🍽️ Consumers Shift Toward Groceries and Delivery Over Dining Out

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Former Zillow exec targets $1.3T market

The wealthiest companies tend to target the biggest markets. For example, NVIDIA skyrocketed nearly 200% higher in the last year with the $214B AI market’s tailwind.

That’s why investors are so excited about Pacaso.

Created by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso brings co-ownership to a $1.3 trillion real estate market. And by handing keys to 2,000+ happy homeowners, they’ve made $110M+ in gross profit to date. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.

No wonder the same VCs behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay also invested in Pacaso. And for just $2.90/share, you can join them as an early-stage Pacaso investor today.

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🍽️ What’s Cooking?

Consumers Shift Toward Groceries and Delivery Over Dining Out

With inflation and economic uncertainty mounting—spurred by new tariffs—many U.S. diners are choosing to stay home rather than eat out. Consumers are favoring supermarkets and delivery services, especially for affordable grab-and-go meals like wraps, salads, and sandwiches. Supermarket chains and food delivery platforms are seeing a steady boost while the restaurant industry faces mounting pressure.​ ​Read more.

🃏 Running a Smoother Kitchen

Quiet Queue” Order Alerts Using Weighted Footwear

Have your hold station hidden weights trigger (e.g., weighted foot pads or smart pressure sensors) that silently alert when an order is waiting too long. It sends a subtle vibration instead of a loud bell—perfect for high-volume kitchens that want to avoid alarm fatigue while keeping service consistent.

🚀 Scaling Up

McDonald’s BTS TinyTAN Happy Meal Launches This September

McDonald’s is teaming up with BTS's TinyTAN animated characters for a limited-edition Happy Meal rollout starting September 3, 2025. Each meal includes a collectible TinyTAN toy, tapping into nostalgia and Gen-Z fandom. These pop culture tie-ins continue to drive foot traffic and brand chatter worldwide. Read more.

🦾 Fresh Ideas

Influencer Under Attack Highlights Restaurant Safety Risks

In Houston, two food influencers were narrowly missed by an SUV that crashed into the restaurant window while they were filming. Both were injured but survived. This “freak accident” has gone viral—reminding owners that safety zones, especially around glass and high-visibility areas, are just as important as food quality for guest security. ​Read more

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