Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2022

Many people make the mistaken assumption that franchises are not local businesses. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make your franchise restaurant a mainstay of your community. Unfortunately, many people do not equate a franchise with a locally owned business. Local Stakeholders Create Community. by the end of 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2021

There is no doubt that franchises do an incredible amount to help their franchisees, whether that’s providing business support and sharing key information to offering training and access to their trademarks and branding. Unfortunately, what many franchises often lack in providing is a unified payments system.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Consumer expectations have been permanently altered, and there are some key features to look for when seeking to invest in a franchise that will keep up with those expectations. The trends around restaurant ownership change with time, but the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated consumer and investor trends alike. Concepts to Invest in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2021

But why exactly is now the perfect time to invest in a restaurant franchise? At the start of 2020, starting a restaurant business or franchise would have seemed like something of a no-brainer. Franchises Can Be Flexible. The Pre-Covid Restaurant Sector Was Thriving. Government Incentives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2021

It’s no wonder that restaurant franchising is so popular — franchisees buy into a proven business model with built-in branding, training and production methods, and (hopefully) a solid customer base. A few of these contracts could include: Contract for the franchise. Franchisor Support. Know the True Cost.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2021

Emily was delighted to be back with her franchise friends and pick up some new ideas. Emily and Joe are composites of the business owners I’ve met working with many franchise brands over the last two decades. Running a franchise is less about innovation than it is execution. They travel a lot. They manage adversity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

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.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

Some of the biggest restaurant businesses on the planet are franchises. They employ thousands of people and have served billions, and with so many people affected, it's understandable why there are franchise-specific laws and regulations in place. What Does Franchise Compliance Even Mean? Who Regulates Franchise Compliance Laws?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. Subway® announced significant expansion in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, as the company signed a master franchise agreement with Everstone Group (Everstone), a South Asia focused leading private investment firm.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) serves as the foundation of the franchisor-franchisee relationship. Not only is it a critical sales tool for the franchisor, but it also gives a prospective franchisee vital insight into the franchise opportunity and help them make an informed decision to invest.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2023

Franchise brands have many goals in common: enter a new market; attract new franchisees, employees and loyal customers; increase average unit volume (AUV); and accelerate franchise expansion strategies. Why should an entrepreneur consider franchising your concept over others? Let’s talk about how to tell your story.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2022

That's why many franchisors rely on a franchise advisory council (FAC). Purpose of a Franchise Advisory Council? Franchise Advisory Council Versus Franchisee Association. What is the purpose of a Franchise Advisory Council? What is the Difference Between a Franchise Advisory Council and a Franchisee Association?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2023

On January 1, 2023, Assembly Bill (“AB”) 676 went into effect, significantly amending the California Franchise Relations Act and Franchise Investment Law. These provisions will apply to franchise agreements entered into, amended or renewed on or after January 1, 2023. franchise disclosure documents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2021

Health and wellness branding is in the spotlight during this episode of The Main Course as host Barbara Castiglia speaks with Ross Franklin, the Founder and CEO of Pure Green, an omnichannel business that is one of the fastest-growing, cold-pressed juice companies and juice bar franchises in the United States.

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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

JUNE 16, 2021

They discuss the fast casual’s franchise operations, the impact of the pandemic, and how marijuana legalization is changing the company’s plans for growth. With a focus on fresh food and incredible service, Cheba Hut has thirty-five locations across twelve states.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2025

On the development side, AI systems are helping pizzerias attract the right franchise partners. For example, at Cannoli Kitchen Pizza, sauces, doughs and specialty items like cannoli cream are prepared at a commissary and shipped to franchise locations.

