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

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Randy’s Donuts began franchising internationally in 2018 with development deals for 20 stores in South Korea, five stores in portions of Saudi Arabia and nine stores in the Philippines. Randy’s has already received approval for one store in LAX Terminal 7 pending the full re-opening of the airport hospitality facilities.

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Restaurants Pivot to the new ‘Post-COVID’ Consumer Behavior Patterns

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Expect to see more self-ordering kiosks already present at Taco Bell, Panera and McDonalds. Consequently “more than 80 percent of Gen Z-owned businesses expect to get more than half of their revenue from digital (web, mobile, online delivery, social media) by 2022 versus only 33 percent of Baby Boomer-owned businesses.”

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MRM at Five: What Issues Have Impacted Restaurants?

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In terms of technology, just like the rest of our lives, the trend has been toward mobility and flexibility and the last year has pushed this faster than we would have otherwise seen under “normal” conditions. We’re also seeing many of our clients find new ways to be more sustainable in sourcing their food products.

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How has technology changed in the coffee industry over the last few years?

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“When a certain time limit is reached for the order, the screen flashes, which helps with overall speed. “We We use screens in the kitchens to improve the accuracy and speed of orders, especially when customers also order coffees, so that everything can be served at the same time.”. How can technology improve sustainability?

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2020 Edition

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Grubhub launched its latest report, "State of the Plate", looking at trends across the more than half a million orders placed a day. Methodology: Grubhub took a look at order trends on its platform from January 1 – June 20, 2020, as compared to the same timeframe in 2019 to find the top items rising in popularity so far.

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BentoBox: Digital Dining Trends

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Restaurants are presenting healthier and more sustainable menu items, incorporating CBD and are turning to eCommerce channels to expand their brand presence. In terms of website traffic, customers are using their mobile devices more than ever to visit their favorite restaurants online. 12 percent increase since 2018.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-January 2020 Super Bowl Edition

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percent, largely contributed to the 2019 drop and marked the largest quarter-over-quarter decline since 2018. points in 2018. The weakest business categories varied by type and price point, and included stores selling mobile phones, shoes, and appliances. Delivery and To-Go orders are up 14 percent. Sustainability.

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