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Franchise Portfolio Diversification: Trends Taking Shape in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

This approach required fewer front-of-the-house staff to maintain a dining room, complied with government orders, and kept many brands from closing. The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a lot of chaos and accelerated several trends within the restaurant industry. Just as one issue seemed fixed, another presents itself.

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Expert Weighs in on Subway and Red Lobster News

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry has dominated both the financial and front pages of late as Roark completed its acquisition of Subway and Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy. "This To gain insights, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine turned to Phil Kafarakis, President & CEO, International Foodservice Manufacturers Association.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Virtual BBQ and Pieology in China

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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QSR and Fast Casual Concepts Forego Expensive Commercial Real Estate Buildouts

Modern Restaurant Management

Atop the list of concerns is the brick-and-mortar buildouts, and many operators and franchise concepts are realizing the un-needed burden and limited ROI with lots of square footage. We discovered we could reduce high, up-front capital investments without compromise to our brand integrity, food quality, or the customer experience.

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The Formula For a Badass Brand!

Embrace the Suck

You’re now out in front of the market, and you don’t fear competition because you don’t have much. When you’re a commodity, and you compete, your market judges you on price. Here are the questions and my answers from that interview: Q: Can you explain the difference between competing and dominating the market?

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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

Modern Restaurant Management

Brooklyn Dumpling House just opened and they're already franchising the idea. Tight menus, for set prices, at times offering previously unapproachable product at approachable prices. We also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency. Smaller menus in general.

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