[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] # Fast Food McDonald's CEO warns of a 'two-tier economy' as lower-income consumers spend less, impacting fast food brands. Brands are seeing rising income inequality among their customer base. ### About Fast Food Fast food refers to quick-service restaurants offering convenient and affordable meal options. ### Engagements: XXXXXXXXXX (24h)  [Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/fast-food/time-series/interactions.tsv) Current Value: XXXXXXXXXX Daily Average: XXXXXXXXXX X Week: XXXXXXX -XX% X Month: XXXXXXXXXXX +219% X Months: XXXXXXXXXXXXX -XXXX% X Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +51% 1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXXX on 2025-11-12 1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-09-11 Engagements by network (24h): News: XXXXXX Reddit: XXXXXX TikTok: XXXXXXXXXX X: XXXXXXX YouTube: XXXXXXXXX ### Mentions: XXXXX (24h)  [Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/fast-food/time-series/posts_active.tsv) Current Value: XXXXX Daily Average: XXXXX X Week: XXXXX -XX% X Month: XXXXXX +50% X Months: XXXXXXX -XXXX% X Year: XXXXXXX +64% 1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-07-23 1-Year Low: X on 2025-12-10 Mentions by network (24h): News: XX Reddit: XXX TikTok: XXXXX X: XXXXX YouTube: XXXXXX ### Creators: XXXXX (24h)  [Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/fast-food/time-series/contributors_active.tsv) XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Fast Food in the last XX hours which is up XX% from XXX in the previous XX hours Daily Average: XXXXX X Week: XXXXX -XX% X Month: XXXXX -XX% X Months: XXXXXX +0.85% X Year: XXXXXXX +45% 1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-07-23 1-Year Low: X on 2025-12-10 The most influential creators that mention Fast Food in the last XX hours | Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements | | ------- | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- | | [@Sambucha](/creator/youtube/Sambucha) | X | XXXXXXXXXX | XX | XXXXXXX | | [@GoodMythicalMorning](/creator/youtube/GoodMythicalMorning) | X | XXXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXXXX | | [@itsartytime](/creator/youtube/itsartytime) | X | XXXXXXX | XX | XXXXXXX | | [@janemukbangs](/creator/tiktok/janemukbangs) | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXXXX | | [@carlosreig](/creator/youtube/carlosreig) | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXXXX | | [@karissaeats](/creator/youtube/karissaeats) | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXXX | | [@dancookedit](/creator/youtube/dancookedit) | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXXX | | [@chippy.chipchip](/creator/tiktok/chippy.chipchip) | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXXX | | [@ethantylersmith](/creator/youtube/ethantylersmith) | X | XXXXXXX | X | XXXXXX | | [@brandonsrandoms](/creator/youtube/brandonsrandoms) | XX | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXXX | [View More](/list/creators/fast-food/100) ### Sentiment: XX%  [Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/fast-food/time-series/sentiment.tsv) Current Value: XX% Daily Average: XX% X Week: XX% +7% X Month: XX% -XX% X Months: XX% -XX% X Year: XX% -X% 1-Year High: XXX% on 2025-09-11 1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-12-04 Most Supportive Themes: - Menu Innovations and Expansion: (30%) Fast food chains are introducing new menu items and expanding their reach globally. - Creator Content and Reviews: (25%) YouTube and TikTok creators are actively reviewing and reacting to fast food experiences. - Technological Adoption: (20%) Chains are adopting new technologies to enhance customer experience. Most Critical Themes: - Hiring and Labor: (15%) McDonald's is hiring a significant number of employees, indicating a focus on workforce expansion. - Consumer Spending and Inequality: (10%) Rising income inequality among fast food customers suggests potential shifts in consumer behavior. ### Top Fast Food News Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours *Showing a maximum of X news posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.* "Indiana DoorDash driver seen on video appearing to spray delivery with 'irritant substance' authorities say" [News Link](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/indiana-doordash-driver-seen-video-appearing-spray-delivery-irritant-s-rcna248525) [@NBCNews](/creator/x/NBCNews) 2025-12-11T13:00Z 228.6M followers, 17.5K engagements "Can Jollibee Beat American Fast Food at Its Own Game - The Atlantic" [News Link](https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/01/jollibee-fried-chicken-american-fast-food/684949/) [@TheAtlantic](/creator/x/TheAtlantic) 2025-12-09T12:45Z 228.6M followers, 47.5K engagements "McDonald's CEO warns of 'a two-tier economy' as lower-income consumers spend less" [News Link](https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/mcdonalds-high-prices-tariffs-inflation-what-to-know-economy-rcna228650) [@NBCNews](/creator/x/NBCNews) 2025-12-04T10:30Z 228.6M followers, 329.8K engagements "From fast food to beverage giants brands see rising income inequality among customers" [News Link](https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/mcdonalds-cocacola-chipotle-economy-rcna241168) [@NBCNews](/creator/x/NBCNews) 2025-11-02T21:19Z 228.6M followers, 550.4K engagements ### Top Fast Food Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours *Showing only X posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.* "How do you actually stop craving fast food If you've successfully done it what helped" [Reddit Link](https://redd.it/1pjrich) [@_your_go_to_person](/creator/reddit/_your_go_to_person) 2025-12-11T22:56Z X followers, XXX engagements "We're gonna be getting some great fast food options as we end 2025 and I'll have even more big releases next week Taco Bell is bringing back the Cheesy Dipping Burritos and Steak Garlic Nacho Fries on December 18th while Dairy Queen has a new OREO Snowdrift Blizzard coming in January. KFC might make the potato wedges permanent and Culver's has their Frozen Cocoa Concretes with an Andes mint option And Chili's brought back the Skillet Queso. Which ones are you trying#fastfood#food#tacobell#kfc#dairyqueen" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@snackolator/video/7582676107355344158) [@snackolator](/creator/tiktok/snackolator) 2025-12-11T18:56Z 806.3K followers, 66.8K engagements "Fast food companies after activists ask for 20$ an hour" [X Link](https://x.com/DefiantLs/status/1999189943156130046) [@DefiantLs](/creator/x/DefiantLs) 2025-12-11T18:50Z 1.7M followers, 20.4K engagements "Can Jollibee Beat American Fast Food at Its Own Game A fast-growing Filipino chain is serving burgers and chicken that seem like typical American fareuntil you taste them" [Reddit Link](https://redd.it/1pk2xqs) [@Hrmbee](/creator/reddit/Hrmbee) 2025-12-11T17:36Z X followers, XXX engagements
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Fast Food
McDonald's CEO warns of a 'two-tier economy' as lower-income consumers spend less, impacting fast food brands. Brands are seeing rising income inequality among their customer base.
