How are fast-casual chains dealing with consumer frustration over prices?

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants features a look at pressure on fast-casual chains over value. Sweetgreen is working to beat back concerns over the price of its salads. We look at that issue. 

McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme are ending their partnership long before it is complete. We discuss what that means for the two chains. 

And deportation policy may be hurting restaurant sales in Hispanic markets.

Meanwhile, Senior Tech Editor Joe Guszkowski talks about AI on his weekly Tech Check feature.