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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. Despite the lagging global pandemic, the organic fast-casual brand is surging forward with record-breaking sales, franchise development growth, and new guest acquisition and satisfaction. The company currently owns and operates six locations in Southern California.

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

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“As many companies look to create a new normal for employees, Church’s has chartered a course that focuses on sustaining our team members and securing the continuity of our business,” said Karen Viera, Chief People Officer for Church’s Chicken. ” Curry Up Now Adds Incentives LTO.

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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 Research Roundup: End-of-February 2020 Edition

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We expect this year will see growth in off-premises options, technology that streamlines operations, and more restaurants that are talking about their increased sustainable and eco-friendly practices.” Healthy, sustainable options increase alongside changing alcohol preferences. percent between 2015 and 2018, compared with a 2.5

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MRM Franchise Feed: Frictionless QDOBA and Crisp & Greens Goes National

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The fast-casual brand continues to grow amid the pandemic and is on track to open more than 30 restaurants this year. million over the next five years to build and sustain the program. With drive-thru equipped buildouts as low as 1,200 sq. The alliance aims to catalyze additional franchises and companies to join the effort.

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

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Since 2015 the Humane Society of the United States has delivered plant-based training to nearly 11,000 culinary staff at large-scale food service operations, including working with over 95 health care facilities to increase availability of plant-based offerings in cafeterias, on patient menus or both. The Humane Society of the United States.

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An Eater’s Guide to Bentonville, Arkansas, the Home of Walmart

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Most notably, chefs like Matthew Cooper, Rob Nelson, and Case Dighero have earned national recognition as ambassadors of High South cuisine , which champions local farmers and culinary sustainability. Despite the environs, the seasonal menu is casual, complete with a kids’ menu.

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