Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Dickey’s is now offering a franchise discount for existing Owners Operators. . Virtual Barbecue Pit.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Franchising has enabled restaurant chains to grow exponentially across the world. chains account for almost 60% of foodservice sales — for every dollar you consume in restaurants, 60 cents go to a franchised system. Through time, international chains have expanded to new markets via franchising. In mature markets like the U.S.,

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MARCH 3, 2021

Fast casual is king With dining rooms effectively shut down early last year (many of them still limited), restaurants had to rethink how they would be serving hungry diners. In New York City, southern chicken-and-waffle restaurant Sweet Chick pivoted from casual dine-in to fast casual by rebranding as Lil’ Sweet Chick.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. The new formats come on the heels of a major multi-unit franchise development strategy announced last month that is set to grow the brand to 2,000 units. QDOBA's New Concept.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Restaurant design, kitchens, and the dining customer experience has been changing over the past few years and with the COVID pandemic, it may be changing again. These aspects create a modern yet interactive dining experience with a connection to the built environment. Getting Creative with Outdoor Space.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” The company already signed nine franchise licenses with three new franchisees. PJ’s Coffee offers a proven franchise structure with strategic corporate support.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. . Fast food far outpaced fast casual and casual dining restaurants by more than 2X in the past month. ” Highlights from the report include: Fast Food. Drive-Thrus.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2022

These high prices are certainly taking a toll on consumer spending, which will eventually change their restaurant dining habits. percent compared to the same period in 2021, but simultaneously showing that the dine-in channel saw a 2.4-percent percent increase compared to April 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

In other encouraging news, franchise operators believe that, although most restaurants are not fully staffed, the labor situation has stabilized. In 2021, restaurants saw a rebound, leading many to approach 2022 with rose colored glasses. How would you characterize 2022 for restaurants? What were major challenges for them?

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

No matter where you go or what you buy, technology has touched nearly every part of dining out right now. percent higher in the second quarter of 2022 than in 2021. We have seen employees at regional franchise [that Kickfin works with] been able to increase pay by 3 to 4 dollars an hour. fewer than a year ago. “We

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2021

Experts predict home sales will continue to skyrocket in 2021 as Zillow forecasts this year to be the best year for home sales since 2005, with 6.9 The International Franchise Association predicts increased consumer savings, as well as the rollout of the vaccine and a government aid package helping erase last year’s losses.

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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. COVID-19 has prompted massive changes in how restaurants operate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

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. Krystal Eyes Refranchising. percent to +107.5 percent for the periods each has been opened.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. 43 percent plan to add an outdoor on-site dining space. "What

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2022

A majority of the deals we saw in 2021 were owners of existing restaurant concepts acquiring other brands to combine operations, and build scale. Brands that are proven outside their immediate home market, where we can accelerate growth through franchising. Some mitigation is expected, but the pressures added to the uncertainty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

to keep customers in the know as to their location’s dining modifications, designated a Sanitation Team Member at every location to ensure safety and sanitation measures were being met, and for those dining with us, we completed a sanitation checklist to provide insight into the efforts we take to keep our communities safe.

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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. The best is yet to come for Taco John’s!”

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

For example, in 2019, a Cincinnati-based restaurant, Buffalo Wings & Rings, a franchise with 60 locations across the U.S, Encourage your customers to leave reviews online and via third-party ordering apps to help encourage more customers to dine with you, on- or off-premise in the future. Support Women. Meet Diners Where They Are.

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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. . "We Happy Birthday, TCBY. The company has 12 new U.S. The company has 12 new U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Wing Zone Refresh. Wing Zone is getting a new look, top photo. ” Ike's Loves Bangin' Buns.

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EATER

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Applebee’s saw massive sales growth in 2021 and 2022. Meanwhile, growth in fine dining has been much more meager. But even if you look to fine dining, the restaurants that have become chains — think Carbone and Nobu — are also thriving. Olive Garden sales have, in fact, been on the rise in recent years.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features the latest news in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. Despite these challenges, Killer Burger experienced positive systemwide same-stores sales comps in 2020, and these comps have accelerated further in the first half of 2021. UNO Rewards GMs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2021

But as reality of the pandemic sunk in and dining rooms remained closed, it became apparent that ordering delivery and takeout was the best way to help restaurants weather the storm — and there was a significant consumer appetite to do so. While many cracked the code, some are still adapting. So what’s next?

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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. million guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. Subway® announced significant expansion in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, as the company signed a master franchise agreement with Everstone Group (Everstone), a South Asia focused leading private investment firm.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

He opened the first Ruth’s Chris franchise in 1975 and became one of the company’s largest U.S. It is loyal customers who will stand by your restaurant through the hard times, provided you treat them with respect and always make their dining experience your top priority. franchisees. Never Take Advantage of the Guest.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. Thus far in 2021, the company has expanded across Las Vegas at the Convention Center, LINQ Hotel, and Arizona Charlie’s Boulder Casino, as well as reopened with the unveiling of the new Virgin Hotel. Dunkin' Explores New Opportunities.

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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

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. Here are their responses. To read part two, click here. Chris Adams, VP of Strategy, Oracle Food & Beverage. generation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

From the very beginning we worked to attract loyal guests seeking an authentic, family dining experience. With restaurant dining rooms closing unexpectedly and inconsistently from market to market, the industry realized the ability to communicate frequently and rapidly to their customers is critical. Shasta, California.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

According to the latest report from Tripadvisor , which outlinines the road to recovery for the travel and dining industry, restaurants are showing the first signs of recovery, leading the way for hospitality businesses. Around one in six (16 percent) will avoid dine-in experiences altogether in favor of delivery or take-out.

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Additionally, as a result of the ongoing labor shortage, we anticipate more automated chatbots to support on-site team members and help streamline their work as well as operators looking for locations with smaller dine-in square footage in favor of adding more drive-thru lanes. Here are their insights. You order online and receive a code.

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The Rail

JANUARY 19, 2023

A fleet of electric vehicles is most suitable for more extensive restaurant operations, whether fast food, fine dining, or catering businesses. Modern Marketing Tools “In 2021, it was estimated that there were 32,027 full-service restaurant franchise establishments in the United States,” according to Statista.

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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. Flynn now owns and operates a combined total of 2,355 quick-service, fast casual and casual dining restaurants, generating $3.5 Flynn Acquires Hefty Portfolio. Before and After.

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