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MRM Franchise Feed: Frictionless QDOBA and Crisp & Greens Goes National

Modern Restaurant Management

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. million over the next five years to build and sustain the program.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

The organization is run by Veterans and former First Responders with a passion for helping heroes in search of their next calling and offers a variety of programs to help veterans and current and former first responders succeed within the franchising space. Jimmy's John's New Incentive Program.

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Everything You Need to Know About Ghost Kitchens (aka. Cloud Kitchens)

The Food Corridor

Ghost kitchens theoretically incur lower costs by eliminating the need for any front-of-house operations, floor space for seating, or high rents for storefronts with high foot traffic in prime locations. It’s challenging to build loyalty without a recognized brand so virtual restaurants must do everything they can to build a digital brand.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-November 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

When it comes to contactless technology, more than half (51 percent) Americans want to use mobile ordering directly from their seats, versus 18 percent self-service kiosk at concessions, 3.8 The most important factor for Americans to join a brand loyalty program? percent hawkers with handhelds, and 26 percent all of the above.

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MRM Franchise Feed: flip’d and the Juicey Awards

Modern Restaurant Management

The Ellises also won three other awards including the Top Quarters for Kids fundraiser, Clean Juice’s charitable program helping underprivileged children get access and education about organic eating. flip'd by IHOP. LTD to open its first Japan location in the Kamiosaki District in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

“Team member tenure at White Castle is unprecedented in our industry, and that loyalty absolutely goes both ways.” 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. Nathan's Famous in France. Nathan’s Famous, Inc.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

. “Hospitality operators should be prepared to meet this demand — both from an operational and technological standpoint — to keep guests safe and provide the types of hospitality experiences that will foster long-term loyalty with customers. This is +14pp higher than those comfortable with indoor seating.

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