Round table
The new economy of food
Spain is experiencing a period of saturation in the world of haute cuisine, with restaurant costs constantly on the rise.
This presentation analyses whether the traditional restaurant model is in crisis, and explores how new business models are adapting to economic, operational, and sustainability challenges. It provides an overview of the industry and explores micro-restaurants and emerging strategies that are reshaping the restaurant sector in Spain.
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