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Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Recognized as a global leader in the bubble tea sector, Chatime continues to expand and build as an innovative beverage brand with over 1,400 franchise locations worldwide. Product innovation remains vital for success in the bubble tea marketand the beverage industry more broadly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to John Cassetta, Restaurant and Franchise Solutions Manager at Aon, for his insights on best practices for restaurants on Drinksgiving. In fact, 43 states have laws that hold business owners liable for serving alcohol to someone who later causes injury or death.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

He owns several fast-food franchises, including Krispy Kreme and Papa Johns, where he also serves on the board of directors. His company, Magic Johnson Enterprises, has owned numerous Burger King and Starbucks franchises, and he played a key role in bringing high-end dining options to underserved communities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 25, 2024

For chain and franchise restaurant owners, tackling these issues can be challenging, as owners don’t always have the capability to easily increase pay. This is because franchise owners with small businesses are generally limited to off-the-shelf programs and whatever benefit offerings the corporate parent of the franchisee offers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2020

For franchises, that means making sure your evaluations and data collection house in order. across your franchises. Customizing your standards to reflect your franchises’ unique operations will give your data more depth. We’ve put together five steps for getting the most out of your data: 1.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The casual-dining pizza chain hopes to add about 75 domestic locations via franchising over the next five years starting with an operator in Nevada.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 19, 2024

In this discussion with Franchise Growth Solutions , he discusses the transition from Biggy's to LocOhana, which translates to "crazy family," and the decision to franchise the brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For franchise owners, maintaining uniform excellence across all outlets is key. For franchise owners, analyzing data across all branches can unveil patterns that might go unnoticed on an individual scale. Franchises need to ensure that loyalty programs are consistent across all locations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2021

In this episode of The Main Course , host Barbara Castiglia talked with Steve Schulze, the Founder of Nékter Juice Bar, a juice bar that is at the forefront of the juice cleanse revolution with cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and acai bowls.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The world of food franchising has been a catalyst for pioneering innovations that have had a ripple effect across multiple industries. After all, the McDonald brothers, with the pivotal support of Ray Kroc, changed our approach to franchising altogether. However, most companies’ communication efforts stop there.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 14, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Kerri Harper-Howie, a second-generation McDonald's operator out of California, joins the RB podcast to talk about the ups and downs of operating a franchise.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 20, 2025

After a year of re-energizing marketing, simplifying operations and closing 13 restaurants, the 46-unit fast-casual pizza chain now hopes to reach 300 mostly franchised units by 2030.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2020

Furthermore, Franchise Direct, as of 2018, determined that there were nearly 275,000 franchised restaurants in the United States. And at each and every one of them, operators and franchisees are entirely beholden to the security provided by that franchise brand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In a study conducted by InGage Consulting and Franchise Business Review, franchisees that are engaged in their business are 3.7 The top-performing restaurant franchises have robust training and support in place — but that doesn’t always mean it’s centralized and organized. Create a Central Hub with Engaging Content.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

First-time Chicken Salad Chick (CSC) franchise owner Claibourne (Clay) Rogers was introduced to the fast-casual concept in 2015 when she served as an account director at the brand’s public relations firm, Fish Consulting. They gravitated to franchising because they had no experience in opening a business.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 20, 2024

The current operating environment is making that a tough choice and the result has increased tension at many franchises. The Bottom Line: Restaurant brands want traffic. Franchisees want profitability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

If you are looking to buy into a franchise that focuses on USDA-certified organic, make sure the franchise offers a reliable supply chain and distribution platform so that you are not forced to fend for yourself while securing the ingredients needed for your menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2021

The International Franchise Association predicts increased consumer savings, as well as the rollout of the vaccine and a government aid package helping erase last year’s losses. Franchising is projected to open more than 26,000 locations and add nearly 800,000 new jobs in 2021.

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Restaurant Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Embracing the global market, how bonchon's unique approach to Korean cuisine and franchising is making waves

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2024

When looking at the franchise threat landscape today, the gaps between the digital haves and have nots are a primary challenge. However, balancing those goals against the reality of financial limitations and franchisor/franchisee relationship dynamics makes it difficult to prioritize cybersecurity.

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