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Eating out at a restaurant has long been a way for consumers to try new foods and avoid cooking and the mundane task of washing up afterwards. However, in recent years the purpose of trying out a new restaurant or visiting a regular favourite has shifted and more consumers are opting to eat out for leisure purposes or as a way of socialising.
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