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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

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People are looking to make their holidays special, and plan to do that with takeout and meal kits from a favorite local restaurant,” said Simon de Montfort Walker, senior vice president and general manager, Oracle Food and Beverage. 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise.

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

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Franchising for Heroes is the creation of Pivotal Growth Partners manager of strategic projects and special initiatives and former police officer, Martin Parker. “I wanted to do something that allowed me to continue to serve but on my own terms”, said Charles Rankin, a co-creator of FFH, Veteran and Former FBI special agent.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

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To that end, Krystal has engaged The Cypress Group, a specialized investment banking firm, to manage the refranchising initiative. California-based pizza innovator Pieology, top photo, announced a major strategic alliance into China with Shanghai-based TZG Partners. Pieology Looks to China. ” Coolgreens Turns 10.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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People will increasingly choose innovative products not only because they align with their values, but because they taste and perform better or otherwise meet personal preferences or needs. This shift will position cultivated meat as a long-term venture with the potential for far-reaching positive impacts on future generations.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Bad Ass Gets Bigger and New Prototype for Bagel Boss

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We strongly believe that our significant experience in the QSR space, our strong digital focus, our ability to innovate, as well as our proven execution capabilities, will enable Subway to become a dominant player in the region.” ” Creating Multi-Brand Platform of Premium Casual Restaurant Concepts. million. .”

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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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