Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2020

In addition to being the hardest hit, these segments are heavily franchised. The PPP, which is administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), is designed to ensure that businesses with 500 or fewer employees can continue to meet their payroll demands. For example, according to the March 2020 jobs report from the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Tropical Smoothie Cafe signed two multi-unit franchise agreements to develop 38 new cafes across the state of Colorado, including a 27-unit deal and an 11-unit deal. . "My

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2020

Paycheck Protection Loans : Restaurants with fewer than 500 employees may borrow money through the Small Business Association (“SBA”) for a variety of costs related to employee compensation and benefits. To qualify, the restaurant must have been in operation on January 31, 2020 and have 500 employees or less.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

The program was created to help small businesses (fewer than 500 employees) with funds to pay up to eight weeks of payroll costs, including benefits. Restaurants and franchises are waived from the SBA’s current affiliation rules within certain criteria – great news for entities with private equity investors. 10 million.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

Winners will be announced in January 2021 to coincide with the activation of the social media voting portion of the contest when the public will be invited to help determine the “People’s Choice” Grand Prize winner. .” Recipes will be judged based on taste, appearance, creativity and foodservice viability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

Founded in 1969, The Habit Burger Grill operates nearly 300 company-owned and franchised restaurants across the United States and in China. ’s unmatched scale and strengths in franchising, purchasing and brand-building.” Brands’ global scale, resources and franchising capabilities. ” Chasing DoorDash.

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EATER

MARCH 21, 2023

McDonald’s employees walk out during a Fight for $15 protest. When Ingrid Vilorio tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2021, she wasn’t worried about her symptoms or even ending up in the hospital. Recent state-level legislation, A.B. However, in December — just a month before the law was set to go into effect — it was put on hold.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The study also found that 8 million employees were laid off or furloughed during the height of the pandemic. Single restaurant proprietors and large franchise chains alike utilize SALIDO’s enterprise-level solution to revamp traditional and outdated operational systems. Each member of the coalition is committed to responsibility.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

percent from unusually high numbers a year ago related to U.S. Comcast Business shared the top trends impacting the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, based on the company’s deep experience working with leading QSR and franchise establishments. However, by 2021, nearly 50 million people will be using food delivery apps.

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The Rail

JANUARY 19, 2023

Electric Vehicle Fleets Many restaurants have a fleet of vehicles for deliveries, marketing purposes, and other restaurant-related business. Modern Marketing Tools “In 2021, it was estimated that there were 32,027 full-service restaurant franchise establishments in the United States,” according to Statista.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Although these developments resulting from COVID19 require that the 2020 Show not go forward at this time, we are looking forward to partnering with you to make the 2021 Show the best ever." ’s unmatched scale and strengths in franchising, purchasing and brand-building.” New Level of Hot Dog. ” Yum! ”

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Qu

MARCH 28, 2025

Edge computing enables sophisticated algorithms that don’t just optimize for productivity, but intelligently factor in employee skill level, tenure, availability preferences, and even family needs. David Ingenito GoTo Foods , Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Edge computing creates true operational resilience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

We would like to thank Derek Jones and all of the employees at Smart Foodservice for their dedication in building a highly differentiated business in the cash and carry industry, and we know the company will be in great hands with its new owners.” by the end of fiscal 2021. reducing to approximately 3.0x SpotOn Transact, Inc.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Dave’s Hot Chicken is spicing up its 2021 franchise development strategy. All five restaurants are slated to open in 2021. Modular Chicken. Hot on Hot Chicken.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The store will be operated by franchise partner Legardére Travel Retail, which already manages around 200 Costa Coffee stores in the Czech Republic, Latvia, and Poland. Employees claim the partnership between Starbucks and Amazon Go doubled their workload with no additional pay. Tue, 13 Dec. Thu, 15 Dec.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Following the restoration of Saudi Arabia-Thailand relations, Café Amazon opened its first store in Riyadh’s InterHealth Hospital. The majority of employees at the company’s 17 Kentucky locations voted in favour of unionisation. Mon, 5 Sep – Franke Group reports 11% revenue increase on first half of 2021. Thu, 15 Sep.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

million in 2021, to $974.9 million tons in 2020 and 12 million tons in 2021. Touchbistro , 2024) Another factor, perhaps less alarming, but constantly present regardless of macroeconomic challenges, is employee theft , which accounts for 4% of annual revenue loss in the restaurant industry. million in 2021, to $974.9

