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MRM Franchise Feed: CPK’s Franchise Momentum and Rex’s Rebuilds

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The chain, which once boasted 55 units, closed its last location in 1999. In 2007, it was purchased by David and Camille Rutkauskas. Since then, the couple has worked to streamline operations and build-out the menu, while also repositioning the brand for expansion. Rex’s Chicken, the Tulsa.-based

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MRM Franchise Feed: Opportunity is Barking and the Spirit of BBQ

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These new restaurants will be owned by multi-unit operators RSolution Holdings, who signed a 50-unit deal with Freddy’s after acquiring three of the brand’s Florida locations in Bradenton, Sarasota, and Ocala last year.

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MRM Research Roundup: Catering, Kiosks, Tipping and Dry January

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More than 80 percent of the respondents were C-Suite, VP, or director-level executives at multi-brand, multi-unit operators with a minimum of 20 locations in the United States. With a vision to create an elegant dining experience with sushi, chef Nozomu Abe opened Sushi Noz in 2007.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Greek from Greece Grows and Hearts Afire for Mac & Cheese

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We have experience building companies with multi-unit operations and look forward to applying significant resources and pursuing numerous growth avenues, including opening new restaurants and identifying select acquisitions, that will further expand this outstanding brand.” Nathan's Teams with Kitopi. Located at 701 E.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Jeremiah’s Opens 50th During 25th Anniversary, Wahlburgers Wild and Robotic Pizza

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Our evolution has helped us become an even more appealing investment to large multi-unit operators. "Daddy's franchising model offers multi-unit operators the opportunity to take control of their existing markets and plug in a turn-key 'better chicken' offering that is second to none," said Litalien. "Many

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MRM Franchise Feed: Wing Zone Revitalization and Real Food BK

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.” Americana, an independently owned and operated franchise partner of Krispy Kreme, currently operates more than 200 Krispy Kremeshops in five countries, including UAE, KSA, and Kuwait, and has partnered with Krispy Kreme to delight customers since 2007.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Chicken Sale-d Chick and The Dolly Llama and This Is It! to Franchise

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” The Cochrans were first introduced to Chicken Salad Chick in 2007 when founder Stacy Brown brought samples of her classic chicken salad to a baby shower for Tammy’s sister-in-law Julie. Jamba ® signed a franchise agreement with multi-unit operator Kurt Wilson to expand in college markets across the southeast.