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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 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. “The market is still ripe for continued expansion and growth,” said Kapoor. with restaurant concepts in more than ten countries.

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Restaurant Conferences to Attend in 2022

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Spanning three days in one of the world's most renowned food destinations, this conference has something for everyone, with courses for independent owners and multi-unit operators. Food Marketing Conference. How'd you like to hear marketing tips from folks who have worked for Proctor & Gamble, Microsoft, and PepsiCo?

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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. The program’s goal is to create 100 Black-owned franchise restaurants by the end of 2022 and to continue growing that number.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Wing Zone Revitalization and Real Food BK

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Ike’s Love & Sandwiches made a strategic investment in Los Angeles phenomenon Bangin’ Buns with plans to expand the young concept across Southern California and bring the brand to new markets. The team currently operates over 80 Ike’s Love & Sandwiches locations across the United States.

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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.” “As we begin our aggressive growth into new markets, there is no better partner than Meritage. Its commitment to quality has established the brand as the go-to restaurant in its markets.

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

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Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022. Overall, “large parties,” or a party with eight or more guests, had a +2 percent increase in same-store transactions in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022.

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