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

Modern Restaurant Management

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. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Summer Slowdown Continues as Record-High Inflation Keeps Consumers Questioning Spend

Black Box Intelligence

Restaurants are experiencing strong headwinds as the industry hits peak Summer season. Year-over-year guest counts have now been in a three-month decline (since March 2022), impacting sales and traffic. Upscale Casual also saw a steep decline compared to May 2022. All growth numbers are year over year unless specified.

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Summer Slowdown Continues as Record-High Inflation Keeps Consumers Questioning Spend

Black Box Intelligence

Restaurants are experiencing strong headwinds as the industry hits peak Summer season. Same-Store Sales Growth Lowest Since February 2021 Year-over-year guest counts have now been in a three-month decline (since March 2022), impacting sales and traffic. Upscale Casual also saw a steep decline compared to May 2022.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Modular Chicken and 2020 Year-End Results

Modern Restaurant Management

We are continuing to expand to new locations and introduce new menu items – you never know what we have up our sleeves. “Naf allows us to align and grow with a clearly differentiated restaurant brand with fantastic food, run by a seasoned and successful management team.” ” Naf Naf Expands in Dallas Area. .

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National Restaurant Show Canceled, Dog Haus Absolute, Pickup Pods and Melt It Forward

Modern Restaurant Management

Each new brand will operate at virtual kitchen locations, which are delivery-only, and will offer new items that are off-shoots of Dog Haus’ signature menu. In addition to the new brands, The Absolute Brands will introduce pop-up concepts for seasonal happenings and chef collaborations. Brands, Inc. and internationally.

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State of the Industry and More Restaurant Research

Modern Restaurant Management

A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead. million by the end of 2023.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Überrito Getting Aggressive and Cinnaholic Success

Modern Restaurant Management

The announcement comes after the COVID-19 pandemic presented many challenges for the hospitality industry, particularly for restaurant General Managers who grappled with unprecedented obstacles, such as labor shortages, customer and employee safety, and supply chain delays. Killer Burger Teams with Village Family Capital.

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