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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. 24 percent of people are interested in gifting signature sauces.

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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 Pieology Looks to China.

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

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We strongly believe that our significant experience in the QSR space, our strong digital focus, our ability to innovate, as well as our proven execution capabilities, will enable Subway to become a dominant player in the region.” ” RBA began in 2018 with the acquisition of 368 Arby’s operating across nine states.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Chicken Sale-d Chick and The Dolly Llama and This Is It! to Franchise

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The Brick & Mortar store model, which ranges from 1200 – 2000 sq feet, has a specific layout designed for efficiently producing the entire The Dolly Llama menu and properly displaying logos and branding to maximize presentation and The Dolly Llama’s merchandising. All five units are anticipated to open in 2020 and 2021.

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#LifeOrDeathRecipe Challenge and ‘A Woman’s Place’

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In 2018 she became the first solo woman to win Grand Cochon, a national whole hog cook-off. In 2018, the Frederick County United Way bestowed him with its first ‘Red Feather’ United Way Award, acknowledging his personal and organizational commitment to the organization. . ” iVario Launches. " ClockedIn Launches.

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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.”

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22 Restaurant Advertising Ideas Driving Guests To Tables In 2022

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Restaurant merchandise allows your brand to be given as a gift - either to or on behalf of some of your restaurant's biggest fans. For example, Cambridge Brewing Company often hosts giveaways for free beer and merchandise on Instagram. What innovative methods are you using to get customers in your seats this year?