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Starbucks Protein DrinkCourtesy: StarbucksRestaurant chains are joining in on the protein frenzy, hoping to encourage diners to pay more for extra macronutrients during a time when many consumers aren’t spending as much.From “gym bros” to users of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, many Americans are trying to add more protein to their diets, with the goal of building or maintaining their muscle mass and feeling more satiated after meals. Moreover, diet trends that don’t emphasize protein intake, such as the ketogenic diet, have fallen out of favor.”A lot of younger consumers are more proactive about their health habits, so they’re looking…

Runwise co-founders (L-R) Jeff Carleton, Lee Hoffman and Mike Cook.Courtesy of RunwiseA version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.As brutally high temperatures bake the nation this summer, cooling is becoming increasingly critical across commercial real estate property portfolios. Landlords are balancing soaring demand with rising costs, putting energy efficiency front and center. The trouble is that most…