Restaurant Business

JUNE 12, 2025

Photo courtesy of Coco Robotics Here come the delivery robots. About 1,000 Coco bots are currently making deliveries in Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami and Helsinki. Each bot has a capacity of 90 liters, or about six extra-large pizzas, and a delivery radius of 1 to 2 miles. They have completed more than 500,000 deliveries to date.

Delivery

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. Wetherill took on about 50% ownership and they launched JBR Franchise Co., to franchise the bagel brand. “I made a bagel for my wife, because she asked me to,” he said.

Fast Casual

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

The New York ICE arabica contract for September delivery closed at US 322.30 The investment will enable M7B to open 15 new franchised outlets, upgrade its central kitchen for cold brew and blended drinks production, and strengthen staff training programmes to maintain quality consistency across its growing network.

2025

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. Hardee’s filed a counterclaim against a big franchisee that is the only one in the system to close most of its restaurants at 2 p.m. Starbucks’ latest gambit to improve operations?

Operations

Lavu

JUNE 20, 2025

From AI-driven ordering systems to smart inventory tools and contactless dining experiences, today’s innovations are reshaping how restaurants operate, serve customers, and stay competitive. Several franchise restaurants are already using them. These innovations are reshaping how restaurants operate, communicate, and grow.

Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Delivery/Takeout : COVID created a shift from in-person dining to takeout and delivery options, increasing reliance on third party delivery services, and on attractive takeout options. Restaurants had difficulty hiring and retaining staff, which led to more interest in automating processes.

Mobile Ordering

Qu

MARCH 28, 2025

This marked a significant milestone, as the restaurant industrytraditionally underrepresented at such eventsemerged as a focal point of technological innovation. David Ingenito GoTo Foods , Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Edge computing creates true operational resilience. Qu is a stark difference from our previous system.

Fast Casual

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

Menu innovation, labor retention Wingstop +0.5% based food delivery service Deliveroo, enhancing its international presence. For example, a McDonald’s franchise has a higher revenue multiple than a company-owned restaurant chain like Shake Shack. Domestic supply chain, menu consistency, steady pricing Texas Roadhouse +3.5%

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

Key data points: The demand for takeout and delivery has slightly outpaced the demand for dining in. 28 percent of consumers say they are ordering takeout and delivery more frequently than last year. Among delivery apps, DoorDash is the clear favorite. That is five percent less than the average tip from Boomers (18 percent).

Pricing

Lavu

JULY 25, 2025

Digital innovations remain the leading factor in changing the way people make and receive payments. Still, POS systems remain 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 for a restaurant.

POS

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2021

As third-party delivery became increasingly important, anything that could streamline operations was an enormous business perk. Armed with intuitive data, streamlined services and increased flexibility, an innovative technology partner will ensure restaurant brands can properly prepare with the tools needed to enter into the competitive U.S.

Innovation

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise (MUFSO) landscape. Just Salad is the first restaurant investment for Closed Loop Partners, a New York-based investment firm and innovation center focused on scaling the circular economy in North America and beyond. KFC Foundation Launches MyChange.

Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features the latest news in the restaurant and MUFSO franchising landscape. " Part of Famous Brands International, TCBY first opened in 1981 in Arkansas and currently has 250-plus franchise locations worldwide. ” Franchise opportunities remain in areas across the U.S., Happy Birthday, TCBY.

Franchise

Restaurant Business

JULY 22, 2025

Uber’s lawsuit against DoorDash over delivery contracts will continue after a judge struck down DoorDash’s motion to dismiss the case. Uber sued DoorDash in February , alleging that its chief rival uses illegal tactics to get restaurants to sign exclusive contracts for first-party delivery. By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. respectively.

Loyalty Program

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. All locations will serve guests via delivery through a virtual kitchen facility. ” Dickey’s is now offering a franchise discount for existing Owners Operators. .

Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Below is an excerpt from Scott Greenberg's The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar (Entrepreneur Press, November 17, 2020). During the months between signing my franchise agreement and opening my store, I continued traveling and giving presentations. It wasn’t that either.

Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Clean Juice®, honored its franchise partners during its annual Juicey Awards event. Clean Juice Celebrates Franchisees. million guests.

Franchise

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.

Franchise

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.

Franchise

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.

Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. The group plans to grow both Ike’s and Bangin’ Buns through franchising starting in 2023. Habit Signs Franchise Development Deal. “I’m proud to be a part of an innovative concept like The Habit Burger Grill.

Franchise

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.

Franchise

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.

Franchise

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.

Franchise

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. restaurants, serving Americans in all 50 states, and has continued feeding America through delivery, drive-thru, and pickup during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Franchise

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

Franchise

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.

Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For franchise owners, maintaining uniform excellence across all outlets is key. For franchise owners, analyzing data across all branches can unveil patterns that might go unnoticed on an individual scale. Franchises need to ensure that loyalty programs are consistent across all locations.

Loyalty Program

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.”

Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, the restaurant industry has incurred staffing issues that have closed independent establishments and franchises nationwide. Restaurants can proactively gather feedback on food and delivery using survey chatbots that are non-intrusive and can capture sentiment in the consumer’s natural language.

Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

What’s new on the menu for today’s innovative restaurants? Savvy restaurateurs are looking at technological innovations not as a side dish, but as one of the main ingredients in a restaurant’s direct relationship with its customers. Internet of Things (IoT) technology.

Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2022

Innovative Vendors Offer Real-Time Data and Industry-Wide Insights. For example, with data, a franchise owner may see that they are ordering more beverage gas than they need. With this knowledge, they can then adjust their delivery schedule to a more suitable time frame.

Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

in-restaurant dining and online ordering for pickup or delivery), which can be leveraged to drive highly customized campaigns using a built-in marketing solution. Now available through Grubhub, it is a delivery-only concept that specializes in antibiotic-free, oven-baked, boneless chicken bites. Credit: Tyga Bites.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature a webinar that looks into the future of restaurants, face pay, delivery robots, drone delivery and a new venture for MRM. The organization owns the Roy Rogers brand, as well as Marriott and Hilton franchises in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. The Main Course.

Kitchen Safety

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.

2022

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 25, 2021

Did you know one of the first restaurant brands is one of the most innovative today? He is an industry-leading authority in restaurant technology and delivery channels, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, domestic and international operations, franchising, and new product development.

Innovation

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

2022