0925 ET - Restaurant executives say they haven't seen a big impact on their sales from GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, but they are prompting some concerns. Darden Restaurants says it's watching if the drugs curb sales at its fine-dining brands, which tend to attract higher-income consumers who could more readily afford the drugs. Fiscal 2Q same-store sales at Darden's fine-dining segment fell 5.8% as consumers who traded up to the brands last year are now more price conscious, shifting back to more affordable casual-dining, the company says. (heather.haddon@wsj.com; @heatherhaddon)
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December 19, 2024 09:25 ET (14:25 GMT)
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