Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2022

A majority of the deals we saw in 2021 were owners of existing restaurant concepts acquiring other brands to combine operations, and build scale. Brands that are proven outside their immediate home market, where we can accelerate growth through franchising. Some mitigation is expected, but the pressures added to the uncertainty.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the state of flavor, COVID-19 restaurant operations, public acceptance of delivery charges, the best of the best and the most allergy-friendly restaurant chains. DoorDash Deep Dish.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing. percent increase in average US hourly wages in 2021, specifically noting a rapid rise in wages for leisure and hospitality workers. A good starting point for addressing many issues is use of a manager’s log.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Other restaurants had to shift operations to a limited-capacity model, adjusting labor and food costs to match new sales levels. No one knows exactly what will happen in 2021, but if you are a restaurant owner or operator, it’s certain you are thinking ahead to what’s next for your business.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 26, 2021

In an exclusive conversation with The Restaurant Times , Nishant Tripathi, Co-Founder of Shake It Off(SIO) shares his thoughts on the growth strategy of Shake It Off and how cloud kitchen is a recipe for revival for restaurants in 2021. . Even when the sales are low, they ensure that the quality of the product is always up to the point. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

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. Shasta, California. Dennis Becker, CEO, Mobivity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features news that consumers plan to put restaurants at the top of their shopping lists, the latest stats for on premise and why the restaurant of the future is here now. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. “This is a challenging time for both consumers and businesses. . Hassle-free holiday meals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In 2021, Laura added the Wendy’s brand to her role with responsibility for implementing Develop­ment Days and quarterly business plans for TSFR’s 56 Wendy’s restaurants. New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know. TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees.

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Cheetah

JULY 30, 2021

As you prep your business plan, give consideration to the points covered in this chapter. This chapter deep dives into 3 less familiar food business models: Food trucks, Ghost Kitchens and Franchises. Opening a Restaurant? This Guide Is for You! Why You Should Read It. What Topics Does the Guide Cover?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the Restaurant Resilience Index, the impact of reviews, shifitng consumer preferences and the importance of rewards. Pandemic and Restaurant Demand. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted a number of businesses, but few harder than the restaurant industry. percent demand decline.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 23, 2022

New Ground predicts coffee shop sales and reliance on automation will increase in 2023. Starbucks union workers call for gift card boycott as coffee chain forecasts US $3 billion in gift card sales this year. The recycling initiative was launched by Nestlé and Douwe Egberts in the UK in 2021. Tue, 20 Dec.

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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. In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the latest delivery platform consolidation, the release of PPP loan information and ServSafe Dining Commitment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Operators should gravitate towards technology to automate inventory and track costs and sales to determine the best course of action. Brooklyn Dumpling House just opened and they're already franchising the idea. We also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency. Smaller menus in general.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature resources to help restaurants survive the winter weather and the learning how to improve bread-baking skills. Make it This Winter. US Foods Holding Corp. " US Foods has also officially rebranded its "Make It Now" site as "Make It This Winter." Step Up to The Table.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

by the end of fiscal 2021. US Foods to Acquire Smart Foodservice. US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash. reducing to approximately 3.0x

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Winnow, Epic Burger, OneDine, Revenue Management Solutions, t he ONE Group Hospitality, McCain Foods, Epson America and Noble, Inspire Brands and 2nd Avenue Lighting. Winnow Raises $20M to Fight Food Waste. Within the US alone, an estimated? 63 million tons of food is wasted every year.

