The restaurant industry is facing dire straits.
Labor costs, one of the biggest expenses for the industry, are on a steady rise. Sales are declining, and companies are resorting to discounts and incentives to get customers in the door.
Despite all this bad news, one thing is keeping the business afloat: Food is cheap.
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