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MRM Research Roundup: Year-End 2020 Edition

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Beyond individual orders, meal kits saw a surge of popularity as at-home diners looked to create interactive dining experiences while social distancing. New and existing tools like QR codes served an essential role in maintaining social distance as restaurants approached contactless dine-in capabilities fit for our new normal.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

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. “It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. Hassle-free holiday meals. ” The gift of food.

2020 167
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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

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Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth. Family dining was another segment that was hit hard, which includes many buffet-based concepts. Full-Service Restaurants Hit Hardest by the Crisis. Same-Store Sales at McDonald's.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

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"We're ready for the next step in the brand transformation that began when I came on board in 2018," said Paul Macaluso, Krystal president and CEO. "We've The brand has rebuilt nine restaurants since 2018, generating first year-over-year comp sales ranging from +29.8 percent to +107.5 ” IHOP in Canada.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Bad Ass Gets Bigger and New Prototype for Bagel Boss

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The new restaurants — as well as upgrades to existing locations — will adapt the company’s new, modern, and inviting “Fresh Forward” design and meet the needs of today’s consumer with comfortable guest indoor dining spaces as well as numerous delivery and order ahead options, with a strong digital first strategy.

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#LifeOrDeathRecipe Challenge and ‘A Woman’s Place’

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Etana Diaz, who began her career as a pastry chef and a line cook in fine dining, but found her true love for butchery after discovering that pastry wasn’t her passion. In 2018 she became the first solo woman to win Grand Cochon, a national whole hog cook-off. Tough to measure up to. He left behind a huge legacy.”

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Ghost Lemonade, Robotic Barista and Flippy for Sale

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” Montagano joined Kitchen United as CFO in 2018, as an experienced executive with a proven track record of building and scaling venture-backed companies. Together with Joy, who has a deep understanding of consumer adoption and scaling businesses, we are confident the Kitchen United leadership team will achieve long-term success.”