Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The world of food franchising has been a catalyst for pioneering innovations that have had a ripple effect across multiple industries. After all, the McDonald brothers, with the pivotal support of Ray Kroc, changed our approach to franchising altogether. However, most companies’ communication efforts stop there.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

Formerly with Yum Brands, Davenport worked with Pizza Hut for more than nine years, including as managing director for global franchise markets and managing director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. As Mooyah’s president, he is tasked with leading the chain into its next stage of franchise growth. and Hardee’s. Sign up here.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 12, 2025

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. It’s a unique spin on Southern comfort. CEO Troy Hooper expects to see 20 to 25 open across the country in the next 12 months.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

All are company owned and there are no plans to franchise. The three-unit chain has two more under construction in the Tampa Bay area, and another five to seven are planned in 2026, reaching the Orlando market. At Greenlane, there’s no dine-in service. Salads are 48 ounces, which is a hefty portion. Photo courtesy of Greenlane.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

Premium Financing Franchising may put some restaurant chains at a disadvantage The Bottom Line: In the Applebee’s-Chili’s battle, it’s difficult to overlook the impact of the chains’ different business models on their ultimate results. Have consumers moved on?

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

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. The brand has rebuilt its presence on Instagram and TikTok and is seeing stronger engagement from younger customers.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

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. The c-store chain is also selling any variety of Red Bull for three for $8, for a limited time. With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

I am proud of the progress we have made to date for the business and as a leadership team,” Tick said in a statement Thursday. “I Read our story about BJs comeback efforts here.) “I

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Tropical Smoothie Cafe signed two multi-unit franchise agreements to develop 38 new cafes across the state of Colorado, including a 27-unit deal and an 11-unit deal. . "My

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

Premium Food Nick the Greeks Mediterranean Steak Bowl has a fine-dining pedigree Behind the Menu: New executive chef Luis Moreno is elevating the menu without complicating operations for the fast casual’s franchisees, starting with a bowl that pushes the boundaries of flavor.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2024

My first KFC franchise burned to the ground. The vast majority of the brands we franchise with – from KFC to Starbucks, PF Chang’s and Wendy’s – had well-developed training programs. This word-of-mouth advertising encourages people to try you out. If you are positive then your team will be positive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Yelp’s new enterprise advertising products provide brands with greater control over how they promote their business on Yelp, and a more effective way to measure what resonates with their audiences. “Brand advertisers appreciate Yelp’s ability to help them reach high-intent consumers with relevant and effective content.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Recently celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Minneapolis-based restaurant franchise was founded on Dave Anderson's passion for BBQ. Director, Strategy and Franchise Operations Al Hank about about brand evolution, restaurant industry challenges and even, plant-based BBQ. Perseverance, obsessive devotion to making people happy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

As part of its ongoing coronavirus relief efforts, Cox Media , the advertising division of Cox Communications, is offering local restaurants free television advertising to assure patrons that they remain open for takeout and delivery services and share new hours of operation.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Marketing & advertising It's your job to ensure the restaurant's seats are full, especially if you're not part of a massive franchise that benefits from corporate advertising. So, regardless of your natural disposition or prior experience, work to build your leadership skills so you can set the tone in the work environment.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 1, 2022

Advertised as a place for “uninterrupted private meetings between decision-makers and solution providers,” BITAC allows for several in-depth conversations between attendees and suppliers of equipment , furnishings, and technology needed to scale and sustain a restaurant business. Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

Founded in 1969, The Habit Burger Grill operates nearly 300 company-owned and franchised restaurants across the United States and in China. ’s unmatched scale and strengths in franchising, purchasing and brand-building.” Brands’ global scale, resources and franchising capabilities. ” Chasing DoorDash.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

