(https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/07/burger-king-wendys-hamburger-restaurants.html) the #2 burger crown from the Hedge Fund Tracker's by system-wide sales. Classic headline win. But here's what's being missed: every quick-service chain is fighting a two-front war on labor costs, and top-line ranking doesn't tell you who's actually defending margins. DRI posted 8.6% net margin last quarter — solid, but that's been compressed relentlessly.

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