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‘Great Partners Build Great Brands’

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For more than two decades Sam Ballas, Founder of East Coast Wings + Grill, has focused on brand building in a smart and sustainable manner. What are some key trends you expect to affect the franchise landscape this year and in years ahead? Sustainability is no longer a “nice-to-have” – it’s a must.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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. – Jay Fiske, President, Powerhouse Dynamics Beyond the App: Loyalty and Data-Driven Personalization In 2025, loyalty and digital innovation are set to shape the QSR industry more than ever. A great example of this is McAlister’s Club MCA – designed to elevate the guest experience for loyalty members.

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Shaping the Future of QSR

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In a recent report shared by TouchBistro on the State of the Restaurant Industry for 2025, data provides key insights into a year marked by both significant hurdles and notable resilience for the restaurant franchising industry and quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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In 2025, we anticipate more restaurant brands will develop their own white-labeled digital wallets in partnership with companies like Ansa to provide customers easy-to-use payments with the added benefit of personalized loyalty incentives. The franchise model remains one of the best business structures in today’s restaurant landscape.

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‘Cookie-Cutter Marketing Doesn’t Work in this Industry.’

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I launched an internship program where I mentored marketing students in exchange for project help. for franchise concepts. Kitchen Operations : More streamlined, sustainable, and focused on quality over quantity. Sharing your mission, team stories, and community involvement builds loyalty. It was a win-win.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

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We’ve reimagined our drive-thru model, introduced new kitchen technology to improve throughput, and strengthened our loyalty program to keep customers engaged. Very little brand loyalty or company allegiance existed; it was without a doubt a sellers market and whoever could pay the most per hour was winning. more an hour.

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MRM Research Roundup: Diner Resiliency, Automation Technology, and Egg Prices

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Nearly half (47 percent) of diners say they engage with loyalty programs at least once a week, up significantly from just 34 percent in 2023. “These restaurants are building sustainable business models for the future.

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