Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. The group plans to grow both Ike’s and Bangin’ Buns through franchising starting in 2023. Habit Signs Franchise Development Deal. “I’m proud to be a part of an innovative concept like The Habit Burger Grill.

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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

JANUARY 17, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Curry Up Now will be the first restaurant is L2V’s portfolio and the investment will support the rapid growth and expansion of both corporate and franchised locations. "We

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Upscale soup dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has the industry’s highest average unit volumes. Photo: Shutterstock Welcome to Restaurant Business’ Week in Review for the week of June 9, 2025. By Heather Lalley on Jun. Upscale soup dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has the industry’s highest average unit volumes.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 18, 2025

18, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Bubbakoo's is known for burritos, but also bowls, tacos, quesadillas and fried rice balls called "chiwawas. Thompson Street managing partner Bob Dunn described the 130-unit Bubbakoo’s as an “innovative and compelling brand that resonate with a broad and growing customer base.” Sign up here.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

06, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Chipotle rose to No. Photo: Shutterstock Welcome to Restaurant Business’ Week in Review for the week of June 2, 2025. By Heather Lalley on Jun. 7 among the country's Top 10 restaurant chains, according to Technomic's annual Top 500 ranking. 2024 was a tough year for restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Taco John’s Launches Aggressive Franchising Initiative. All of the elements are in place for aggressive franchise growth.”

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

06, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Staff illustration Papa Johns has named Caroline Miller Oyler the company’s chief administrative officer. As Mooyah’s president, he is tasked with leading the chain into its next stage of franchise growth. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. Franklin, Tennessee-based CKE is the parent of Carl’s Jr.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 7-Eleven is among the growing list of retailers and restaurants offering deals to lure cash-strapped consumers this summer. and Canada, Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven also operates and franchises Speedway and Stripes stores, as well as Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost Chicken and Biscuits restaurants.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 12, 2025

12, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn There are about 1,000 Coco robots in the wild today. Premium Emerging Brands Pepper Lunch carves a niche in the Panda Express-dominated world of Asian fast casual The Japan-born franchise brand has 540 units globally, but only nine in the U.S. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Huddle House will add drive-thrus as it moves into more urban and suburban markets. | At Huddle House, development is also picking up, with 50 franchise agreements in the pipeline, including the largest deal in the brand’s history that will bring 20 locations to the Houston area.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

05, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Konro was the first West Palm Beach restaurant to earn a Michelin star. He previously was arrested in Chicago after reportedly attacking his ex-wife. By Lisa Jennings on Jun. Photo courtesy of Konro.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

05, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn BJ's has shown promising results recently. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. Photo: Shutterstock BJ’s Restaurants and Brewhouse did not have to go far to find its next CEO. On Thursday, the casual-dining chain promoted Lyle Tick, its president and chief concept officer, to the top job.

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Lavu

JUNE 20, 2025

From AI-driven ordering systems to smart inventory tools and contactless dining experiences, today’s innovations are reshaping how restaurants operate, serve customers, and stay competitive. In 2025, staying ahead means more than great food—it means leveraging the right tech to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate the guest experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

With the restaurant market expecting to exceed $22 billion by 2025 , the high volume of cash and credit cards that pass through a restaurant each day make a POS system a necessity rather than a convenience. Digital innovations remain the leading factor in changing the way people make and receive payments.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

The Perfect Plate – 2025 Q1 Every month, we’ll provide updates on the latest trends in the restaurant industry. By Dimitre Krouchev 2025 Q1 Earnings Report Summary Overall optimistic business environment in the US with foundations set for 2026 onwards Impact of Strong Economic Growth on the U.S. restaurant operators.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

In May, shipments rose 15% year‑on‑year, bringing the total export value for the first five months of 2025 to over US$ 5 billion. Shipments in May 2025 totalled 149,000 tonnes valued at US $5,709/tonne, representing a 60.5% Leeds, UK) Wed, 18 Jun – MOKAFÉ unveils its US franchise programme to expand into 30 states.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 23, 2025

million 60kg bags in 2025/26, Indonesia may be poised to surpass its production volumes in the coming years – but both the government and private sector would need to provide ample support and resources. Top stories of the week Mon, 19 May – China’s George Jinyang wins the 2025 World Brewers Cup.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

“As an agency that specializes in restaurant and franchise marketing, and experiencing changes first-hand with clients, we wanted to conduct a survey to see if and how consumers’’ food habits changed during the March-June timeframe across the country,” said Ryan Goff, EVP, Chief Marketing Officer for MGH.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The company, with US offices located in Iowa City, has recently made headlines in the country, having been selected as a food waste innovator and recipient of the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Kroger Foundation Grant. ” RMS called on expert consultants with ties to some of the largest franchise operations in the world to build metiRi. .

