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The Complicated Legacy of ‘Super Size Me’

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The film was a surprise hit, an unusual feat for a documentary, earning more than $22 million at the box office despite a shoestring budget of only $65,000 — and its impact on food, agriculture, and film is undeniable. It was eye-opening, and I never thought about fast food the same way again.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-Year 2020 Edition

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In addition, the cheaper price tag that most fast food outlets offer may be appealing to consumers tightening their budgets amid the pandemic. Key takeaways: Chef's salaries increased by 8 percent Y-o-Y, the biggest increase since 2001, when we started to track the data. consumers—falling 2.5 percent to an ACSI score of 79.

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The National Restaurant Association, Explained

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As Mother Jones reported in 2022, much of the organization’s budget comes from dues paid by chains like Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out Burger, Benihana, Panera, and Waffle House.