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MRM Research Roundup: Holiday Spending, Franchise Optimism, and Pickle Energy

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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‘Cookie-Cutter Marketing Doesn’t Work in this Industry.’

Modern Restaurant Management

I was on my own at a young age, and working in restaurants, hotels, and bars gave me the financial independence I needed to survive and eventually thrive. A few highlights: Scaling a fast-casual restaurant from a single location to 13+ stores across Texas, Louisiana, and Florida in just three years. for franchise concepts.

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Forget coffee. Salad is rising as the next drive-thru concept

Restaurant Business

Salad is rising as the next drive-thru concept The fast-casual Greenlane is plotting growth across Florida with investor and NFL star Rob Gronkowski working the drive-thru window. But Tampa-based Greenlane is among a growing number of fast-casual concepts making freshly prepared salads a drive-thru option.

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Newk's, Beans & Brews, The Dead Rabbit and more make moves to bolster leadership

Restaurant Business

Now Cheek is back at Newk’s, which is part of the FSC Franchise Co. Ryan Pearson has joined Lotte Hotel Seattle’s Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge as executive chef. Photo courtesy of Lotte Hotel Seattle. Chris Cheek has returned to Newk’s Eatery as chief development officer. family backed by CapitalSpring. Ryan Pearson.

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Sonny’s BBQ, Eggs Up Grill and more make executive moves

Restaurant Business

Most recently, he was CEO and CFO of Quality Restaurant Group, a multi-brand franchise operation. Pirone previously spent two decades with Domino’s Pizza leading operations, training and franchise development. And Eric High is the chain’s new director of franchise relations.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise (MUFSO) landscape. Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices. KFC Foundation Launches MyChange. ” Curry Up Now Adds Incentives LTO. and the sky’s the limit.”

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MRM Franchise Feed: flip’d and the Juicey Awards

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Clean Juice®, honored its franchise partners during its annual Juicey Awards event. Clean Juice Celebrates Franchisees. million guests. & State Rd.