Fast Food
Fast food ranks tenth in the study. Starbucks leads the category, followed by McDonald’s and Taco Bell.
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With an average Brand Intimacy Quotient of 24.4, the category falls slightly below the cross-industry average. While the industry has advanced with digital ordering and menu innovations, growing health-conscious consumer preferences likely pressured margins and brand appeal.
Archetypes & Stages
Indulgence is the dominant archetype. The category ranks first in the study for indulgence. Most users are in the sharing stage, the first stage of Brand Intimacy.
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