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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth.

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4th of July Specials for Restaurants: Promotions and Ideas for 2021

Touch Bistro

Conversely, if your restaurant is more casual, diners may be more willing to go completely red, white, and blue for the day. Use marketing strategies such as social media (Facebook and Instagram), restaurant email marketing , your website, direct mail, and paid advertising. And speaking of merchandise… 9.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

“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

Lavu

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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

Modern Restaurant Management

.” Pieology Founder and Chairman Carl Chang said, “We’re thrilled to see that what started as a family idea in Fullerton, California, to bring great food and community together, will now become a global destination for great fast casual pizza.” ” Coolgreens Turns 10. Blaze in Southern Louisiana.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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.