Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Samira Shariff brings nearly 40 years of experience building successful restaurant brands in Alberta as a multi-unit franchise owner and operator in Edmonton.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 19, 2023

For businesses, and particularly franchise businesses, the metaverse presents some cutting-edge opportunities. This article takes a closer look at some of the risks associated with franchising in a virtual world and what businesses should be doing to prepare. But like most things, it's not without some pitfalls.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2020

Following suspicious email links and attachments, for example, falls precisely into that definition. Furthermore, Franchise Direct, as of 2018, determined that there were nearly 275,000 franchised restaurants in the United States. That came back to bite franchisees at Panera Bread just a few years ago.

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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

MAY 12, 2023

I have definitely had good feedback from that and my employees now have embraced it to this day. I wanted to know those who I was serving. I wanted them to have a connection to me as well. If you look at our model and everything preach, our customers are really an extended part of our family.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2022

A lot of people would assume that fraud in the restaurant industry doesn’t extend beyond dine-and-dashers and bad cheques, but those with experience in the industry, especially at the level of popular franchises and chains, will tell you that fraud is more common than most people recognize.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Effective full-funnel marketing strategies are vital for the success of any business, but are definitely the garnish on top for those in the food and beverage industry. And there are a few reasons that having a thorough, structured digital marketing strategy is imperative to the overall success of your restaurant or franchise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2022

So, if your restaurant isn’t optimized for local search, you’re definitely missing out on potential customers – many of which are searching while already on the go. Are you a franchise? Local search is powerful, with 93 percent of consumers using online searches to find a local business.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 13, 2021

Canyons Fresh Grill is the definition of a neighborhood spot—nestled just off of Main Street in the town of Woodstock, Georgia, the restaurant has been a mainstay since 2008. To the future and franchising ?? It’s a family-owned business, combining more than 60 years of entrepreneurial experience to serve its city.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Clean Juice is the first and only USDA-certified organic Juice Bar franchise in the United States, serving a deliciously fresh menu of cold-pressed juices to protein smoothies, to avocado toast, and more. 7shifts] definitely makes what we do more efficient. Elijah Selent. ?. ?.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2024

High-definition digital menu displays are a must, allowing you to showcase mouth-watering images of your offerings and update content in real time. Customers definitely don't want to see long lines and excessive wait times in the drive-thru lane. Guests also want to be engaged and well-informed throughout the ordering process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2021

” Weathington provided an update for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine that the brand definitely sparked some interest with the item. " Shuckin' Shack started as a 900-square-foot shack in Carolina Beach, North Carolina in 2007 and began franchising seven years later.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

One of Merriam-Webster’s definitions for orchestration is “to arrange or combine so as to achieve a desired or maximum effect.” Our client, a quick-serve franchise chain, found its drive-thru menu boards were confusing to guests. Too many choices and configurations led to customers ordering lower-priced items.

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2020

Larger franchises have offered free delivery (McDonalds, Applebee’s, IHOP, Panera Bread, Wingstop and Chipotle Mexican Grill, among many others) to accommodate decreasing on-premise sales (1). Even larger brands, like that of the sub/sandwich franchise Jersey Mikes, relied on third-party delivery as a way of managing within its capacity (4).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2020

While restaurants certainly include national chains, the majority in the US are independently owned and operated, including franchises. If they are paying their workforce, they most definitely are doing so with a reduced headcount. Many have been passed down for generations.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 28, 2024

Now, 40 years later, Pizza Ranch has grown to a franchise with 200+ locations around the Midwest. Problem With so many franchised locations, Pizza Ranch set a goal to improve labor costs across the chain. So the head office took notice when they saw franchise owners using 7shifts successfully for scheduling and team management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2024

The franchise industry, along with many members of Congress, pushed back on the Joint Employer Rule. The National Restaurant Association and the Restaurant Law Center (RLC) strongly opposed the definition of Joint Employer outlined in this final rule and submitted extensive comments opposing proposed changes included in the final rule.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

It’s definitely a big and bold move to make for any brand, but with full faith in their new direction, I’m sure they will see success. What does the deal say about the current state of franchise investment activity? What is your take on Restaurant Brands International (RBI) buying out Carrols, it’s largest franchisee?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

ECJ’s Food, Beverage and Hospitality Department attorneys advise food and beverage clients, startups and other businesses on a comprehensive range of issues, including employment, trade secrets, partnership disputes, contract negotiations, intellectual property, licensing and franchise disputes. ” Dr.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Bill formally served on the Great Lakes Franchise Association Board, Del Taco’s Franchise Marketing Advisory Council and the Finance Excellence Advisory Council for Burger King. In 2009, Greg moved to the Del Taco brand, where we were chosen as Franchise Operator of the Year in both 2009 and 2010.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

I think that guests will be choosy with where they go out in the future, and concepts that provide an authentic and safe experience will definitely have the edge. Most definitely. Off premise has become a sizable segment of our business, and I don't see it ever going back to pre-COVID numbers. Curbside and takeout is here to stay.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 26, 2020

With more than 30 years in the franchising business, C21 Group/BLCO Enterprises has grown into managing 29 KFC, Taco Bell and A&W franchise locations across Canada and parts of the U.S., “Definitely much better efficiency in our accounting staff—using them for more detailed analysis versus data entry. Background.