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

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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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature sobering statistics from Yelp, a ghost kitchen franchise model, franchise explosions expected and falling for for an improved PSL. Meanwhile, grocery related businesses are on the decline as people spend less time at home. Ghost Kitchen Franchise Model. Yelp Sees COVID Effect.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

AUGUST 24, 2023

With Subway’s global sales at more than $16 billion (100% franchised, which means Subway gets royalties but does not actually manage the restaurants), that would mean the investor is paying about 60 cents on the dollar per dollar of sales. The PE group bought the subs chain at a valuation close to $9.6 How did they do it?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. And three, above all, we see the need for digital marketing automation continuing and growing into 2021 and beyond. In 2021, we will see a dip in customer satisfaction. Here are their responses.

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Apicbase

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

You may not have noticed, but some brilliant restaurant chains and franchises are shaking up the dining culture of the Nordic countries, both with new concepts and by revamping old ones. After opening 100 outlets in Sweden, MAX Burgers is planning to expand abroad through its well-established franchise model. Scandinavia. 14 Outlets.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

" The platform will continue to house a variety of helpful COVID-related materials as well as evolving resources to address new and emerging challenges. “As we approach the 50th Anniversary of Starbucks in 2021, we honor our past while looking to the future with a long runway of healthy growth ahead,” said Johnson.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

The transaction is subject to the approval of Postmates stockholders, regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q1 2021. The jobs numbers released last week reinforced that PPP is working by keeping employees on payroll and sustaining millions of small businesses through this time.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

In addition to ordering ahead via Grubhub, in-store ordering kiosks allow restaurants to migrate employees away from the cash register and back to food prep lines and fulfilment areas, expediting and ensuring accuracy of orders and increasing throughput.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Service-related mentions became more positive by 6.0 Companies considering rebranding in 2021 should think carefully about which brand elements are most important to consumers. ” 2021 Resolutions. During November, the percentage of restaurant food online mentions and reviews that was classified as positive grew by 7.0

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features the latest news in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. ” General Managers must travel by the end of December and the company is encouraging employees to post pictures of their travels on its internal social media site. Überrito Fresh Mex Embarks on Aggressive Franchise Program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more. New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The QSR franchise started in Seattle and serves up Asian-inspired bowls and appetizers. Everyone wins when employees are comfortable bringing up issues before they get worse. “I Check with female employees about how you can help them reach their full potential. Support women who aren't your employees.

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Apicbase

MARCH 31, 2023

United Curry 120+ Outlets Currywurst Quick Service Germany If you ever had a currywurst in Germany, chances are it was at one of United Curry’s franchises: Wurst Teufel, Grillbar, GrillGut, or Bratwerk. The brand was acquired in 2021 by foodservice giant Valora. And pasta is cooked on a gas stove.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Labor issues will continue to bring challenges in 2020, but these challenges will offer restaurants the opportunity for a continued and relentless focus on creating rewarding environments for employees. The ongoing labor shortage is leaving employers struggling to hire and maintain employees while also being pressured to increase wages.

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EATER

AUGUST 22, 2022

Regan’s time at Trio — as a “manager of guest relations,” or host; as a reservationist; staging — honed her instincts and developed her fine dining sensibilities. and not realize she’s been serving them the whole time,” employees have noted.). Regan signaled her approval, saying she related very deeply: “I feel you, Khaleesi.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the impact of cold weather on restaurant viability, why franchises need to be nimbler and the pandemic's effect on guest expectations. Restaurant Adaptation. Meeting Customer Expectations. ” Off-Premise Focus. " Franchisees Become Nimbler.

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EATER

MAY 3, 2022

Initially, the sandwich was intended to be a monthlong limited release in select Chicago franchises, appealing to hometown Bulls fans. Prior to the calamity of Astroworld 2021, which has rendered Travis Scott a commercial liability, Scott served as a perfect vehicle for a PR rebound for McDonald’s. mcdonalds ready class?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

FDA Announces 2024 Compliance Date for Food Labeling Regulations : On January 4, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it would set January 1, 2024 as the uniform compliance date for final food labeling regulations that are issued in calendar years 2021 and 2022. Jan-Pro Franchising Int'l, Inc.

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