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How the Tech Industry is Shaping the Future of Dining

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Food is fascinating, and dining out often leads to cherished memories, but a restaurant’s transaction system does not make it into those memories. 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 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.” When it came to ordering take-out, Gen Z led with 28 percent. 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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The team set out to create programs offering first responders and veterans the chance to grow, learn and thrive in their Second Act of Service in addition to establishing the organization as a registered non-profit. ” Fast-Craft Restaurant Concept Set to Have 50 Locations Open by the End of 2022.

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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 will be done optionally depending on the customer's preference to opt in or opt-out of data collection.”

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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. Pieology Looks to China. ” Coolgreens Turns 10. The restaurant, located at 5846 S. Wadsworth Blvd.,

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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.