Typical of many other companies, Chipotle is providing $1 million in free meals to firefighters, first responders and those impacted by the fires.

Yet "both Starbucks and Dunkin' Brands faced increased competition for visits from smaller, drive-thru oriented coffee chains in 2024," according to Placer.ai.

Pizza Hut study also revealed a significant trend: Consumers said they wanted unique, bold and international flavors in their pizza pie offerings.

Restaurant365's State of the Industry 2025 report also noted nearly 61% of respondents adjusted menu prices, resulting in the 2024 meal deal boom.

Among the top 10 most-read stories was one on the Super Bowl's most popular ads, including Dunkin's "The DunKings."