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Farmer Boys mixes and matches its menu for a fresh take on the combo meal

Restaurant Business

In exchange, they get a coupon for a free farmstand combo meal,” said Slater. Now he's readying the three-unit concept for franchise growth, saying this is how younger diners want to eat. To promote the boxes, Farmer Boys sets up an actual farmstand in some restaurants. “We

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The future of restaurant operations: How data analytics are revolutionizing the industry

Rocket Fuel

Point-of-service (POS) systems:  POS systems are data powerhouses, tracking information on sales, customer behavior, inventory, labor, vendor invoicing, promotional/coupon usage, loyalty programs, takeout/delivery orders and overall cash flow. These systems help optimize efficiency behind the scenes. But that’s just the beginning.

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10 Tips To Make Your Franchise Feel Local

Modern Restaurant Management

Many people make the mistaken assumption that franchises are not local businesses. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make your franchise restaurant a mainstay of your community. Unfortunately, many people do not equate a franchise with a locally owned business. Local Stakeholders Create Community. by the end of 2022.

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7 Issues that Threaten the Franchisor and Franchisee Relationship

7 Shifts

Clever marketing and strong branding from a restaurant’s corporate offices can boost sales for franchised restaurants. A lack of communication can take a serious toll on franchise owners, particularly in the realm of finances. Unfortunately, franchisees' concerns were not heard, which caused owners to reject these coupons.

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Deals Over Disses: QSR Marketing Post-COVID

Modern Restaurant Management

Take it Local : A large number of QSR locations are franchised, meaning the owner is operating similar to a small business. Local franchise owners can appeal to the local consumer by putting a personal face behind a big name QSR brand. Deal or No Deal : The coupon, the freebie, the buy one/get one.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Coolgreens just turned 10 and is looking towards its future: the company has a goal of opening a total of 150 corporate and franchise locations within the next five years.

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Owning a Bar: Everything You Need to Know

7 Shifts

Buying into a franchise can be a good option because it provides support and brand recognition. You can use Facebook and Instagram to post updates about new products, showcase events you're hosting, or give coupons for people to try out new items on the menu. Then start the cycle over again with the first type of coupon.

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