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August 1, 2023
Once the pandemic began propelling the rapid integration and expansion of drive-thrus and delivery, it was off to the races for the fast-casual segment. Digital ordering and curbside service picked up speed as dining rooms were shuttered or restricted and eventually reconfigured in a seismic shift to off-premise business.
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