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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

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Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

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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. 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. And it is relevant to mention that this is not driven by fine dining or even upscale casual.

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How to Create a Successful Visual Brand for Your Restaurant in 2020

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But, if you have a playful style that could be embodied by a mascot character, consider developing a fun mascot figurehead to speak directly to your customers from your social media posts, signage, menu, website, and maybe even merchandise. Is your brand quirky and casual? Your Website. Atmosphere.

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Cuisine Solutions Collaborates with Taffer’s Tavern Founder and CEO Jon Taffer for New Restaurant Venture

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The full-service casual restaurant concept is the brainchild of the industry’s leading hospitality consultant, Jon Taffer. Taffer’s Tavern will launch its first tavern in Atlanta, Georgia in the summer of 2020. About Jon Taffer.

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Where to Stay, Dine & Be Seen During Super Bowl LIV Weekend in Miami

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Event date: February 2, 2020 (All day). The casually sophisticated concept was created by Michelin-Starred Chef and Culinary Director Alain Verzeroli, who worked with Mr. Robuchon for 21 years. This is a fun, FREE event on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 3PM-6PM. Kush photo credit: Gita Shonek. www.LAtelier-miami.com.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

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.” Pieology Founder and Chairman Carl Chang said, “We’re thrilled to see that what started as a family idea in Fullerton, California, to bring great food and community together, will now become a global destination for great fast casual pizza.” The first location is expected to open mid-year 2020.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Franchising for Heroes and Shaq-a-Roni for Charity

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Most recently, Michele served as Regional Vice President, South Region of On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina where she was responsible for leading operations of 39 casual dining Mexican restaurants operating in Texas, Kansas, Tennessee, Arkansas and Oklahoma. MOOYAH Targets St. Louis Area. Quiznos Launches NFT Project.

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