from a purely economic perspective..
Certain information in this post, particularly information regarding future economic performance and finances, and plans, expectations, is forward looking. The following factor, in addition to other possible factors not listed, could affect the Provider's actual results and cause such results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements:
Importance of Locations. The success of Providers is dependent in substantial part on location. There can be no assurance that current locations will continue to be attractive, as demographic patterns change. It is possible the neighborhood or economic conditions where providers are located could decline in the future, thus resulting in potentially reduced sales in those locations.
Economic, Market and Other Conditions. The quick-service provider industry is affected by changes in international, national, regional, and local economic conditions, consumer preferences and spending patterns, demographic trends, consumer perceptions of safety, weather, traffic patterns, the type, number and location of competing providers, and the effects of war or terrorist activities and any governmental responses thereto. Factors such as inflation, food costs, labor and benefit costs, legal claims, and the availability also affect provider operations and administrative expenses. The ability of the Provider and customers to finance new development, improvements and additions to existing providers, is affected by economic conditions, including interest rates and other government policies impacting costs and the cost and availability of borrowed funds.
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