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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

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“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. 24 percent of people are interested in gifting signature sauces.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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People will increasingly choose innovative products not only because they align with their values, but because they taste and perform better or otherwise meet personal preferences or needs. This shift will position cultivated meat as a long-term venture with the potential for far-reaching positive impacts on future generations.

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Ghost Kitchen Franchise and Pandemic Resources

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On a metro level, Las Vegas is suffering from the highest rate of permanently closed businesses with 861 businesses permanently closed, as the city reacts to a decrease in tourism. Restaurants can serve guests fast and with minimum human contact. Permanent Closures Continue to Increase Across Restaurants, Retail and Other Industries.

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