Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These innovations will allow restaurant operators to do more with less and help create smart, seamless experiences that meet rising guest expectations. In 2025, we expect to see continued growth in menu innovation with bold flavors, premium ingredients, and creative presentations, keeping loyal fans happy while drawing in adventurous foodies.

2025 419

2025 Loyalty Program Social Media Fast Casual 419

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.

Franchising 433

Franchising Franchise Sustainability Fast Casual 433

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.

Franchising 471

Franchising Franchise Food Fast Casual 471

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In a recent report shared by TouchBistro on the State of the Restaurant Industry for 2025, data provides key insights into a year marked by both significant hurdles and notable resilience for the restaurant franchising industry and quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators.

Loyalty Program 251

Loyalty Program Franchising Franchise 2025 251

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.

Franchising 420

Franchising Franchise Food Safety Kitchen Safety 420

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.

Franchising 450

Franchising Franchise Leadership Beverage 450

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.

Franchising 383

Franchising Franchise Fast Casual 2019 383

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Renewed Optmism Ahead for Franchise Landscape The last five years have provided significant challenges to the restaurant franchise industry. Franchise 2.0: Meeting these consumer expectations and employee needs is pushing restaurant franchises towards artificial intelligence and automation.

Franchise 221

Franchise Franchising 2024 Mobile Ordering 221

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.

Franchising 414

Franchising Franchise Catering Online Ordering 414

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.

Franchising 385

Franchising Franchise Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program 385

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.

Franchising 429

Franchising Franchise Fast Casual Loyalty Program 429

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

Franchising 340

Franchising Franchise 2020 Fast Casual 340

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The world of food franchising has been a catalyst for pioneering innovations that have had a ripple effect across multiple industries. After all, the McDonald brothers, with the pivotal support of Ray Kroc, changed our approach to franchising altogether. However, most companies’ communication efforts stop there.

Communication 471

Communication Franchising Franchise Leadership 471

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 486

Loyalty Program Franchising Franchise Social Media 486

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 450

Technology Dietary Restrictions Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

In other encouraging news, franchise operators believe that, although most restaurants are not fully staffed, the labor situation has stabilized. Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) in particular thrived during the pandemic, largely due to drive through capabilities and technological innovation. Are some doing well and others not so?

2023 474

2023 Employee Relations Franchising Franchise 474

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 20, 2024

Partnering with November Five, Le Pain Quotidien launched Alain.AI, a tool that can be called the world's first digital twin of a chef-founder and used to help with menu development, recipe standardization, and culinary innovation. "As In addition, Alain.AI "As with anything, familiarity is key.

Front of House 449

Front of House Restaurant Law Technology Presentation 449

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.

Franchising 193

Franchising Franchise Fast Casual Point of Sale 193

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, the restaurant industry has incurred staffing issues that have closed independent establishments and franchises nationwide. These innovations will result in happier owners, staff, and—most importantly—customers.

Technology 538

Technology Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Customer Service 538

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2024

Throughout his 17 years at Mood Media, he's held various customer engagement and sales leadership roles and has worked with key technology partners to optimize innovative solutions based on vertical market trends and customer feedback that deliver positive ROI to operators. Some brands have also adopted voice AI at the drive-thru.

Seating 437

Seating Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Customer Experience 437

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Brooklyn Dumpling House just opened and they're already franchising the idea. More and more kitchen equipment manufacturers are incorporating digital controls into their equipment with internet connectivity. This will cause restaurants to innovate their offerings amidst reduced menu sizes. Smaller menus in general.

2022 450

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 450

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. Vendors can supply you with data to help you make the right calls in terms of order amount and frequency.

Operations 474

Operations Supplies Uniforms Employee Relations 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 18, 2022

The landscape has changed since the pandemic, and as restaurateurs, we need to push the bounds of innovation to develop short and long-term solutions to the things keeping us up at night – staffing and supply chain challenges. Here are two ways franchise brands are helping address today’s labor and distribution challenges.

