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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

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In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. The data finds consistent consumer behavior across both restaurant categories signalling the distinctions between fast food and fast casual restaurants are quickly evaporating.

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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

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We expect restaurants to place more emphasis on these things given increased competition in the space as operators aim to increase brand loyalty both internally and externally. Concepts that captured strong market share like fast casual chains will continue to outpace growth in full service locations. Kari Hensien, RizePoint CEO.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Church’s Goes Hybrid and Curry Up Incentives Now

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This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. “This program is a way to empower and equip restaurant employees with tools and resources to help them succeed and achieve their goals. To be able to offer these types of resources means a lot.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Modular Chicken and 2020 Year-End Results

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Dave’s Hot Chicken is spicing up its 2021 franchise development strategy. The brand is set to open at least 30 locations in 2021, and plans to have an additional 300 units in development. 2021 will be big for us as we branch out of California and make our entrance into the Midwest and East Coast.” Hot on Hot Chicken.

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

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Apple American Group LLC (AAG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group LP (FRG), was named the 2021 Abe Gustin Franchisee of the Year by Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar. The award was presented during the 2021 Applebee’s Business Meeting, which was held in Scottsdale on November 16, top photo.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Tropical in Colorado and The Halal Guys New App

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An inaugural loyalty program (September). “Salata is on an upward trajectory to become “the” premiere national fast-casual salad restaurant,” said Wheeler. Program, which has impacted more than 65 million students in 35 years. Local Subway® Day Program Celebrates Nearly a Decade.

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MRM Franchise Feed: flip’d and the Juicey Awards

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The Ellises also won three other awards including the Top Quarters for Kids fundraiser, Clean Juice’s charitable program helping underprivileged children get access and education about organic eating. IHOP® unveiled the latest plans to launch a pilot of its new fast-casual concept, flip’d by IHOP (flip’d).

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