Episode Chapters:

Introduction (00:00 - 0:52 )

Cat's 900-Mile Journey (00:53 - 6:45 )

In-Person vs. Text Conversations (6:46 - 13:18 )

Most and Least Trusted Fast Food Restaurants (13:19 - [End of Episode])

Summary

In this episode of the Jason and Mindy podcast, the hosts discuss miraculous stories of animals finding their way home, communication preferences between texting and in-person conversations, and the trustworthiness of various fast food brands. They share personal anecdotes and survey findings, providing insights into modern communication habits and consumer trust in the food industry.

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Details:

A CAT’S EXTRAORDINARY 900-MILE JOURNEY HOME _ A cat named Rayne embarked on a remarkable adventure after getting lost in Yellowstone National Park during a camping trip. The Anguiano family, who had brought their two cats to the park, searched for Rayne for four days before returning home to Salinas, California. That was June. But then, last month, they received news from a microchip company that Rayne was found in Roseville, California, nearly 900 miles away. With the help of a kind woman who fed and cared for him, Rayne managed to find his way back to his family.

TEXT TALK:

Would you rather have a conversation in person or via text? It probably won’t come as a surprise to you that 7 in 10 millennials and Gen Z say they prefer to communicate digitally – mostly by text – than in person. In a poll of 4,000 young adults between 18-34 throughout a number of Western countries, 65% said they talk to peers more often via texting or cell phone, and that number is even higher in English-speaking nations, where about 74% said they prefer to talk via text. A few other “phone findings” from the survey…

• 62% percent would rather forget their wallet than their phone when going out.

• 70% said they sleep within arm’s length of their phone. And just over half even check their phone for notifications if they wake up in the night.

• 66% bring their device with them to the restroom.

What are the most and least trusted restaurants?

But within the fast-food industry, opinions seem more divided. Among restaurants, it’s no surprise that the most trusted fast food restaurants are some of the oldest chains in the country: Pizza Hut, KFC, and McDonald’s.

Meanwhile, Chipotle Mexican Grill is the least trusted restaurant in the United States, followed by Sonic Drive-In and Panera Bread. Chiptole’s spot as the No. 1 least trusted fast-food brand could be due to reported food safety issues in the last few years. Whatever the reason, that distrust of Chipotle was greatest among older Americans. Boomers find Chipotle to be the least trustworthy brand across all industries.

When asked what makes a brand trustworthy, those surveyed said the following mattered most:

Delivers on promises (36%)

Asks for honest reviews and feedback (36%)

Pricing transparency (35%)

Builds relationships with consumers (34%)

Consistent performance (33%)

Listens to and acts on feedback (31%)

Employee treatment transparency (30%)

Provides behind-the-scenes info about processes (29%)

Easy to use website (29%)

Pays employees well (28%)