7 Shifts

MARCH 3, 2021

When we look back at the impact that 2020 had on the restaurant industry, we’ll see it as an accelerator of change. From converting to fast casual to offering meal kits to ghost kitchen-driven expansion, restaurants are meeting customers where they are (mostly at-home!) The brand is now considering franchising.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Americans preferred to pick-up their food (38 percent US vs. 22 percent UK), while the UK preferred home-delivery (57 percent UK vs. 33 percent US). Restaurants vs. delivery services. Despite the popularity of third-party delivery apps, many consumers prefer to interact directly with the restaurant itself.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

For instance, the growth of delivery led to uncharted operational struggles, with more business came heightened compliance risks and of course, with more customers came labor-related headaches. The Delivery Dilemma. However, navigating the delivery landscape is much easier said than done. Compliance Is Key.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. And it is relevant to mention that this is not driven by fine dining or even upscale casual. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. Hassle-free holiday meals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Tropical Smoothie Cafe signed two multi-unit franchise agreements to develop 38 new cafes across the state of Colorado, including a 27-unit deal and an 11-unit deal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

Around one in six (16 percent) will avoid dine-in experiences altogether in favor of delivery or take-out. Food and Alcoholic Delivery. There remains a high uptake of food delivery across the four states, with 67 percent of consumers having ordered take-out/delivery of food in the last two weeks, and 14 percent a delivery with alcohol.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features What Feeds Us, top delivery apps, popular drinks and who is winning the chicken wars. In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. Fast Casual. Drive-Thrus.

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KaTom

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Being a popular and delicious food item that can feed several people for a reasonable price, it’s no surprise that pizza has catapulted to the top of the pandemic comfort food pyramid, with delivery-driven concepts grabbing a big slice of the pie. The pandemic has also affected delivery systems. The Rise & Fall of the Hut.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

COVID-19 just seemed to pour fuel on those growth numbers, and 2020 is on track to exponentially surpass last year's records. Industry reports show that in March, April, and May of 2020, organic produce trended upward as consumers adopted an inherent understanding that organic foods offer exponential health benefits.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Restaurant CEO priorities are shifting in 2020, and it makes sense given how quickly the consumer and competitive landscape are shifting as well as the introduction of new forces impacting the industry. Marco’s Pizza separated the franchising department into a new company (Marco’s Franchised Services).

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EATER

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Despite the copycat operations out there, these perishable garlands are big business: Edible Arrangements is one of the food businesses that has not only survived the pandemic, but thrived, enjoying a 45 percent increase in its sales , which totaled $500 million from 1,000 franchised stores in 2020. The idea was novel, and it took off.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. ” “This is historic for our brand,” said Brooks Speirs, vice president for franchise development. A Deal to Taco ‘Bout. Taco John’s International Inc.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. The group plans to grow both Ike’s and Bangin’ Buns through franchising starting in 2023. Wing Zone Refresh.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features the latest news in the restaurant and MUFSO franchising landscape. " Part of Famous Brands International, TCBY first opened in 1981 in Arkansas and currently has 250-plus franchise locations worldwide. ” Franchise opportunities remain in areas across the U.S., Happy Birthday, TCBY.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Delivery and take-out will continue to be the most popular way consumers will get their restaurant meals in a COVID and post-COVID world. One, the new normal will become the old normal, and a takeout- and delivery-first model will become the standard in the restaurant industry. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Clean Juice®, honored its franchise partners during its annual Juicey Awards event. Clean Juice Celebrates Franchisees. million guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. Subway® announced significant expansion in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, as the company signed a master franchise agreement with Everstone Group (Everstone), a South Asia focused leading private investment firm.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features the latest news in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. The deal, which closed in January 2020, has already affected Killer Burger, particularly with its aggressive growth strategy. Überrito Fresh Mex Embarks on Aggressive Franchise Program. UNO Rewards GMs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed contains the latest news in restaurant franchising. With the 2020 induction delayed due to the pandemic, 2021 will welcome two classes into this illustrious club. News of the anticipated Pancheros comes during a timeframe of strategic franchise growth for the brand. at Stand B021, October 9 -13.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. ” Taffer's Tavern Inks Multi-Unit Deal. metro area.

