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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2020 Edition

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This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features Grubhub's State of the Plate 2020 trend report, the fragility of "open," di g ital resilience and brand intimacy. China is by far the mobile payments leader with over half of consumers preferring mobile payment over cards and cash.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Tropical in Colorado and The Halal Guys New App

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. “Salata is on an upward trajectory to become “the” premiere national fast-casual salad restaurant,” said Wheeler. More Tropical in Colorado. A rebrand (June).

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MRM Franchise Feed: Wing Zone Revitalization and Real Food BK

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Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Ike’s appointed industry veteran Adam Rinella as Vice President of Development to help the booming fast casual brand reach even more markets. Rinella is skilled in bringing restaurant ideas into reality. in Lawton on September 7.

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MRM Franchise Feed: White Castle’s 25-Year Club and Cheddar Weather

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In early September, the business announced a month-long program to thank its own team members who opt for the vaccine: $100,000 in cash prizes. Greek from Greece (gfg) Café, the authentic Greek fast casual phenomenon, recently opened its fifth New York location at 100 Purchase Street in Rye. Nathan's Famous in France.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2021 Edition

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As consumers ramp up their event planning, operators should continue to leverage connected technology solutions to ensure the event booking and management process is streamlined and as user-friendly as possible. A new report from NELSON Worldwide that takes a look at the immediate future of dining and fast-casual restaurants.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

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Casual Dining velocity has grown by 158 percent over the same period, suggesting many of the Casual Dining business models were able to maintain sales to some degree through pandemic restrictions. In fact, 30 percent of recent casual dining visitors think there is an opportunity to improve the quality of the beverage offer.

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Safe Distancing Tech and a Farewell to Foam

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Dunkin’ is announcing that the company has met that milestone early, and is setting a new goal of opening its 1,000th DD Green Achievement restaurant by the end of 2025. Lead information, conversation history, and all other social engagements are easily managed across all locations in a single, centralized platform.