Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), The Kroger Co. (KR), Safeway Inc. (SWY): Why Grocery Stores Will Threaten Restaurants

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And fast-casual chains such as Panera Bread and Chipotle Mexican Grill don’t look like potential losers, either. Both chains drive lots of traffic outside the dinner crowd — which is where FPFs are most popular — and they offer competitive pricing as well as fast and convenient service.

Instead, I would argue that sit-down restaurants stand to lose the most. That includes the likes of Cracker Barrel, The Cheesecake Factory, and Darden’s Red Lobster and Olive Garden chains. These represent businesses that cater to a clientele that may see a distinct time, money, and health advantage to eating FPFs.

The article Why Grocery Stores Will Threaten Restaurants originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Brian Stoffel.

Fool contributor Brian Stoffel owns shares of Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ:WFM). The Motley Fool recommends Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Panera Bread, and Whole Foods Market and owns shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Darden Restaurants, Panera Bread, and Whole Foods Market.

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