RFK Jr.'s new food guidelines could boost beaten down fast-casual chains like Chipotle and Sweetgreen
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends a briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 7, 2026.New federal dietary recommendations have sparked mixed reactions from the embattled restaurant industry, as changing guidelines could encourage Americans to dine out less often or choose from a smaller pool of restaurants when they do leave home.The Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture unveiled the nutrition guidelines on Wednesday. The recomm ...