Friday, 10th October 2025

Fast-Food Giants in a Frenzy of Deals Amid Rising Competition

In the fast-paced world of fast food, giants are fiercely competing to lure you in with the best deals

The surge in low-price offers and promotions has become a hallmark of this cutthroat race. But why the sudden explosion of special offers?

The answer is simple: customers are tightening their belts, and fast-food chains are eager to win them back. However, this flurry of deals has raised concerns among critics about the potential health impacts of an endless buffet of fast-food promotions.

Recent research reveals that the number of promotions at fast-food restaurants, bakeries, and coffee shops this spring has soared by a third compared to the same period last year

Promotions have become a vital tool for generating additional traffic, which has stagnated.

Over the past year, footfall in these establishments was on the decline, only recently showing a modest 1% increase compared to a year ago. Fast-food operators, much like other businesses, hiked their prices significantly during the cost-of-living crisis. Yet, prices in the fast-food sector have risen even more sharply than those in grocery chains.

This unprecedented pace of change has left both businesses and consumers struggling to adapt to the new price levels. As a result, customers are either opting for cheaper menu items or choosing to eat at home.

In response, fast-food companies are pulling the promotion lever to stimulate demand. Whether this strategy will succeed in the long run remains to be seen, but for now, the battle for your wallet continues to intensify.

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