Aaron Allen & Associates

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Foodservice has significant growth potential and is relatively “recession-proof” (after all, people will always eat), though increased saturation and ensuing consumer trends have resulted in plenty of companies — particularly casual dining operators — struggling. When Arex disclosed an 8.5% stake, Fiesta shares rose by 4%.

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Single Platform

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

We’re not going to delve that deep into the history of dining out, but we’ll explore 5 ways the U.S. Time-travel back to 2008 for a moment. A CNN Money report from mid 2008 noted that casual dining chains were taking a major hit as people turned to cheaper food alternatives. In 2009, food sales were only at about 4.06

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

“At CPK, we take great pride in sharing our passion for California-style pizza, fresh and creative ingredients and best-in-class hospitality with our guests around the world,” said Jim Hyatt, CEO of CPK. Giorgio Minardi and Naheed Shariff. Founded in Beverly Hills, Calif. “Every time we’ve visited the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2020

“At the beginning, we just wanted to make the freshest, most authentic Mexican foods possible, while giving back to the community. Reflecting on how far we’ve come as a business and as an extended family with hundreds of staff members is something I will never take for granted." Art Velazquez.

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Single Platform

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

We’re not going to delve that deep into the history of dining out, but we’ll explore 5 ways the U.S. Time-travel back to 2008 for a moment. A CNN Money report from mid 2008 noted that casual dining chains were taking a major hit as people turned to cheaper food alternatives. In 2009, food sales were only at about 4.06

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Fast Casual 2008 Social Media 2009 28

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2019

However, if we stand back and look at the industry from a longer-term perspective, things have not changed much. This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dismal restaurant sales traffic, best foodie cities , top breakfast foods in America, food fraud and why Brits love chicken shops.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

This investment comes at a pivotal time, as the Indian fast casual has more than 50 franchise and corporate locations in varying stages of development across the United States, including two franchised locations that recently opened in Atlanta and Orange County, California. " Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion. Select U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Same menu, same location, just a new building – and you see how people really flock back to the brand. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Krystal Eyes Refranchising. "We've seen great success with the new restaurant prototype, remodels and operational upgrades.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. More Tropical in Colorado. Tropical Smoothie Cafe signed two multi-unit franchise agreements to develop 38 new cafes across the state of Colorado, including a 27-unit deal and an 11-unit deal.

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