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      What MrBeast’s Restaurant Success Tells Us About the Future
      Virtual Dining Concepts’ recent partnership with MrBeast is one test.
      The Jalapeno Turkey Crunch features sliced turkey, bacon, pepper jack cheese, McAlister’s Jalapeno Spud Chips, sliced avocado and mayo on a jalapeno roll for a savory and spicy treat with an unexpected crunch.
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