Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 6, 2025

Following its 2022 debut at Tbilisi airport, Costa Coffee has opened a new city outlet on Chavchavadze Avenue under a franchise agreement with Azerbaijan’s Sarda Group, signalling a broader push into urban locations. Paris Baguette will open its first locations in seven new US states and is seeking a master franchise partner in Mexico.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

Based on a study of 300 Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) locations, including McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King, the research introduces an innovative economic framework that adapts Purchasing Power Parity principles to analyze labor costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features the latest news in the restaurant and MUFSO franchising landscape. " Part of Famous Brands International, TCBY first opened in 1981 in Arkansas and currently has 250-plus franchise locations worldwide. ” Franchise opportunities remain in areas across the U.S., Happy Birthday, TCBY.

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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

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. “Superlative cuisine, an innovative cocktail program, and an atmosphere I know our customers will really enjoy. ” Taffer's Tavern Inks Multi-Unit Deal.

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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

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. Subway® announced significant expansion in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, as the company signed a master franchise agreement with Everstone Group (Everstone), a South Asia focused leading private investment firm.

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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

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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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Moe's Franchise Transfer Complete. The revenue-based incentives come from a combination of reduced royalties and initial franchise fees. Nathan's Teams with Kitopi.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 22, 2024

Kafarakis also served as President of the Specialty Food Association (SFA) and Chief Innovation and Member Advancement Officer at the National Restaurant Association. New Subway leadership started closing stores and separating from the franchise groups that were not following corporate mandates. What’s next for Subway?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

People will increasingly choose innovative products not only because they align with their values, but because they taste and perform better or otherwise meet personal preferences or needs. As the demand for robotics increases, solutions like franchising and bringing robots closer to home will augment market growth and penetration.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. California-based pizza innovator Pieology, top photo, announced a major strategic alliance into China with Shanghai-based TZG Partners. Krystal Eyes Refranchising.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

After moving from Australia to NYC, I couldn’t be more excited to make my mark as a part of this innovative, culture-lead team.” The mobile app solution empowers franchise owners and store managers by digitising their operating procedures and helping achieve compliance, team accountability and improve performance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2024

Donatos and its franchise partners operate 178 traditional restaurants in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Florida and Oklahoma. Before becoming President and CEO in 2010, he oversaw expansion and development of the brand’s retail division, Jane’s Dough Premium Foods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Recently celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Minneapolis-based restaurant franchise was founded on Dave Anderson's passion for BBQ. Director, Strategy and Franchise Operations Al Hank about about brand evolution, restaurant industry challenges and even, plant-based BBQ. Perseverance, obsessive devotion to making people happy.

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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). This is precisely what Akash Kapoor, CEO of Bay Area-based franchise Curry Up Now, has been doing to get around the problem of ingredient deficits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

This growth is fueled by an aggressive expansion plan for their restaurant and consumer customers, as well as an eye towards ongoing innovations like the Green Circle Chicken, a unique vegetable-fed bird that eats excess vegetables rescued from restaurant kitchens and markets. Zagat debuted Zagat Stories.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Elo’s Sonal Apte, vice president of retail and hospitality. Technology is ever-changing and constantly disrupting industries – from restaurants and retail to healthcare – and everything in between. Technology-enabled franchises are better positioned to continually evolve to meet guests’ changing expectations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

“Just as the retail industry weathered disruption from e-commerce over the past two decades, restaurateurs now face shifting consumer expectations and a changing landscape of tech players who threaten to erode restaurant brands,” said Kent Bennett, partner at Bessemer Venture Partners. Rich Products Makes Acquisitions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

Placer.believes these numbers show signs of a resilient economy in the face of health concerns and run counter to the notion that the entire retail economy is heading for a major downturn. Retailers are working with both their suppliers and transportation providers to find paths forward to minimize disruption.” percent and 2.9

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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. In 2024, generative AI will humanize retail and restaurant jobs The pace of technological advancement will grow a hundredfold in Gen Z’s lifetime.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

” Andrew Jhawar, Senior Partner of Apollo and Head of the Consumer & Retail industry group, added, “We are pleased that Smart Foodservice will be able to thrive with a strong complementary partner in US Foods. Innovative Experiences. It can be served with signature dips or used as a slider bun for a sandwich.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2019

.” A recent Total Economic Impact™ study commissioned by NCR and conducted by Forrester Research of NCR Software Defined Store customers found that an average organization with approximately 750 retail stores could see a 164 percent return on investment through store virtualization. Global Cuisine Winners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Single restaurant proprietors and large franchise chains alike utilize SALIDO’s enterprise-level solution to revamp traditional and outdated operational systems. ” The majority of SALIDO's employees joined NAB following the acquisition to continue innovating the Restaurant OS. ” DIY Meal Kits Made Easy. .”

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

With the acquisition of Johnny Rockets, FAT Brands will have more than 700 franchised and company owned restaurants around the globe with annual system-wide sales exceeding $700 million. “As these communities grow comfortable using PopID to check-in, we enlist area restaurants and retailers to offer PopPay for transactions.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Kempczinski was one of key hires during this period, joining McDonald's in September 2015 as executive vice president of strategy, business development & innovation following leadership positions at Kraft and Pepsi. Sharing best practices on successful, creative and innovative solutions to reduce wasted food across industry sectors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

45 percent of those surveyed coordinate marketing efforts between corporate marketing teams and local franchise owners. Bluedot in partnership with market research agency SeeLevel HX, released the second installment of State of What Feeds Us Report which examines consumer habits and behavior of restaurant and retail customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2020

OpenTable will expand its reservation technology to allow grocery stores, permitted major retailers, restaurants, pop-up shops and to go concepts to display available shopping times that customers can book in advance or join a waitlist at the door. Bindi Offering At-Home Delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Clinton has a proven track record of innovation and success within the hospitality industry, most recently as President of the Hospitality Solutions business at Sabre, a global public company with over $4 billion in sales. . Ordermark Adds Head of Innovation. Fourth Names New CEO and CFO. Clinton Anderson. fast-growing category. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Ultimately, our end goal with virtual kitchens is to reach wider audiences with our acclaimed, innovative menu items.” ’s unmatched scale and strengths in franchising, purchasing and brand-building.” ” Yum! Being part of Yum! will take The Habit Burger Grill to the next level by leveraging Yum!’s

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

“We are thrilled to provide a new window of access into an innovative world where artificial intelligence can assist kitchen staff in meeting the fast-paced demands of the changing food-service industry,” said Buck Jordan, CEO and Co-founder of Miso Robotics. Illes Foods' Fourth Generation CEO. Cristin Illes Kahale.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Six of the ten largest retailers in the U.S. “As online grocery and perishable food sales represent one of the fastest-growing segments in e-commerce, major retailers and CPGs are looking to maximize their digital growth strategies,” said Won Park, Principal of Guidepost Growth Equity. in Chicago.

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Sante

JUNE 9, 2020

As the country faces the challenges brought on by COVID-19, two food service industry leaders join forces to revolutionize the dining experience with an innovative sous vide solution. Jon Taffer with Cuisine Solutions and CREA Team Members; Photo Credit: CSI / CREA. We are impressed by his forward-thinking development. About CREA.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2020

.” Founded as a food cart on the corner of 53rd Street and 6th Avenue in New York City in 1990, The Halal Guys has grown to 94 locations worldwide, with hundreds more in development under its partnership with franchise developer Fransmart. Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc.

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