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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

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Additionally, as a result of the ongoing labor shortage, we anticipate more automated chatbots to support on-site team members and help streamline their work as well as operators looking for locations with smaller dine-in square footage in favor of adding more drive-thru lanes.

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Table Turnover Rate in Your Restaurant: How to Improve & Seat Incomplete Parties

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Finding the table turnover sweet spot is important for restaurant owners and operators because it can help improve profitability. For example, a casual restaurant usually has a higher turnover rate. The table turnover holds significant importance for restaurant owners and operators as it can greatly impact profitability.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

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In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. The data finds consistent consumer behavior across both restaurant categories signalling the distinctions between fast food and fast casual restaurants are quickly evaporating.

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

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This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. “This program is a way to empower and equip restaurant employees with tools and resources to help them succeed and achieve their goals. To be able to offer these types of resources means a lot.

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

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Specifically, AAG is being recognized for its overall commitment to brand success, operational excellence, guest service and community involvement. This marks the fourth time AAG has been honored as Applebee’s Franchisee of the Year; it has also been honored four times as Applebee’s Operator of the year.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Modular Chicken and 2020 Year-End Results

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“This new model will allow our franchisees to go-to-market quicker than ever before, while reducing the overall development and operational costs,” said Jim Stevens, president of Golden Chick. “We’re partnering with top-tier franchise operators who recognize our momentum and are eager to be a part of our story.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Tropical in Colorado and The Halal Guys New App

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This has resulted in an increased demand for additional cafes across the state, creating a tremendous business opportunity for experienced operators looking to diversify or be part of the brand's early growth in Colorado," said Craig LeMieux, area developer for Tropical Smoothie Cafe. "My An inaugural loyalty program (September).