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There's no business like dough business
Have you ever walked around a street, mall, or airport and noticed two or three of the same franchise restaurant within walking distance? Why might one Starbucks or McDonald’s or Wetzel’s Pretzels sometimes be built so c...
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There's no business like dough business is an episode from Planet Money by NPR. Have you ever walked around a street, mall, or airport and noticed two or three of the same franchise restaurant within walking distance? Why might one Starbuck...
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Published Jun 3, 2026, 27:23 long, audio available.
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