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		<title>New restaurant trend “Fast Fine” is changing the way we dine – but what is it?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2017 05:50:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[First, there was the “fast food” phenomenon. Restaurants like McDonald’s and KFC capitalised on the need for convenience food by serving up cheap, quick takeaways. Following the junk food backlash in which consumers expressed a need for healthier food made from better ingredients, we then saw the rise of the “fast casual” trend. In the USA, chains like Chipotle Mexican Grill and Five Guys charted their success by serving food made from better, healthier, carefully sourced ingredients, and doing so just as quickly as the fast food outlets they were competing with. In South Africa, Nando’s has plucked out a path from “fast food” status to “fast casual” by investing in better looking restaurant environments that feature local art and design. The rising popularity of fast casual outlets the world over is propelled by relatively-cheap-but-good meals that can be taken away or eaten in a slightly more attractive restaurant environment than a fast food counterpart. The spread of the trend has been further aided by the global economic downturn, which has reduced spending at expensive, upmarket restaurants. Of course, this has by no means curbed the consumer’s desire to experience and enjoy flavourful food. So this need has prompted yet [...]]]></description>
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