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MRM Franchise Feed: Modular Chicken and 2020 Year-End Results

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“This new model will allow our franchisees to go-to-market quicker than ever before, while reducing the overall development and operational costs,” said Jim Stevens, president of Golden Chick. INAA will develop 10 restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, with the first location scheduled to open this year.

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COVID-19 Resources for Restaurants

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Since the COVID-19 crisis began, the Association has coordinated more than 400,000 emails to Congress from restaurants, employees, consumers and industry supporters—all speaking out about the need for swift and strong federal relief and recovery programs. "Cox Media has been very supportive to us during this difficult time. . "Local

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part One

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We quickly pivoted to offer Family Meals To Go and have continued to expand our third-party delivery partnerships in key markets, which has contributed to our continued growth, even during one of the most difficult years on record for so many restaurants. Jockey Hollow Bar + Kitchen's Chris Cannon. Dennis Becker, CEO, Mobivity.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Church’s Goes Hybrid and Curry Up Incentives Now

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We are also leaning heavily into our People First Safety Always Plan to guide us through how we’re doing business, as we seek what’s best for all our teams, franchisees, and enterprise.” “The market is still ripe for continued expansion and growth,” said Kapoor. and the sky’s the limit.”

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AI Flips into White Castle and Resetting America

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White Castle launched a planned pilot with Miso Robotics – creators of the first autonomous grilling and frying kitchen assistant, Flippy – to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and robotics in the restaurant industry. Customers will see Black-owned carousels on DoorDash in select markets including Washington D.C,

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Touchless Ketchup, Icing on the Frosting and Bobacino

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. “As a cooperative, Ocean Spray farmers know the importance of building and feeding communities, and share these values with local independent restaurants,” said Chris O’Connor, Vice President of Marketing at Ocean Spray. “We put the safety of our employees first. " On #GivingTuesday (Dec.

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Takeout For Good and Menus Go Tech

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Aramark Creates Safety Plans. As workplaces, sports and entertainment venues, schools, colleges and universities, and other places of business begin to resume operations, Aramark developed customized plans to create safe and hygienic dining experiences for everyone the company serves. Touchless cleaning for the safety of employees.