The VinePair Podcast: What Can Bev Alc Learn From Fast Food?
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April 21, 2026
Alcohol isn’t the only industry enduring major dips in sales right now. Other categories are feeling the sting, including fast food. Legacy fast-food chains — such as Wendy’s, which has driven the category in the past — are facing mass closures, whereas others like Raising Canes, Taco Bell, and fast-casual Chili’s are surging. Some attribute Wendy’s recent financial downturn to hiring a CEO with no background in the restaurant business. The move begs the question: How can you understand your consumers without prior experience in your industry?
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