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 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 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 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.

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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 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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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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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

JUNE 30, 2021

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The bill would have had a dramatic impact on fast food franchises. Legislation. Litigation.

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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. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine quizzed Anderson and Sr. You used to have to hire an advertising agency to market to your customers. How is tech incorporated into operations?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates. ” The experts at Parts Town authored a blog post for independent restaurants about how to transition toward delivery.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 8, 2020

For example, Catersource magazine reported 7 to 8 % as the average pretax profit in the full-service restaurant industry (3). You can also hire a catering salesperson, someone that who will manage business and customer relationships by sales calls, networking, advertising, and social media.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? Ross Franklin, CEO and Founder of Pure Green Franchise. Here are their responses. Click here for part two.

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Indoor Media

JANUARY 16, 2019

Which is why just about every restaurant either considers offering or actually runs special discounts through coupon advertising. Did you notice we said coupon advertising ? But on the other hand, just like with any type of advertising there are associated costs. Learn more about Facebook advertising for your restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's People & Places column features news of company hires and promotions, charitable efforts and product introductions. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Last year’s Month of Giving raised a record amount of more than $7.3

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. Brooklyn Dumpling House just opened and they're already franchising the idea. Restaurants are tight-margin businesses, but still they spend millions of dollars a year on promotions and advertising.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The new menu builds upon Chicas’ best-selling Steak and Fish Tacos (voted best taco by Los Angeles Magazine), and will be available to order in-store, through the Chicas Tacos mobile application and online at www.chicastacos.com. Clean Juice Looks to Catering For Growth. Quick Chadwick, Vice President of Marketing at Clean Juice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. 45 percent of those surveyed coordinate marketing efforts between corporate marketing teams and local franchise owners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” Technology-enabled franchises are better positioned to continually evolve to meet guests’ changing expectations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's People & Places column features news of company hires and promotions, charitable efforts and product introductions. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

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Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Because Ratchet + Wrench is really an online magazine, accessing premium articles requires a subscription. 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

Because Ratchet + Wrench is really an online magazine, accessing premium articles requires a subscription. 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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Sling

JULY 4, 2021

If you’ve got a compelling story, contact a local magazine to get the story out. With the right mix of tasty treats and brand advertising, you’ll entice new customers to visit your permanent location. Media outlets like TV and radio can still be highly effective ways to market your restaurant. 17) Get Food Bloggers On Your Side.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. I predict we'll see foot-traffic studies rise in importance as a method to measure advertising success for QSR brands. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Ross Franklin, CEO and Founder of Pure Green Franchise. The pandemic has franchise brands considering their next business move, and how to be successful in the future. Here are their responses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders and experts for their insights on what will impact restaurants in 2020 and the response was overwhelming. We remodeled our stores, changed advertising/marketing strategy and invested in technology for the business to be more efficient and effective.

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