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6 trends that surfaced during day 2 of the National Restaurant Association Show

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Marketing Bites: With the memes flowing like holy water, restaurants specializing in Italian Beef, pizza and more craft some real-time marketing miracles.

After playing with the latest tech and equipment, and sampling a smorgasbord on the Show floor, here’s where you can sit, relax and enjoy a meal at some of the city’s favorite spots.

The drive-thru beverage chain is expanding rapidly into new markets. Advertising and pacing of store openings have helped those markets generate strong sales.

The credit ratings agency cited softening consumer sentiment while persistent inflation eats into discretionary spending. It’s the latest indication of what has been a challenging year thus far.