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Casual-dining chains target lunch daypartCasual-dining chains target lunch daypart

April 22, 2015

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Casual-dining chains target lunch daypart

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Casual-dining restaurants are increasingly targeting business at lunch. A number of chains are emphasizing speed and value with midday promotions that aim to compete with limited-service concepts.