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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. Expect for casual dining, upscale casual and fine dining to have abysmal sales and traffic growth numbers. First, at 2.1 Top QSR Traffic.

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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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In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Ono Food Co, DoorDash, Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice, Rouxbe, Presto, Burger King and Uber Eats, Pared, Tork, Restaurant Technologies, Willie Degel, Bolay, Ritual, Preoday and TISSL, AdTheorent and Voodoo Doughnut. Ono Food Co. Ono Blend Founders Daniel Fukuba and Stephen Klein.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

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Market Cafe Powered by FOODWORKS is both a cost-effective, contact-free dining option, while simultaneously helping local restaurants and food artisans who were affected by COVID-19 get back on their feet and provide them with a way to restart their services. US Foods Holding Corp. On Point With Off-Premise.

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Restaurant Experts Talk Sustainability Tips and Trends

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and offer an eco-friendly approach that doesn’t deplete the supply chain. Patronize restaurants that engage in sustainable food purchasing, whether that is vegetables, fish or meat. It’s not just food, but also the supply chain. Amy Brandwein, Chef Owner, Centrolina & Piccolina, Washington D.C.

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

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Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table. Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food.

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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. " Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion. Benihana National Corp.

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