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MRM Franchise Feed: CPK’s Franchise Momentum and Rex’s Rebuilds

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. CPK Brings on Franchise Veteran. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Giorgio Minardi. ” Rex's Ready to Grow.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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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. " Restaurant real estate changes to align with consumer preference.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

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And when asked to elaborate on their mindset at restaurants and whether they preferred indoor or outdoor seating, here’s what respondents shared: Consumers Will Support Local. American consumers are rallying to support small businesses this holiday season according the new research from Comcast Business which explores U.S.

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The restaurant industry needs to step up for women. We asked four leaders how to do it.

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You can set policies all day, but if you don't live those policies, it's just a piece of paper,” says Shanlee Kasson, VP of Operations Integrations at Teriyaki Madness. The QSR franchise started in Seattle and serves up Asian-inspired bowls and appetizers. less per hour than their white male colleagues. more per hour than women.

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MRM Research Roundup: Holiday Edition

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Looking at data sources that include foot traffic data and credit card translation data, the paper analyzes restaurant demand in every county in the U.S. ” Franchise Finance Bounces Back. Rise in M&A and franchise purchases. from February 1 to April 30, 2020, during the early part of the pandemic. "In the U.S.

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Uber Eats Up Postmates and PPP Loan Data

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The proceeds will be used to satisfy the cash merger requirement, for general corporate purposes, and to accelerate the development of corporate locations and franchise restaurants. Seated at Home. Seated expanded its offerings with Seated at Home. Download the guidelines here. ChowNow, 9Fold and others).

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NLRB Joint Employer Final Rule and America’s Classics

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For five years, these independent businesses, many of which are single-unit franchises, have faced serious threats of regulatory non-compliance and legal action that have restricted capital investment and stifled growth and job creation. ” Chairman Ring was joined by Board Members Marvin E. Puritan Backroom (245 Hooksett Rd.,