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Thousands of US restaurants closing as costs rise
Original: Thousands of American restaurants closing over rising costs, declining sales
Thousands of restaurants across the United States are shutting down as operators struggle with rising costs for food, labor and rent alongside declining sales. The closures span national chains and independent establishments, with industry watchers pointing to weakened consumer spending and squeezed profit margins as restaurants attempt price increases that push customers away.
Why now: People are discussing the story as a sign of broader pressure on the US economy and consumer spending.
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