Thinking of fast-casual restaurant chains (e.g., places such as Panera Bread and Five Guys that offer higher-quality food than traditional fast food chains but retain counter service and an informal setting), do you believe it is okay or not okay for restaurants to heat up and serve frozen foods?

Thinking of fast‑casual restaurant chains (e.g., places such as Panera Bread and Five Guys that offer higher-quality food than traditional fast food chains but retain counter service and an informal setting), do you believe it is okay or not okay for restaurants to heat up and serve frozen foods? Published on October 14, 2019 → Survey conducted on October 14, 2019 on 1521 U.S. adults

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It is okay for fast-casual restaurants to heat up and serve frozen foods

42%

It is not okay for fast-casual restaurants to heat up and serve frozen foods

44%

Don’t know

14%

It is okay for fast-casual restaurants to heat up and serve frozen foods

42%

It is not okay for fast-casual restaurants to heat up and serve frozen foods

44%

Don’t know

14%

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