As a result, fast-food chains have weathered the recession better than their more expensive competitors.

结果，快餐连锁店比其他价格更高的竞争对手们更好地度过了这一经济衰退时期。

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Big fast-food chains in New York City have started to obey a first of its kind rule, requiring them to post calorie counts right on the menu.

纽约市的大型快餐连锁店已经开始遵守史无前例的规定，也就是在菜单上标明卡路里计数。

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In 2009 sales at full-service restaurants in America fell by more than 6%, but total sales remained about the same at fast-food chains.

2009年，美国提供全方位服务的餐馆的销售额下降了6%以上，但快餐连锁店的总销售额却保持不变。

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Pacific Andes also targeted the U.S. market, offering fast-food chains and wholesalers credit terms.

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