Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Dickey’s is now offering a franchise discount for existing Owners Operators. . Virtual Barbecue Pit. Hot for Dave's Hot Chicken. 10 units in Chicago.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Still, keeping a steady team remains the top challenge, highlighting the need for ongoing innovation in restaurant workforce management. Embracing these innovations will be essential to meeting the evolving needs of the industry and its workforce. Additionally, supply chain disruptions can complicate sourcing efforts.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

Some of the biggest restaurant businesses on the planet are franchises. They employ thousands of people and have served billions, and with so many people affected, it's understandable why there are franchise-specific laws and regulations in place. What Does Franchise Compliance Even Mean? Who Regulates Franchise Compliance Laws?

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

We saw customers stockpiling on groceries and supplies in homes instead of going out to eat, raising retail sales by 29 percent over the previous year (1). According to this McKinsey Report, these “changes in consumer behavior continue to ripple through the US food and agricultural supply chains” even today (1).

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. The group plans to grow both Ike’s and Bangin’ Buns through franchising starting in 2023. Habit Signs Franchise Development Deal. “I’m proud to be a part of an innovative concept like The Habit Burger Grill.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 18, 2022

The landscape has changed since the pandemic, and as restaurateurs, we need to push the bounds of innovation to develop short and long-term solutions to the things keeping us up at night – staffing and supply chain challenges. Here are two ways franchise brands are helping address today’s labor and distribution challenges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Randy’s Donuts began franchising domestically in the summer of 2019. Randy's Donuts Plans Aggressive Expansion. In total, 165 stores are set to open.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” The company already signed nine franchise licenses with three new franchisees. PJ’s Coffee offers a proven franchise structure with strategic corporate support.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Curry Up Now will be the first restaurant is L2V’s portfolio and the investment will support the rapid growth and expansion of both corporate and franchised locations. "We

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2020

The supply chain failure and the domino effect of its impact have been a wake-up call for even the veterans of the food industry. Nationwide outbreaks have forced manufacturers to shut down their plants, leading to disruptions in operations downstream in the supply chain (1). Multiple Sourcing and Backup. Menu Changes and Flexibility.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2022

Supply-chain management has always been a pain point in the foodservice industry, even in pre-pandemic times. And with a lack of visibility into the supply chain, teams are left to guess on shipment and pick-up timing for critical supplies, including beverage-grade gas. Luckily, there is hope.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

In other encouraging news, franchise operators believe that, although most restaurants are not fully staffed, the labor situation has stabilized. Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) in particular thrived during the pandemic, largely due to drive through capabilities and technological innovation. Are some doing well and others not so?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Taco John’s Launches Aggressive Franchising Initiative. All of the elements are in place for aggressive franchise growth.”

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2025

But learning how to make his wife a great bagel ended up creating a business, Jeff’s Bagel Run, which now has 15 locations and is franchising. Wetherill took on about 50% ownership and they launched JBR Franchise Co., to franchise the bagel brand. I made a bagel for my wife, because she asked me to,” he said. They struck a deal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Restaurants are an essential part of the food supply chain to millions of Americans every year. However, according to the USDA , up to 40 percent of the nation’s food supply is wasted each year – the economic equivalent of approximately $161 billion. Creative Solutions.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 18, 2025

Thompson Street managing partner Bob Dunn described the 130-unit Bubbakoo’s as an “innovative and compelling brand that resonate with a broad and growing customer base.” Bubbakoo’s started franchising in 2015, and the chain has grown into 15 states, mostly on the East Coast and Midwest. By Lisa Jennings on Jun. Sign up here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With current supply chain issues and these brands already operating under thin margins, we expect operators to be strategic when it comes to menu sizes, limited offerings and daypart offerings to limit waste, cut costs, and maximize profitability. Brooklyn Dumpling House just opened and they're already franchising the idea.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 25, 2025

As of early June, Panera Bread had 2,197 units, both company and franchised, in 48 states, Washington, D.C. The chain is in the process of shuttering all its fresh dough facilities , and shifting bread making to third-party bakers. Last year, the bakery-café chain began a comprehensive menu overhaul. and Canada.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Leading the Tampa expansion are Tammy and Brad Cochran of Tampa Bay CSC, multi-unit Chicken Salad Chick franchise owners. ” The Dolly Llama Looking to Franchising.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

The fast-food franchisor is asking a federal court to sign off on its decision to terminate Paradigm Investment Group’s franchise agreement. Hardee’s filed a counterclaim against a big franchisee that is the only one in the system to close most of its restaurants at 2 p.m. Starbucks’ latest gambit to improve operations?

