Moreno's Pub Burgers has enjoyed its status as the Numero Uno hamburger restaurant in Pleasantville for the past ten years. Its only competitor is a national fast food chain preferred by children rather than adults. Which of the following, if true, would make Moreno's business environment more uncertain?
A) The fast food chain closes.
B) A new employer moves into the area, bringing hundreds of jobs and more families.
C) Moreno's buys the lot next door to expand its parking.
D) Because of the growth of Pleasantville's population, more hamburger chains build facilities in Pleasantville.

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The growth of Pleasantville's population and the increase in the number of hamburger chains would bring more competition to Moreno's, making its business environment more uncertain. The closure of the fast food chain (A) would actually benefit Moreno's as it would eliminate competition. The new employer and families moving into the area (B) could potentially bring more customers to Moreno's. Moreno's expansion of its parking (C) would only improve its customer experience and would not necessarily impact its business environment.

Moreno's Pub Burgers Has Enjoyed Its Status as the Numero