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QSR and Fast Casual Concepts Forego Expensive Commercial Real Estate Buildouts

Modern Restaurant Management

For the quick-serve (QSR) and Fast Casual industry, a re-examining of all operational processes is taking place at a rapid, yet reactive rate. Atop the list of concerns is the brick-and-mortar buildouts, and many operators and franchise concepts are realizing the un-needed burden and limited ROI with lots of square footage.

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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. According to a study conducted by Technavio , the fast casual restaurant industry will witness a compound annual growth rate of over 12 percent from now until 2026. Which brings us back to the restaurant industry.

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Best Practices for Fast-Casual Restaurants Evaluating Labor and Supply Chain Issues

Modern Restaurant Management

If you’re involved in any aspect of the Fast Casual category, you don’t need me to tell you that labor and distribution issues are real. Here are two ways franchise brands are helping address today’s labor and distribution challenges. has worked to secure secondary suppliers for critical menu ingredients.

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Fast Casual vs. Fast Food Restaurants — What’s The Difference?

The Restaurant Times

It’s important to understand the dynamics of both fast food and fast casual restaurants, whether you’re considering opening a franchise, starting your food business from scratch, or simply trying to decide what kind of restaurant to eat at while on the go. What Are Fast Casual Restaurants?

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Raw and Ready: Growing a Healthy Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

The owner of Delicious Raw, a healthy fast casual concept launched in 2013, is looking to grow the brand and create a one-stop-shop for healthy consumables for a broad audience. Are you franchising? We are also constantly working on ways to expand our menu, developing new recipes to offer innovative and delicious new options.

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Menu Redesign Avoids Confusion and Promotes Optimization

Modern Restaurant Management

To reduce menu confusion and minimize price sensitivity, Ori’Zaba’s Scratch Mexican Grill recently rolled-out a rengineered and easier-to-read menu. The positive results include a much more effective menu and improved diner experience.” They had sticker shock when looking at tier three "Extra Clasico."

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Franchise Portfolio Diversification: Trends Taking Shape in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

From full service to fast-casual to legacy fast-food brands, the one constant was disruption. The “chicken wars” had captured most headlines in the months leading up to the COVID pandemic, and a crowded field of fast food and fast-casual concepts have made attempts to get into the game.

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