Popeyes, Wingstop, Others Step Up Chicken Offerings as Poultry Prices Drop
Restaurants that have struggled for months with escalating costs are getting a break from chicken.Prices for chicken breasts in the U.S. have plunged about 70% since the first week of June, according to market-research firm Urner Barry. Wings and tenders have gotten cheaper, too, as poultry companies have increased production while demand from restaurants and supermarkets has remained flat, said chicken industry analysts and executives. Chicken’s rapid price drop has brought relief to restaurant chains as crispy chicken…