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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. The franchise industry, along with many members of Congress, is pushing back on the Joint Employer Rule. Franchisors will likely increase franchise fees and royalties in a sector that already fights to maintain unit-level profitability.

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How Restaurant Franchises Are Growing Through Rising Inflation

Modern Restaurant Management

Yet restaurant franchise organizations continued to see strong franchisee interest post-pandemic, and investors anticipate that these brands will perform well even during a recession or under an inflationary environment. Franchise organizations targeting continued growth emphasize creating and benefitting from long-term value creation.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant leaders expect waves in the year ahead, with 32 percent pinning recruitment and retention as their top challenge, 27 percent most concerned about rising food costs, and 21 percent flagging sales volume as the main hurdle. Franchise 2.0:

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MRM Franchise Feed: Kitchen of the Future, Restaurant Sherpas and Dunkin’ Hirin’

Modern Restaurant Management

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. ” Taffer's Tavern Inks Multi-Unit Deal. metro area.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Bad Ass Gets Bigger and New Prototype for Bagel Boss

Modern Restaurant Management

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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How to Develop a Successful Franchise Advisory Council (FAC)

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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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How to Expand Your Franchise: A 10-Step Roadmap for Restaurants

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The people have spoken, and your restaurant franchise is a winner. Therefore, it might be time to expand your franchise and lay the foundation for one (or even several) more franchise locations. Read on for our actionable, step-by-step process on how to expand your franchise. Next, you need a location.