Kelly Clunan

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21 appearances 1 recordings 1 series first heard Jan 2026 last heard 30 Jan

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WSJ What’s News · A $140 Million BlackRock Loss Revives Private Credit Worries · 30 Jan 2026 podcast

Yeah, a lot of these companies are really just trying to capitalize on consumers' growing interest in protein.

These protein offerings really kind of run the gamut.

It's a big variety.

There's more traditional offerings like Chipotle double or triple chicken or steak in their existing bowls, at the same time having like a standalone side of chicken or steak that's new to their menu.

Then we also have a lot more kind of creative options like Papa John's protein-infused pizza dough or Dunkin' and Starbucks high-protein milk options for their lattes

Yes, exactly.

These aren't necessarily always new offerings.

A lot of it is just putting more marketing dollars behind it and really putting these items in protein-focused menus.

It's not really like a high-risk thing.

thing for these restaurants to try out.

So in the case that it does resonate with people, it could really help sales and help traffic.

Analysts are still waiting to see what that's going to look like.

Starbucks was early to unveiling their protein-focused offerings in the fall.

They've said so far that awareness among consumers is still low, but in some cases it's

Their protein offerings are driving increased traffic and bringing some customers back for repeat visits.

And people that I talk to seem pretty interested in the more value-oriented protein offerings.

Chipotle's Chicken Cup and Subway's Protein Pockets, those typically go for under $4.

And a lot of consumers have been put off by high prices.

So seeing protein options that are a little cheaper is something they're very interested in.

Thanks so much.

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