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Restaurant Conferences to Attend in 2022

7 Shifts

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. The opportunities and challenges that franchises face aren't always the same as their single-unit counterparts. Food Marketing Conference.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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. percent percent (looking at you North Dakota).

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MRM Franchise Feed: White Castle’s 25-Year Club and Cheddar Weather

Modern Restaurant Management

Franchisees have a unique opportunity to invest in this rapidly growing brand right now, given that prime real estate is available for a low price like we’ve never seen before.” Kickstarting Midwest development efforts is a signed agreement in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, slated for a Spring 2022 opening.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Randy’s Donuts Plans Rise and Burger King Makes Sustainable Commitment

Modern Restaurant Management

“We are focusing our efforts on experienced multi-unit operators looking to add a dessert brand to their portfolio. The first of the three new restaurants is slated to open in Jacksonville in spring of 2022. ’ We’re one of the only restaurants serving filet mignon and lobster at fast food prices.”

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