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JBF Study: Independent Restaurants Are Actively Evolving

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The research stems from in-person chef interviews and a nationwide survey of more than 400 restaurant owners and operators spanning 47 states with respondents ranging from fine dining establishments to fast-casual venues, breweries, and caterers. "This Restaurants are also implementing innovative retention strategies.

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Exploring Food Culture

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Since the pandemic, many chefs created fast-casual concepts and we see more and more tasting and prix-fix menus. Food trucks and ghost kitchens are here to stay and with the behavioral and attitude shifts towards food for the new generations, new opportunities for food and beverage innovation will emerge. Probably I do.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

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The technology space is still the “wild west” in the spirits realm, and it is likely that technology will continue to innovate, and inevitably consolidate, the playing field. Partnerships with local brands and stores to reflect the local flavors and cultures (wineries, breweries, tacos, craft-made snacks, etc).

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MRM Franchise Feed: Wing Zone Revitalization and Real Food BK

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Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Ike’s appointed industry veteran Adam Rinella as Vice President of Development to help the booming fast casual brand reach even more markets. It was a natural fit to bring Bangin Buns into the Ike’s family.”

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AI Flips into White Castle and Resetting America

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In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature robots in fast food, virtual education and chef-inspired, plant-based ice cream. “White Castle is an industry innovator, and we take a great amount of pride in our history – never forgetting about the future ahead,” said Lisa Ingram, CEO of White Castle. degrees Celsius.

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IHOP Flip’d and 12 Days of Giftmas

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HOP® Restaurants announced plans to launch Flip’d by IHOP™, a new fast-casual concept in the U.S., “In looking at what exists today in terms of fresh, fast menu options — particularly at breakfast — there’s still tremendous opportunity for growth,” said Jay Johns, President of IHOP.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Greek from Greece Grows and Hearts Afire for Mac & Cheese

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. “We believe there is extraordinary growth ahead for the Moe’s Southwest Grill brand and know that our company will be a significant partner as the brand continues to innovate and secure share in a competitive segment,” said Matt Slaine, CEO of Quality Restaurant Group and GenRock Operating Partner.