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McDonald's
7.97
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Yum Brands
6.98
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Starbucks
6.91
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Darden Restaurants
6.34
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Cheesecake Factory
5.93
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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
5.41
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Brinker International
5.16
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Bob Evans Farms
4.32
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Jack in the Box
4.24
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Wendy's/Arby's Group
4.08
From the March 21, 2011 issue
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