In 2024, the restaurant industry faced a challenging year with closures of underperforming locations as chains sought to improve sales. Consumer spending on dining out decreased due to inflation, leading to a decline in overall restaurant visits and a surge in bankruptcies, with 26 restaurant companies filing for Chapter 11 protection. Casual-dining chains, in particular, struggled to attract customers as fast-casual chains gained popularity, impacting the industry’s landscape significantly.
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Could inhaling this unique air be the key to healing certain health issues?
A beekeeper in Turkey, Huseyin Ceylan, offers a unique treatment called apitherapy, where guests inhale air from beehives to aid recovery from ailments like allergies and migraines. Visitors stay in cabins near his bee farm for several days, engaging in sessions that involve breathing from different hives. Although not officially recognized by the government, the therapy is practiced widely in Turkey and abroad, with Ceylan advocating for its acceptance in the medical community. Full Article
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