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MRM Franchise Feed: Frictionless QDOBA and Crisp & Greens Goes National

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. 71 percent rely on delivery for 11 percent or more of sales.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Wing Zone Revitalization and Real Food BK

Modern Restaurant Management

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. Ike’s locations have industry-leading average unit volumes, which have only gotten stronger since the company overhauled its marketing technology stack, including an upgraded loyalty program, a new website and easier online ordering.

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? Here are their responses. Click here for part two. Anita Adams, CEO of Black Bear Diner. Dennis Becker, CEO, Mobivity.

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12 Restaurant Operational Challenges and Opportunities for 2021

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Other restaurants had to shift operations to a limited-capacity model, adjusting labor and food costs to match new sales levels. To prepare for the new year, restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to start planning now. This adjustment should also include your changes in takeout and delivery sales.

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The Casa Bonita Reopening Is Real but It Might as Well Be a Joke

EATER

For now, it’s in a limited soft-open period that offers tickets (not reservations) through an email list, via the website. If the answer is “unincorporated Park County, Colorado,” an hour or two outside of Denver, great news: Two guys from around there have been making a TV show about it for 26 years and counting.

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Our Guide to Average Gross Profit for Restaurants 

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Therefore, you must learn how to develop a more resilient restaurant business just like the other types of restaurants who are finding new ways to ensure decreasing costs and an increase in sales. . For example, let’s say John Doe Bar’s total sales from July to September 2020 were $1.25 Average Gross Profit for Restaurants .