The struggling economy has led some restaurant chains to close stores and pull out of certain markets due to rising costs, higher rents and labor prices, and a consumer pullback across the restaurant industry. Some chains like Primanti Bros. have been forced to retrench and close stores due to competition and increased competition. The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has noted that consumer demand remains solid but restrained, with consumers expressing a desire to use restaurants more frequently if they had more disposable income. The chain, known for its fries and Italian bread, has closed several locations in recent years due to declining consumer demand and rising costs.