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

EATER

But on a tour of Xochimilco, a tapestry of canals and artificial islands that was once a major source of local produce for Mexico City, Paco, my tour guide, took me to his favorite barbacoa stall, where we were greeted with three juicy tacos and a bowl of lamb broth to wash it all down. One of the best things about Chipotle is our reach.

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

EATER

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: End-of-February 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

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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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-January 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

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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6 Innovative Restaurant Marketing Strategies To Win Customer Trust In Omicron Times

The Restaurant Times

Marketing With Influencers . Approximately 92 percent of respondents believe influencer marketing is an effective kind of marketing, according to the 2019 Influencer Marketing Benchmark Report. Selecting an influencer for your company is similar to selecting a marketing partner. Source: Restaurant Marketing Agency.

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An Eater’s Guide to Madeira, Portugal

EATER

Madeira’s vibe can be a bit hard to pin down, but a good starting point is to envision a slightly less tropical, more rugged, European-influenced Hawai‘i. Its cuisine has been influenced by ingredients, people, and techniques from across the world. But the island’s cuisine has also been broadly shaped by its role as a shipping outpost.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth.

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