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Turning Restaurant Staffing Challenges Into Opportunities

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Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing. Other benefits to consider include transportation subsidies, expanded employee meal programs or discounts, increased sick leave or paid time off, childcare stipends, and, of course, cash bonuses. Promote Yourself.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Virtual BBQ and Pieology in China

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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. We are offering a groundbreaking conversion opportunity with our new Fazoli’s 2020 Franchise Incentive Program. ” Ice is Doing Nice. Pieology in China.

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MRM Plant-Based: Good Food Scorecard and Healthier Hospital Food

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42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI). In 2020, the HSUS is ramping up these efforts with a new training created specifically for chefs, dietitians and physicians within healthcare.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Modular Chicken and 2020 Year-End Results

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“While this 2020 required us to pivot, we’ve been able to stay focused on maintaining our position as the fastest growing fast casual brand,” said Swenson, who joined Dave’s Hot Chicken at the tail-end of 2019. ” Naf Naf Expands in Dallas Area. . ” Fogo de Chão Inks New Deals. .

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2021 Edition

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Fast-food establishments with traditionally lower wage work are promising hourly rates of up to $15/hour. 3) Industry focus on healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Dinova’s preferred business dining solution has delivered spend visibility, cost savings and an employee rewards program for companies since 2010. percent and 5.8

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

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Technology is ever-changing and constantly disrupting industries – from restaurants and retail to healthcare – and everything in between. In the short term, it’s QSR that will experience labor improvement, then fast-casual. Restaurants will become increasingly casual. Reduce theft.

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Takeout For Good and Menus Go Tech

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In partnership with Off Their Plate , a grassroots organization that funds local restaurants to provide free meals to frontline healthcare workers in cities across America, Tork will provide 10,000 nutritious meals to Philadelphia-area hospitals and clinics, as well as $50,000 in economic relief for restaurant staff.