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

DECEMBER 17, 2024

On the challenges sustainability presented in 2024, and how to balance sustainable sourcing and practices with cost concerns in the new year: Several key challenges arise when it comes to sourcing sustainable ingredients. Thus, finding the right balance between maintaining high quality and keeping prices reasonable is crucial.

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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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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

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.

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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

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

JUNE 6, 2024

It’s no great surprise to say QSR and fast casual restaurants can be considered among the most energy-intensive commercial building types making it increasingly challenging for operators to balance the goals of efficiency, profitability and sustainability. Why is the restaurant industry at a pivotal moment regarding sustainability?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2020

For franchises, that means making sure your evaluations and data collection house in order. In the age of COVID-19, the path to sustainable, safe operations lies in actionable, real-time data. across your franchises. Customizing your standards to reflect your franchises’ unique operations will give your data more depth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

With products now cleared for consumer sale in both the United States and Singapore, the cultivated meat industry is moving from proof of concept and early-stage R&D to a focus on demonstrating scalability, sustainable unit economics, and consumer and customer demand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2021

He attributes the company’s growth to franchising business model, which they call “Franchising with a Soul.” ” The strong business model also sustained them in the pandemic. ” Haith explained, “It means it’s not a cookie-cutter concept.

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For example, it helped Sonic burger franchise owner Spencer Hart install solar panels on the drive-in canopies at four of his Long Island locations. Such an initiative could be hugely beneficial to restaurateurs like Marnell-Suhanosky, who have little time to figure out which sustainability initiatives are the most cost-effective. “It

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

For restaurant owners or franchise managers, the importance of brand purpose and social responsibility can’t be overstated, especially when attracting the Gen Z demographic. Sustainable sourcing is one social responsibility initiative that resonates with Gen Z.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 22, 2024

There are entities willing to invest in restaurant growth strategies, provided the restaurant has a sustainable value proposition and at the same time, there are acquirers who can rescue restaurants that have fallen on hard times. What should restaurant brands take away from this mega deal and the Red Lobster bankruptcy filing?

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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

OCTOBER 4, 2024

My first KFC franchise burned to the ground. During our 40-plus years in the industry, many issues have come up, and here are some key things I learned as we developed a resilient, consistent mindset and strategies leading to growth and sustainability: 1. The third KFC we opened and a second TGI Fridays we operated both failed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

The bill would have had a dramatic impact on fast food franchises. Red Lobster Sued Over Sustainability Claims : On June 11, 2021, California consumers filed a deceptive advertising class action lawsuit against Red Lobster’s parent company.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Sustainability and healthy options rising in importance.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 9, 2024

a leading freshly brewed beverage brand with over 1,400 franchise locations worldwide, Chatime recognizes Gen Z as its fastest-growing customer base. In support of Chatime’s commitment to sustainability, the farmers use natural farming practices, allowing nature to take its course and promoting biodiversity and ecological balance.

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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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

This is good news for restaurants, particularly chains and franchises that want to be environmentally sustainable while saving money in the process. Global demand for paper and cardboard is projected to grow by 1.2 percent a year, and the plastic recycling market by $14.74 billion by 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

“As an agency that specializes in restaurant and franchise marketing, and experiencing changes first-hand with clients, we wanted to conduct a survey to see if and how consumers’’ food habits changed during the March-June timeframe across the country,” said Ryan Goff, EVP, Chief Marketing Officer for MGH.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2020

Business interruption insurance is an extremely important type of coverage in an insurance policy which is intended to cover for lost income sustained as a result of a covered peril in order to allow for the continuity of your business into the future.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. Technology-enabled franchises are better positioned to continually evolve to meet guests’ changing expectations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2020

While restaurants certainly include national chains, the majority in the US are independently owned and operated, including franchises. Restaurant owners need to plan for business and financial sustainability. Restaurants and retail are among the industries that have been most severely impacted by the current pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Winnow aims to continue growing in the market, with hospitality being a key industry, as there has been a significant focus on companies to act sustainably, with food waste being a large contributing factor to this. ” RMS called on expert consultants with ties to some of the largest franchise operations in the world to build metiRi.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

What does the deal say about the current state of franchise investment activity? Bringing in new leadership will set the brand up for continued growth and sustainability. Big changes are happening in modernization, innovation, food technology, and more, and if you’re not adapting, you simply won’t make it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

ECJ’s Food, Beverage and Hospitality Department attorneys advise food and beverage clients, startups and other businesses on a comprehensive range of issues, including employment, trade secrets, partnership disputes, contract negotiations, intellectual property, licensing and franchise disputes.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

ofi secures US $1.975 billion sustainability-linked loan. The three-year loan, which also includes a two and three-year revolving credit facility, will be used to achieve the food and beverage supplier’s sustainability targets – including in its coffee supply chains. Neumann Kaffee Gruppe releases 2022 Sustainability Report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Brooklyn Dumpling House just opened and they're already franchising the idea. In addition, there is an increasing emphasis on sustainability with our restaurant customers. Circular supply chains are greener and more sustainable, and can decrease companies’ costs, reduce price volatility, and reduce waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2023

Ensuring your support system is able to sustain rapid market growth via franchising will better ensure that openings are successful, and franchisees are positioned for long-term success. If you offer these different levels of support to your franchisees, they will be ready to hit the ground running and open efficiently.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 1, 2022

Advertised as a place for “uninterrupted private meetings between decision-makers and solution providers,” BITAC allows for several in-depth conversations between attendees and suppliers of equipment , furnishings, and technology needed to scale and sustain a restaurant business. Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit.

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EATER

APRIL 21, 2021

“For many, hawker centers actually serve as the convenient kitchen for local housing flats,” says Leslie Tay, a family doctor who is also a culinary advocate and member of the government’s Workgroup on Sustaining the Hawker Trade. He eventually hopes to franchise the concept and turn Ashes Burnnit into a nationwide chain.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 14, 2020

On the other hand, restaurants with innovative, sustainable packaging can increase traffic among consumers. Sustainability. A Nielsen study reported that consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for sustainable brands (10). Wrong packaging could mean unhappy customers, bad reviews, and fewer repeat orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

Within a matter of days, the business model that has helped sustain us in various capacities for nearly 70 years has been turned on its head,” said Michael Abt, CEO of Huddle House. “It is unbelievable how quickly things can change.

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MBB Hospitality

MAY 15, 2024

The world of franchising changes as fast as the trends, and franchisee innovation is central to staying competitive and meeting evolving consumer demands. As we approach 2025, several groundbreaking innovations, including franchisee innovation, are reshaping the franchise landscape.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Another important lesson that I learned, and I believe the industry learned, is that it pays to be a part of a family, such as the Greek from Greece Café Cuisine franchise family. Ross Franklin, CEO and Founder of Pure Green Franchise. The restaurant industry certainly took a massive hit while navigating COVID-19 this year.

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Apicbase

MAY 18, 2022

You don’t have to be Starbucks or Mcdonald’s to win at franchising, but you have to get the basics right. We’ve studied small and midsize restaurant groups and found ten essential elements for running a successful restaurant franchise business. How To Franchise A Restaurant? Where will my franchises be located?

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