind for boutique and big-box fitness operators.

Operators are pivoting toward 'micro-occasions' and small, spontaneous rewards to drive incremental traffic outside of traditional lunch and dinner hours.

Shifting preferences among Gen Alpha parents toward natural and high-protein ingredients are forcing traditional snack brands to reformulate or lose market share.

Bojangles is introducing a new way to snack with the launch of Bo’s Chicken Rippers Monday.

Restaurant demand isn't disappearing in 2026, but it is evolving.

Exercise is moving higher up the agenda for Gen Z — nearly three-quarters (73%) of young people report working out at least twice per week, up 11 percentage points from 2024, according to a new survey from The Gym Group in the U.K.

Gen Z engages with AI in fitness, but Boomers are skeptical

Consumer confidence held steady in November, with small increases in job-market confidence and confidence in household finances.

Consumer confidence decreased slightly in October, with declining levels of comfort across the board, according to The Numerator Consumer Sentiment Tracker.

Consumer confidence decreased in August, driven by a drop in the job market score.

Crunch Fitness uses humor to win over Gen Z with 450 gyms