Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2025

He now has more than 20 locations and is franchising across state lines. Unless restaurants are loud enough in their messaging and consistent enough in how frequently they communicate, people forget or lose track of them. His business, Talkin’ Tacos, started with just one location: a food truck.

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2025

Supplier fraud could also be an issue with bad actors using fake invoices to confuse restaurant or franchise owners. Proactively communicating an estimated response timeframe will give your customer visibility into the process and provide your business time to dig into the case.

Employee Relations

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2025

It highlighted the critical need for strong communication and digital tools. The businesses that invested in consistent, strategic communication weathered the storm better. for franchise concepts. Kim Beechner Embark has grown substantially since the pandemic. What factors have been fueling this growth? Lesson learned?

Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In response, the company developed a new initiative aligned with its corporate culture and offering technical flexibility to accommodate individual franchises. In the restaurant industry, an education program should emphasize the development of durable skills such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving.

Education

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2025

For instance, an AI manager could be instructed to automatically change door security codes every 30 days but that simple shift could have serious consequences if it is not properly communicated to staff, e.g. in the event of a fire.

Food

Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

Formerly with Yum Brands, Davenport worked with Pizza Hut for more than nine years, including as managing director for global franchise markets and managing director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. As Mooyah’s president, he is tasked with leading the chain into its next stage of franchise growth. and Hardee’s.

Fast Casual

Lavu

JUNE 20, 2025

Several franchise restaurants are already using them. These innovations are reshaping how restaurants operate, communicate, and grow. These solutions are designed to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and boost profitability for restaurants of all sizes—from food trucks to franchises.

Technology

Rocket Fuel

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

With the end of the year approaching, there are specific actions HR can take to make their interactions and communications more manageable for the business, managers, and employees. Executing benefit renewals and enrollments takes time, especially in dispersed, decentralized organizations with numerous franchise locations.

Operations

Lavu

AUGUST 8, 2025

Improved kitchen communication : Orders update instantly, minimizing mistakes. Instant Order Updates and Kitchen Communication Miscommunication between the front-of-house and kitchen staff can turn a busy dinner service into a logistical nightmare. Easy to use : Intuitive interfaces lower staff training time.

POS

Lavu

JULY 25, 2025

Still, POS systems remain a vital and key component of the restaurant industry in both mom and pop establishments and major franchises. This system marketed the first commercial use of client-server technology, peer-to-peer communications, Local Area Network (LAN) simultaneous backup, and remote initialization.

POS

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The world of food franchising has been a catalyst for pioneering innovations that have had a ripple effect across multiple industries. After all, the McDonald brothers, with the pivotal support of Ray Kroc, changed our approach to franchising altogether. However, most companies’ communication efforts stop there.

Communication

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. Clean Juice Celebrates Franchisees. million guests. & State Rd. flip'd by IHOP.

Franchising

7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

Some of the biggest restaurant businesses on the planet are franchises. They employ thousands of people and have served billions, and with so many people affected, it's understandable why there are franchise-specific laws and regulations in place. What Does Franchise Compliance Even Mean? Who Regulates Franchise Compliance Laws?

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. Along with the technology focus, the brand developed a new logo and restaurant design that will help communicate the brand’s mission and values in a more vibrant and energetic yet approachable way. Wing Zone Refresh.

Franchising

7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2022

That's why many franchisors rely on a franchise advisory council (FAC). Purpose of a Franchise Advisory Council? Franchise Advisory Council Versus Franchisee Association. What is the purpose of a Franchise Advisory Council? What is the Difference Between a Franchise Advisory Council and a Franchisee Association?

Franchising

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. ” Taffer's Tavern Inks Multi-Unit Deal. metro area.

Franchising

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. Chief Communications Officer. Brooklyn Dumpling Inks First Franchise Deal. Flynn Acquires Hefty Portfolio. KFC and its franchisees operate almost 4,000 U.S.

Franchise

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.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. The new formats come on the heels of a major multi-unit franchise development strategy announced last month that is set to grow the brand to 2,000 units. QDOBA's New Concept.

