Sales rise for fast-food chains
Despite a recent rise in its popularity that is being attributed to the flailing economy, fast food may not be as cost-efficient as some people believe.
Though higher-end restaurants have taken a hit in recent months, fast-food joints have recently posted rising sales figures; McDonald’s reported a 1.4 percent uptick in February sales and Burger King is expected to have an increase of at least 2 to 3 percent.
Reacting to the misconception that eating fast food can be a way to save money, Yale Sustainable Food Project Director Melina Shannon-DiPietro stressed that the best...
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