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PODCAST: Will international businesses cash in on easing of Iran sanctions?

Europe's automotive industry and others may benefit from lifted sanctions on Iran. Restaurant profit margins are slim, only around 3-5 percent. So more restaurant chains are starting to make home deliveries. And, One Direction's new album was topping the charts before it was even released.

In exchange for the easing of economic sanctions, Iran has agreed to some limits on its nuclear program. As a result, some sanctions on cars, trucks, and automotive parts are easing, and international businesses may look to cash in.

It’s been a slow recovery for restaurants since the recession. Average profit margins are slim, ranging from three to five percent. Recent growth in the industry has come mainly from what’s known as off-premises sales — food going from their door to yours.

The British pop band One Direction releases its latest album, “Midnight Memories,” today. But here’s the twist — the album has already topped the charts in 10 countries, way before it had even come out.

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