Poll of the Week July 30, 2026
Robotic Baristas/Bartenders When ordering coffee or drinks, do you prefer a robotic barista/bartender or human staff? Prefer Human Workers Prefer Robotic Workers No Strong Preference (Depends Most on Price/Quality/Speed) Unsure/Other Please select one of the following...Poll of the Week July 23, 2026
Custom Soda or Classic Cola? Coca-Cola used data from its Freestyle machines to create brand-specific soft drinks for several prominent chains this year, such as White Castle's Fanta Crimson Sour Cherry and Wingstop's Sprite Loco Lime. When ordering at a...Poll of the Week July 16, 2026
Restaurant Alcohol Sales Market research shows U.S. alcohol consumption recently reached its lowest in nearly 90 years of polling, yet the restaurant and bar alcohol market keeps growing and is projected to keep climbing through the decade. Over the next five years,...Poll of the Week July 9, 2026
Off-Prem Vs. In-Store Investments for Cafes Starbucks is investing heavily in the in-cafe experience, planning to add more than 25,000 cafe seats across U.S. units by the end of the fiscal year. Meanwhile, drive-thru-first brands like 7 Brew, Scooter's Coffee and...
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