Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

” Creating Multi-Brand Platform of Premium Casual Restaurant Concepts. ” Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii was purchased in mid-2019 by the Royal Aloha Coffee Company, which then set in motion a strategic plan for the brand’s aggressive growth plans. BurgerFi International Inc. million. .”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Other businesses have seen a surge of consumer interest, including chicken-wing joints (+84 percent), pizzerias (+71 percent) and fast-food restaurants (+55 percent). dine out more often to fulfill basic needs and gravitate toward drive-thru and take-away options associated with QSR and fast casual. In the U.K.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

” The leadership team of Restaurant Sherpas uses their decades of experience to operate Teriyaki Madness franchise partners’ shops and provides full support during the process. His previous experience also includes acting as CFO and controller for numerous hospitality and fast casual brands such as Rubio’s, Carl’s Jr.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

She has also held leadership roles at Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, PepsiCo, and Frito-Lay. ” Mailender added, “On behalf of the entire Checkers & Rally’s family, I would like to thank Rick Silva for his partnership and many years of leadership.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In order to compete, restaurant brands need to be equipped with the leadership and capabilities necessary to adapt to the latest tech trends. In the short term, it’s QSR that will experience labor improvement, then fast-casual. Restaurants will become increasingly casual. Suzannah Gerber of Haven Foods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Ike’s appointed industry veteran Adam Rinella as Vice President of Development to help the booming fast casual brand reach even more markets. Rinella is skilled in bringing restaurant ideas into reality.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI). Just a few months after Burger King’s successful Impossible Whopper launch in August 2019, the restaurant chain added the Impossible Whopper Jr.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

Randy’s Donuts began franchising domestically in the summer of 2019. Despite tremendous initial interest in 2019, the Covid crisis put a halt to all discussions in 2020. Saudi Arabia had a successful pop-up store at the 2019 Riyadh Season and is opening its first permanent store in Jeddah this summer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

ICV will combine the remaining DRH and JK&T Wings sports bars, which it acquired in October 2019, making the combined company the largest franchisee of BWW. ” In October 2019 ICV made a significant investment in JK&T Wings, a leading franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings, in partnership with management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

parent company of fast-casual restaurant chain The Habit Burger Grill, for approximately $375 million in a cash transaction. “As a fast-casual concept with strong unit economics, The Habit Burger Grill is a fantastic addition to the Yum! Beefing Up with Habit Acquisition. Brands, Inc. and internationally.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Leadership should talk about KPIs and food safety goals regularly, as well as demonstrate the correct behaviors at every opportunity. In the restaurant industry, several food safety and operational issues are consistent issues across restaurants, no matter if they are fine dining, casual dining, fast casual, or quick service restaurants.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

Keep it positive and make your staff feel supported by including a section of what they can expect from leadership. Having clear guidelines and standards staff can expect from leadership will go a long way to help create that environment of mutual respect.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

HOP® Restaurants announced plans to launch Flip’d by IHOP™, a new fast-casual concept in the U.S., “In looking at what exists today in terms of fresh, fast menu options — particularly at breakfast — there’s still tremendous opportunity for growth,” said Jay Johns, President of IHOP.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

In addition to virtual kitchens meeting lower labor costs, they also offer a fast-track to opening, with a location able to begin serving in just one month. In 2019, Little Caesars opened in Spain, India, and Barbados. ” Dickey’s is now offering a franchise discount for existing Owners Operators. 10 units in Chicago.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Kempczinski was one of key hires during this period, joining McDonald's in September 2015 as executive vice president of strategy, business development & innovation following leadership positions at Kraft and Pepsi. Under Milan’s leadership, OHM has an impressive track record of growth and a strong reputation in the industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick has 137 locations throughout 16 states predominantly in the Southeast and is a leading fast-casual restaurant company. The fast-casual restaurants also feature homemade pimento cheese and egg salad, as well as fresh sides, soups and desserts. Terms of the deal are confidential.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

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. ” The company began franchising in 2019, adding three new restaurants outside of its home-market of Oklahoma City.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Salata is on track to have 25 new franchise contracts secured by the end of 2019. The introduction of the franchising microsite follows a number of brand milestones for Salata in 2019, including: The debut of a new restaurant design (February). As 2019 winds down, Del Taco’s expansion plans are still heating up.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Smart Foodservice had 2019 revenues of approximately $1.1 The majority of fast-casual and fine dining operators are meeting this challenge head-on by adding new offerings monthly,* driving increased competition with bar-and-grill operators.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

“Fast food options usually fall into two buckets: fast, healthy, and unaffordable, or fast, unhealthy, and affordable and nothing in between. TISSL’s client portfolio ranges from independent coffee shops through to pub groups, fast food operations and Michelin starred restaurants. AdTheorent, Inc.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

The transaction marks the addition of the first fast-casual concept to Yum! “The Habit Burger Grill is a sweet spot within fast-casual because of its delicious California-inspired menu with premium ingredients at a QSR-like value, strong unit economics and tremendous untapped growth potential in the U.S.