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

Strong demand from the EU and US markets has driven this growth, despite persistent logistical bottlenecks and global supply shortages. Leeds, UK) Wed, 18 Jun – MOKAFÉ unveils its US franchise programme to expand into 30 states. The move underscores a renewed focus on sustainability and innovation in Latin America.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

Formerly with Yum Brands, Davenport worked with Pizza Hut for more than nine years, including as managing director for global franchise markets and managing director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. As Mooyah’s president, he is tasked with leading the chain into its next stage of franchise growth. and Hardee’s.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

Premium Financing Franchising may put some restaurant chains at a disadvantage The Bottom Line: In the Applebee’s-Chili’s battle, it’s difficult to overlook the impact of the chains’ different business models on their ultimate results. Sign Up Thanks for signing up! Have consumers moved on?

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

and Canada, Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven also operates and franchises Speedway and Stripes stores, as well as Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost Chicken and Biscuits restaurants. The c-store chain is also selling any variety of Red Bull for three for $8, for a limited time. With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

Premium Food Nick the Greeks Mediterranean Steak Bowl has a fine-dining pedigree Behind the Menu: New executive chef Luis Moreno is elevating the menu without complicating operations for the fast casual’s franchisees, starting with a bowl that pushes the boundaries of flavor.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 12, 2025

Premium Emerging Brands Pepper Lunch carves a niche in the Panda Express-dominated world of Asian fast casual The Japan-born franchise brand has 540 units globally, but only nine in the U.S. It’s a unique spin on Southern comfort. CEO Troy Hooper expects to see 20 to 25 open across the country in the next 12 months.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

Below are excerpts from my conversation with Landon Eckles , CEO & Co-Founder of Clean Juice , and Renee Israel , Chief Franchise Officer of Modern Restaurant Concepts , which features the Modern Market Eatery & Lemonade brands. Once we make decisions how do we communicate out to our franchise owners?

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

Premium Food Nick the Greeks Mediterranean Steak Bowl has a fine-dining pedigree Behind the Menu: New executive chef Luis Moreno is elevating the menu without complicating operations for the fast casual’s franchisees, starting with a bowl that pushes the boundaries of flavor.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

“As an agency that specializes in restaurant and franchise marketing, and experiencing changes first-hand with clients, we wanted to conduct a survey to see if and how consumers’’ food habits changed during the March-June timeframe across the country,” said Ryan Goff, EVP, Chief Marketing Officer for MGH.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

At Huddle House, development is also picking up, with 50 franchise agreements in the pipeline, including the largest deal in the brand’s history that will bring 20 locations to the Houston area. The brand has rebuilt its presence on Instagram and TikTok and is seeing stronger engagement from younger customers.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 27, 2025

Bengaluru, India) Wed, 25 Jun – Conflict in the Middle East may disrupt coffee supply chains and raise costs, although ceasefire holds steady. This launch forms part of a master franchise strategy targeting 20 outlets by March 2026. London, UK) Wed, 25 Jun – Tims China boosts sub-franchise footprint. Exports reached US $1.28

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Third – and this is true of all industries, not just restaurants: being innovative and flexible has tremendous value. You have to constantly adjust and innovate based on what's happening in the marketplace and environment. Matt Eisenacher, VP of Brand Strategy and Innovation, First Watch.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. " Restaurant real estate changes to align with consumer preference.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, the restaurant industry will witness a technological transformation driven by innovations like AI and contactless solutions, while also grappling with data privacy concerns. Many industries, such as rideshare services, gas stations, event tickets and more, utilize dynamic pricing due to supply and demand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Technology-enabled franchises are better positioned to continually evolve to meet guests’ changing expectations. At Capriotti’s we are on a continuous and ever accelerating path toward innovation while building on our unique heritage. We can anticipate a major disruption in the distribution model of food and supplies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Moralejo’s prior experience spans over two decades, leading global teams in various operations, franchise development and legal leadership roles at Burger King. Named Express by Luminii, the program delivers a growing portfolio of LED strips, extrusions, power supplies, and accessories to support a broad spectrum of project types.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Restaurants are an essential part of the food supply chain to millions of Americans every year. However, according to the USDA , up to 40 percent of the nation’s food supply is wasted each year – the economic equivalent of approximately $161 billion. Creative Solutions.

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