The Surprising Menu Psychology Behind Five Guys’ Success

Five Guys was the fastest-growing fast food chain in the world. 

And that’s partly due to one clever bit of menu psychology. 

Today on Nudge, Richard Shotton explains: 

- The psychology behind the Five Guys menu 

- How Kraft made a healthier Mac & Cheese (without losing customers) 

- Why 99% of marketers would have ruined Pumpkin Spice Latte

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Today’s sources

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