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Franchise Portfolio Diversification: Trends Taking Shape in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

From full service to fast-casual to legacy fast-food brands, the one constant was disruption. Many brands were able to turn a profit from the lockdowns and social distancing orders by shifting operations toward drive-thru, delivery, pick-up, and curbside models. Just as one issue seemed fixed, another presents itself.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Franchising for Heroes and Shaq-a-Roni for Charity

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MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. Specifically, AAG is being recognized for its overall commitment to brand success, operational excellence, guest service and community involvement. Franchising for Heroes. AAG Named Franchisee of the Year.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Operator optimism and investment fuels future credit needs.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Church’s Goes Hybrid and Curry Up Incentives Now

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MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise (MUFSO) landscape. The new model will launch in 2022 and enables the company to advance work-life-balance for employees, while enhancing the workability and connectivity of the Restaurant Support Center teams. KFC Foundation Launches MyChange.

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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

Modern Restaurant Management

Additionally, as a result of the ongoing labor shortage, we anticipate more automated chatbots to support on-site team members and help streamline their work as well as operators looking for locations with smaller dine-in square footage in favor of adding more drive-thru lanes. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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BofA Report: New Appreciation for Restaurants

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There is a widespread new appreciation for restaurants, an encouraging sign for the future, according to The Bank of America 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report. In other encouraging news, franchise operators believe that, although most restaurants are not fully staffed, the labor situation has stabilized.

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93 Restaurant Industry Statistics Every Food Service Operator Needs to Know in 2024

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2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. In a 2023 survey, 29% of operators said they are very likely to open new locations in 2024. Most operators raised their menu prices in 2023, but fewer expect to do so in 2024. Let’s dig in.

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