Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2021

The owner of Delicious Raw, a healthy fast casual concept launched in 2013, is looking to grow the brand and create a one-stop-shop for healthy consumables for a broad audience. Are you franchising? We are not franchising and it’s not in our plans at this point in time. Where do you see the brand growing?

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The Benefits of Owning a Franchise Restaurant Business. We discussed in our earlier blogs why it is a great time to buy a food franchise in 2020 through 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic is helping boost franchise sales as unemployment grows in the restaurant industry and people are reassessing new career options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

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. Home Store Manager of the Year : Julia Goodrich, Clearfork, TX.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

SALIDO leverages design, data, and workflow management to optimize both front- and back-end operations. Single restaurant proprietors and large franchise chains alike utilize SALIDO’s enterprise-level solution to revamp traditional and outdated operational systems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. The group plans to grow both Ike’s and Bangin’ Buns through franchising starting in 2023. Wing Zone Refresh.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Consumer expectations have been permanently altered, and there are some key features to look for when seeking to invest in a franchise that will keep up with those expectations. Fast-growing brand Slim Chickens sits in what we call the “premium chicken” segment, addressing the long-term preference shift towards chicken.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features the latest news in the restaurant and MUFSO franchising landscape. " Part of Famous Brands International, TCBY first opened in 1981 in Arkansas and currently has 250-plus franchise locations worldwide. ” Franchise opportunities remain in areas across the U.S., Happy Birthday, TCBY.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This final edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup for 2024 features news of operator challenges and priorities, delivery trends, wages and hourly worker considerations. Franchise 2.0: Workers in Los Angeles-Long Beach and San Jose-San Francisco earned the highest base wages at $17.12 and $18.67

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

Joe Gale has more than 30 years of sales, operations and account management experience, including 20 years with Coca-Cola North America Foodservice where he worked closely with numerous QSR and fast casual brands. Joe Gale What are the key challenges for the franchising landscape?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 18, 2022

If you’re involved in any aspect of the Fast Casual category, you don’t need me to tell you that labor and distribution issues are real. Here are two ways franchise brands are helping address today’s labor and distribution challenges. Labor – Retaining Quality Staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2023

I share the same feelings about non-restaurant franchises moving aggressively into the restaurant space. According to a study conducted by Technavio , the fast casual restaurant industry will witness a compound annual growth rate of over 12 percent from now until 2026. Which brings us back to the restaurant industry.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

He owns several fast-food franchises, including Krispy Kreme and Papa Johns, where he also serves on the board of directors. Additionally, he launched Big Chicken, a fast-casual concept that combines his love for comfort food with high-quality ingredients.

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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. Flynn now owns and operates a combined total of 2,355 quick-service, fast casual and casual dining restaurants, generating $3.5

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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.

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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. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. 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.

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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. million. .

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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.

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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.

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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

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” In October 2019 ICV made a significant investment in JK&T Wings, a leading franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings, in partnership with management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2021

They discuss the fast casual’s franchise operations, the impact of the pandemic, and how marijuana legalization is changing the company’s plans for growth. With a focus on fresh food and incredible service, Cheba Hut has thirty-five locations across twelve states.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

But it wasn’t quite so bad for fast-casual concepts , which outpaced other categories with 9% growth in 2024, according to Technomic. Fast-casual chicken chains, including Dave’s Hot Chicken, saw double-digit sales growth, while fast-casual pizza continued to falter. By Heather Lalley on Jun. Sign up here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Taco John’s Launches Aggressive Franchising Initiative. All of the elements are in place for aggressive franchise growth.”

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

Formerly with Yum Brands, Davenport worked with Pizza Hut for more than nine years, including as managing director for global franchise markets and managing director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. As Mooyah’s president, he is tasked with leading the chain into its next stage of franchise growth. and Hardee’s.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. In the next year, this role will also include helping them with order management during peak times.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In a statement, the owner and operator of 39 domestic restaurants in the casual dining chain, says its expects to use the time and legal protections made available through the Chapter 11 restructuring process to allow the company to explore strategic alternatives in order to ensure the long-term viability of the brand. "The

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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. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Cristin O’Hara, Managing Director and Head of Restaurant Group at Bank of America, to elaborate on some of findings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Consider a large Mexican fast-casual chain that implemented a tuition coverage program for employees pursuing degrees in fields like agriculture, culinary arts, and hospitality. In response, the company developed a new initiative aligned with its corporate culture and offering technical flexibility to accommodate individual franchises.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Here are a few examples of restaurants with names that ooze concept: Parm: Casual Italian, known for their Chicken Parm Sandwiches. Umami Burger : Casual burger spot with an empaths on flavor. Conversely, a casual neighborhood sandwich shop may name their sandwiches after local heroes or landmarks. Fast Food Chains.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

First-time Chicken Salad Chick (CSC) franchise owner Claibourne (Clay) Rogers was introduced to the fast-casual concept in 2015 when she served as an account director at the brand’s public relations firm, Fish Consulting. They gravitated to franchising because they had no experience in opening a business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2024

The Ori’Zaba team told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine they watched people walk in and have a physical reaction to the three pricing tiers. To reduce menu confusion and minimize price sensitivity, Ori’Zaba’s Scratch Mexican Grill recently rolled-out a rengineered and easier-to-read menu. percent and 2.3

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Tropical Smoothie Cafe signed two multi-unit franchise agreements to develop 38 new cafes across the state of Colorado, including a 27-unit deal and an 11-unit deal. . "My

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

As the demand for a higher minimum wage continues to grow on a state and a federal level, restaurant owners and managers are understandably paying more attention to their restaurant’s labor cost percentage. Fast casual: 28.9%. Casual: 33.2%. Upscale casual: 30.4%. Upscale casual: 30.4%. Pizza: 31.3%.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. To that end, Krystal has engaged The Cypress Group, a specialized investment banking firm, to manage the refranchising initiative. Krystal Eyes Refranchising.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

Despite COVID-19 and the dramatic impact on the QSR/Fast Casual restaurant space, Clean Juice experienced something slightly different and more in line with what was happening in the organic food industry as a whole – a surge in interest and growth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2020

Joey Coiffi, top photo, CEO of The Salad House , a growing New Jersey-based fast casual franchise, discusses how their restaurants were able to quickly ramp up to help out, the impact of social media sharing as well as restaurant technology's role in giving back. This was really quick.

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