While fast-food chains like KFC, Pizza Hut and Popeyes report that same-store sales are falling, restaurants like Olive Garden and The Cheesecake Factory are seeing increasing sales. The boom in casual dining comes as consumers grow frustrated with fast-food prices and are opting for the deals and ambience of sit-down establishments like Chili’s. NBC’s Brian Cheung reports for TODAY.
Casual Restaurants See Sales Boom as Consumers Follow Value

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