Franchising

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The Benefits of Owning a Franchise Restaurant Business. We discussed in our earlier blogs why it is a great time to buy a food franchise in 2020 through 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic is helping boost franchise sales as unemployment grows in the restaurant industry and people are reassessing new career options.

Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2020

For large-scale restaurant operations, now is the time to double down on stringent standards, good customer communication, and consistent application of your standards. For franchises, that means making sure your evaluations and data collection house in order. across your franchises. Define Data-Based, Measurable Standards.

Front of House

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Curry Up Now will be the first restaurant is L2V’s portfolio and the investment will support the rapid growth and expansion of both corporate and franchised locations. "We

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

Communication styles have never been as important to our employees and customers during this unprecedented time. Over the last month we've seen companies take on different communication strategies in a day-by-day changing marketplace. No evident change in marketing or communication strategy. COVID-19 proactive communication.

Communication

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Clever marketing and strong branding from a restaurant’s corporate offices can boost sales for franchised restaurants. A lack of trust and communication between both parties worsens this cycle, with franchisees of worldwide restaurants like McDonald’s, Dominos, and Subway having very public disputes with their franchisors.

Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 25, 2024

For chain and franchise restaurant owners, tackling these issues can be challenging, as owners don’t always have the capability to easily increase pay. This is because franchise owners with small businesses are generally limited to off-the-shelf programs and whatever benefit offerings the corporate parent of the franchisee offers.

Education

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For franchise owners, maintaining uniform excellence across all outlets is key. For franchise owners, analyzing data across all branches can unveil patterns that might go unnoticed on an individual scale. Franchises need to ensure that loyalty programs are consistent across all locations.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. She has also held leadership roles at Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, PepsiCo, and Frito-Lay. ” Taco John’s Launches Aggressive Franchising Initiative.

Franchise

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. . "My

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 19, 2023

For businesses, and particularly franchise businesses, the metaverse presents some cutting-edge opportunities. This article takes a closer look at some of the risks associated with franchising in a virtual world and what businesses should be doing to prepare. But like most things, it's not without some pitfalls.

Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

No clear roadmap exists for how restaurant managers and HR professionals should address the issue and communicate with their teams. Communicate and Collaborate Beyond the HR Department. As one industry executive comments, it's unchartered territory for the industry. HR is tasked with more than the safety of employees.

Leadership

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

For restaurant owners or franchise managers, the importance of brand purpose and social responsibility can’t be overstated, especially when attracting the Gen Z demographic. They also value restaurants that support local communities through various programs, such as providing meals to the less fortunate or sponsoring local events.

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Some of the most common impediments to employee engagement and retention include: insufficient or improper onboarding processes for new staff, ineffective or even chaotic communication with workers, and little or no acknowledgement of great performance at work. These lead to poor employee experience and often frustration among staff.

Management

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2020

Joey Coiffi, top photo, CEO of The Salad House , a growing New Jersey-based fast casual franchise, discusses how their restaurants were able to quickly ramp up to help out, the impact of social media sharing as well as restaurant technology's role in giving back. How did you get the idea to contribute your food to hospitals?

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Leading the Tampa expansion are Tammy and Brad Cochran of Tampa Bay CSC, multi-unit Chicken Salad Chick franchise owners. ” The Dolly Llama Looking to Franchising.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2023

Most of the time, I try to make sure they enjoy people and are eager to serve their community with a positive attitude. Being a good communicator is so important as well. I understand that everybody is different, so I try to really match people’s personality and skills with a certain type of service.

Franchise

7 Shifts

APRIL 13, 2021

Communication is always a problem in restaurants with large teams like Canyons. By using 7shifts communication tools , the team has also had a dramatic improvement. So your communication between the company and its staff, its employees, is a game-changer.” They communicate all day long in our logbook,” says Crumpton.

Front of House

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, the restaurant industry has incurred staffing issues that have closed independent establishments and franchises nationwide. Kitchen Operations AI-powered systems can streamline kitchen operations by automating processes and improving communication.

Technology