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Bryan Gildenberg
Coverage of Bryan Gildenberg in the Nexus archive.
- America's late-night fast-food culture may be making a comeback — here's why
Late-night fast-food services in the U.S. have declined since the pandemic due to reduced consumer demand, rising costs, and labor challenges. Restaurant sales dropped 47% in April 2020, and 24-hour service locations fell by 18% between 2020 and 2024, with operators struggling to justify overnight hours amid inflation and staffing issues.