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5 jaw-dropping facts about the state of restaurants

Reality Check: This year's mother of all industry forecasts is packed with tidbits that are likely to surprise. Here are five we found in the National Restaurant Association's State of the Restaurant Industry report. By Peter Romeo on Feb. 09, 2024

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