Casual Dining Restaurants are defined as sit-down restaurants that were not over $35 for a full meal and have a waitstaff.
Fast Casual Restaurants are defined as an establishment where you order at a counter like a fast food restaurant and may or may not have sit-down options but also have food that is higher quality than fast food. (Mealy, L., 2019)
Fast Food Restaurants are defined as an establishment where you that prioritizes speed and convenience, they are typically chains. (Mealy, L., 2019)
Fine Dining Restaurants are defined as elegant sit-down restaurants that usually cost more, they have professionally trained chefs and prioritize good customer service. (Mealy, L., 2019)
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