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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.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Consumer Data Analytics Reveal Dining Patterns to Attract Customers 

Modern Restaurant Management

restaurants today than in 2019 and it is not clear when —if ever — they’re coming back. That’s roughly 72,000 fewer than in 2019. When we asked about fast food: 29 percent said they eat fast food frequently. 46 percent said they occasionally dine at a fast-food restaurant.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Pace of recovery for fast casual brands has slowed down considerably, although results continue to be much better than for full-service restaurants. In 2019 we were introduced to the chicken sandwich war, and in 2020 it raged on as chain and independent restaurants added the sandwich to their menus for diners to enjoy.

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Restaurant Trends: Top Predictions for the Coming Decade

Modern Restaurant Management

In fact, they love it so much that overall restaurant industry sales are projected to reach a record high of $863 billion in 2019. They want a flexible, fast, customized, and “frictionless” dining experience — one without the “drag” of unnecessary steps or interactions.

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COVID-19 Fuels Growth in Organic Food Options

Modern Restaurant Management

According to the Organic Trade Association , organic food products accounted for 90 percent of a $55B organic product industry in 2019. Sourcing organic produce and ingredients will be difficult, especially if you are seeking an all-organic concept. In 2010 the organic food sector reached $5B.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Total restaurant visits were down -6 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019 but were up +23 percent from a year ago, recovering from a -23 percent decline in May 2020. Snack were up this May +8 percent compared to May 2019 and up +3 percent compared to two years ago. Sales velocity is now +27 percent vs July 13, 2019.

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How Aloha Poke Built a Franchise

Foodable

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Aloha Poke began franchising in 2019. The chain started in 2016, and has expanded to twenty locations.