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NPD: Major Chains Are On a Sales Roll;But Can They Spur Industry Growth; Can Distributors Help 'Ind

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 11, 2005
PORT WASHINGTON, DC - As two chain restaurant segments show solid growth, two issues about the industry's overall prospects linger: will their gains be strong enough to stimulate all operators' expansion and will distributors be able to help their independent accounts generate excitement to meet the challenge.

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