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The Importance of Being Present

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out for a a deeper dive into Ashcraft’s franchising journey, learning why she feels it’s important to be present in her shop every day. What was it about Capriotti’s that resonated so much with you that you wanted to be a franchise owner? I am in the shop a lot.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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Widespread Adoption of Technology Solutions in Food Service In 2025, the food service industry will increasingly leverage technology for waste tracking and diversion. – Frenchie Audette, VP of Food Service at Divert In 2024, the restaurant industry continued to adjust to changes sparked by 2020.

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‘Great Partners Build Great Brands’

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After successfully opening a second location in Kernersville, NC, and planning for a third one, the fast-casual gourmet slider brand has started franchising and plans to grow strategically in the Southeast region. What are some key trends you expect to affect the franchise landscape this year and in years ahead?

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In 2025, Small Changes Will Have a Big Impact on Pizza Restaurants

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Pizza restaurants are poised to continue their evolution this year and incremental changes, especially in the areas of artificial intelligence, operational efficiency and customer preferences, will create both challenges and opportunities for pizzeria owners. This not only frees up labor but also reduces order errors.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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It is atop the list for restaurants looking to modernize, differentiate, and elevate experiences. The question now becomes – how to make sense of that data and use it to elevate the dining experience. consumers now use digital wallets as they seek a convenient, contactless payment experience. Data, Data, Data.

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How Does a Single-Location Independent Operator Restaurant Compete with Chain Franchises?

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Even in the best of times, it’s mostly been an uphill battle for single location restaurants to compete with chain franchises. Text and online ordering and self-service kiosks enabled with contactless payments became mainstays in franchises. Diners became familiar with accessing menus via QR codes. Marketing.

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How Restaurant Franchises Are Growing Through Rising Inflation

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Yet restaurant franchise organizations continued to see strong franchisee interest post-pandemic, and investors anticipate that these brands will perform well even during a recession or under an inflationary environment. Franchise organizations targeting continued growth emphasize creating and benefitting from long-term value creation.

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