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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Curry Up Now began as a food truck in 2009 and was founded by husband and wife duo, Akash and Rana Kapoor, and supported by co-founder and Senior VP of Operations, Amir Hosseini.

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Top Three Reasons Why Multi-Unit Operators Should be Looking at Fast Casual Brands to Expand their Portfolio in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

I share the same feelings about non-restaurant franchises moving aggressively into the restaurant space. Sustainability and Quality Ingredients Matter The fast casual restaurant market is now being driven by innovative, healthier brands. You can deliver a superior product at the speed consumers want – in good times and bad.

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How can coffee shops expand into other international markets?

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However, in 2009, we started serving espresso-based beverages as well.”. One of the biggest driving forces behind the global growth of specialty coffee is a rising consumer demand for more sustainable, high-quality coffee. Coffee Island opened its first international location in Cyprus in 2009. What about franchising?

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MRM Plant-Based: New Look for Veggie Grill and Plant-Based Pizza Toppings

Modern Restaurant Management

Beyond Meat was selected as the plant-based partner for Protein Bar & Kitchen due to its clean label (soy free, gluten free, NON GMO), commitment to sustainability, and – most importantly – the fact that it looks, cooks and tastes like meat.

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Face Pay Network, Restaurant of the Future and The Main Course

Modern Restaurant Management

With the acquisition of Johnny Rockets, FAT Brands will have more than 700 franchised and company owned restaurants around the globe with annual system-wide sales exceeding $700 million. The organization owns the Roy Rogers brand, as well as Marriott and Hilton franchises in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.

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MRM People & Places: Azteca Foods Celebrates 50 Years and State Dish Showdown

Modern Restaurant Management

.” Founded as a food cart on the corner of 53rd Street and 6th Avenue in New York City in 1990, The Halal Guys has grown to 94 locations worldwide, with hundreds more in development under its partnership with franchise developer Fransmart.

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47 Scaling Restaurants In Scandinavia To Keep An Eye On (Because They Are Awesome)

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You may not have noticed, but some brilliant restaurant chains and franchises are shaking up the dining culture of the Nordic countries, both with new concepts and by revamping old ones. LETZ SUSHI makes sure that every aspect of its operation is as sustainable as possible. The hottest restaurant scene in Europe right now? Scandinavia.