Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Tropical Smoothie Cafe signed two multi-unit franchise agreements to develop 38 new cafes across the state of Colorado, including a 27-unit deal and an 11-unit deal. . "My

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. CPK Brings on Franchise Veteran. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Giorgio Minardi. ” Rex's Ready to Grow.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 4, 2020

No one knows exactly what will happen in 2021, but if you are a restaurant owner or operator, it’s certain you are thinking ahead to what’s next for your business. Here are the top 12 operational challenges restaurant operators should expect in 2021: 1. Generating enough revenue to break even.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing. percent increase in average US hourly wages in 2021, specifically noting a rapid rise in wages for leisure and hospitality workers. A recent article in The New York Times cited a 5.7-percent Getting creative helps, too.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features the latest news in the restaurant and MUFSO franchising landscape. " Part of Famous Brands International, TCBY first opened in 1981 in Arkansas and currently has 250-plus franchise locations worldwide. New Design for Freddy's. Happy Birthday, TCBY. The company has 12 new U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. ” “This is historic for our brand,” said Brooks Speirs, vice president for franchise development. A Deal to Taco ‘Bout. Taco John’s International Inc.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. You order online and receive a code.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. Along with the technology focus, the brand developed a new logo and restaurant design that will help communicate the brand’s mission and values in a more vibrant and energetic yet approachable way. Wing Zone Refresh.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Clean Juice®, honored its franchise partners during its annual Juicey Awards event. Clean Juice Celebrates Franchisees. million guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed contains the latest news in restaurant franchising. White Castle, the creator of the beloved Sliders sold at eponymous restaurants and in grocery aisles nationwide, has been celebrating its 100th birthday throughout 2021. White Castle Salutes Long-Term Employees. Nathan's Famous in France.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Renovations will be completed throughout the remainder of 2021, leaving each restaurant with a fresh, new and improved look and feel. Flynn Acquires Hefty Portfolio.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. In 2021, the digitization of the restaurant industry will increase exponentially. Our outlook for 2021 is optimistic. Here are their responses. To read part two, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Samira Shariff brings nearly 40 years of experience building successful restaurant brands in Alberta as a multi-unit franchise owner and operator in Edmonton.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Marketers who already had a text messaging programs in place discovered that consumers actually opened their texts and messages got through (In fact, 97 percent of the time!). Ross Franklin, CEO and Founder of Pure Green Franchise. The resilience, creativity and hard work displayed are efforts that our industry can be proud of.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. TouchBistro Acquires TableUp.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

With the acquisition of Johnny Rockets, FAT Brands will have more than 700 franchised and company owned restaurants around the globe with annual system-wide sales exceeding $700 million. PopID accounts also tie to loyalty programs for automatic credit with every purchase. US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In 2021, Laura added the Wendy’s brand to her role with responsibility for implementing Develop­ment Days and quarterly business plans for TSFR’s 56 Wendy’s restaurants. Sandy is a graduate of Walsh College with a Bachelor’s of Accountancy and accomplished the designation of Certified Scrum Master in 2017.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

by the end of fiscal 2021. ” The 25th edition of Scoop features products designed to help bar-and-grill operators easily get creative and innovate with their menus, with elevated, upsell-worthy versions of their traditional bar-and-grill fare. Two-Hens Growth Fueled by Accelerator Program. reducing to approximately 3.0x

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Aaron Allen & Associates

AUGUST 24, 2022

Piestro Pizza Automation The company wants to eliminate labor costs in the process of making a pizza and has designed a robot in a contained unit like a vending machine that reaches a 48% profit margin. Pizza Hut Investing in Artificial Intelligence In 2021, Yum! Are You Looking for a Pizza Franchise?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The US Foods Ghost Kitchen program also recently expanded its concept offerings from six to 12. ClearPath Solutions launched Step Up to The Table, a three-part initiative designed to garner support for local restaurants. Currently available in parts of Florida and Massachusetts, the national rollout will continue through 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

The transaction is subject to the approval of Postmates stockholders, regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q1 2021. Small Business Administration and Treasury Department released detailed loan-level data regarding the loans made under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature sobering statistics from Yelp, a ghost kitchen franchise model, franchise explosions expected and falling for for an improved PSL. 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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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

Comcast Business shared the top trends impacting the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, based on the company’s deep experience working with leading QSR and franchise establishments. Offering multiple ways to order – from kiosks to loyalty apps to tablets – is essential to minimizing customers’ wait times.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Randy’s Donuts began franchising domestically in the summer of 2019. Randy's Donuts Plans Aggressive Expansion. In total, 165 stores are set to open.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Imagine live entertainment featuring the guests themselves (open mic nights, talent shows) or restaurants offering foods and drinks with unexpected flavors and textures, specifically designed to be enjoyed in the restaurant. Economists believe that the country is headed for an economic recession in 2020-2021. Pre-Recession Jitters.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the impact of cold weather on restaurant viability, why franchises need to be nimbler and the pandemic's effect on guest expectations. Restaurant Adaptation. Fast casual and fine dining establishments need to modify their menus to tasty food that travels well.

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