Restaurant growth is up in numbers, but there are turbulent times ahead for everyone. Restaurants that are branded have a significant presence and people know about them, yet they are only a very small part of the market. These brands have actually been getting bigger in outlet numbers, but they are doing it at a much more subdued rate, than they were before. The restaurant market is facing very turbulent times. There are rising cost pressures among other things that are creating the issue.

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