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MRM Franchise Feed: Virtual BBQ and Pieology in China

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding its franchise opportunities to feature another nontraditional franchise model – virtual kitchens and has executed area development agreements to bring more of Dickey’s slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue to Chicago, Houston and Orlando, as well as make its debut in Providence, Rhode Island.

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The State of New York Restaurants in 2020

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Here are the blueprint details: Cuomo also asks New Yorkers to help enforce these regulations by self-reporting any restaurants they see breaking the 25% capacity rule, a program titled “New Yorkers Protecting New Yorkers.” The program ultimately supported 95 restaurants and 1,000 workers in the industry.

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Surviving COVID-19: Market Your Restaurant with a $0 Budget

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Panera is reaching its audience on Facebook with engaging posts like this one outlining their new Panera grocery program. The restaurant told it’s supporters, “ Our delivery bags are sealed to be tamper-free for your safety. Email Sequences to Your Current List and Loyalty Members. El Pollo Loco Delivery.”

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COVID-19 Resources for Restaurants

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In addition to the latest resources on COVID-19 restaurant and employee recovery programs, RestaurantsAct.com offers a brand new, industry-first interactive map of each state, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. This new site is a one-stop hub of critical information for restaurants, employees, customers and industry partners.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Modular Chicken and 2020 Year-End Results

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” The addition of INAA Restaurant Group marks the ninth multi-unit development agreement for Naf Naf since launching its franchising program in the second half of 2019. Over the past year, Bennigan’s also expanded the reach of its non-traditional brand, Bennigan’s On The Fly, to include delivery through virtual kitchens.

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MRM Plant-Based: Good Food Scorecard and Healthier Hospital Food

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In 2020, the HSUS is ramping up these efforts with a new training created specifically for chefs, dietitians and physicians within healthcare. as well as in other healthcare systems around the country. The enhancement builds on the success the HSUS has seen already in the sector. Health Care Without Harm.

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Feed the Front Line, Small Brand, Big Heart and Seafood for Heroes

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ezCater launched Feed the Front Line , a program that helps anyone contribute meals to healthcare workers fighting coronavirus. In just over a week, the program has already sent more than 20,000 meals to 145 hospitals across the country. 10 feeds one healthcare worker, $300 feeds a unit, and $3,000 feeds a whole hospital floor.