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Survey Says: Restaurateurs Are Making Expansion Plans

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Will 2024 be a comeback year for restaurants? Despite challenges including inventory costs, commission fees and staff turnover, many restaurant owners are expressing optimism about moving forward, according to TouchBistro’s 2024 State of Restaurants Report. What results did you find surprising and why?

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

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. The Texas-based restaurant group is recognized for their Baja-style fare with nearly 150 franchise- and corporate-owned locations in 16 states. Jessica Wescott.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Virtual BBQ and Pieology in China

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. The virtual kitchen model allows restaurants to maximize delivery coverage without the upfront investment that a traditional brick-and-mortar location requires.

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

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MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. Apple American Group LLC (AAG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group LP (FRG), was named the 2021 Abe Gustin Franchisee of the Year by Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar. AAG Named Franchisee of the Year.

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

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In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022. Total tips averaged 18.9

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MRM Franchise Feed: Church’s Goes Hybrid and Curry Up Incentives Now

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MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise (MUFSO) landscape. “We’re thrilled to partner with the KFC Foundation to provide KFC restaurant employees with the tools they need to quickly build emergency savings funds and establish long-term saving habits,” said Leigh Phillips, President and CEO, SaverLife.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Restaurants in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee will be refranchised. "We're Krystal Eyes Refranchising. percent to +107.5