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The recession nearly led to the category's demise, but concepts that evolved survived—and even thrived.

We think we're doing our employees a great favor by offering them free meals during their shift. But ask yourself... could I get excited about production leftovers, day-old menu items or a random assortment of low-cost like spaghetti or hamburgers?

Ultra upscale dining can hit customers with a severe case of sticker shock. But that isn't keeping big spenders away.