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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

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Fast and easy (56 percent) ties with coupons and deals (56 percent) for the top reasons consumers download apps followed by earn and track loyalty points (48 percent), easy payment options (43 percent), and to avoid long lines (40 percent). In the 2021 report, FranConnected analyzed over 165K FBC interactions between Jan.

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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. We’ll move towards a continuous quality model with more self-assessments and collaborative coaching vs. traditional onsite audits.

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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: 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: 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). Program, which has impacted more than 65 million students in 35 years. Since 2016, Pizza Hut has impacted over 22 million lives through its literacy initiatives and programs. Local Subway® Day Program Celebrates Nearly a Decade. A rebrand (June).

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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. And because our food travels so well, guests never have to choose between quality and convenience."

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