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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. With drive-thru equipped buildouts as low as 1,200 sq. Increasing Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership. ” To learn more about the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program, visit MFHA.net. Holsom by Yogurtland.

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

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Franchising for Heroes is the creation of Pivotal Growth Partners manager of strategic projects and special initiatives and former police officer, Martin Parker. “I wanted to do something that allowed me to continue to serve but on my own terms”, said Charles Rankin, a co-creator of FFH, Veteran and Former FBI special agent.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-January 2020 Edition

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percent growth over the fourth quarter of 2017. percent since Q3 of 2017. The best performing segments during Q4 (and those that achieved positive same-store sales growth) were family dining, fine dining and upscale casual. Same-store sales growth during Q4 shows restaurant sales decreased by -0.1 percentage points over Q3.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

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” Following his transitional leadership role at SALIDO and NAB, Chowdhury will focus his efforts on the Bowery Engine, an early stage direct investment and incubation company that previously supported SALIDO. Founding committee members include: Bleu Adams, IndigeHub, and JBF Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program Fellow.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

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To that end, Krystal has engaged The Cypress Group, a specialized investment banking firm, to manage the refranchising initiative. Cypress will directly manage and coordinate all discussions and distribution of sale materials with potential buyers while maintaining a close, ongoing interaction with the Krystal leadership team.

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

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Over the past two years, the number of Brits who have eaten meat-free foods* has shot up from 50 percent in 2017 to 65 percent in 2019. According to Mintel research, the proportion of meat eaters who have reduced or limited the amount of meat they consume has risen from 28 percent in 2017 to 39 percent in 2019. billion by 2024.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Virtual BBQ and Pieology in China

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“Simply put, we wanted to be part of something special. California-based Pieology and TZG Partners on July 29 opened China’s first fast casual pizzeria in the center of downtown Shanghai, with plans to rapidly expand its presence throughout the most populous country on the planet. Pieology in China.

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