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EATER

DECEMBER 17, 2021

This is definitely a way for me to keep the legacy of MeMe’s as a community space alive.”. He quickly established relationships with the owners of Sno Tea and Feng Cha, both popular boba franchises in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Clay Williams. Libby Willis working at KIT.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Another important lesson that I learned, and I believe the industry learned, is that it pays to be a part of a family, such as the Greek from Greece Café Cuisine franchise family. Ross Franklin, CEO and Founder of Pure Green Franchise. The restaurant industry certainly took a massive hit while navigating COVID-19 this year.

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EATER

AUGUST 28, 2020

Among the PPP program’s many shortcomings was its failure to reach businesses owned by women and people of color, with enormous sums of money instead being directed to franchise locations of national chain restaurants. Many of us are definitely at jeopardy of closing if there is no bailout,” McPherson recently told me via email. “A

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EATER

AUGUST 29, 2024

So, when I saw the price tags that come with many of Fellow’s most suped-up, tricked-out kettles and grinders and kits, I felt more like the accountant managing the budget for a Fast and the Furious franchise. Jesse Sparks, senior editor The School Supply It’s back-to-school season, is it not?

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ChowNow

AUGUST 26, 2024

Note that this budget could apply to a new restaurant, a new branch/franchise or a major renovation. Optimize Labor Costs If food and beverage cost is the #1 expense for restaurants, labor cost is definitely #2. Startup Budget This covers initial costs such as equipment, licenses, renovations and initial inventory.

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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 organization owns the Roy Rogers brand, as well as Marriott and Hilton franchises in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. Communication platform.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

First, let’s look at the definition of restaurant operations management. As the brand started to proliferate across European cities through both owned and franchised locations, the challenges of maintaining consistency and profitability became all too apparent. What Is Restaurant Operations Management?

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EATER

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

By some definitions, it spans eight countries and encompasses nearly 2 billion people. Marvel , a Marvel franchise built around a Pakistani superhero. South Asia, as a conceptual aggregate of people and cultures, is vast. spice business and hit TV shows like Never Have I Ever or Ms.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 19, 2020

Whether it is midday snacking or late night eating, “the definition of meals, where and when we have them, is becoming more fluid,” said David Portalatin, VP, food industry advisor at NPD Group (2). According to Skift Restaurant Megatrends of 2019, “customers are eating whatever they want, and whenever they want it” (1).

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EATER

DECEMBER 12, 2022

That physical location was the logical progression of the YouTuber’s existing delivery-only “ghost franchise” line. It’s definitely not just the pizza either, for which one person claims to have waited six hours in line at Doughbrik’s, according to an Instagram comment. Months later, the embattled YouTuber David Dobrik (28.1

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This post will walk you through creating, optimizing, and managing your restaurant business profile not only for single-site restaurants, but also multi-location restaurants and franchises. What is a Google My Business Account? Vegan and vegetarian options. Gluten-free options.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The three examples below show how improving a restaurant’s operational management processes can lead to a range of positive outcomes, from helping a chain grow sustainably to maintaining consistency across sites to providing a stable platform to oversee and encourage the growth of a franchise operation.

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EATER

AUGUST 26, 2021

The Local Culinary launches digital-only restaurants — many of which serve burgers, chicken, pizza, or tacos — and franchises them out to operators with physical kitchen space. Ghost kitchens may or may not be the future of the restaurant industry, but they’re definitely the present.

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Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2022

That’s where the franchise expansion model comes into play. If you’re considering this business model, make sure you fully understand what a franchise restaurant is. How To Franchise A Restaurant? Develop your franchise using a proven roadmap for franchisors. Develop your franchise using a proven roadmap for franchisors.

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Restaurant Law

AUGUST 17, 2016

Beware: If you own more than one restaurant which operates under the same name, you may have created an illegal and unintended franchise. This sounds crazy, but it is actually very common and the consequences of creating an unintended franchise are substantial, serious, and include the possibility of both personal and criminal liability.

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