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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

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“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. 24 percent of people are interested in gifting signature sauces.

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How the Tech Industry is Shaping the Future of Dining

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Yelp reviews and social media food photos have transformed how people share their dining experiences—and how they decide where to eat next. Innovations in efficiency, on the other hand, can lead to long-lasting success, as in the case of the McDonald’s brothers’ systematization of fast food orders.

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

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Fast-Craft Restaurant Concept Set to Have 50 Locations Open by the End of 2022. Since its founding in 2014, the brand has been praised for its natural ability to be showcased on social media. The brand is selling territory fast and does not plan to slow down its rapid momentum. Salata Adds to Team.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

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California-based pizza innovator Pieology, top photo, announced a major strategic alliance into China with Shanghai-based TZG Partners. ” In addition to menu innovation, Coolgreens has implemented many changes. “We love the fast-casual pizza category and have been keeping a close eye on Blaze Pizza.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Chicken Sale-d Chick and The Dolly Llama and This Is It! to Franchise

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Chicken Salad Chick has 137 locations throughout 16 states predominantly in the Southeast and is a leading fast-casual restaurant company. The fast-casual restaurants also feature homemade pimento cheese and egg salad, as well as fresh sides, soups and desserts. Terms of the deal are confidential.

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#LifeOrDeathRecipe Challenge and ‘A Woman’s Place’

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and joined the Marriott Corporation in 1965 to help launch its fast-food division, beginning with Hot Shoppes Jr., “My family has decades of experience in the restaurant business so the idea for 1aJob? ") offers job seekers — including critical essential workers – a fast and easy path back to work. Helps Hiring.

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22 Restaurant Advertising Ideas Driving Guests To Tables In 2022

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Neon signs beg to be photographed and can create a ton of free advertising from excited social media posters. Use your restaurant's interior to upsell to customers, ask people to sign up for your email list, tell customers to follow your restaurant on social media, and more. Wall Murals. Floor Graphics. Table Top Signs.