Tuesday, July 18, 2006

It's never the economy...it's the operator!

Got a hankering for an Outback steak but the budget for a Big Mac? Apparently, many folks feel that way, as the slowing economy dulls the nation's appetite for casual dining. For the first time in years, the $70 billion casual dining industry — sit-down eateries that generally serve alcohol and sell entrees from $10 to $20 — is taking a hit.

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