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The Complicated Legacy of ‘Super Size Me’

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The audience is clued in on the joke; the plot centers around Spurlock raising chickens for his new farm-to-table fast-food restaurant, Holy Chicken. But after a public scandal over admissions of abuse and sexual harassment during the peak of the #MeToo movement in 2017, his career never recovered.

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47 Scaling Restaurants In Scandinavia To Keep An Eye On (Because They Are Awesome)

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These restaurants are scaling fast, and quite often venture far beyond their country of origin. Fast Casual Restaurant. This new chain (established in 2017) serves the traditional raw fish version but also other variations inspired by Asian taste and Scandinavian food culture. Casual Restaurant. Oli Oli Poke.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-January 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

percent growth over the fourth quarter of 2017. Given the traffic challenges facing the industry, stronger and sustained long-term sales growth is really not an option,” said Fernandez. percent since Q3 of 2017. Same-store sales growth during Q4 shows restaurant sales decreased by -0.1 percentage points over Q3.

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17 Wilmington Restaurants to Check Out This Week

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The setting is festive, but you can also enjoy a casual date as well. Feby’s was a great place to stop by and enjoy fine dining with a casual feel. Get there fast! Trolley Square Oyster House is a casual seafood eatery with a fun atmosphere. The service is fast in addition to the food being excellent.

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German Restaurants Are Expanding: 57 Concepts You Should Know

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Immergrün 70 Outlets Vegetarian Fast Casual Germany Immergrün is evergreen food for fresh people. Nordsee GmbH 370+ Outlets Seafood Fast Casual Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Switzerland, Belgium, France Not many modern restaurant chains can claim to have been in the business for more than 120 years.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-February 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

We expect this year will see growth in off-premises options, technology that streamlines operations, and more restaurants that are talking about their increased sustainable and eco-friendly practices.” Healthy, sustainable options increase alongside changing alcohol preferences. Opportunity lies in off-premises.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

Modern Restaurant Management

“We are excited to bring Market Cafe to New York City as we are the only company currently offering a solution such as this one for safe, supportive and sustainable corporate dining.” Food trucks, pop-up supper clubs, fast-casual restaurants, and brewpubs are all a part of the unique culinary fabric of this country.