Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Miami-based brand I Heart Fries teamed with Artist, Athlete, Activist, Celebrity Influencer Dylan Gonzalez to launch an international franchise expansion effort. Why you wanted to franchise. JA: We decided to franchise because the idea is simple, adaptable, and appeals to people everywhere. What makes it scalable?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2022

Many people make the mistaken assumption that franchises are not local businesses. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make your franchise restaurant a mainstay of your community. Unfortunately, many people do not equate a franchise with a locally owned business. Local Stakeholders Create Community.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 23, 2022

Yet restaurant franchise organizations continued to see strong franchisee interest post-pandemic, and investors anticipate that these brands will perform well even during a recession or under an inflationary environment. Costs of all resources involved in restaurant operations are rising. Evaluating Resources.

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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

MAY 28, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Clean Juice®, honored its franchise partners during its annual Juicey Awards event. Comeback Operator of the Year : Scott Teverbaugh, Fishers, IN. million guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Of all the concepts I’ve brought to life, this one stands out as my most successful. I didn’t know it at the time, but I left something out. It was so well received that I ended up franchising it. On top of that, he had enough free time to take vacations most of us could only dream about. Quite the opposite.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise (MUFSO) landscape. When life presents unexpected expenses, such as urgent car or home repairs, an emergency fund can help keep families afloat, and prevent them from taking on debt or missing payments. KFC Foundation Launches MyChange.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Because the facility includes a kitchen for restaurants to prepare foods, the only equipment needed to operate a Dickey’s location is a smoker and a warming cabinet.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2021

But why exactly is now the perfect time to invest in a restaurant franchise? At the start of 2020, starting a restaurant business or franchise would have seemed like something of a no-brainer. Covid-19 has exacerbated the problem for commercial landlords, as fewer businesses are taking on new locations. Government Incentives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This final edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup for 2024 features news of operator challenges and priorities, delivery trends, wages and hourly worker considerations. As operators look to bolster these two key areas, they’re also closely watching employee training and guest preferences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2021

It’s no wonder that restaurant franchising is so popular — franchisees buy into a proven business model with built-in branding, training and production methods, and (hopefully) a solid customer base. To truly understand franchisor support, you should seek out: The New Franchisee. Franchisor Support. Know the True Cost.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. The team will leverage Ike’s Love & Sandwiches’ strengths and experience to systemize operations, expand digital marketing, leverage buying power and share resources to grow the brand. Habit Signs Franchise Development Deal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

Out of town visitors frequently ask when you will open in their hometown, confident that you would have a line of customers out the door. What does it really mean to franchise your restaurant? Franchising is a great way to grow a brand using other people’s capital. Develop an Operations Manual.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The Benefits of Owning a Franchise Restaurant Business. We discussed in our earlier blogs why it is a great time to buy a food franchise in 2020 through 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic is helping boost franchise sales as unemployment grows in the restaurant industry and people are reassessing new career options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2021

There is no doubt that franchises do an incredible amount to help their franchisees, whether that’s providing business support and sharing key information to offering training and access to their trademarks and branding. Unfortunately, what many franchises often lack in providing is a unified payments system.

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7 Shifts

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? Who Regulates Franchise Compliance Laws?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. And the digitization of operations over the past few years means that the industry is getting better at capturing that data. Data, Data, Data.

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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. Krispy Kreme is out of the cookie business , selling its remaining stake in Insomnia Cookies for $75 million. Starbucks’ latest gambit to improve operations? By Heather Lalley on Jun.

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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

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. Flynn now owns and operates a combined total of 2,355 quick-service, fast casual and casual dining restaurants, generating $3.5 Flynn Acquires Hefty Portfolio.

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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. ” Taffer's Tavern Inks Multi-Unit Deal. metro area.

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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. The company currently owns and operates six locations in Southern California.

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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

MAY 28, 2025

This new capability opens the door for unscrupulous individuals to try and scam restaurants out of free meals, gift cards, and more. What are some things restaurant operators do to protect their businesses from AI-generated fraud? How should operators better inform themselves about AI concerns for their business?

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Instead, these locations are franchised, meaning a company (the franchisor) allows an individual or group of partners (the franchisee or franchisees) to run a location of that restaurant under a certain operating agreement. At a glance, opening and operating a restaurant franchise seems like a near-perfect business decision.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2022

That's why many franchisors rely on a franchise advisory council (FAC). Purpose of a Franchise Advisory Council? Franchise Advisory Council Versus Franchisee Association. What is the purpose of a Franchise Advisory Council? In turn, franchisors can take these action items to corporate to advocate for change or assistance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2023

Franchise brands have many goals in common: enter a new market; attract new franchisees, employees and loyal customers; increase average unit volume (AUV); and accelerate franchise expansion strategies. Every brand has a story, and that’s what makes customers, employees and franchisees take notice, choose you and keep coming back.

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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

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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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

With all the trouble the pandemic has given the restaurant industry these past couple months, you might be surprised to hear that restaurant franchising opportunities have never been stronger. Up-and-coming restaurants like Fajita Pete recently announced it will triple locations from their new franchise deals (2). UNSTABLE WORKFORCE.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The people have spoken, and your restaurant franchise is a winner. In a sea of restaurants nationwide, yours has stuck out and been successful. Therefore, it might be time to expand your franchise and lay the foundation for one (or even several) more franchise locations. Next, you need a location.

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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. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. BWW Franchisee Acquisition Completed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. After a challenging 2024, it’s promising to see restaurant operators looking ahead to 2025 with optimism.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2021

Many Canadian restaurant brands hit an immediate wall when they attempt to adapt to the United States’ tech-forward approach to operations. As third-party delivery became increasingly important, anything that could streamline operations was an enormous business perk. The simple reason is: technology. restaurant market.

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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 began as a food truck in 2009 and was founded by husband and wife duo, Akash and Rana Kapoor, and supported by co-founder and Senior VP of Operations, Amir Hosseini.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2020

For large-scale restaurant operations, now is the time to double down on stringent standards, good customer communication, and consistent application of your standards. For franchises, that means making sure your evaluations and data collection house in order. across your franchises. Define Data-Based, Measurable Standards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2020

With every online order, millions of customers are entrusting restaurant owner/operators with their most essential information. However, thanks to the explosion of online ordering, owner/operators are left managing massive data sets — without any experience in doing so.

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