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What the Joint Employer Rule Will Mean for Franchise Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

" I give a lot of keynote presentations to restaurant brands, and most of them are franchises. Recently, the National Labor Relations Board redefined what it means to be an employer, and their definition includes franchisors. The franchise industry, along with many members of Congress, is pushing back on the Joint Employer Rule.

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The Formula for Franchise Success

Modern Restaurant Management

Below is an excerpt from Scott Greenberg's The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar (Entrepreneur Press, November 17, 2020). During the months between signing my franchise agreement and opening my store, I continued traveling and giving presentations. But that wasn’t really true.

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MRM Franchise Feed: TCBY at 40 and, Mr. Potato Spread to Franchise

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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. ” Franchise opportunities remain in areas across the U.S., Happy Birthday, TCBY.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Virtual BBQ and Pieology in China

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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. ” Dickey’s is now offering a franchise discount for existing Owners Operators. . Virtual Barbecue Pit. Hot for Dave's Hot Chicken. 10 units in Chicago.

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‘Being Adaptable and Responsive to Changes in the Industry Landscape Is Key’

Modern Restaurant Management

Most recently, he managed the western region franchisee relations for Coca Cola with Dairy Queen, working with franchise owners across 22 states to improve and grow their businesses. For the past four years, he has been Director of Franchise Development at Pancheros Mexican Grill, helping to fuel the national expansion of the brand.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Wing Zone Revitalization and Real Food BK

Modern Restaurant Management

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. The group plans to grow both Ike’s and Bangin’ Buns through franchising starting in 2023. Habit Signs Franchise Development Deal. Wing Zone Refresh. Wing Zone is getting a new look, top photo. It is advancing its U.S.

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MRM Research Roundup: Holiday Spending, Franchise Optimism, and Pickle Energy

Modern Restaurant Management

Renewed Optmism Ahead for Franchise Landscape The last five years have provided significant challenges to the restaurant franchise industry. Franchise 2.0: Meeting these consumer expectations and employee needs is pushing restaurant franchises towards artificial intelligence and automation.