Restaurants: 4,000 Fewer This Year

The economy is hurting everyone, including the 'mom-and-pop' diners and other independent eateries. If there's any silver lining, though, will the reported 4,000 fewer restaurants in the U.S. mean smaller waistlines for Americans too? Read more on recent restaurant closings within the United States here: http://www.npd.com/press/releases/press_090727.html