Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

Recognizing this shift, Freshii , a fast-casual franchise with hundreds of locations globally, created a corporate partnership that enables companies to offer meal kits and market baskets at a discount to their employees. Strategies like those employed by Prairie keeps the supply chain moving, costs constant, and food waste limited.

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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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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

JANUARY 2, 2025

On the development side, AI systems are helping pizzerias attract the right franchise partners. Menu Innovation: Balancing Variety, Quality and Simplicity While many restaurants are chasing trends like locally sourced ingredients and exotic toppings, pizza remains a stronghold of tradition.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. The new formats come on the heels of a major multi-unit franchise development strategy announced last month that is set to grow the brand to 2,000 units. QDOBA's New Concept.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Curry Up Now will be the first restaurant is L2V’s portfolio and the investment will support the rapid growth and expansion of both corporate and franchised locations. "We

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Moe's Franchise Transfer Complete. The revenue-based incentives come from a combination of reduced royalties and initial franchise fees. Nathan's Teams with Kitopi.

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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. ” Rex's Ready to Grow.

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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

MAY 25, 2021

Did you know one of the first restaurant brands is one of the most innovative today? He is an industry-leading authority in restaurant technology and delivery channels, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, domestic and international operations, franchising, and new product development.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Still, keeping a steady team remains the top challenge, highlighting the need for ongoing innovation in restaurant workforce management. Embracing these innovations will be essential to meeting the evolving needs of the industry and its workforce. At the same time, technology is poised to play an even bigger role in the coming year.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 22, 2024

Kafarakis also served as President of the Specialty Food Association (SFA) and Chief Innovation and Member Advancement Officer at the National Restaurant Association. New Subway leadership started closing stores and separating from the franchise groups that were not following corporate mandates. What’s next for Subway?

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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

JANUARY 26, 2023

In other encouraging news, franchise operators believe that, although most restaurants are not fully staffed, the labor situation has stabilized. Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) in particular thrived during the pandemic, largely due to drive through capabilities and technological innovation. Are some doing well and others not so?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

People will increasingly choose innovative products not only because they align with their values, but because they taste and perform better or otherwise meet personal preferences or needs. As the demand for robotics increases, solutions like franchising and bringing robots closer to home will augment market growth and penetration.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

What’s new on the menu for today’s innovative restaurants? Savvy restaurateurs are looking at technological innovations not as a side dish, but as one of the main ingredients in a restaurant’s direct relationship with its customers. Internet of Things (IoT) technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

– Dimitra O'Rourke, Broken Yolk Café’s VP of Tech and Franchise Support We’ve seen lasting change in the five years since the pandemic, still feeling the impact of the behaviors and actions of that time. Innovate or die was the new mantra. Most widely felt is the labor epidemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, the restaurant industry has incurred staffing issues that have closed independent establishments and franchises nationwide. These innovations will result in happier owners, staff, and—most importantly—customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2023

Through my 20-plus years of experience working in the foodservice and franchising industry, I’ve observed that for QSR brands to position themselves for growth in these types of spaces, it’s critical to emphasize brand recognition and consistency as you continue to grow your footprint.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Some of these innovations include digital menus, contactless payments, marketing solutions, and cloud-based POS. Matt Eisenacher, VP of Brand Strategy and Innovation, First Watch. Ross Franklin, CEO and Founder of Pure Green Franchise. Now, more than ever, innovation will be key for restaurant operators to succeed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2022

Despite the challenges that have been brought upon the restaurant landscape these past several years, the industry has thrived with innovation across all categories. Set to open this summer, it will be the first franchised Express location for Captain D’s and features both drive-thru and walk-up windows for ordering and picking up.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 18, 2022

The landscape has changed since the pandemic, and as restaurateurs, we need to push the bounds of innovation to develop short and long-term solutions to the things keeping us up at night – staffing and supply chain challenges. Here are two ways franchise brands are helping address today’s labor and distribution challenges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 20, 2024

Partnering with November Five, Le Pain Quotidien launched Alain.AI, a tool that can be called the world's first digital twin of a chef-founder and used to help with menu development, recipe standardization, and culinary innovation. "As "As with anything, familiarity is key.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2022

Innovative Vendors Offer Real-Time Data and Industry-Wide Insights. For example, with data, a franchise owner may see that they are ordering more beverage gas than they need. Vendors can supply you with data to help you make the right calls in terms of order amount and frequency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2023

I share the same feelings about non-restaurant franchises moving aggressively into the restaurant space. Sustainability and Quality Ingredients Matter The fast casual restaurant market is now being driven by innovative, healthier brands. You can deliver a superior product at the speed consumers want – in good times and bad.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Franchise brands have the benefit of higher levels of awareness and national brand marketing dollars behind them. Innovative loyalty programs should also be considered. Most are already offering takeout and delivery. Independently owned restaurants face a much tougher road, although they may inspire stronger local customer loyalty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2024

Donatos and its franchise partners operate 178 traditional restaurants in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Florida and Oklahoma. By doubling franchise per store profitability, our next challenge was to gain national distribution. What’s next for you?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2022

Expect to see your favorite food franchises and QSRs adopt voice automation in drive-through settings to help ease staff members’ workloads, reduce labor shortage pain points and boost speed. Now imagine if you could enjoy the same benefits when placing your next drive-through order?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2021

Are you franchising? We are also constantly working on ways to expand our menu, developing new recipes to offer innovative and delicious new options. We are not franchising and it’s not in our plans at this point in time. We believe that our brand at this stage of our lifecycle may not be ready for franchising.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has struck a chord across the entire restaurant industry, affecting both large franchises and local independent restaurants alike. While the restaurant industry has already suffered during this era of social distancing, some of the most innovative solutions come from unprecedented times. Creative Solutions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

Below are excerpts from my conversation with Landon Eckles , CEO & Co-Founder of Clean Juice , and Renee Israel , Chief Franchise Officer of Modern Restaurant Concepts , which features the Modern Market Eatery & Lemonade brands. Once we make decisions how do we communicate out to our franchise owners?

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2024

In the growing and changing world of food franchises, innovation is the key to standing out and making a lasting impact among consumers and potential franchisees alike.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Digital innovations remain the leading factor in changing the way people make and receive payments. POS systems are a vital and key component of the restaurant industry in both mom and pop establishments and major franchises. Cash registers are a technology of the past as business owners now focus on greater flexibility and control.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Brooklyn Dumpling House just opened and they're already franchising the idea. This will cause restaurants to innovate their offerings amidst reduced menu sizes. However, restaurants are innovating their payment solutions and options, as today’s consumers want flexible payment options. Smaller menus in general.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 31, 2023

Some operators are facing these challenges with innovation, however—adding automation as well as incorporating more digital offerings that help reduce staff intervention in processes are becoming more widespread, and these automated processes have an array of benefits. For franchisees looking for a profitable franchise, bb.q

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

. "With colder weather setting in and new restrictions going into effect across the country, our ongoing commitment to helping restaurant operators adapt during the pandemic has never been more important," said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods. "Our

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