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Franchise Portfolio Diversification: Trends Taking Shape in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

This approach required fewer front-of-the-house staff to maintain a dining room, complied with government orders, and kept many brands from closing. The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a lot of chaos and accelerated several trends within the restaurant industry. Just as one issue seemed fixed, another presents itself.

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Expert Weighs in on Subway and Red Lobster News

Modern Restaurant Management

There are entities willing to invest in restaurant growth strategies, provided the restaurant has a sustainable value proposition and at the same time, there are acquirers who can rescue restaurants that have fallen on hard times. What should restaurant brands take away from this mega deal and the Red Lobster bankruptcy filing?

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MRM Franchise Feed: Church’s Goes Hybrid and Curry Up Incentives Now

Modern Restaurant Management

MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise (MUFSO) landscape. Furthermore, a recent study by SaverLife sponsored by the FINRA Foundation found that savings balances above just $250 are correlated with increased housing security, ability to pay utility bills, and avoiding high-cost borrowing.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Virtual BBQ and Pieology in China

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Dickey’s is now offering a franchise discount for existing Owners Operators. . Virtual Barbecue Pit.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Top Three Reasons Why Multi-Unit Operators Should be Looking at Fast Casual Brands to Expand their Portfolio in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

I share the same feelings about non-restaurant franchises moving aggressively into the restaurant space. Which brings us back to the restaurant industry. Multi-unit restaurant owners in the have lots of reasons for wanting to diversify their brand portfolios. Here are three reasons why.

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How to Schedule Employees Effectively in 9 Steps

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Getting it right is critical for sustained success in the restaurant industry. It’s the key to creating a consistent experience every day, week, and month of the year — the essential structure for the restaurant’s operations. But it isn’t simple. Table of Contents: What makes a great employee schedule?