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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

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Food trucks, pop-up supper clubs, fast-casual restaurants, and brewpubs are all a part of the unique culinary fabric of this country. Learn About Fast-Casual Dining. Fast-casual dining is dominating the restaurant industry, and its growth is expected to continue at a rapid pace in a post-pandemic economy.

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‘A Smaller Footprint Isn’t a Limitation – It’s an Invitation to Get Creative’

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Restaurant industry challenges are pushing operators to be more creative and efficient with many opting for more multifunctional spaces – especially in a fast-casual setting. At Maria Empanada, a fast-casual Latin concept the team is working on right now, the to-go boxes are artfully displayed, blending function and branding seamlessly.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

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Casual Dining velocity has grown by 158 percent over the same period, suggesting many of the Casual Dining business models were able to maintain sales to some degree through pandemic restrictions. In fact, 30 percent of recent casual dining visitors think there is an opportunity to improve the quality of the beverage offer.

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Second Wave of Restaurant Chain Bankruptcy Filings Could Offer New Opportunities  

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Additionally, many shopping centers and malls added more restaurants, in part to replace lost retail tenants. This has changed the ratio of restaurant to retail at these centers and, in many instances, resulted in less overall potential customers for the restaurants, while increasing the supply of available restaurant choices.

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Four Industry Trends to Boost Your Restaurant Business

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This might mean weaving elements of fast-casual dining into your design. On top of that, retail sales of plant-based foods that directly replace animal products grew by 17% from August 2017 through August 2018. Equipment Upgrades. Beyond tech issues, restaurants must also handle constant wear and tear on kitchen equipment.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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So much data is generated at every point within a restaurant, whether fast casual or fine dining. – Sophia Goldberg, Cofounder & CEO, Ansa Markets Matter In a world where chain stores and online retail offer uniformity, local markets stand out as vibrant hubs of diversity, reflecting the character and culture of their communities.

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

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introduced "Perkins Griddle Go," a fast-casual concept for quick on-the-go meals, in 2024, with the first store opening in late October. The Food Access and Retail Expansion Fund (FARE Fund) is paid for by the American Rescue Plan Act. Perkins American Food Co. Increasing Competition and Market Saturation The U.S. in the U.S.