Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Dickey’s is now offering a franchise discount for existing Owners Operators. . Virtual Barbecue Pit. Hot for Dave's Hot Chicken. 10 units in Chicago.

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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. Randy's Donuts Plans Aggressive Expansion. In total, 165 stores are set to open.

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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. “Superlative cuisine, an innovative cocktail program, and an atmosphere I know our customers will really enjoy. ” Taffer's Tavern Inks Multi-Unit Deal.

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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

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” The company already signed nine franchise licenses with three new franchisees. PJ’s Coffee offers a proven franchise structure with strategic corporate support.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. Subway® announced significant expansion in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, as the company signed a master franchise agreement with Everstone Group (Everstone), a South Asia focused leading private investment firm.

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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. We’re so grateful for KFC’s support in helping Make Good Go Further.” Brooklyn Dumpling Inks First Franchise Deal. Flynn Acquires Hefty Portfolio.

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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.

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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

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2025

But learning how to make his wife a great bagel ended up creating a business, Jeff’s Bagel Run, which now has 15 locations and is franchising. She’s a former New Yorker and he’s originally from New Jersey, and there just weren’t a lot of good bagel shops near their home in Central Florida. to franchise the bagel brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Moe's Franchise Transfer Complete. The revenue-based incentives come from a combination of reduced royalties and initial franchise fees. Nathan's Teams with Kitopi.

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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. ” Taco John’s Launches Aggressive Franchising Initiative. All of the elements are in place for aggressive franchise growth.”

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

The fast-food franchisor is asking a federal court to sign off on its decision to terminate Paradigm Investment Group’s franchise agreement. Consumers still want great in-store experiences, even if they don’t always use them. Krispy Kreme is out of the cookie business , selling its remaining stake in Insomnia Cookies for $75 million.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2023

I share the same feelings about non-restaurant franchises moving aggressively into the restaurant space. Diners Are Financially Squeezed Economic pressure has consumers trading down in terms of where they are spending their dining dollars. You can deliver a superior product at the speed consumers want – in good times and bad.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 20, 2024

Partnering with November Five, Le Pain Quotidien launched Alain.AI, a tool that can be called the world's first digital twin of a chef-founder and used to help with menu development, recipe standardization, and culinary innovation. "As You don't have to be an IT nerd or be particularly good with a computer.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 25, 2025

As of early June, Panera Bread had 2,197 units, both company and franchised, in 48 states, Washington, D.C. Probably not The Bottom Line: The fast-casual Mexican chain remains a shockingly good value and its first-quarter sales slowdown was not out of the ordinary. Last year, the bakery-café chain began a comprehensive menu overhaul.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. California-based pizza innovator Pieology, top photo, announced a major strategic alliance into China with Shanghai-based TZG Partners. Krystal Eyes Refranchising.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

Have consumers moved on? Premium Financing Franchising may put some restaurant chains at a disadvantage The Bottom Line: In the Applebee’s-Chili’s battle, it’s difficult to overlook the impact of the chains’ different business models on their ultimate results. By Heather Lalley on Jun. 2024 was a tough year for restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

This includes integrating the brand into this new reality while providing consumer awareness of the considerations and accommodations to serve customers. Once we make decisions how do we communicate out to our franchise owners? In normal times, consumers might not think of restaurants in this way. .” No communication.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

The Atlanta-based company is hoping that more modern food and restaurants will help its brands break through with younger consumers. He cited Black Box Intelligence data showing that consumers rate family dining more highly for food, experience and value than casual dining, and that the average price per person is lower.

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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. Have consumers moved on?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2021

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. A lot of the time there were really good intentions and a strong wish to change the way the world eats. Are you franchising?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

“Consumers can now enjoy TYGA BITES at home through our partnership with Grubhub, offering contact-free delivery for everyone’s added comfort and peace of mind.” Consumers based in Los Angeles, New York, Boston, San Francisco, Phoenix, Chicago, Philadelphia, Denver, Las Vegas, Houston, Washington D.C.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Yet at the same time, every marketer blasted out email updates “we’re in this together” filling consumer’s inboxes, rendering email virtually ineffective and driving down open rates from the pre-pandemic abysmal 20 percent. We live in a digital age, where consumers want to do everything online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

The Fragility of 'Open' The latest on-premise (bar/restaurant) research from Nielsen CGA, based on a survey of 1,600 consumers (from July 3-5) within California, Texas, New York and Florida, with all states having entered some degree of ‘open,’ the reimplementation of some restrictions highlights the fragility of the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Digital innovations remain the leading factor in changing the way people make and receive payments. POS systems are a vital and key component of the restaurant industry in both mom and pop establishments and major franchises. In fact, a good point of sale system can be the biggest asset a restaurant has.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In essence, this shift should lead restaurants to embrace the idea of maintaining a truly “intelligent” smart kitchen, one that will be tech-equipped to continue evolving with consumer demands. Technology-enabled franchises are better positioned to continually evolve to meet guests’ changing expectations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, the restaurant industry will witness a technological transformation driven by innovations like AI and contactless solutions, while also grappling with data privacy concerns. By injecting a sense of playfulness into their interactions with consumers, brands are creating unforgettable experiences that build lasting relationships.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2024

Donatos and its franchise partners operate 178 traditional restaurants in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Florida and Oklahoma. It’s good to bring new perspectives and skill sets. Founded by Jim Grote in 1963, Donatos has grown to 468 locations in 28 states.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

This milestone marks a shift led by younger consumers, with more than half of those aged 25 to 39 now opting for specialty-grade beans. On one hand, US consumers have a growing appetite for premium coffee experiences. Leeds, UK) Wed, 18 Jun – MOKAFÉ unveils its US franchise programme to expand into 30 states.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

A recent survey of QSR and fast casual customers found that 51 percent of consumers would order from a restaurant more often if delivery was offered, indicating that it’s crucial for operators to jump on the delivery bandwagon or risk losing sales. However, navigating the delivery landscape is much easier said than done.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 27, 2025

Editor’s note This year’s World of Coffee kicked off in Geneva, Switzerland yesterday, hosting four World Coffee Championships: Latte Art, Coffee in Good Spirits, Cup Tasters, and Cezve/Ibrik. Homegrown rivals like Luckin and Cotti are outperforming the coffee giant, offering consumers similar quality drinks at a fraction of the price.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

I’m not surprised that this decision was made, as it’s become more important now, more than ever before, to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers. Big changes are happening in modernization, innovation, food technology, and more, and if you’re not adapting, you simply won’t make it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends. Mixed take-out bag. Restaurants vs. delivery services. Supporting local.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

Social media analysis : Social media analysis, and other forms of basic analysis, are potentially good applications of AI. It empowers restaurants to proactively adapt and fine-tune menus to meet evolving consumer preferences that can include layout, readability and reduced anxiety from an over cluttered menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Encouraging digital payments : Major shifts in consumer behavior have occurred around the globe, including the overarching need for a touchless experience at the point-of-sale as 90% of shoppers are hesitant to shop in-store due to coronavirus.4 In the U.S., based Black women-owned small businesses. and further expanding globally.

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