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

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

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

JUNE 18, 2020

Recognizing this shift, Freshii , a fast-casual franchise with hundreds of locations globally, created a corporate partnership that enables companies to offer meal kits and market baskets at a discount to their employees. If restaurants aren’t ordering as much food to serve in house, suppliers end up with a backlog of perishable goods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2025

On the development side, AI systems are helping pizzerias attract the right franchise partners. Menu Innovation: Balancing Variety, Quality and Simplicity While many restaurants are chasing trends like locally sourced ingredients and exotic toppings, pizza remains a stronghold of tradition.

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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

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. restaurants, serving Americans in all 50 states, and has continued feeding America through delivery, drive-thru, and pickup during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before and After.

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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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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? Table of Contents.

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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

DECEMBER 31, 2024

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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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

APRIL 29, 2025

Creating an exceptional guest experience goes beyond just serving great food; it’s about delivering an overall memorable visit — from the food and ambiance to the exceptional and friendly service. The Path to Success Ultimately, mystery diners serve as an essential tool for continuous improvement in the restaurant industry.

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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. Duff & Phelps acted as exclusive financial advisor to DRH and Dykema served as legal counsel. DLA Piper served as legal counsel for ICV in connection with the transaction.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Running a restaurant isn't just about serving great meals. 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.

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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. Most recently, Allen served as Chief Executive Officer of Boston Market, where she implemented a multi-faceted transformation plan setting up the brand for future growth.

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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. At the same time, technology is poised to play an even bigger role in the coming year.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 25, 2021

Did you know one of the first restaurant brands is one of the most innovative today? He is an industry-leading authority in restaurant technology and delivery channels, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, domestic and international operations, franchising, and new product development.

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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

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

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

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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

What’s new on the menu for today’s innovative restaurants? Savvy restaurateurs are looking at technological innovations not as a side dish, but as one of the main ingredients in a restaurant’s direct relationship with its customers. A mobile ordering system serves more people faster and keeps them happy, not hangry.

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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. All Chicken Salad Chick restaurants feature over a dozen distinct chicken salad flavors made fresh daily and served by the scoop, sandwich or bowl.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

She has been the SVP and controller since 2022, but has on multiple occasions served as interim principal financial officer for the company during periods of CFO transition. Meche is an industry veteran, previously serving as chief restaurant officer for sister brands Capriotti’s and Wing Zone after a 30-year career with Papa Johns.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

The bites will also be served with the option of twelve different dips, along with regular or sweet potato Tyga Tots, chocolate chip cookies, and beverages. ” Aron most recently served as the Australian CEO & Country Manager for Deliveroo from 2015 to 2020, helping grow the company into 500 cities and 13 countries during his tenure.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2024

." The Donatos CEO is retiring in October after 24 years and passing the torch to Kevin King, who has served as President of the brand since 2022. Donatos and its franchise partners operate 178 traditional restaurants in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Florida and Oklahoma.

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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. She previously served as editor in chief of Winsight Grocery Business View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips? Starbucks’ latest gambit to improve operations?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2023

I share the same feelings about non-restaurant franchises moving aggressively into the restaurant space. Sustainability and Quality Ingredients Matter The fast casual restaurant market is now being driven by innovative, healthier brands. You can deliver a superior product at the speed consumers want – in good times and bad.

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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. Wendy’s launched a 100 Days of Savings summerlong promotion, serving up a variety of deals through its app. With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2022

In the storm of the pandemic, restaurants were able to serve orders efficiently and maintain the best-possible experience — and customers loved it. But restaurants shouldn’t stop their digital transformation journeys with the solutions they implemented during the pandemic.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

Perkins, the 68-year-old chain best known for its bakery case, recently began serving boba and frozen margaritas, while its younger sibling Huddle House, 61, is rolling out smash burgers. Alongside the new menu, the chain has developed a new restaurant design that will serve as a blueprint for future openings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2021

When I moved to Florida several years back, I first opened a restaurant in Naples that served breakfast and lunch. Are you franchising? We are also constantly working on ways to expand our menu, developing new recipes to offer innovative and delicious new options. Where do you see the brand growing?

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

She previously served as editor in chief of Winsight Grocery Business View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips? Become a Restaurant Business member today and unlock exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to all of our content. Sign up here. Get today’s need-to-know restaurant industry intelligence.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

This includes integrating the brand into this new reality while providing consumer awareness of the considerations and accommodations to serve customers. Once we make decisions how do we communicate out to our franchise owners? Once this all happened, we quickly innovated this into our programming. No communication.

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