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The New Economics of Meal Deals

Meal deals are no longer just a promotional mechanic.
They’ve become a core commercial lever—shaping value perception, managing inflation, and driving spend per visit in a pressured food‑to‑go market.

This whitepaper explores how meal deals are evolving, and what that means for brands and operators looking to protect and grow share.

What you’ll learn:

  • Why pricing architecture matters more than headline price
  • How meal deals are being used to drive trade‑up and higher basket value
  • What’s behind the shift from frequency‑led growth to spend‑led growth
  • How premiumisation is reshaping meal deals across retail and foodservice
  • Why understanding value beyond price is critical to winning lunchtime occasions