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How Top Multi-Unit Restaurants are Using Tech to Grow

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Each location reduced labor cost from an average of 32% in Jan 2020 to 23% as of April 2021, due in part to more efficient schedules. Corporate leaders can focus on new locations and growth, while franchise operators and individual managers keep the business running smoothly on the ground. says Megges.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Our evolution has helped us become an even more appealing investment to large multi-unit operators. Chicken Salad Chick had a successful first half of 2021, opening 17 new locations, including market debuts in South Florida; Roanoke, Virginia; and Indianapolis, Indiana. ” Vitality Bowls Looks to Grow.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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. ” Slim Chickens in Cleveland.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Wing Zone Revitalization and Real Food BK

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The team currently operates over 80 Ike’s Love & Sandwiches locations across the United States. Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. “Our momentum is picking up in 2021 and I’m confident that more deals are to come before the year is over.”

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

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This year's awards will bring the Taco Bell Foundation to $17 million in total awarded scholarships since it first launched five years ago, well on schedule to meet its initial commitment of awarding $21 million by 2021. Seeking multi-unit operators across the U.S. Strive to be the number one QSR for vegetarians.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

Modern Restaurant Management

Our investment community has energized around the launch and we’re looking forward to opening the first of several locations in 2021.” ” Plans are to offer a single course in fast-casual during the 2021 spring semester and to develop a full concentration within the next 18 to 24 months. Leanpath Scout.

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