Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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Foodable

AUGUST 19, 2020

The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, host Paul Barron sits down with David Malinowski, the chief operating operator of Vitality Bowls.

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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. . "The

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. The Lozano family has been with Dairy Queen for more than 32 years, currently operating 41 locations throughout Texas and Oklahoma. New App for Wahlburgers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

Recognizing this shift, Freshii , a fast-casual franchise with hundreds of locations globally, created a corporate partnership that enables companies to offer meal kits and market baskets at a discount to their employees. and grocery boxes delivered directly to home offices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. Now brands are trying to balance speed to market and operational readiness. Many brands went full speed ahead without taking operations and associate investments into consideration.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

A consumer's brand loyalty was also impacted during recent events, with 33 percent of overall respondents citing an increase in loyalty to the brands they frequented during stay-at-home-orders. This sentiment was most prevalent with millennials, with 43 percent reporting an increase in loyalty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features the latest news in the restaurant and MUFSO franchising landscape. " Part of Famous Brands International, TCBY first opened in 1981 in Arkansas and currently has 250-plus franchise locations worldwide. ” Franchise opportunities remain in areas across the U.S., Happy Birthday, TCBY.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

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. Smaller menus in general.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing. Other benefits to consider include transportation subsidies, expanded employee meal programs or discounts, increased sick leave or paid time off, childcare stipends, and, of course, cash bonuses. Promote Yourself.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. The team will leverage Ike’s Love & Sandwiches’ strengths and experience to systemize operations, expand digital marketing, leverage buying power and share resources to grow the brand. Habit Signs Franchise Development Deal.

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Focus POS

JUNE 17, 2019

Restaurant point of sale software empowers businesses to control labor costs, manage inventory, and have deeper visibility into business operations. Priorities will vary based on restaurant type (quick service, fast-casual, fine dining, or even more specialized), and one size does not fit all. POS for Restaurant Franchise Management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. ” “This is historic for our brand,” said Brooks Speirs, vice president for franchise development. Our evolution has helped us become an even more appealing investment to large multi-unit operators.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Clean Juice®, honored its franchise partners during its annual Juicey Awards event. Comeback Operator of the Year : Scott Teverbaugh, Fishers, IN. million guests.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 11, 2023

Automated order-taking refers to technology, operating systems, or software that take orders from customers and respond to them automatically. According to Fast Casual research , 8 out of 10 US customers use voice search to locate restaurants. These apps are also the perfect way to run loyalty programs for customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Marketers who already had a text messaging programs in place discovered that consumers actually opened their texts and messages got through (In fact, 97 percent of the time!). Operators have been scrambling to fill technological and service gaps to keep up with what appears to be lasting shift to off-premise dining and digital experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed contains the latest news in restaurant franchising. These team members work in restaurants, retail manufacturing plants, regional restaurant operations and the Columbus-based home office. “Team member tenure at White Castle is unprecedented in our industry, and that loyalty absolutely goes both ways.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Flynn now owns and operates a combined total of 2,355 quick-service, fast casual and casual dining restaurants, generating $3.5 Flynn Acquires Hefty Portfolio.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 11, 2021

That is why, automating restaurant operations is always fruitful. From large chain restaurants and franchises to pubs, breweries, and coffee shops, every segment of the F&B industry is now automating operations. Provides Efficient Billing Operations. Billing operations is one of the key features of POS software.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. In a 2023 survey, 29% of operators said they are very likely to open new locations in 2024. In a 2023 survey, 29% of operators said they are very likely to open new locations in 2024. Let’s dig in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Samira Shariff brings nearly 40 years of experience building successful restaurant brands in Alberta as a multi-unit franchise owner and operator in Edmonton.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. The artistry of chefs and the creativity of restaurateurs will continue to be at the forefront, while these tools become operational enhancers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

“Even the restaurants that have succeeded and done reasonably well with pivoting to a takeout operation have still suffered considerable losses. There’s just not the same amount of volume in takeout as there is in in-person dining.” Beauty care, SPA, and fitness center. Shopping malls. Getaway/weekend cruises (1-5 days).

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Although the land, labor, and creativity of farm-to-table sourcing is so exciting and delicious, considerable operational disruption, scheduling, and menu management is still required to make it all a profitable business model. If you think Uber Eats and Grubhub have already had a big impact on the way restaurants operate, just wait.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Operators will need to be creative in finding ways to counter the increased restaurant costs and the waste being produced. Operators are going to have to get creative in how they continue to foster those customer relationships. Operators are going to have to get creative in how they continue to foster those customer relationships.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Bill directs all operational and strategic planning and execution for the Applebee’s, Del Taco, MOD Pizza, Wendy’s and Olga’s Kitchen brands. Bill formally served on the Great Lakes Franchise Association Board, Del Taco’s Franchise Marketing Advisory Council and the Finance Excellence Advisory Council for Burger King.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

However, understanding your average profit margin will help you track your restaurant’s financial health and show you where you can improve operations. This number is helpful to measure restaurant efficiency, but it doesn’t take into account all of your operating expenses. Fast Casual Restaurants. Net Profit Margin.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Smart Foodservice operates 70 small-format cash and carry stores across California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Montana that serve small and mid-sized restaurants and other food business customers with a broad assortment of products. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 4, 2021

The Dubai-based brand is eyeing expansion in the Indian, UK, and Canada markets through franchise partnerships with local companies. In fact, they are already operating franchises successfully across the middle-east. For fast-growing restaurant brands, tracking operations across multiple outlets poses a complicated challenge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

introduced its "Make It This Winter" platform, which offers a collection of resources, including one-on-one consultations with US Foods experts, informational webinars, new outdoor dining products, and updated online materials and tools for restaurant operators to tackle the ongoing challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. "With

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

For popularizing casual dining and showing us the possibilities of lettuce. . Brinker entered the industry working for the owner of Jack in the Box, and in two years, grew the business from five shops to a nationwide franchise. His work with Chili’s created a space for the casual dining concept that T.G.I. Steven Starr.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

HOP® Restaurants announced plans to launch Flip’d by IHOP™, a new fast-casual concept in the U.S., Previously, Clinton spent nearly 20 years at Bain & Company where he developed growth, operations and M&A strategy for clients across the United States and Europe. The entire decision can be found here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Now, as workplaces reopen, employers need to create a culture of food safety to reduce risk, operate efficiently, and support employee health. ” “We’re ready to feed corporate America once they return,” said Hadrien Delande, Chief Marketing Officer at B.GOOD, a fast casual restaurant chain. as well as through a?web-based?drag-and-drop

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature sobering statistics from Yelp, a ghost kitchen franchise model, franchise explosions expected and falling for for an improved PSL. Ghost Kitchen Franchise Model. After signing a franchise agreement, owners are operational on the platform within 10 days.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Randy’s Donuts began franchising domestically in the summer of 2019. The company currently owns and operates six locations in Southern California.

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