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Anything to stay in business: How popular Central Florida restaurants innovate to survive

MM is a members-only bar MM is a members-only bar in the basement of AVA Mediterragean, featuring Chef Michaël Michaelidis's Japanese menu and occasional guest chefs. (Sarah Kinbar)

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal.

In Central Florida’s competitive culinary scene, “business as usual” simply doesn’t cut it.

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Restaurants constantly innovate to capture diners’ attention, from adjusting operating hours to crafting limited-time menus and embracing digital platforms. Here’s what’s happening locally.

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Flexibility can be key to staying relevant. Ricky Ly, a local food blogger, said restaurants need to “gauge the market and see if the audience is there.” This means listening to customer feedback and acting quickly to meet changing preferences, he explained.

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