Analysts Sara Senatore and Isaiah Austin also highlighted "menu versatility," as chicken lends itself to both quick-service restaurants and fast casual.
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The urban salad chain, which dominated the zeitgeist of the 2010s, cut its annual outlook the last two quarters consecutively.
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The company announced its newest product on Tuesday at a company event in Las Vegas.
