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Survey Says: Restaurateurs Are Making Expansion Plans

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A lot of it is about using AI quietly in the background to make operations more efficient. And 41 percent of multi-unit operators are using optical character recognition (OCR) technology, which is used to speed up manual processes like taking inventory and submitting invoices.

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MRM Franchise Feed: CPK’s Franchise Momentum and Rex’s Rebuilds

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A seasoned executive, Shaw previously worked in a number of roles at Bloomin’ Brands for over 12 years, including serving as Chief Information Officer and Chief Accounting Officer before making her move to Los Angeles to join Blaze. Krystal Eyes Revitalization. " Captain D's Signs Development Deal.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

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After beginning his career at McDonald’s Corporation in 1981 as a store accountant, Haggis moved on to The Wendy’s Company, where he worked for nearly 30 years and served as senior vice president of finance and brand chief financial officer. Seeking multi-unit operators across the U.S.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Greek from Greece Grows and Hearts Afire for Mac & Cheese

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We have experience building companies with multi-unit operations and look forward to applying significant resources and pursuing numerous growth avenues, including opening new restaurants and identifying select acquisitions, that will further expand this outstanding brand.” Nathan's Teams with Kitopi.

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

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Our evolution has helped us become an even more appealing investment to large multi-unit operators. The new design will feature technical innovations including kiosks for self-ordering, a pickup lane for delivery drivers and customers, and a re-imagined shack-like design without the clutter and archetypal choices. "Daddy's

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

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This combination of payment acceptance devices meets current needs in quick service restaurants (QSR) looking to create proper social distancing and limited interaction while still providing excellent customer service and payment security. ” SWIPEBY Launches Web Ordering.

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Ghost Lemonade, Robotic Barista and Flippy for Sale

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With a different patty make-up than the traditional burger, Impossible Burgers require special cooking care to lock in the flavor and taste that has escalated them as a new menu item favorite across quick service restaurant chains and independent operators.

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