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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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L&L Puts Aloha Spirit into Practice

Modern Restaurant Management

Sarah Yee, who owns an L&L franchise in San Antonio, Texas, kept all 16 of her employees working their regular hours while growing her existing customer base. Arsen Shahnazarian, who owns one of the longest-running franchises in the area, donated plate lunches to staff after one of the doctors reached out. Elisia Flores.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

As the demand for robotics increases, solutions like franchising and bringing robots closer to home will augment market growth and penetration. As the demand for robotics increases, solutions like franchising and bringing robots closer to home will augment market growth and penetration. Golden Corral is one.

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Keeping Things Mellow for 50 Years

Modern Restaurant Management

More recently as we’ve grown the franchise and developed a solid marketing department, we take advantage of the characteristic, though often subliminally (i.e., Mellow Mushroom blends the boundaries between art, music while holding true to a counterculture vibe that was there at the start.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. 24 percent of people are interested in gifting signature sauces.

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Why the Popcorn Bucket Got Weird

EATER

Indeed, AMC told IndieWire last year that it sees growing potential in “strategic in-theatre merchandise sales” as a result of the success of its collectable popcorn vessels, which generally cost around $30 and often include the cost of the popcorn itself.

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Are specialty coffee shops becoming more common in airports?

Perfect Daily Grind

As well as beverages, coffee shops should also think about their retail products, such as whole bean coffee, merchandise, and brewing equipment. “A Another essential element of opening an airport coffee shop is making the decision between remaining as an independent business or starting a franchise store.

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