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How restaurants are wooing ‘flexitarians’

Flexitarians are those who still eat meat, but only on a part-time basis. Restaurants and fast-food chains have them top of mind, with A&W’s version of a veggie burger, like those seen above, a huge hit among customers. Credit: Shutterstock

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