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Design That’s Comfortable Without Being Fussy

Modern Restaurant Management

“‘Experience’ means different things to different groups,” Valerie McCartney, VP of Franchise Development at Broken Yolk Cafe, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. For example, since they are seeing more-frequent larger parties they opted to have fewer booths that tend to seat only four.

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How this entrepreneur's bagel runs became a business

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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. I’m more vision, creative, fly-by-the-seat-of-pants. Wetherill took on about 50% ownership and they launched JBR Franchise Co., to franchise the bagel brand. She’s on time.

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Perkins and Huddle House aim for revivals with boba, smash burgers and drive-thrus

Restaurant Business

The spinoff is just 1,500 square feet and will focus on takeout, though it also seats 65. At Huddle House, development is also picking up, with 50 franchise agreements in the pipeline, including the largest deal in the brand’s history that will bring 20 locations to the Houston area. Members help make our journalism possible.

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Forget coffee. Salad is rising as the next drive-thru concept

Restaurant Business

17, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Greenlanes have no dine-in seating. All are company owned and there are no plans to franchise. Salad is rising as the next drive-thru concept The fast-casual Greenlane is plotting growth across Florida with investor and NFL star Rob Gronkowski working the drive-thru window. By Lisa Jennings on Jun.

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Michelin-starred chef and owner of Konro arrested on domestic battery charges

Restaurant Business

Konro is a Japanese-inspired concept known for a 10- to 14-course tasting menu, served at a chef’s counter with only 10 seats. Eater reported that he later sued his ex-wife for damaging his reputation. The experience is available with a spirit-free beverage pairing, and the restaurant’s website notes that the chef is “over five years sober.”

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

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" As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry. Rather, how thoroughly the team embodies the culture set at the top ultimately determines whether you’re turning tables all night or staring at empty seats.

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MRM Franchise Feed: TCBY at 40 and, Mr. Potato Spread to Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

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.