Why Americans can't stop coming back for coffee, even as dining budgets tighten

[Coffee Updates & News](https://www.foxnews.com/category/food-drink/drinks/coffee) Why Americans can't stop coming back for coffee, even as dining budgets tighten Coffee chains see growth — yet restaurants struggle — as consumers prioritize affordable indulgences  By [Andrea Margolis](//www.foxnews.com/person/m/andrea-margolis) [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/) Published [January 16, 2026 6:00am EST](https://www.foxnews.com/html-sitemap/2026/january/16) * Flipboard [](#)[close](#) [ Video](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6384952659112) #### [Black Rifle Coffee partners with country star to help erase veteran medical debt](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6384952659112) Black Rifle Coffee co-founders Mat Best and Evan Hafer joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss how the company is giving back to America's heroes by erasing medical debt... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*