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

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This final edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup for 2024 features news of operator challenges and priorities, delivery trends, wages and hourly worker considerations. Franchise 2.0:

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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. Brooklyn Dumpling Inks First Franchise Deal. Brooklyn Dumpling Shop has signed its first franchising deal to bring five locations to Connecticut.

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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 Hopes to Open 187 Locations Throughout Florida in Next 10 Years.

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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

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.

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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. ” Taffer's Tavern Inks Multi-Unit Deal. metro area.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. The Resilience of the Franchise Model The franchise model remains one of the best business structures in today’s restaurant landscape. Data, Data, Data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. A great example of this is McAlister’s Club MCA – designed to elevate the guest experience for loyalty members.

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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. Pizza Inn rolled out a major multi-unit incentive program designed to fuel additional buffet growth for the brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2025

To help you understand this emerging threat and learn how operators can protect their bottom line, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine consulted Doriel Abrahams, Principal Technologist at Forter, a leader in e-commerce trust and fraud prevention. His insights are crucial for navigating this new wave of AI-powered scams.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2025

Pepper discussed his journey with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. What do you look for in franchise partners and how do you support them? When selecting franchise partners, I look for individuals who are business-minded, passionate about health and wellness, and committed to upholding the standards of the brand.

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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

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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

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

MARCH 12, 2024

The Ori’Zaba team told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine they watched people walk in and have a physical reaction to the three pricing tiers. They had sticker shock when looking at tier three "Extra Clasico." Clasico orders overshadowed the Extra Clasico tier by 3.3 percent and 2.3 A great balance."

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2021

. “We faced the challenge of making sure our existing customers knew we were keeping the product the same historical product for which we had become known,” he told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Eventually, he wants to explore franchising to expand even further. And the result?

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

Alongside the new menu, the chain has developed a new restaurant design that will serve as a blueprint for future openings. Huddle House brings it in Like Perkins, the rebrand at 270-unit Huddle House involves a new look, menu and restaurant design, with a bigger focus on off-premise. New restaurant designs will have a similar goal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Coolgreens just turned 10 and is looking towards its future: the company has a goal of opening a total of 150 corporate and franchise locations within the next five years.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

All are company owned and there are no plans to franchise. Wishnow, a former Dunkin’ and Taco Bell franchisee, tapped menu consultants and brand builders The Culinary Edge to design a menu that falls somewhere between Salad and Go and Sweetgreen, price-wise. Side salads are designed for the car cup holder.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Leading the Tampa expansion are Tammy and Brad Cochran of Tampa Bay CSC, multi-unit Chicken Salad Chick franchise owners. ” The Dolly Llama Looking to Franchising.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2021

In this Q&A with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine, Madsen discusses how he switched careers to pursue a culinary dream, what brought him to Florida and what keeps him there, as well as his visions for building the brand. Are you franchising? We are not franchising and it’s not in our plans at this point in time.

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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

JANUARY 2, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. 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

JUNE 30, 2021

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The bill would have had a dramatic impact on fast food franchises. Legislation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak effect on the restaurant industry, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine is compiling a list of resources available for restaurant owners, operators and managers. To be added to this guide, reach out to Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Modern Restaurat Management (MRM) magazine is collaborating with the team at MarketScale on The Main Course , a podcast that aims to explore the intense and competitive modern restaurant industry. "We The organization owns the Roy Rogers brand, as well as Marriott and Hilton franchises in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2024

Many QSR franchises are operating with legacy equipment that can't keep pace with customer expectations or facilitate a seamless employee experience. Is there something brands need to do design-wise to meet guest needs and those of the communities where they are located?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

ECJ’s Food, Beverage and Hospitality Department attorneys advise food and beverage clients, startups and other businesses on a comprehensive range of issues, including employment, trade secrets, partnership disputes, contract negotiations, intellectual property, licensing and franchise disputes. Velazquez (real estate), Peter S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's People & Places column features news of company hires and promotions, charitable efforts and product introductions. Or the story might concern a small but meaningful moment, like a breakthrough recipe idea, a single epic meal, or the thought process underlying the design of a room.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine quizzed Robin Zheng, US Manager of Pudu Robotics , about the company's work with restaurants and the future of robotic use and automation in restaurants. How important are robotics/automation to the restaurant industry now and how do you see their impact in the coming years?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

To learn more, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine received expert insights from Gregg Majewski, Founder & CEO of Craveworthy Brands and former CEO of Jimmy John’s Sandwiches. What does the deal say about the current state of franchise investment activity? Is this a sign of things to come?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2024

. “With each new store, it’s like a new chapter in the Mellow story,” Anne Mejia, Senior VP Brand Development at Mellow Mushroom, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “We completed a rebrand in November 2023 to solidify brand identity and jumpstart us into the next half-century.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Visa is introducing a range of locally designed programs and solutions to enable SMBs to drive efficiency and sales through acceptance of digital payments, building online businesses and incentivizing neighborhood support. with menus designed to offer the best-selling delivery items by region, market, and time of day. Visa SMB Help.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” Technology-enabled franchises are better positioned to continually evolve to meet guests’ changing expectations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. When you come for pick up, you are designated a "locker" and code. Brooklyn Dumpling House just opened and they're already franchising the idea. Here are their insights. You order online and receive a code.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2024

The company's Energy as a Service (EaaS) holistic offering is designed to improve the overall building environment, including air quality, functionality, aesthetics, and comfort for customers and employees.

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