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

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We are continuing to expand to new locations and introduce new menu items – you never know what we have up our sleeves. “Naf allows us to align and grow with a clearly differentiated restaurant brand with fantastic food, run by a seasoned and successful management team.” ” Naf Naf Expands in Dallas Area. .

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

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The study also found that 8 million employees were laid off or furloughed during the height of the pandemic. ” Following his transitional leadership role at SALIDO and NAB, Chowdhury will focus his efforts on the Bowery Engine, an early stage direct investment and incubation company that previously supported SALIDO.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-January 2020 Edition

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The best performing segments during Q4 (and those that achieved positive same-store sales growth) were family dining, fine dining and upscale casual. Upscale casual also achieved positive sales growth during Q4 but experienced a small dip in sales for the entire year compared with 2018. Looking Ahead.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Virtual BBQ and Pieology in China

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In addition to virtual kitchens meeting lower labor costs, they also offer a fast-track to opening, with a location able to begin serving in just one month. ” Throughout the Covid-19 crisis, the brand has placed an emphasis on maintaining the health and safety of its employees and customers. Pieology in China.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

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The best performing segments during November were those whose sales are the most negatively affected by Thanksgiving: fast casual, upscale casual and casual dining. Finding and retaining employees remain among the biggest obstacles operators struggle with. Fine and Family Dining Hurt by Holiday Shift. First, at 2.1

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A Virtual Expansion and Tech Teaming

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Dirty Fingers – transforming the fast food game with elevated burgers, hot dogs, wings, fries and more. The Green Kitchen – serving nutrient-dense menu options with fresh and flavorful ingredients. Mama Roma – bringing a true taste of Italy with authentic recipes and high-quality ingredients. Lavu Teams with Omnivore.

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National Restaurant Show Canceled, Dog Haus Absolute, Pickup Pods and Melt It Forward

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Each new brand will operate at virtual kitchen locations, which are delivery-only, and will offer new items that are off-shoots of Dog Haus’ signature menu. In addition to the new brands, The Absolute Brands will introduce pop-up concepts for seasonal happenings and chef collaborations. Brands, Inc. and internationally.