Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 18, 2025

Imports from Ethiopia have notably increased, as the two countries have invested heavily in enhancing trade operational efficiency. from total figures in 2022. Cesena, Italy) Tue, 15 Jul – South Korea’s The Venti signs master franchise deal for Jordan launch.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. In 2025, we’ll see operators increasingly adopt advanced Back-of-House solutions to gain deeper insights and more precise control over profit margins.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Many brands were able to turn a profit from the lockdowns and social distancing orders by shifting operations toward drive-thru, delivery, pick-up, and curbside models. Today, operating a restaurant can seem more like a game of whack-a-mole than the running of a profitable business. Staying Ahead of COVID-19 and Its Variants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2022

Even in the best of times, it’s mostly been an uphill battle for single location restaurants to compete with chain franchises. Text and online ordering and self-service kiosks enabled with contactless payments became mainstays in franchises. Diners became familiar with accessing menus via QR codes. Direct Delivery.

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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. Operator optimism and investment fuels future credit needs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. The team will leverage Ike’s Love & Sandwiches’ strengths and experience to systemize operations, expand digital marketing, leverage buying power and share resources to grow the brand. Habit Signs Franchise Development Deal.

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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. Comeback Operator of the Year : Scott Teverbaugh, Fishers, IN. million guests.

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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. ” Franchise opportunities remain in areas across the U.S., Happy Birthday, TCBY.

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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. What the future holds and how brands can position themselves to land an investor as they prepare for 2022 and beyond. Some mitigation is expected, but the pressures added to the uncertainty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2022

Many people make the mistaken assumption that franchises are not local businesses. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make your franchise restaurant a mainstay of your community. Unfortunately, many people do not equate a franchise with a locally owned business. by the end of 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise (MUFSO) landscape. The new model will launch in 2022 and enables the company to advance work-life-balance for employees, while enhancing the workability and connectivity of the Restaurant Support Center teams. KFC Foundation Launches MyChange.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The modern restaurant has a lot of competition, including other local restaurants, franchises, and the biggest of national chains. If you’re looking for ways to up your restaurant marketing game, here are the practical steps you should be taking in 2022. To stand out and get more customers means focusing more on marketing.

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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

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. The company currently owns and operates six locations in Southern California.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2021

But why exactly is now the perfect time to invest in a restaurant franchise? At the start of 2020, starting a restaurant business or franchise would have seemed like something of a no-brainer. Franchises Can Be Flexible. The Pre-Covid Restaurant Sector Was Thriving. Government Incentives.

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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 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. Smaller menus in general.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

” This was both a technology and operational fail due to lack of proper testing/QA and employee training. percent higher than in March 2022. Our client, a quick-serve franchise chain, found its drive-thru menu boards were confusing to guests. App adoption and changing customer behavior are hard enough to entice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2022

A lot of people would assume that fraud in the restaurant industry doesn’t extend beyond dine-and-dashers and bad cheques, but those with experience in the industry, especially at the level of popular franchises and chains, will tell you that fraud is more common than most people recognize. So, what might affect your restaurant in 2022?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2022

The key to success in this process is viewing the trends and national data through the prism of a restaurant operator. Benchmarking is very tricky for restaurant operators and we recommend caution with its use. percent in 2022, down from 7.0%. In 2021, the difference was 0 percent and for 2022, it is forecast to be only 3.4

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

Clever marketing and strong branding from a restaurant’s corporate offices can boost sales for franchised restaurants. A lack of communication can take a serious toll on franchise owners, particularly in the realm of finances. Restaurants that franchise tend not to own many locations as a company.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

Utah is now the second state (after California) to adopt legislation permitting microenterprise home kitchen operations. Microenterprise home kitchen operators are still required to obtain permits from the health department, but are subject to less stringent requirements than commercial kitchens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

There is a widespread new appreciation for restaurants, an encouraging sign for the future, according to The Bank of America 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report. In other encouraging news, franchise operators believe that, although most restaurants are not fully staffed, the labor situation has stabilized.

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JUNE 1, 2022

Spanning three days in one of the world's most renowned food destinations, this conference has something for everyone, with courses for independent owners and multi-unit operators. Topics: Restaurant Operations, Technology, and Foodservice. Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit. In-Person or Virtual: In-Person.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry Report , 50 percent of operators for both full-service and quick-service restaurants said that recruiting and retaining employees was their top challenge. The list of ongoing operational tasks for running a restaurant is extremely complex.

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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. As the 2022 economy continues to pose challenges to the industry’s recovery, some restauranteurs might consider adding such fees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2024

." The Donatos CEO is retiring in October after 24 years and passing the torch to Kevin King, who has served as President of the brand since 2022. Donatos and its franchise partners operate 178 traditional restaurants in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Florida and Oklahoma.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

As of February 2022, seven major U.S. Franchises with 40+ locations globally and 20+ employees in San Francisco. - Retail and fast food operations with 500+ employees globally, and full-service operations with 500+ employee and 40+ restaurants globally. - Private rights of action. Chicago, Illinois. New York City.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In 2022, 41% of American consumers say they don't use cash in a given week, up from 29% in 2018 to 24% in 2015. 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.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 1, 2022

Specialty Coffee Association announces winners of several 2022 World Coffee Championships. Bandung West Java Coffee & Tea Expo 2022 takes place in Indonesia. The event was held as part of the 2022 Bandung West Java Food & Beverage Expo. USDA estimates 2022/23 coffee production will increase by 7.8 Mon, 27 Jun.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The store will be operated by franchise partner Legardére Travel Retail, which already manages around 200 Costa Coffee stores in the Czech Republic, Latvia, and Poland. lb at 2022 Cup of Excellence Ecuador auction. Brazil’s National Supply Company says country’s 2022 production volumes will increase by 6.7%.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 28, 2024

Now, 40 years later, Pizza Ranch has grown to a franchise with 200+ locations around the Midwest. Problem With so many franchised locations, Pizza Ranch set a goal to improve labor costs across the chain. So the head office took notice when they saw franchise owners using 7shifts successfully for scheduling and team management.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In general, most coffee shops in airports are operated by larger chains, such as Starbucks, Costa Coffee, and Dunkin’. To find out more, I spoke with two coffee professionals who operate businesses in airports. The company operates a location in José María Córdova International Airport in Medellín.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 3, 2021

The stories of adaptation and pivot in the restaurant industry are nothing short of remarkable, as owners and operators have shifted business models on their head in order to stay afloat—and thrive. Many restaurants have begin operating on what Bruce Bell, Head of Square for Restaurants, calls a “hub-and-spoke model.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Smart Foodservice operates 70 small-format cash and carry stores across California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Montana that serve small and mid-sized restaurants and other food business customers with a broad assortment of products. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 21, 2023

The Epoch Fulcrum is a lever-operated espresso machine, while the Epoch Helix uses a screw thread to build up to nine bars of pressure. After a successful first edition in 2022, Expo Café Uruguay will once again take place in Montevideo. 60kg million bags in 2022/23 – although this is still be a deficit of coffee.

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MAY 20, 2022

" The Seattle-style teriyaki shop recently announced a massive franchise deal — the largest in the brand’s history — for the development of 35 units across the country. So far in 2022, Teriyaki Madness has sold 72 franchise units and plans to open 30 more locations by the end of the year.

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