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How to Lure the Spendy and the Thrifty? Bring On the ‘Barbell.’

How to Lure the Spendy and the Thrifty? Bring On the ‘Barbell.’
NYT Business Saturday 12 September 2026, 09:02 UTC By Lora Kelley 1 min read
Key Points

Restaurant chains are trying to draw in both kinds of consumers by offering low-cost and more-premium options at the same time.

Restaurant chains are trying to draw in both kinds of consumers by offering low-cost and more-premium options at the same time.
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