Franchisees don't like the chain's margin-sapping low pricing. Plus, US sales dropped for the first time in 10 years.
Teens are less likely to be your cashier or burger flipper as more experienced Americans scramble for jobs.
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Wander into the T.G.I. Friday's in the middle of Kandahar Airfield and you would find it hard to believe you're in a war zone.
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Yum Brands thinks the move will bring young folks flocking back to fried chicken, but the popularity of wings and other poultry offerings suggest bones aren't the issue.
Chicken sandwiches now outnumber hamburgers on quick-service restaurant menus.
The new chicken sandwich has a big job, considering the Golden Arches' recent uncharacteristic struggles.
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