Will This Fee Increase Work?
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On today's edition of MarketFoolery, the daily podcast from The Motley Fool, we discuss the following topics:
Yum! Brands (NYS: YUM) continues to struggle in the U.S. while succeeding overseas. What will it take for the parent company of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and KFC to reverse fortunes in America?
Costco's (NAS: COST) latest earnings came with the news that the wholesale retailer will be raising its annual membership fees by 10%. Will Costco members react the same way to increased fees the same way Netflix (NAS: NFLX) members did? Find out why our analysts believe Wal-Mart (NYS: WMT) is quietly happy with Costco's announcement.
Friendly's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. How are companies like Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYS: CMG) making the restaurant landscape increasingly competitive? Our panel shares their collective thinking, as well as their favorite desserts.
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