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QSR and Fast Casual Concepts Forego Expensive Commercial Real Estate Buildouts

Modern Restaurant Management

For the quick-serve (QSR) and Fast Casual industry, a re-examining of all operational processes is taking place at a rapid, yet reactive rate. Atop the list of concerns is the brick-and-mortar buildouts, and many operators and franchise concepts are realizing the un-needed burden and limited ROI with lots of square footage.

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Franchise Portfolio Diversification: Trends Taking Shape in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

From full service to fast-casual to legacy fast-food brands, the one constant was disruption. Many brands were able to turn a profit from the lockdowns and social distancing orders by shifting operations toward drive-thru, delivery, pick-up, and curbside models. Staying Ahead of COVID-19 and Its Variants.

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Fast Casual vs. Fast Food Restaurants — What’s The Difference?

The Restaurant Times

It’s important to understand the dynamics of both fast food and fast casual restaurants, whether you’re considering opening a franchise, starting your food business from scratch, or simply trying to decide what kind of restaurant to eat at while on the go. What Are Fast Casual Restaurants?

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8 Successful Restaurant Concepts & Ideas to Inspire and Guide You

7 Shifts

Here are a few examples of restaurants with names that ooze concept: Parm: Casual Italian, known for their Chicken Parm Sandwiches. Fresh: Modern vegan and vegetarian food with an emphasis on whole and natural ingredients. Umami Burger : Casual burger spot with an empaths on flavor. Menu design. Restaurant Concepts & Ideas.

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Fast Casual Chicken Takeover

Foodable

In this session from Fast Casual Global , host Paul Barron sits down with Samuel D. Brands will need to differentiate in order to stand out from the flock. Fast Casual really changed the way the American consumer ate and looked at food. Tweetable Quotes: "Everybody has an app.

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Accelerating Your Franchise Plan

Modern Restaurant Management

Gaining traction as you work to franchise your concept can take a great deal of effort and strategic thinking. After more than a decade of investing in a variety of industries and branded businesses, I’ve learned what exactly businesses need to do before they start franchising and throughout the process to maximize success.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Franchising for Heroes and Shaq-a-Roni for Charity

Modern Restaurant Management

MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. “Our mission is to be the premier franchise operator in each of our six brands, and our tremendous AAG team, led by my colleague and long-time partner Dan Krebsbach, absolutely embodies the operational excellence we aspire to.

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