#173 - The Move Toward Convenience
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CONSUMER TRENDS (Part 1/10) 
Welcome to the first of a 10-episode arc where I'm breaking down the biggest consumer trends we're seeing right now, with a particular focus on how they're going to affect our industry. Front and center is this move we're seeing toward convenience. The evidence is all around us... people crave convenience. They're willing to put up with a substandard product and even pay more for that product. Why? Simply because it's more convenient to do so. All summer long we're going to talk about the changing landscape of our world so that we can better serve our patrons, and build a more sustainable restaurant. 
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