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How Restaurants Can Remain Competitive in 2021

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We’re not talking about just surviving the pandemic—but thriving through 2021 and beyond, and setting new standards. For fast-casual and quick-service restaurants—no more lines. You can also use data to track how engaged your employees are—to see what staff may need more attention or coaching. Check in on your team.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

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 strongly signals long wait times are a vulnerability for fast food restaurants as they compete for customers. . Fast food reigns supreme.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

In fall 2016 he signed a baseball contract with the New York Mets before returning to the NFL in 2021. Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices. Through it all, Tim's true passion remains the work of the Tim TebowFoundation, which he began in 2010.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Many global events and trends – from the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) to the success of Tesla and the electrification of transportation, to the dominance of renewables in new generating capacity – have highlighted the importance to our business leaders of driving more sustainability into their companies.

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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

Modern Restaurant Management

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 Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

And it is relevant to mention that this is not driven by fine dining or even upscale casual. Steak was the most mentioned menu item in casual dining when describing a positive food experience. Companies considering rebranding in 2021 should think carefully about which brand elements are most important to consumers.

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