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December 12, 2023
Limited-time offers have long been a go-to for jump-starting sales and a reliable way to test new, innovative concepts without the risk of rolling out an unproven menu item. But belt-tightening during the pandemic required menu reductions that curtailed culinary innovation and distilled offers down to the most margin-friendly essentials.
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