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MRM People & Places: Azteca Foods Celebrates 50 Years and State Dish Showdown

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CAA-GBG , a global brand management platform, and The Halal Guys , the fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant famous for pioneering American halal food, top photo, established a long-term partnership. Winning dishes will be reviewed by Flavored Nation’s panel and announced in mid-April, along with 2020 event locations.

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An Eater’s Guide to Phuket, Thailand’s Island Hotspot

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But mixed in with these are decades-old noodle stalls, casual curry shacks, legendary restaurants, and bustling markets — most of which can be reached on foot, a rarity in Thailand. The casual, almost rural atmosphere, low prices, and solid cooking may make you want to come back every day. A vendor at Cham-Cha Market, Phuket Town.

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MRM Franchise Feed: flip’d and the Juicey Awards

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Adding to the 20 Noodles & Company locations in the metro Chicago market, the ghost kitchen will help reach a new customer base through its digital channels and give the fast-casual brand a presence in-between local locations. "We're flip'd by IHOP. Grab-and-go salads and wraps, freshly baked goods and more.

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

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Fast-casual visits overall were down 3.8 Foodservice in Canada is diversified, catering to a wide range of consumer preferences, including casual dining, fine dining, and fast food. In December, QSR restaurants overall saw visits decline 2.9 Chipotle’s year-over-year foot traffic grew 8.8 percent in December and 11.3

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MRM Franchise Feed: TCBY at 40 and, Mr. Potato Spread to Franchise

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Founded in 2000, the Foundation has awarded more than $48 million in scholarships to over 42,000 students. The fast-casual taco brand has partnered with Casper, Wyoming-based Johnson Restaurant Group to bring Fuzzy’s to the market, with plans to continue expansion into Montana as part of a five-store agreement. .

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Americans Can’t Kick the Fried Chicken Bucket

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It was also familiar, a modicum of casual comfort as the omicron wave crested in Los Angeles. Buckethead , the guitarist who played for Guns N’ Roses from 2000 to 2004, wears a KFC bucket on his head onstage, his hair flattened by the ghost grease of his bucket’s chicken past.

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What Are We Wearing to Restaurants Now, D.C.?

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I was going to dinner with my friends, and wanted to look elegant and casual at the same time. Mari is nostalgic and enjoys a 2000 Britney Spears. Depending on the occasion, but obviously weekend nights are my favorites to dress up. How did you decide on this outfit tonight? Name some celebs whose style you admire.