Fast Food Isn’t Disappearing, But “Cheap” Is

Fast Food Isn’t Disappearing, But “Cheap” Is

Fast food built its modern dominance on a simple promise: when you want a quick, convenient, affordable meal, fast food is the answer. However, this appeal has weakened. As chains raise prices to cover labor and ingredient costs, lower-income diners are visiting less...
Superbowl 26 Special!

Superbowl 26 Special!

We’re Celebrating this Year’s Super Bowl LX. Save 10% on All Cold Dispensing Machine Maintenance. Whether you root for Seattle or New England, you come out a winner when you call Fastcility. New customers will save 10% on Cold Dispensing Machines,...
Is alcohol consumption really “plummeting”? Maybe not.

Is alcohol consumption really “plummeting”? Maybe not.

At a headline level, alcohol use is falling. In the U.S., the share of adults who say they drink at all has dropped to about 54%, the lowest level Gallup has recorded in nearly 90 years. ³ That’s a meaningful shift, not a blip. “Gen Z isn’t drinking less, they’re...
How Coffee Chains Are Positioning Themselves for 2026

How Coffee Chains Are Positioning Themselves for 2026

Coffee chains are navigating 2026 amid rising commodity costs, on-again, off-again tariffs, volatile supply, and evolving consumer expectations. Recently Starbuck’s CEO, Brian Niccol spoke about his new approach for the brand. Other coffee chains are each adapting in...