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Consumer-facing companies like Darden Restaurants (DRI +0.66%) and Wal-Mart had a rough February, as rising gas prices and lower paychecks pinched their customers. Is Chipotle (CMG +1.54%) next? And how about fellow fast-casual restaurant Panera Bread (PNRA +0.00%)? 

The Motley Fool's Alison Southwick asks contributor Demitrios Kalogeropoulos why he thinks Panera has what it takes to navigate this tough consumer environment.

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Demitri Kalogeropoulos
Demitri Kalogeropoulos is a contributing Motley Fool consumer staples analyst covering retail, entertainment, and consumer electronics. Demitri previously served as a senior trade analyst at the U.S. Department of Commerce. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Virginia and a master’s in international affairs from George Washington University.
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Fool contributor Demitrios Kalogeropoulos has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread. The Motley Fool owns shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Darden Restaurants, and Panera Bread. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Stocks Mentioned

Walmart Stock Quote
Walmart
NASDAQ: WMT
$131.40
(-0.80%)-$1.06
Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Quote
Chipotle Mexican Grill
NYSE: CMG
$32.59
(+1.54%)+$0.50
Darden Restaurants Stock Quote
Darden Restaurants
NYSE: DRI
$195.89
(+0.66%)+$1.28

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