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Surviving Disruption: How New COVID-19 Legislation Can Assist the Restaurant Industry

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Funds can be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills. While state depreciation rules may differ, this correction could be a big benefit to multi-unit operators making property improvements, allowing those businesses with QIP expense in 2018 and 2019 to potentially file amended federal income tax returns.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Frictionless QDOBA and Crisp & Greens Goes National

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“Our new formats are incredibly attractive to today’s multi-unit operators, who are looking for chef-driven food quality at a lower investment than a traditional QSR. Off-premise sales now account for 81% of the business, including digital, marketplace and to-go orders. Sweet Paris to Open Newest Location.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

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The Krystal Company plans to refranchise approximately 100-150 company-owned restaurants to well-capitalized multi-unit operators as part of its ongoing business and fleet revitalization. "We've seen great success with the new restaurant prototype, remodels and operational upgrades. Krystal Eyes Refranchising.

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

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Shaw has been with Los Angeles-based Blaze Pizza since 2018 as its Chief Financial Officer, and has also served as Interim CEO since August 2019. “Since joining just under two years ago, she has demonstrated a blend of entrepreneurial spirit, brand vision and operational expertise that make her the perfect fit to lead this company.”

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

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Recognizing the varying needs of entrepreneurs that are seeking different levels of involvement in the day-to-day operations of a restaurant franchise, the Teriyaki Madness team developed Restaurant Sherpas as a solution for absentee and semi-absentee franchisees across the nation. ” Showing Support. . ” A&W Doubling Up. .

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

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In his new role, Tipton oversees multiple departments including Franchise Sales & Development, Real Estate, Café Design & Construction, Café Operations, and many more. Tipton joined Paris Baguette in October 2018 where he served as Vice President of Operations and COO. ” Taco Johns Adds to Board.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Wing Zone Revitalization and Real Food BK

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Bangin’ Buns launched in 2018 when a tight-knit group of friends in the San Fernando Valley, Nick Nshanyan, Gary Shahbazyan, Sam Manvelyan, and Arman Grigoryan, started cooking Nashville Hot Chicken in each other’s homes.

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