We are grateful for his leadership as we brought these businesses together to create a global champion in the restaurant and hospitality software industry.” Jeffers will lead Menu and POS integration for Ordermark’s restaurants and virtual kitchen clients as the company looks to extend its leadership position in the.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Zagat Stories was created and is produced in-house by Zagat under the leadership of CEO Chris Stang, Zagat Editor-in-Chief, Hillary Reinsberg, Zagat Stories Editor Chris Mohney, who recently joined the company after past editorial leadership positions at Serious Eats, Culture Trip, and Tumblr, and Zagat Creative Director Nick Bilardello.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2020

.” Founded as a food cart on the corner of 53rd Street and 6th Avenue in New York City in 1990, The Halal Guys has grown to 94 locations worldwide, with hundreds more in development under its partnership with franchise developer Fransmart. ” Senior Vice President of Supplier Management and Business Development, Cindy Leonard.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Marketing & advertising It's your job to ensure the restaurant's seats are full, especially if you're not part of a massive franchise that benefits from corporate advertising. So, regardless of your natural disposition or prior experience, work to build your leadership skills so you can set the tone in the work environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

It has the potential to set new standards for service and operations at our franchise restaurants.” “He will also bring a track record of customer-centered leadership to our three products: Total Oil Management, AutoMist™-the automated hood and flue cleaning system, and our disposable grease filters, Grease Lock.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In order to compete, restaurant brands need to be equipped with the leadership and capabilities necessary to adapt to the latest tech trends. Technology-enabled franchises are better positioned to continually evolve to meet guests’ changing expectations. Kristi Turner, CMO of Compeat.

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Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Content categories include Tools and Equipment , Leadership , Sales and Marketing , and more. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Tuffy is an automotive franchise with a long history of high-quality service and treating their customers with honesty and respect.

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Indoor Media

JUNE 28, 2019

Content categories include Tools and Equipment , Leadership , Sales and Marketing , and more. Tuffy is an automotive franchise with a long history of high-quality service and treating their customers with honesty and respect. If you own a franchise or are thinking about purchasing one, Tuffy’s blog is your go-to resource.

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RGU

JANUARY 12, 2020

BY ED SILHAN ​ So why do restaurants see so much value in drive-to-store advertising? Drive-to-Store (DTS) advertising is any form of advertising with the direct intention of increasing foot traffic to physical locations. quick-serves invested in advertising was allocated to DTS advertising.

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MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Reflagging, often used in the hospitality and retail sectors, entails changing the brand affiliation of a property, such as a hotel, restaurant, or store, to align with a new brand or franchise. Shifts in Ownership : When ownership changes, reflagging to a different brand may better align with the new leaderships vision and strategy.

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Apicbase

JUNE 20, 2022

You can do many things as a franchisor to improve your chances of building a thriving restaurant franchise. Even if you’ve ticked all the right boxes and executed every step of the restaurant franchise playbook to perfection, your ability to attract and retain strong franchisees is essential to your success. John van Kooten.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 11, 2025

Now Cheek is back at Newk’s, which is part of the FSC Franchise Co. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Staff illustration. The Irish chef Mark Moriarty has been named the official chef partner of The Dead Rabbit. Chris Cheek has returned to Newk’s Eatery as chief development officer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

"Not only are we impressed with WorkJam's established leadership position versus other vendors in the high-growth employee engagement platform market, we're impressed with WorkJam's customer base, which includes some of the world's largest companies and most iconic brands. CPK Market Debuts. ”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2020

Sarah Yee, who owns an L&L franchise in San Antonio, Texas, kept all 16 of her employees working their regular hours while growing her existing customer base. Arsen Shahnazarian, who owns one of the longest-running franchises in the area, donated plate lunches to staff after one of the doctors reached out. Elisia Flores.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 1, 2025

He will replace longtime leader Bob Johnston, who began working at Melting Pot as a dishwasher at 14 and later bought the concept with his brothers, growing it into a national franchise. He has held various franchise and operations leadership roles. Mike Mobley was promoted from VP of people to chief talent officer.

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