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 14, 2020

On the other hand, restaurants with innovative, sustainable packaging can increase traffic among consumers. For instance, KFC pledged all plastic customer packaging recoverable or reusable by 2025 (13). Taco Bell, too, pledged compostable, recyclable packaging by 2025 (14). Conclusion.

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MBB Hospitality

MAY 15, 2024

The world of franchising changes as fast as the trends, and franchisee innovation is central to staying competitive and meeting evolving consumer demands. As we approach 2025, several groundbreaking innovations, including franchisee innovation, are reshaping the franchise landscape.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 24, 2022

Welsh Starbucks franchise receives £10 million (US $12.3 The company plans to open 200 franchised Starbucks coffee shops in Wales over the next five years. The company also committed to eliminating all deforestation in its supply chains by 2025. billion by 2025. million) investment for store expansion. The Magic Bean Co.

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Restaurant Business

JANUARY 11, 2024

Just a few days to go before the 2024 edition of Sigep-The Dolce World Expo, the world’s leading professional event specifically for the dolce foodservice sector and the utmost expression of the most important innovations linked to the gelato, pastry, bakery and coffee sectors. Great attention is paid to consumer demands.

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Rocket Fuel

JANUARY 18, 2025

The quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry has always been fast-paced and ever-changing, but 2025 marks a pivotal year of transformation. QSR Trends in 2025 The QSR landscape in 2025 is characterized by significant changes that go beyond operational efficiencies.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The renewed partnership will last until 2025, with the Italian company’s RTD cold brew products available at the tournament grounds. MICE 2022 announces finalists for the 2022 Product Innovation Awards. Kahwa Coffee Roasters to franchise in the US. The Swiss coffee machine manufacturer opened the location in Tokyo.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 27, 2023

Caribou Coffee announces plans for over 300 new franchise locations. The coffee chain signed several multi-unit development agreements with franchise partners in the US, following rapid expansion of its franchise programme in 2021. The new roastery includes two Loring roasters, as well as a cupping room and coffee laboratory.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. Continuing under the leadership of VP of Franchise Development, Shannon Swenson, Dave’s Hot Chicken has expanded its reach across the country with new deals signed in several key markets. Dunkin' Explores New Opportunities. and Canada.

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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.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 28, 2025

This ongoing demand suggests that opportunities for innovation and growth still existeven if they no longer lie in the traditional approaches (as highlighted in The Restaurant Industry Report ). The quicker you adapt and innovate, the stronger your competitive advantage and the better you will be prepared for an unknown future.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

Because of popularity with consumers, these types of payments will grow 250% by 2025, and will reach 2.2 Lunchbox , 2021) Restaurant Franchising Statistics 1-2 locations will have opened while you’re reading this article. In the US alone, franchise businesses ring up close to $1.2 Crazy, huh? LightSpeedHQ , 2021).

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2025

"The restaurant industry is experiencing its most dramatic shift in labor economics since Ray Kroc standardized the QSR model in the 1950s," said Luke Fryer, Founder and CEO of Harri, which released its first-ever 2025 Wage & Labor Cost Index. Franchising within your community may not be as reasonable as in other markets.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Operators who offer innovative benefits, like same-day pay, have an edge when it comes to finding and keeping restaurant staff. Our role should be to fully support their efforts helping them leverage this technology as innovative, transparent, and hard-working partners. ” ParTech Looks to the Cloud. .

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Perfect Daily Grind

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Seven volunteer candidates have been put forward for the two-year council terms, spanning February 2023 to January 2025. Caribou Coffee opens its first domestic franchise location in the US. The new store in Wooster, Ohio is the first of several planned franchise locations. Thu, 17 Nov. Wed, 9 Nov – Jollibee Foods Corp.

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Gecko Hospitality

MAY 6, 2025

Fort Myers, FL, May 6, 2025 Gecko Hospitality, a premier restaurant and hospitality management recruitment agency, is officially one of America’s Best Recruiting Firms in 2025. We’re focused on delivering smarter, faster, and more flexible solutions that truly meet the evolving needs of our industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed contains the latest news in restaurant franchising. Prior to Anuga, Nathan’s Famous will also attend Franchise Expo Paris from September 26-29 (Stand: V85) and the International Franchise Show London, October 1-2 (Stand: US09). White Castle Salutes Long-Term Employees. ” The Roadhouse Way.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. “Our mission is to be the premier franchise operator in each of our six brands, and our tremendous AAG team, led by my colleague and long-time partner Dan Krebsbach, absolutely embodies the operational excellence we aspire to.

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