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Research Article

The Impact of Perceived Corporate Social Responsibility on Dining Intention in US Restaurants: Focusing on Customers’ Health

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Pages 844-865 | Received 25 Sep 2020, Accepted 05 Dec 2021, Published online: 22 Dec 2021

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