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How Facebook and Instagram are courting restaurant marketers

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For a limited time, the fast-food chain's iconic burger will become a showcase for chicken, which is now as popular as beef for the burger giant.

The chain’s sales slowed in August as bargain-hunting, lower-income consumers sought out deals from competitors. “I think we’re in the pizza wars right now," its CEO said.

The Bottom Line: Franchising is becoming more attractive as debt becomes expensive and hard to get and equity investors grow skeptical of restaurants. But the model isn’t for everybody.

The convenience-store giant is working to improve profits as it contends with falling traffic and a takeover bid by the parent of Circle K.

Five locations closed earlier this year, but now Lynch is shuttering three more, including the fine-dining flagship No. 9 Park, where she first gained national prominence.

Wages are rising faster than inflation, which could ultimately ease consumer pressure for lower prices. Meanwhile, grocery prices outpaced menu inflation last month.