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Survey Says: Restaurateurs Are Making Expansion Plans

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The website is one part of it, but it’s also about maintaining an active social media presence, offering a loyalty program, and investing in ongoing marketing campaigns. Labor : From a labor standpoint, 2023 was a relatively good year for operators. I hope they come away from reading the r eport with a sense of optimism.

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

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Chick’nCone – the fast-craft restaurant concept famous for serving crispy, hand-cut chicken tenders in a freshly made waffle cone – is looking to capitalize on the growth it experienced throughout the course of the pandemic as it expands into new markets throughout the country.

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Successful Restaurants Leverage Their Digital Ordering Channels

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million by the end of 2023. Use detail reporting to market to the right customers at the right time based on their preferences. If customers only order via text, this will simplify the text marketing process for you. Consistency is essential for optimal user experiences, especially if you are a multi-unit operator.

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

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Q4 Restaurant Trends Toast released its Q4 2023 Restaurant Trends report that examined catering activity around the holidays, large events, cold-weather food and alcohol preferences, and weekly tipping trends. 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: Kitchen of the Future, Restaurant Sherpas and Dunkin’ Hirin’

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metro is extremely valuable right now, and we know that Taffer’s Tavern will be perfect for a high-quality conversion in this market.” Taffer’s Tavern has partnered with Fransmart, the global leader in franchise development, to bring the concept to the top 40 major media markets across the U.S. . “The D.C.

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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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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?