About Fast Food
Fast food refers to quick-service restaurants offering convenient and affordable meal options.
Engagements: XXXXXXXXXX (24h)
Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XXXXXXXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXXXXXXX
X Week: XXXXXXX -XX%
X Month: XXXXXXXXXXX +219%
X Months: XXXXXXXXXXXXX -XXXX%
X Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +51%
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXXX on 2025-11-12
1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-09-11
Engagements by network (24h): News: XXXXXX Reddit: XXXXXX TikTok: XXXXXXXXXX X: XXXXXXX YouTube: XXXXXXXXX
Mentions: XXXXX (24h)
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXX
X Week: XXXXX -XX%
X Month: XXXXXX +50%
X Months: XXXXXXX -XXXX%
X Year: XXXXXXX +64%
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-07-23
1-Year Low: X on 2025-12-10
Mentions by network (24h): News: XX Reddit: XXX TikTok: XXXXX X: XXXXX YouTube: XXXXXX
Creators: XXXXX (24h)
Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Fast Food in the last XX hours which is up XX% from XXX in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: XXXXX
X Week: XXXXX -XX%
X Month: XXXXX -XX%
X Months: XXXXXX +0.85%
X Year: XXXXXXX +45%
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-07-23
1-Year Low: X on 2025-12-10
The most influential creators that mention Fast Food in the last XX hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @Sambucha | X | XXXXXXXXXX | XX | XXXXXXX |
| @GoodMythicalMorning | X | XXXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXXXX |
| @itsartytime | X | XXXXXXX | XX | XXXXXXX |
| @janemukbangs | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXXXX |
| @carlosreig | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXXXX |
| @karissaeats | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXXX |
| @dancookedit | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXXX |
| @chippy.chipchip | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXXX |
| @ethantylersmith | X | XXXXXXX | X | XXXXXX |
| @brandonsrandoms | XX | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXXX |
Sentiment: XX%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XX%
Daily Average: XX%
X Week: XX% +7%
X Month: XX% -XX%
X Months: XX% -XX%
X Year: XX% -X%
1-Year High: XXX% on 2025-09-11
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-12-04
Most Supportive Themes:
- Menu Innovations and Expansion: (30%) Fast food chains are introducing new menu items and expanding their reach globally.
- Creator Content and Reviews: (25%) YouTube and TikTok creators are actively reviewing and reacting to fast food experiences.
- Technological Adoption: (20%) Chains are adopting new technologies to enhance customer experience.
Most Critical Themes:
- Hiring and Labor: (15%) McDonald's is hiring a significant number of employees, indicating a focus on workforce expansion.
- Consumer Spending and Inequality: (10%) Rising income inequality among fast food customers suggests potential shifts in consumer behavior.
Top Fast Food News
Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours
Showing a maximum of X news posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.
"Indiana DoorDash driver seen on video appearing to spray delivery with 'irritant substance' authorities say"
News Link @NBCNews 2025-12-11T13:00Z 228.6M followers, 17.5K engagements
"Can Jollibee Beat American Fast Food at Its Own Game - The Atlantic"
News Link @TheAtlantic 2025-12-09T12:45Z 228.6M followers, 47.5K engagements
"McDonald's CEO warns of 'a two-tier economy' as lower-income consumers spend less"
News Link @NBCNews 2025-12-04T10:30Z 228.6M followers, 329.8K engagements
"From fast food to beverage giants brands see rising income inequality among customers"
News Link @NBCNews 2025-11-02T21:19Z 228.6M followers, 550.4K engagements
Top Fast Food Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
Showing only X posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.
"How do you actually stop craving fast food If you've successfully done it what helped"
Reddit Link @_your_go_to_person 2025-12-11T22:56Z X followers, XXX engagements
"We're gonna be getting some great fast food options as we end 2025 and I'll have even more big releases next week Taco Bell is bringing back the Cheesy Dipping Burritos and Steak Garlic Nacho Fries on December 18th while Dairy Queen has a new OREO Snowdrift Blizzard coming in January. KFC might make the potato wedges permanent and Culver's has their Frozen Cocoa Concretes with an Andes mint option And Chili's brought back the Skillet Queso. Which ones are you trying#fastfood#food#tacobell#kfc#dairyqueen"
TikTok Link @snackolator 2025-12-11T18:56Z 806.3K followers, 66.8K engagements
"Fast food companies after activists ask for 20$ an hour"
X Link @DefiantLs 2025-12-11T18:50Z 1.7M followers, 20.4K engagements
"Can Jollibee Beat American Fast Food at Its Own Game A fast-growing Filipino chain is serving burgers and chicken that seem like typical American fareuntil you taste them"
Reddit Link @Hrmbee 2025-12-11T17:36Z X followers, XXX engagements