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Black Box Intelligence

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

For sports bar franchise Twin Peaks , which has continued to grow throughout the pandemic and was part of one of the industry’s biggest restaurant acquisitions in 2021, BBI data has been essential to sharpening its strategy. “It Financial Intelligence – Everything you need to know about your restaurant sales.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features some surveys surrounding Coronavirus and the restaurant industry, the best locations for chefs, online payment fraud and top trends for QSRs. COVID-19 Foot Traffic at QSRs. Some Placer.ai Chick-fil-A led the way with 11.9 percent and 2.9 percent nationwide.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

With the acquisition of Johnny Rockets, FAT Brands will have more than 700 franchised and company owned restaurants around the globe with annual system-wide sales exceeding $700 million. The Main Course. "We always viewed a podcast as a natural extension of the MRM brand," said Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia. "When

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Restaurant sales in the US grew from $842.3 million in 2021, to $974.9 million tons in 2020 and 12 million tons in 2021. million tons in 2020 and 12 million tons in 2021. 2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. Let’s dig in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise (MUFSO) landscape. KFC Foundation Launches MyChange. This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. “We are very excited about our partnership with SaverLife. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Even cost of sales may go down as the ghost kitchen typically has a smaller, more manageable menu. In FAT Brands restaurants in particular, our franchisees who have ghost kitchens see an additional 10-20 percent in sales each week. The increased kitchen space, brand awareness and sales are a no-brainer for brands looking to scale.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

The F&B industry grew in 2022… and it will keep growing in 2023. However, we’re seeing some major shifts around menu creation, procurement, and dining habits of guests. This 85+ item list of food service statistics results from meticulous combing through dozens of industry reports. This trend is expected to continue in 2023.

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Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Thanks to having a sales team made up exclusively of former operators, chefs and general managers, with 350+ years’ of collective experience, we’ve picked their brains and come up with a list of six ways restaurants can make a big impact in 2022 based on their experiences and tried-and-true tricks. 6 Ways to Reduce Food Costs.

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KaTom

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The chain reported its highest average sales week in the past eight years during May 2020. Unfortunately, Pizza Hut experienced a setback in July with the loss of an estimated 300 franchised locations, when the pizza chain’s largest U.S. The Deep Dish on Pizza Chains During COVID-19. The Rise & Fall of the Hut.

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EATER

JULY 27, 2023

In summer 2021, however, help arrived when Trey Parker and Matt Stone bought the restaurant. Their garishly animated reactionary sitcom farce South Park has been, at various points over its long run, racist, sexist, transphobic, homophobic, classist, glib about addiction, dismissive of climate change, deeply centrist, and kinda funny.

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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. . "We Happy Birthday, TCBY. The company has 12 new U.S. New Design for Freddy's.

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Foodable

AUGUST 13, 2021

With labor already at a pressure cooker point, the question is going to be how this will apply to restaurants in the franchise community,” says Barron. Still, the question always comes back to taste: if we see more products make it to the menu, will they perform well in terms of sales?”. corporate employees.

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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." This edition of MRM News Bites features the National Restaurant Association, Absolute Brands, Bacardi, Tito's Vodka, Yum! New Level of Hot Dog.

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EATER

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Through POV-style videos of himself decorating ice cream cakes and tossing balls of ice cream into the air, he became the platform’s top food and beverage creator by the end of 2021. That physical location was the logical progression of the YouTuber’s existing delivery-only “ghost franchise” line. Lemay, who has 11.2

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Black Box Intelligence

MARCH 1, 2022

Despite operating challenges in the current environment, or perhaps because of them, 2021 was a big year for restaurant acquisitions. 30, 2021 and predicted a busy 2022. million, respectively) NPC International’s $801 million sale of its Wendy’s and Pizza Hut units. It’s a way to grow quickly without having to open new units.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

money spent in restaurants or other establishments outside of the home) reached $854 billion in sales, second only to China. GDP is expected to contract by around 6% due to impacts from the coronavirus pandemic , 2021 is forecasted to bounce back (many put that growth at close to 5%). And we’re not talking Patriotism, here.

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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. The safety of Dunkin’ franchisees, their restaurant employees, and guests remains a top priority.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Like a child who’s constantly outgrowing clothes so parents buy them a few sizes up to “grow into,” a rapidly expanding business is often at a point of either being under-supported with infrastructure or having systems (or people) too advanced for the current operations. It begs the question: is that feasible? Reasonable?

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Wing Zone Refresh. Wing Zone is getting a new look, top photo. ” Ike's Loves Bangin' Buns.

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