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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

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“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. ” 2021 Resolutions.

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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. Louis Area.

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Face Pay Network, Restaurant of the Future and The Main Course

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Additional, more comprehensive courses are slated for development in 2020 and early 2021. The services provided by the ShiftPixy Labs Incubator Project are designed to prepare operators to launch new businesses — and coach them on how to build and optimize their businesses around delivery and off-premises dining from the ground up.

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Ghost Kitchen Franchise and Pandemic Resources

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Health services such as physicians, counseling and mental health services, and health coaches are also closing at lower rates – all critical resources during this time. Online services like web design and graphic design are also doing well during the pandemic as many businesses have shifted to remote work.

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