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The Importance of Being Present

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out for a a deeper dive into Ashcraft’s franchising journey, learning why she feels it’s important to be present in her shop every day. What was it about Capriotti’s that resonated so much with you that you wanted to be a franchise owner? I am in the shop a lot.

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‘Miami Is a Panoply of International Peoples, Culture, and Cuisine Making it an Ideal Mecca for the Food Scene in Franchise Development’

Modern Restaurant Management

Miami-based brand I Heart Fries teamed with Artist, Athlete, Activist, Celebrity Influencer Dylan Gonzalez to launch an international franchise expansion effort. Why you wanted to franchise. JA: We decided to franchise because the idea is simple, adaptable, and appeals to people everywhere. What makes it scalable?

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Social Marketing: Insights from Meta’s Restaurant Summit

Modern Restaurant Management

On October 1st in Chicago, Meta’s Restaurant Summit brought together more than 100 marketers from some of the most recognizable franchises in the industry for a buffet of diverse programming, discussion, and exploration into the world of restaurants. Finally, stay dynamic, and serve your courses efficiently.

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In 2025, Small Changes Will Have a Big Impact on Pizza Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

On the development side, AI systems are helping pizzerias attract the right franchise partners. From garlic-butter crust options to artisanal oils, offering “good, better, best” options allows pizzerias to serve budget-conscious customers while catering to those willing to splurge for higher quality.

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MRM Research Roundup: Holiday Spending, Franchise Optimism, and Pickle Energy

Modern Restaurant Management

Renewed Optmism Ahead for Franchise Landscape The last five years have provided significant challenges to the restaurant franchise industry. Franchise 2.0: Meeting these consumer expectations and employee needs is pushing restaurant franchises towards artificial intelligence and automation.

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Tapping into 2025 beverage trends with Global Beverage Innovator

Restaurant Business

Recognized as a global leader in the bubble tea sector, Chatime continues to expand and build as an innovative beverage brand with over 1,400 franchise locations worldwide. Product innovation remains vital for success in the bubble tea marketand the beverage industry more broadly.

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The Secret to Roni’s Mac Bar’s Success? Self-Serve Kiosks and Viral Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

Learn about the rapid growth of Ron''s Mac Bar and how the brand uses viral marketing and a business model that prioritizes efficiency and customer experience in this video from the team at UpFlip.

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