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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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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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Fast-Craft Restaurant Concept Set to Have 50 Locations Open by the End of 2022. The company was classified “Best in Class” and acquired by McDonald’s Corporation in 1999, at a time when the fast-food giant was extending its reach beyond burgers. MOOYAH Targets St. Louis Area.

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

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” Creating Multi-Brand Platform of Premium Casual Restaurant Concepts. Launched in November 2020, The Roasted Wing is a virtual concept that features Anthony’s signature coal fired chicken wings in a variety of flavors. BurgerFi International Inc. The new deal signals a firm commitment for years to come.

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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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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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#LifeOrDeathRecipe Challenge and ‘A Woman’s Place’

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and joined the Marriott Corporation in 1965 to help launch its fast-food division, beginning with Hot Shoppes Jr., Uptown Network released BYOM™ in May 2020 as a hospitality-friendly alternative to PDF menus. “It’s fast and easy to navigate. “My father was a great guy, and a great role model as well. .

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