A few minutes later, Ryan let out a low whistle. “Okay, here’s the deal. Their Yelp rating is 4.5 stars, which looks good on the surface. But a lot of the recent five-star reviews seem fake—like they were bought. If you scroll further back, you’ll see a bunch of complaints about the food quality going downhill. People are saying they’re using cheap frozen ingredients. For their ‘fresh’ options, they’re charging $150 for a two-person barbecue set—double the price of their regular set.”
Grace crossed her arms. “This is typical for restaurant chains that expand too fast. They cut corners on quality to save costs, and it hurts their reputation. Throw in rising labor costs and rent in a place like New York, and the pressure to stay profitable must be huge.”
Ryan nodded. “Yeah, I’m seeing a lo
