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Why Do Fast-Casual Restaurants Get a Pass on Appropriation?

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But such is the world of giant quick-service and fast-casual business : Find interesting, “trendy,” flavorful ideas from any culture, dilute them into their most mass-marketable forms, and reap monetary gain without acknowledging the sources. billion in revenue and close to 2,500 locations as of 2018 , Chipotle’s influence is undeniable.

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Behind the Scenes: Cinco de Mayo Prep

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“Immediately after the event the team meets to gather feedback and create a recap,” Kurt Pahlitzsch, Vice President of Casual Dining at Doherty Enterprises, franchisee of Chevys, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. In 2018, Womply estimated restaurants saw a 44-percent increase on Cinco de Mayo over a typical day.

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

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In 2022, 9 million tourists visited Thailand’s largest island (down from 15 million in 2018) in search of white-sand beaches, clear waters, and palm trees. 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.

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The Next Era of American Fine Dining Is Here, Care of West Africa

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West African cuisines more broadly are also having a moment in different forms, from fast casual to the fine dining experiences chefs like Balogun advance, throughout American cities. Teranga’s more casual format — and that it took three years to open in the U.S. restaurant: Teranga, a counter-service spot which debuted in NYC in 2019.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-January 2020 Edition

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Coupled with the fact that December of 2018 was strong in terms of same-store sales thus presenting a challenging comparison, December of 2019 was projected to be weak regardless of holiday shifts.” percent in 2018). percentage points compared with the growth recorded for 2018. percent, a drop of 1.2

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-February 2020 Edition

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This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. percent between 2015 and 2018, compared with a 2.5

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How Restaurant Dessert Menus Shaped Our Sweet Tooth

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After that came Milk Bar , multiple locations, a warehouse prep space — but as Tosi revealed in 2018 , she didn’t want to make a Starbucks-like chain. By 2018, dessert maestro Natasha Pickowicz was on the trend with artichoke chocolate parfait.

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