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Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 20, 2022

July’s top performing segments based on sales growth were Family Dining and Fast Casual. The industry’s worst performing segments – those posting negative YoY same-store sales growth – were Casual Dining and Fine Dining. Limited-service includes quick service, and fast casual. The post ??Widespread

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7 Shifts

JULY 6, 2023

In 2019, Falcon looked to open his own space, pulling from his Peruvian heritage. The fast casual restaurant space, I don't like saying it, but some brands and entrepreneurs just see individuals as a disposable resource when really, they are the oxygen that's being pumped into the business and the brand. I was like, 'I know.

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Marketing4Restaurants

DECEMBER 22, 2019

He addresses topics of personal growth, leadership, management, marketing, and technology leveraging. Passion, Vision, and Leadership are the core elements that have led Sal Lupoli to the pinnacle of our industry. Delivery has risen fast this year and has generated profit for restaurants big and small this year.

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Black Box Intelligence

MARCH 4, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill introduced Chipotlanes in 2019 and accelerated rollouts of the drive-thru system in 2020. Most of the brands announcing modern designs are quick service brands, but fast casual and even full-service restaurants may implement some changes. Photo courtesy of Chipotle.

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Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 20, 2022

July’s top performing segments based on sales growth were Family Dining and Fast Casual. The industry’s worst performing segments – those posting negative YoY same-store sales growth – were Casual Dining and Fine Dining. In spite of the softening, there were still top performers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 9, 2019

The final winners will be announced on December 11th, 2019. Taylor brings deep experience in restaurant off-premise ordering and extensive executive leadership experience in both startup and growth-oriented businesses. F&A Leadership Awards. The 3rd Global Cuisine Awards Winners in Each City Full List. New York, NY.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

. “While this 2020 required us to pivot, we’ve been able to stay focused on maintaining our position as the fastest growing fast casual brand,” said Swenson, who joined Dave’s Hot Chicken at the tail-end of 2019. percent over 2019. ” Naf Naf Expands in Dallas Area. . million in annual sales.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MAY 26, 2021

alone during 2019 (across industries). However, the opportunity in limited service (QSR and fast-casual) is attractive for equipment companies because of the predominance of chains (franchisees that have to follow the standards of franchisors) and general standardization. Global Trends Affecting the Foodservice Supply Chain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

. “As Thanksgiving was celebrated so late in the month, it fell into December for 2019 according to the calendar we use for reporting.” This was the best 2-year growth rate in all of 2019 and the fifth consecutive quarter in which the industry has been able to post positive growth under this longer-term view.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

Continuing under the leadership of VP of Franchise Development, Shannon Swenson, Dave’s Hot Chicken has expanded its reach across the country with new deals signed in several key markets. “The business is doing incredible things through its careful selection of vetted franchise owners and fast, but strategic, growth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Proving itself a frozen force in the QSR dessert space, the brand has successfully grown from 22 corporate units in 2019 to 50 units this year, and is on track to open an additional 20 locations by year’s end. This month, Vitality Bowls also announced the addition of John Mascali to its leadership team.

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Foodable

JUNE 3, 2021

Roddy worked up through the ranks and learned leadership and business skills. In 2019 Roddy started at SaladWorks as the Chief Executive Officer with the intent to create a holding company to bring in several good for you brands. Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh was acquired, offering fast-casual authentic Mediterranean cuisine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The Lee Brian Schrager Excellence in Leadership Awards—created nine years ago by Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits in honor of Schrager’s leadership and dedication to the Chaplin School—recognize students who commit a tremendous amount of time to volunteering at the Festival each year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

His involvement in the community was unrivaled, as he was a major donor and contributor, giving generously of this time, leadership and experience. and joined the Marriott Corporation in 1965 to help launch its fast-food division, beginning with Hot Shoppes Jr., It comes straight from our subjects.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

. "We believe this acquisition will accelerate the product innovation that has enabled Lightspeed customers to tackle the greatest challenge to their industry in decades and will add exceptional leadership to our teams in anticipation of the economic recovery of the global hospitality industry." Tractor Adds Pouring Partners.

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