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. Jeff had nailed bagel making by then, and started selling his bagels online, using social media. “The Wetherill took on about 50% ownership and they launched JBR Franchise Co.,

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EATER

MAY 7, 2025

Its the chance to see beyond the words and actions posted on social media, and meaningfully interrogate whether the people claiming reinvention or clamoring for second chances mean what they say when the pressure is at its max. On Yes, Chef!

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Lavu

JUNE 20, 2025

Several franchise restaurants are already using them. Many customers use smartphones to keep up with various aspects of their lives, whether its business or social media or keeping tabs in a loved one, the fact that you make things easier for them by offering free Wi-Fi to make your restaurant more endearing and the experience memorable.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 23, 2025

The chain will open at least ten new stores across North Scotland under a franchise agreement with MDM Group Enterprises, expanding its current 17 outlets and completing franchise coverage across all Scottish regions within five years. Vevey, Switzerland) Fri, 23 May – Gong Cha appoints VP of US non-traditional franchise development.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

– Dimitra O'Rourke, Broken Yolk Café’s VP of Tech and Franchise Support We’ve seen lasting change in the five years since the pandemic, still feeling the impact of the behaviors and actions of that time. Most widely felt is the labor epidemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2025

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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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 26, 2025

Not only are you competing with chain restaurants and their massive advertising budgets, but youre also competing against local restaurants on social media platforms and with their own pay-per-click budgets. In addition, use social media to share behind-the-scenes looks in your kitchen or shout-outs to loyal customers.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 6, 2025

Berkeley, California, US) Mon, 2 Jun – Starbucks seeks two US Global Coffee Creators for year-long social media campaign. Paris Baguette will open its first locations in seven new US states and is seeking a master franchise partner in Mexico. London, UK) Tue, 3 Jun – Costa Coffee expands in Georgia with flagship Tbilisi store.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

With all their plans to dine out and order delivery and take out, here are some factors that influence Gen Z: While eating out is typically a social activity, this year saw a notable increase in solo dining with 49 percent of Gen Z dining alone weekly or more often. 67 percent of Gen Z have used social media to decide on a restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

National restaurant chains provide many benefits to their franchise owners including, access to lower-cost capital, discounted pricing on food products and other supplies, strong brand recognition, and national marketing campaigns that drive business to the franchise.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 11, 2025

Now Cheek is back at Newk’s, which is part of the FSC Franchise Co. And Rachel Day is the new senior manager of social media for the brand. Chris Cheek has returned to Newk’s Eatery as chief development officer. Cheek served in the role from 2014 to 2019, before moving to Modern Market. family backed by CapitalSpring.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 21, 2020

The idea of using social media marketing to attract customers, all the while managing inventory and payroll, can be exhausting. And one thing we know about those 35 and younger – they love social media. Social media has become an ingrained part of our digital lives. How to Approach Social Media.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2022

Many people make the mistaken assumption that franchises are not local businesses. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make your franchise restaurant a mainstay of your community. Unfortunately, many people do not equate a franchise with a locally owned business. Leverage social media. by the end of 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2022

Even in the best of times, it’s mostly been an uphill battle for single location restaurants to compete with chain franchises. Text and online ordering and self-service kiosks enabled with contactless payments became mainstays in franchises. Diners became familiar with accessing menus via QR codes. Direct Delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2023

Franchise brands have many goals in common: enter a new market; attract new franchisees, employees and loyal customers; increase average unit volume (AUV); and accelerate franchise expansion strategies. Why should an entrepreneur consider franchising your concept over others? Let’s talk about how to tell your story.