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Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Delivery and digital: Contactless is king. Delivery and digital channels continue to grow, and it’s clear that contactless ordering is here to stay. Big fast-food brands are focusing on developing show-stopping apps that serve multiple purposes: Customer loyalty, contactless ordering, coupons, and even first-party delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. ” Despite obstacles in 2020, Dunkin’s non-traditional development continued with 27 additional restaurants, including openings throughout airports in Boston, San Antonio, St. Dunkin' Explores New Opportunities. and Canada.

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EATER

AUGUST 26, 2021

Your burger or tacos or pizza could be cooked anywhere by anyone — which is what makes the ghost kitchen concept so lucrative and appealing to owners and investors Ordering takeout or delivery is a lot like watching Netflix. You can do both things on your phone, the options are seemingly endless, and nothing looks particularly good.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 11, 2023

According to Fast Casual research , 8 out of 10 US customers use voice search to locate restaurants. This would allow you to profit from online delivery and pickup services without sharing revenue with a third-party aggregator. . The drive-through voice ordering system is a well-known example of automated order-taking. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Flynn now owns and operates a combined total of 2,355 quick-service, fast casual and casual dining restaurants, generating $3.5 Brooklyn Dumpling Inks First Franchise Deal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Samira Shariff brings nearly 40 years of experience building successful restaurant brands in Alberta as a multi-unit franchise owner and operator in Edmonton.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

The 2020 National Restaurant Association Show, which we had planned to hold in Chicago on May 16-19, has officially been canceled. Although these developments resulting from COVID19 require that the 2020 Show not go forward at this time, we are looking forward to partnering with you to make the 2021 Show the best ever."

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. In 2020 alone, Curry Up Now anticipates opening 12 locations across the country. " Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion. " Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

AUGUST 15, 2023

The consumer is twice as likely to order food for off-premise consumption (takeaway, food delivery, or drive-thru), and almost four times as likely to order online as they were before the pandemic. In the Kingdom, the number of restaurants shrank by 7% but the share of chains in sales increased by more than 20%. Maximize Value.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

As an industry leader and authority on protein, the fast casual concept has featured plant based protein for 10+ years – serving up tofu, seasonal falafel, plant-based protein shakes and quinoa among others – and will now add Beyond Chili and house-made Beyond Beef meatballs to their line up. Plant-Based More Mainstream.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Moe's Franchise Transfer Complete. The revenue-based incentives come from a combination of reduced royalties and initial franchise fees. Nathan's Teams with Kitopi.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 11, 2021

From large chain restaurants and franchises to pubs, breweries, and coffee shops, every segment of the F&B industry is now automating operations. In addition, features like bill duplication, splitting the bill, assigning orders to delivery boys, and online payments enhance the customer experience and make billing easier for the staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

” According to a survey conducted by the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry is expected to lose $240 billion by the end of 2020. Single restaurant proprietors and large franchise chains alike utilize SALIDO’s enterprise-level solution to revamp traditional and outdated operational systems.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

million tons in 2020 and 12 million tons in 2021. 71% of restaurant customers prefer to order food delivery directly from the restaurant rather than using third-party apps. Fortune Business Insights , 2023) The global market size of the delivery app industry is expected to reach $165 billion by 2029. by 2032, reaching $4,046.1

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

from February 1 to April 30, 2020, during the early part of the pandemic. More than 1,200 questionnaires were collected as part of the survey, which took a close look at respondents’ experiences, attitudes and future intentions with regard to traveling and visiting hospitality-related businesses for the remainder of 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

While most consumers will eventually shift some of their dining back to on-premise, most consumers will still often opt for the convenience of drive-thru, pick-up and delivery. With this in-house request comes the need for Open Tabs, QR codes to scan for menu access and delivery options, for say a hotel or resort.

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Marketing4Restaurants

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Best Restaurant Podcasts for 2020. These Best Restaurant Podcasts for 2020 delve into all aspects of managing a restaurant and insider tips on how to craft a profitable restaurant business. The powerhouse of the Best Restaurant Podcast 2020 list, Eric publishes twice a week. From delivery, to credit card charges to employees.

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