US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher - Reuters
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Several U.S. restaurant chains, including Wingstop and Domino's, reported weaker-than-expected sales growth, attributing the decline to soaring gasoline prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, which have led consumers to cut back on other spending.
Several U.S. restaurant chains, including Wingstop and Domino's, reported weaker-than-expected sales growth, citing soaring petrol prices due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, which have forced customers to reduce other expenditures.
Several U.S. restaurant chains, including Domino's and Wingstop, reported declining sales growth in the latest quarter, attributing the slowdown to high gas prices driven by the war in Iran, which are weighing on consumers and forcing them to cut back on spending.
Restaurants are experiencing declining sales as consumers become more conservative with their overall spending due to the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran, which is driving up gas prices. Major restaurant chains like Wingstop and Domino's reported lower-than-projected sales, and other restaurants may be affected.
Several U.S. restaurant chains, including Wingstop and Domino's, reported weaker-than-expected sales growth, citing soaring gasoline prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, which have forced customers to cut back on other spending.
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