Fast Casual 493

Fast Casual Supplies Casual Franchising 493

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2022

Expect to see your favorite food franchises and QSRs adopt voice automation in drive-through settings to help ease staff members’ workloads, reduce labor shortage pain points and boost speed. Now imagine if you could enjoy the same benefits when placing your next drive-through order?

Technology 474

Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience 474

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

After moving from Australia to NYC, I couldn’t be more excited to make my mark as a part of this innovative, culture-lead team.” The mobile app solution empowers franchise owners and store managers by digitising their operating procedures and helping achieve compliance, team accountability and improve performance.

Food Safety 527

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has struck a chord across the entire restaurant industry, affecting both large franchises and local independent restaurants alike. While the restaurant industry has already suffered during this era of social distancing, some of the most innovative solutions come from unprecedented times. Creative Solutions.

Waste 487

Waste Food Food Supply Government 487

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

This is precisely what Akash Kapoor, CEO of Bay Area-based franchise Curry Up Now, has been doing to get around the problem of ingredient deficits. One thing you can do when you run into supply shortages is simply “go to the market and do with what you’ve got” (12).

Supplies 414

Supplies Food Supply Front of House Fast Casual 414

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2024

When presented with Budderfly's innovative Energy as a Service (EaaS) offering, we recognized the opportunity to not only optimize energy consumption but also to pioneer a new era of sustainability within the industry. The myth that sustainable practices cost more is just that—a myth.

Sustainability 275

Sustainability Customer Service Fast Casual Technology 275

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Moralejo’s prior experience spans over two decades, leading global teams in various operations, franchise development and legal leadership roles at Burger King. So when the next pandemic, tornado, hurricane or any disaster strikes, they will be ready and equipped to weather the storm.” Beyond Technology.

Guest Recovery 539

Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Digital innovations remain the leading factor in changing the way people make and receive payments. POS systems are a vital and key component of the restaurant industry in both mom and pop establishments and major franchises. Cash registers are a technology of the past as business owners now focus on greater flexibility and control.

POS 306

POS Cash Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 306

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Third – and this is true of all industries, not just restaurants: being innovative and flexible has tremendous value. You have to constantly adjust and innovate based on what's happening in the marketplace and environment. Matt Eisenacher, VP of Brand Strategy and Innovation, First Watch.

2020 450

2020 Online Ordering Customer Experience Point of Sale 450

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. With handheld probes and fixed sensors, restaurants can manually or automatically regulate their food and equipment in a few seconds.

Technology 78

Technology 2025 Online Ordering Fast Casual 78

7 Shifts

JUNE 1, 2022

Advertised as a place for “uninterrupted private meetings between decision-makers and solution providers,” BITAC allows for several in-depth conversations between attendees and suppliers of equipment , furnishings, and technology needed to scale and sustain a restaurant business. Topics: Restaurant Equipment and Technology.

2022 195

2022 Fast Casual Website Management Workshop 195

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Recently celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Minneapolis-based restaurant franchise was founded on Dave Anderson's passion for BBQ. Director, Strategy and Franchise Operations Al Hank about about brand evolution, restaurant industry challenges and even, plant-based BBQ. Perseverance, obsessive devotion to making people happy.

Social Media 361

Social Media Advertising Technology Dine-in 361

Sculpture Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sculpture Hospitality, the leading trailblazer in the food and beverage inventory management industry, proudly announces a substantial milestone in its journey of growth and success with several of its dedicated employees transitioning to franchise owners. TORONTO, ON, Sept. About Sculpture Hospitality

Franchising 158

Franchising Franchise Hospitality Innovation 158

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

Earlier this year, a Taco Bell franchise owner was ordered to fork over a $250,000 settlement for asking lawful permanent residents to provide unnecessary work authorization documents. Restaurants across the country ended the decade with a bang, and as we enter 2020, the industry can surely expect continued innovation and change.

2019 357

2019 2020 Employee Relations 2030 357

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The company, with US offices located in Iowa City, has recently made headlines in the country, having been selected as a food waste innovator and recipient of the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Kroger Foundation Grant. Servers are equipped with wearable devices which allow for faster, focused and more efficient service.

Waste 262

Waste Food Franchising Franchise 262