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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

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“Through expansive experiences that inspire our guests paired with the ambiance of the space and the food on the plate, we’re setting new standards for the industry and creating truly spectacular moments for all who enter our restaurants and bars.”

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

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Hospitality Recovery Coalition. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced the formation of the Hospitality Recovery Coalition with the goal of supporting on-premise partners, including restaurants, bars and distilleries, facing harsh economic impacts due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Shaping the Future of QSR

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Despite contending with rising operational costs, especially in food and labor, franchisees and multi-unit operators experienced growth in guest traffic and profit margins. This recovery was largely supported by strong takeout and delivery sales, which played a crucial role in sustaining revenue streams.

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

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“As many companies look to create a new normal for employees, Church’s has chartered a course that focuses on sustaining our team members and securing the continuity of our business,” said Karen Viera, Chief People Officer for Church’s Chicken. ” Curry Up Now Adds Incentives LTO. .

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MRM Research Roundup: Labor Struggles, Holiday Habits, and Food Truck Trends

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Fast-Casual Fast Growth Rising prices in recent years have evidently been good for someone: Fast-casual restaurants. ” That report finds that, through the first half of 2024, fast-casual restaurants saw visit growth of 3.2 The fast-casual burger chain increased prices by 2.5

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Takeout For Good and Menus Go Tech

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In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the Takeout For Good Effort on June 2 and a host of products designed to help restaurants keep guests and staff safer as they reopen. Altering seating arrangements to improve spacing between guests. Takeout For Good. Redesigning workflows to ensure safe distancing between employees.

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MRM Franchise Feed: TCBY at 40 and, Mr. Potato Spread to Franchise

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Features of the new restaurant design were determined following a thorough brand study on drive-thru operations and Guest habits, and include a double drive-thru lane, parking stalls for curbside pickup, a walk-up window, and patio seating. ” Franchise opportunities remain in areas across the U.S.,

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