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Bubbakoo's acquired by private-equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners

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The New Jersey-based fast-casual chain has been acquired by private-equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners, the company announced Wednesday. The burrito chain was founded in 2008 in Wall Township, New Jersey, by Bill Hart and Paul Altero, who created a menu of traditional Mexican fare but with a twist. By Lisa Jennings on Jun.

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15 Restaurant Metrics to Know and How To Use Them

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Ideal menu price. To put it simply, your cost of goods sold is how much it costs you to produce a menu item. As you add together all of your menu items, you can determine the total cost of everything (to you) that you sell to your guests. Fast-casual: 28.9%. Casual: 33.2%. Upscale casual: 30.4%.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Arby’s ‘Beefs’ Up and SONIC Swag

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Flynn now owns and operates a combined total of 2,355 quick-service, fast casual and casual dining restaurants, generating $3.5 The Taqueria offers a slightly reduced menu in a smaller, to-go focused footprint. billion in sales and employing 73,000 people in 44 states. For more information visit www.brooklyndumplingshop.com.

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

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Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices. In addition to a bold brand and innovative menu with unique takes on Indian Street Food, Curry Up Now offers franchisees industry-leading unit economics.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

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Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Randy’s Donuts Plans Rise and Burger King Makes Sustainable Commitment

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Mark Kelegian and his family purchased Randy’s Donuts in 2015. To showcase bold new flavors, On The Border has elevated its menu, and the innovative new dishes will be available for guests visiting North Point. The company currently owns and operates six locations in Southern California.

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MRM Plant-Based: Good Food Scorecard and Healthier Hospital Food

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58 of the top 100 restaurant chains are taking advantage of the plant-based market opportunity–even increasing their plant-based offerings from 25 to 50 percent of their menu, like Panera Bread plans to do. to its menu. Iconic brands like Burger King, Carl's Jr., Carl’s Jr.’s “More top U.S.