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Survey Says: Restaurateurs Are Making Expansion Plans

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Not to mention, operators are still seeing positive gains from things like online ordering and loyalty tech. I think our report reveals that 2023 was a year characterized by a lot of regrouping and reorienting of business priorities. And with that more solid foundation, I hope operators will feel optimistic about 2024.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Opportunity is Barking and the Spirit of BBQ

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Of the three new Florida franchisees, Susan Wright and business partner Mike Herren are excited to bring three PJ’s Coffee’s to Central Florida. The new Subway catering platform will allow guests, particularly businesses, to make large orders for any occasion from participating Subway restaurants across the U.S. "An

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

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California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) today announced the appointment of Giorgio Minardi as Executive Vice President of Global Development & Franchise Operations. CPK’s franchise business has gained noteworthy momentum recently with new locations in Guam, Philadelphia International Airport, The Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.,

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

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announced a strategic plan to support the continued expansion of its business. In the late 1980’s, Hattie Marie brought her culinary talents to the masses and opened a bakery/catering service, Pie Face Bakery. Word quickly spread about the delectable dishes being prepared there and her business took off. Select U.S.

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

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” Differentiating itself in the popular Mexican quick-service segment, Taco John’s prides itself on a unique menu that features delicious, quality-made food. Additionally, its significant drive-thru business, which represents 65% of systemwide sales, has helped insulate the brand from recent market shifts.

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

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The family-owned business has thrown star-studded virtual parties and showered customers with giveaways galore. Today, with his great-granddaughter Lisa at the helm, the national restaurant and consumer-packaged goods business has a workforce of 10,000. ” In 1946, Billy Ingram became the first member of the 25-Year Club.

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