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The pandemic has transformed America’s dining landscape into an oligopoly dominated by chains 
The pandemic has transformed America’s dining landscape into an oligopoly dominated by chains 
05.12.2022
by Adam Reiner
Chain restaurants boom, independents go bust
Chain restaurants boom, independents go bust
10.13.2020
by The Counter
Why do fast-casual chains get a pass on culturally appropriating dishes?
Why do fast-casual chains get a pass on culturally appropriating dishes?
10.06.2020
by The Counter
McDonald’s lost 500 million meals to competitors. Its plan? Do more of what it already does
McDonald’s lost 500 million meals to competitors. Its plan? Do more of what it already does
03.02.2017
by Joe Fassler
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This is not another top 10 reading list
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