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MRM Franchise Feed: Franchising for Heroes and Shaq-a-Roni for Charity

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” Fast-Craft Restaurant Concept Set to Have 50 Locations Open by the End of 2022. Today, Chick’nCone has 24 locations open and operating throughout the United States, Canada and the United Arab Emirates, with plans to have 50 locations open by the end of 2022. Donato's to Expand in the Carolinas.

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

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In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Church’s Goes Hybrid and Curry Up Incentives Now

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The new model will launch in 2022 and enables the company to advance work-life-balance for employees, while enhancing the workability and connectivity of the Restaurant Support Center teams. Catering has become a major aspect of our business, which we believe has significant upside.

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

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We’re excited to open our first restaurants near our headquarters in west Michigan in 2022.” Our evolution has helped us become an even more appealing investment to large multi-unit operators. . “We are excited about the Mexican restaurant segment and the Bigger, Bolder, Better direction of the brand.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Wing Zone Revitalization and Real Food BK

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” Goldberg has plans to add 15 new locations for Bangin’ Buns by the end of 2022. 2022 is already shaping up to add another 50%-plus growth to a rapidly expanding success story. All four franchisees are currently seeking or finalizing initial locations with projected store openings to begin as early as January 2022.

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