Wall Street Journal restaurant reporter Heather Haddon discusses Red Lobster's financial woes due to a failed shrimp promotion. The episode explores challenges in casual dining, the impact of economic conditions on consumer spending, and the struggles of restaurant chains in attracting customers and staying profitable.

Join Senior staff writer Alex Bolton as he unpacks the geopolitical fallout from Israel's recent actions in Gaza, while tech columnist Jeffrey Fowler sheds light on the social media landscape's impact on election discourse. Restaurant reporter Heather Haddon humorously tackles Starbucks' quirky condiment policy and rising thefts in eateries. The conversation also touches on how Gen Z navigates guilt over lunch breaks, alongside insightful reflections on the implications of political strategies leading up to the 2024 elections.

The fast food industry is raking it in, but they still have to feed the beast. We bite into how they create hype in order to boost sales and capture our ever-scattered attention, before we drive on past them. On this episode, we're joined by Heather Haddon, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, and comedian and writer Josh Gondelman.Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/businesswars.Support us by supporting our sponsor!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.