CEO admits struggling burger chain sacrificed food quality for cost savings
A burger chain's CEO has stated that the company reduced food quality to lower costs. The chain has recently dropped in ranking among U.S. burger chains. People likely differ on whether this tradeoff was necessary or acceptable.
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2 sourcesCEO admits struggling burger chain sacrificed food quality for cost savings
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CEO admits struggling burger chain sacrificed food quality for cost savings
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