Restaurant chains from Applebee's to McDonald's have in recent months clocked a troubling trend: Customers watching their budgets are spending less. So they've come up with a solution — offer meal deals and discounts to bring people back.
<p>NEW YORK — Restaurant chains from Applebee's to McDonald's have in recent months clocked a troubling trend: Customers watching their budgets are spending less and dining out less often.
&quot;</p><p>There's a reason that so many restaurants are turning to discounts now, after years of avoiding the practice.
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