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00:02Restaurant chains are turning their attention to food quality and taste
00:06as consumers dine out less frequently and become more selective about where they eat,
00:11according to CNBC. Wendy's is testing improvements to its core menu items,
00:16including crispier bacon, creamier Frosties, whole leaf lettuce on sandwiches, and improved salads.
00:23Burger King reported an 8.4% increase in U.S. same-store sales
00:28following improvements to its Whopper and chicken nuggets.
00:31McDonald's is testing new chicken products and upgrading its coffee.
00:36Chili's CEO Kevin Hockman told CNBC that the restaurant plans to improve its salads and steaks
00:42after revamping its ribs, burgers, and nachos, with same-store sales up 52% over the past three years.
00:50Applebee's introduced juicier chicken tenders during its latest quarter
00:54and plans to overhaul more of its protein options in 2027.
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