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

Modern Restaurant Management

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. Direct Delivery. Diners became familiar with accessing menus via QR codes.

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The Pandemic Made Delivery a Necessity for Restaurants. What’s Next? 

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But as reality of the pandemic sunk in and dining rooms remained closed, it became apparent that ordering delivery and takeout was the best way to help restaurants weather the storm — and there was a significant consumer appetite to do so. By August 2020, Americans reported ordering takeout 2.4 Delivering Success with Ghost Kitchens.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Frictionless QDOBA and Crisp & Greens Goes National

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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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Restaurant Franchising: 10 Essential Performance Metrics For Consistent Group-wide Profitability

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It’s a giant leap from running a handful of locations in-house to franchising your restaurant. This article lists ten crucial restaurant franchise metrics. Owning a franchise means collaborating with multiple independent business owners. 10 Key Metrics Restaurant Franchises Should Focus On And How To Improve Them.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Tropical in Colorado and The Halal Guys New App

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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

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What Is A Franchise Restaurant? — Benefits For Growing Food Brands

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That’s where the franchise expansion model comes into play. If you’re considering this business model, make sure you fully understand what a franchise restaurant is. How To Franchise A Restaurant? Develop your franchise using a proven roadmap for franchisors. Develop your franchise using a proven roadmap for franchisors.

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How Restaurants Can Protect Their Business and Customers from QR Code Fraud

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As our world becomes increasingly digitized- with the rise of food delivery services, QR Code Menus and online orders- it's more important than ever for restaurant owners and employees to become familiar with the latest threats to their business. Scammers have taken notice of the increased popularity of food delivery.