A wave of restaurant closures is sending a clear signal across the food service industry: even well-established brands are under pressure. What once seemed like isolated incidents has become a broader trend of consolidation and restructuring. Restaurants Rising operating costs, shifting consumer habits, and intense competition are forcing many chains to rethink how they operate in today’s challenging economic climate. Experts point to several factors behind this shift. Prices for ingredients and labor continue to rise, while fees from third-party delivery platforms cut into already thin margins. Many customers are dining out less, opting for home-cooked meals or cheaper alternatives....
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