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How a chain’s reputation influences its performance

In RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," Technomic’s Robert Byrne talks about customer perception at chains such as Chipotle, Chick-fil-A and Starbucks.
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How has Chipotle Mexican Grill’s reputation with customers changed in recent years? Why is Chick-fil-A as successful as it is?

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For these and other questions, Executive Editor Jonathan Maze talks with Robert Byrne, senior manager of consumer insights for Restaurant Business sister company Technomic, on a special edition of the podcast "A Deeper Dive."

Byrne, using Technomic Consumer Brand Metrics data, discusses the impact of customer perception on a restaurant company’s success. And he talks about that perception and how it’s impacted a number of chains, including McDonald’s, Starbucks and others.

Please have a listen.

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