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The Importance of Being Present

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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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COVID-19 Crowdfunding for Franchise Expansion

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to fuel franchise expansion when the global pandemic took hold of the world. Once the campaign ends in June 2020, Pure Green will use the funds to support operations, staff, and eventually open new franchise locations in Chicago, Orlando and Philadelphia. Why did you decide to take Pure Green the franchise route? Ross Franklin.

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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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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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10 Tips To Make Your Franchise Feel Local

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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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‘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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Standardized Payment Systems Are Key to Success for Franchises

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There is no doubt that franchises do an incredible amount to help their franchisees, whether that’s providing business support and sharing key information to offering training and access to their trademarks and branding. Unfortunately, what many franchises often lack in providing is a unified payments system.

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