Beef-Chicken Price Gap Narrows, Pressuring Burger Franchises
The price gap between beef and chicken sandwiches and wraps at quick-service restaurants has fallen from roughly 80 cents to 10 cents since 2023.
· 1851 Franchise· September 2, 2026
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USDA Economic Research Service
USDA Economic Research Service is a regulator in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2026. 3 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
Report: Fast Food Costs Weigh on Budgets
Fast food costs rose 60% in a decade, affecting budgets.
· Franchising.com· June 22, 2026
Perplexing Pricing Perceptions
A new report indicates more consumers perceive restaurant prices as higher than grocery prices for the first time in a year, challenging operators to prove value.
· Modern Restaurant Management· April 28, 2026