Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2025

I launched an internship program where I mentored marketing students in exchange for project help. for franchise concepts. The industry has undergone a massive transformation: Design & Aesthetic : Restaurants now focus on curated, Instagram-worthy experiences that attract guests beyond just the food. It was a win-win.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Consider a large Mexican fast-casual chain that implemented a tuition coverage program for employees pursuing degrees in fields like agriculture, culinary arts, and hospitality. Similarly, a prominent fried chicken QSR recognized the limitations of its existing scholarship program, which primarily benefited traditional students.

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Lavu

MAY 9, 2025

Built for ambitious restaurateurs, Lavu combines powerful tools with user-friendly design to simplify operations and boost profitability. Toast : Designed for restaurants, offering tableside ordering, inventory management, and a free starter plan with 3% payment processing. Thats where Lavu leads the way.

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Lavu

JUNE 20, 2025

Thankfully, one of the newest restaurant technologies available was designed specifically to tackle this problem. Several franchise restaurants are already using them. If you’re worried about costly set-up expenses, the Lavu Kiosk system is designed for affordability and customization.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

We’ve reimagined our drive-thru model, introduced new kitchen technology to improve throughput, and strengthened our loyalty program to keep customers engaged. And outdoor dining, once more of an afterthought or a novelty, has become a more permanent and intentional part of restaurant design. more an hour.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

Nearly half (47 percent) of diners say they engage with loyalty programs at least once a week, up significantly from just 34 percent in 2023. To improve retention, operators are focused on technology that delivers structured onboarding programs, leadership development, and real-time feedback tools.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This is why it’s essential that operators invest in comprehensive training programs and foster a positive work environment. A well-trained, motivated workforce is the cornerstone of exceptional service and high-quality products – two factors that are critical to generating customer loyalty.

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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. New Design for Freddy's. Happy Birthday, TCBY. The company has 12 new U.S.

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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. & State Rd.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise (MUFSO) landscape. This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. KFC Foundation Launches MyChange. “We are very excited about our partnership with SaverLife.

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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. ” Dickey’s is now offering a franchise discount for existing Owners Operators. . Virtual Barbecue Pit. Hot for Dave's Hot Chicken. 10 units in Chicago.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. Along with the technology focus, the brand developed a new logo and restaurant design that will help communicate the brand’s mission and values in a more vibrant and energetic yet approachable way. Wing Zone Refresh.

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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. “With this product in hand, Meals on Wheels programs will be able to continue to deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors while providing much needed financial relief.

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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.

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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.

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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. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

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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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 15, 2024

If a franchise needs four employees to serve 60 customers per hour, they’ll require only three skilled staff to complete the same task. The short-term costs of a comprehensive training program may be high but the investment will pay handsome dividends in the long run.

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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. In 2019, Taco John’s unveiled an updated brand and restaurant design.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2020

. ” Our franchisees are concerned with their livelihood, and the well-being of their employees, we’ve tried to ensure we’re fully up to speed on all programs that might benefit our franchisees, and remain a resource to them.” and Canada. James Walker. added social distancing stickers, and sanitizer stations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Other advancements include: integrating data from various sources, including social media, reviews, and loyalty programs, to gain a holistic view of customer behaviour as well as as well as the implementation of real-time analytics for immediate insights into customer behaviour and preferences. Nothing is fraud proof.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 13, 2022

Restaurants, retailers and airlines have been using loyalty programs to drive revenue for nearly three centuries. From their humble, though ingenious, beginnings as copper tokens and stamps, through the era of credit card clubs, to today’s mobile apps, loyalty programs have become indispensable marketing tools.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

With the acquisition of Johnny Rockets, FAT Brands will have more than 700 franchised and company owned restaurants around the globe with annual system-wide sales exceeding $700 million. PopID accounts also tie to loyalty programs for automatic credit with every purchase. US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. TouchBistro Acquires TableUp.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Designed to give guests a new way to interact with the brand, the Wahlburgers App is available for download at the App Store or Google Play. New App for Wahlburgers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

ezCater launched Feed the Front Line , a program that helps anyone contribute meals to healthcare workers fighting coronavirus. In just over a week, the program has already sent more than 20,000 meals to 145 hospitals across the country. Feed the Front Line. In its first few days, the campaign raised $5,800.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

” The 25th edition of Scoop features products designed to help bar-and-grill operators easily get creative and innovate with their menus, with elevated, upsell-worthy versions of their traditional bar-and-grill fare. Two-Hens Growth Fueled by Accelerator Program. A comprehensive training program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Technology-enabled franchises are better positioned to continually evolve to meet guests’ changing expectations. We’re going to see companies come to market with the ability to tap into their security systems and use facial recognition and audio, enabling them to: Identify customers and attach them to loyalty programs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing. Other benefits to consider include transportation subsidies, expanded employee meal programs or discounts, increased sick leave or paid time off, childcare stipends, and, of course, cash bonuses. Promote Yourself.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

As the demand for robotics increases, solutions like franchising and bringing robots closer to home will augment market growth and penetration. As the demand for robotics increases, solutions like franchising and bringing robots closer to home will augment market growth and penetration. Golden Corral is one.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. You order online and receive a code.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

In addition to the latest resources on COVID-19 restaurant and employee recovery programs, RestaurantsAct.com offers a brand new, industry-first interactive map of each state, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. This new site is a one-stop hub of critical information for restaurants, employees, customers and industry partners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

When paired with other products like Square Marketing and Square Loyalty, sellers can strengthen customer relationships, create open lines of communication, and incentivize patrons to keep coming back. The program will kick off in the 50 largest U.S. Plus, Square is also waiving dispatch fees until July 1, 2020. Visa SMB Help.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

launched two new products designed to help businesses with multiple locations better reach and understand consumers at every phase of the purchase cycle. ” Ahead of the official launch, Yelp ran a successful pilot program with Denny’s, with the help of their media agency, ?Spark ” Yelp Adds Products. Spark Foundry?.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Restaurants that aren't already offering some kind of loyalty program should consider creating one, especially as consumers' grip on their wallets have tightened. Restaurants with a loyalty program should also highlight the benefits while remarketing to guests. Small Business Recovery. percent, which is 16.7

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You’ll also gain powerful data into your guests’ behavior and preferences, which you can feed back into your marketing efforts or your loyalty program. Point-of-sale, inventory, loyalty, online ordering, and marketing software rolled into one app — just to name a few. Get a Demo 6. Apple | Android 12. Apple | Android 19.

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