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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 strongly signals long wait times are a vulnerability for fast food restaurants as they compete for customers. . Fast food reigns supreme.

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

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We expect restaurants to place more emphasis on these things given increased competition in the space as operators aim to increase brand loyalty both internally and externally. Concepts that captured strong market share like fast casual chains will continue to outpace growth in full service locations.

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

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For example, a casual restaurant usually has a higher turnover rate. casual dining vs. fine dining). Address any bottlenecks or issues that may be causing delays and provide ongoing coaching to improve productivity. By leveraging this information, you can encourage repeat business and build loyalty among customers.

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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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The organization is run by Veterans and former First Responders with a passion for helping heroes in search of their next calling and offers a variety of programs to help veterans and current and former first responders succeed within the franchising space. Jimmy's John's New Incentive Program.

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

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“While this 2020 required us to pivot, we’ve been able to stay focused on maintaining our position as the fastest growing fast casual brand,” said Swenson, who joined Dave’s Hot Chicken at the tail-end of 2019. He is also a veteran entrepreneur and is a coach to many Fortune 500 companies. Army Officer.

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

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An inaugural loyalty program (September). “Salata is on an upward trajectory to become “the” premiere national fast-casual salad restaurant,” said Wheeler. Program, which has impacted more than 65 million students in 35 years. Local Subway® Day Program Celebrates Nearly a Decade.

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