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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

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The best performing segments during November were those whose sales are the most negatively affected by Thanksgiving: fast casual, upscale casual and casual dining. Unfortunately, with consumers making more purchases from home, a trend that shows no signs of lessening, eating out is likely to be limited.”

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MRM Plant-Based: New Look for Veggie Grill and Plant-Based Pizza Toppings

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As an industry leader and authority on protein, the fast casual concept has featured plant based protein for 10+ years – serving up tofu, seasonal falafel, plant-based protein shakes and quinoa among others – and will now add Beyond Chili and house-made Beyond Beef meatballs to their line up. Plant-Based More Mainstream.

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First Robotic Mobile Restaurant and DoorDash’s Commissary Kitchen

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Additionally, while other smoothie establishments use gallons of water to clean each blender, Ono’s patent-pending automated self-cleaning blender and robotic systems use 28x less water because it only needs to clean the blade and because it’s blended in the customer’s compostable cup. The Good Food Institute).

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

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” The majority of SALIDO's employees joined NAB following the acquisition to continue innovating the Restaurant OS. In addition to using third-party platforms, restaurants must develop their own muscle to communicate and transact with consumers. ” DIY Meal Kits Made Easy. Tamper-Free Takeout and Delivery.

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

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In essence, this shift should lead restaurants to embrace the idea of maintaining a truly “intelligent” smart kitchen, one that will be tech-equipped to continue evolving with consumer demands. At Capriotti’s we are on a continuous and ever accelerating path toward innovation while building on our unique heritage.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

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This investment comes at a pivotal time, as the Indian fast casual has more than 50 franchise and corporate locations in varying stages of development across the United States, including two franchised locations that recently opened in Atlanta and Orange County, California. Curry Up Now Secures Investment. Taco Bell's 2020 Commitments.

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State of the Industry and More Restaurant Research

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The report is an authoritative look at the industry and its opportunities based on a range of national surveys of restaurant owners, operators, chefs, and consumers. Flexibility to Accommodate Rising Food Costs and All-Hours Dining Demand for restaurant experiences remains strong among consumers who are hungry to connect over shared meals.

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