Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

parent company of Burger Kings inked an estimated $1 billion deal to acquire Carrols Restaurant Group, the largest Burger King franchisee in the United States, operating 1,022 restaurants in 23 states. What does the deal say about the current state of franchise investment activity?

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Leadership Consumer Goods Customer Experience Franchise 100

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Marketing & advertising It's your job to ensure the restaurant's seats are full, especially if you're not part of a massive franchise that benefits from corporate advertising.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

It’s the key to creating a consistent experience every day, week, and month of the year — the essential structure for the restaurant’s operations. Getting this “load balancing” right isn’t easy, but it’s worth the effort because it makes operations more efficient, saves costs, and helps show employees that schedules are trustworthy.

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Restaurant Law Employee Relations Tip Distribution Communication 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. Read the first part, here.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

EATER

JANUARY 31, 2024

Though he never kept track of how many customers he served, Pan estimates he made up to 500 pieces on an average weekend at PacMall, where he no longer operates his stall regularly. In order to control his workload, Pan has never franchised, expanded, or hired more workers. I can only go as fast as my hands let me.”

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Social Media Online Ordering Hiring Back of House 127

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. The artistry of chefs and the creativity of restaurateurs will continue to be at the forefront, while these tools become operational enhancers.

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Margin Edge

JANUARY 16, 2024

This post was written by OnePoint Franchise Accounting – who specialize in accounting for multi-unit franchise operators and restaurant groups and have been the preferred accounting partner for major franchise brands for over 25 years.

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Franchise Franchising Management Management 86

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2024

The operator was relatively young and had no clear line of succession. The loss of volume for the franchise, the forfeiture of jobs for the community, and the closed restaurant locations could have been avoided with a thoughtful succession plan. Operational Continuity A succession plan begins with operations.

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2030 Franchise Franchising Employee Relations 180