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California Amends Franchise Law: What Restaurants Need to Know

Modern Restaurant Management

On January 1, 2023, Assembly Bill (“AB”) 676 went into effect, significantly amending the California Franchise Relations Act and Franchise Investment Law. These provisions will apply to franchise agreements entered into, amended or renewed on or after January 1, 2023. It adds section 31512.1

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Federal Judge Rescinds 2023 Joint Employer Rule

Modern Restaurant Management

The United States District Court in the Eastern District of Texas handed down a summary judgement decision, vacating the National Labor Relations Board’s 2023 Joint Employer Rule. The franchise industry, along with many members of Congress, pushed back on the Joint Employer Rule. Circuit Court.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Franchising for Heroes and Shaq-a-Roni for Charity

Modern Restaurant Management

MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. 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. Franchising for Heroes.

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Understanding the Restaurant Cybersecurity Threat Landscape

Modern Restaurant Management

The average cost of a data breach in 2023 was almost $4.5 Understanding the current state of cyber risk can help restaurants simplify their security strategies and focus their resources most effectively. When looking at the franchise threat landscape today, the gaps between the digital haves and have nots are a primary challenge.

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85+ Restaurant Industry Statistics That Every F&B Operator & Manager Needs to Know in 2023

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The F&B industry grew in 2022… and it will keep growing in 2023. They could help guide your decisions in what is shaping up to be a very uncertain time for restaurant operators. OUR TOP 10 In 2022, 31% of restaurants cut the number of menu items on offer to deal with the inflation and rising food costs. Let’s dig in.

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Coffee News Recap, 9 Dec: Jibbi Little wins 2022 World AeroPress Championship, EU agrees to ban coffee and other imports linked to deforestation & other stories

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Mayorga Coffee will sponsor 500 Salvadoran farmers to attend the event, which will be held in San Salvador on 16 and 17 March 2023. Annual New Orleans Coffee Festival to be held on 15 and 16 September 2023. EU agrees on law which prevents sales and imports of coffee and other commodities linked to deforestation. year-on-year.

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Coffee News Recap, 16 Sep: Brazilian coffee export revenue up by 61.4% in 2022, EU votes in favour of anti-deforestation law & other stories

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The pop-up coffee shop will become permanent in 2023. Project Café US 2023 says US’ branded coffee shop market has recovered to 96% of its pre-pandemic value. European Union parliament votes in favour of new anti-deforestation laws. Safras & Mercado lowers Brazil’s 2022/2023 coffee crop projection by 4.7%.

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