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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

JULY 30, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise (MUFSO) landscape. The model recognizes the importance of in-person interactions, while continuing to practice social distancing guidelines. Clean Juice will also feature Tebow in social media, web, point-of-purchase materials product development, and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. The new formats come on the heels of a major multi-unit franchise development strategy announced last month that is set to grow the brand to 2,000 units. QDOBA's New Concept.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. “Dunkin’ is committed to keeping America running and working.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Brooklyn Dumpling Inks First Franchise Deal. Brooklyn Dumpling Shop has signed its first franchising deal to bring five locations to Connecticut.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2024

Restaurants receive huge amounts of feedback from customers — in survey responses, via social media, on review sites, and more. But 1,500 reviews, plus thousands of survey responses, not to mention social media mentions, is unmanageable for most businesses. What do they think about the menu on social media?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Samira Shariff brings nearly 40 years of experience building successful restaurant brands in Alberta as a multi-unit franchise owner and operator in Edmonton.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The people have spoken, and your restaurant franchise is a winner. Therefore, it might be time to expand your franchise and lay the foundation for one (or even several) more franchise locations. Read on for our actionable, step-by-step process on how to expand your franchise. Next, you need a location.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For franchise owners, maintaining uniform excellence across all outlets is key. For franchise owners, analyzing data across all branches can unveil patterns that might go unnoticed on an individual scale. Franchises need to ensure that loyalty programs are consistent across all locations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

Take it Local : A large number of QSR locations are franchised, meaning the owner is operating similar to a small business. Local franchise owners can appeal to the local consumer by putting a personal face behind a big name QSR brand. Timeout from Fighting : Let’s call it half-time for the great fast-food social media wars.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The modern restaurant has a lot of competition, including other local restaurants, franchises, and the biggest of national chains. Social media platforms will play just as significant a marketing role for restaurants in 2022. Forget your big-name celebs with a social media management team posting content and engaging with fans.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

And there are a few reasons that having a thorough, structured digital marketing strategy is imperative to the overall success of your restaurant or franchise. Invest in an Online Presence Social media platforms provide an unparalleled opportunity to get in front of the right audience at the right time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This means that restaurants and franchises must focus on efficiency and lean operations. Run Social Media Ads Social media is a huge part of people's lives today, so it's an important place for any virtual restaurant to be present. One way to do this is to open a virtual restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2020

Joey Coiffi, top photo, CEO of The Salad House , a growing New Jersey-based fast casual franchise, discusses how their restaurants were able to quickly ramp up to help out, the impact of social media sharing as well as restaurant technology's role in giving back. How did you get the idea to contribute your food to hospitals?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Create unique content – Think blog posts, testimonials, engaging/fun social media posts. Online content managed by your restaurant (website, social media and more) can all be optimized for search, helping your brand to rank higher and gain more visibility. Are you a franchise?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The world of food franchising has been a catalyst for pioneering innovations that have had a ripple effect across multiple industries. After all, the McDonald brothers, with the pivotal support of Ray Kroc, changed our approach to franchising altogether. However, most companies’ communication efforts stop there.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 1, 2020

With more than 79% of the US population now using Facebook, Instagram or Twitter 1 and users projected to increase to 257 million by 2023, restaurants can no longer afford not to invest in their social media presence. In fact, more than 63% of restaurants reported to have used social media to market their business in 2018 2.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

For restaurant owners or franchise managers, the importance of brand purpose and social responsibility can’t be overstated, especially when attracting the Gen Z demographic. This tech-savvy, socially conscious generation has distinct preferences and values that can significantly shape the success of your establishment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, the restaurant industry has incurred staffing issues that have closed independent establishments and franchises nationwide. Feedback Analysis Through AI-powered sentiment analysis tools, restaurants can process online reviews, social media mentions, and customer feedback to extract insights.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 19, 2020

This trend of individual servings and lunchbox type meals is expected to continue for the remainder of 2020, and catering businesses will surely benefit from taking advantage of this trend as catering orders are expected to recover slowly, at least as social distancing and small gatherings remain in effect. INVEST IN SOCIAL MEDIA.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2022

Restaurants pivoted to contactless ordering with open arms for sanitary and social distancing purposes, and embraced digital platforms and apps that enabled streamlined delivery and curbside pickup. Today’s restaurants can’t afford to underestimate the power of these social platforms as marketing tools.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2022

While there’s no method that is 100% effective at preventing and eliminating new threats to businesses and their patrons, becoming familiarized with the way scammers work can save a business- whether its family-owned or a mega franchise- from taking a hit. What are QR scams and how do they work?

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