Savelli: Breakfast presents "a marketing conundrum: We have the price value, but we don't get all the credit for it!"

Restaurants reported increased budgets for "promotions and marketing," specifically geared toward off-premises dining.

Placer.ai study found nearly 75% of all restaurant orders are taken to go. Growth was driven by an increase in short visits -- under 10 minutes.

"With one of the smallest retail footprints among major QSRs, Chick-fil-A still wins with just about everyone," says MarketCast's SVP.

In a Popmenu study, 61% said restaurants will be their top category for budget-cutting.

Price hikes in pizza were noticed by more than four out of five customers, with 35% reporting they subsequently ordered pizza less often.

"Upbeat, feel-good music, vibrant summer visuals tapped into the 'thirsty' emotion" for top-performing Starbucks ad, per iSpot.

Delivery continues to lead sales, generating 73% more transactions than in-store counter checks and kiosks.