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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. What can restaurateurs take away from the responses of their fellow operators? I hope they come away from reading the r eport with a sense of optimism.

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

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“Florida is an ideal market for us because there is an unmatched synergy between the sunshine state and our hometown of New Orleans, especially when it comes to tourism,” said David Mesa, Chief Development Officer for PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans. PJ's Hopes to Open 187 Locations Throughout Florida in Next 10 Years.

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

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” Minardi brings more than 35 years of global restaurant business experience to CPK, most recently as the International President at Madrid-based Telepizza Group, leading an IPO launch for the company and entry into five new international markets. .” and the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nev.,

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

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. "To further support our franchise development initiatives, we will be working with Lynette McKee– an industry expert with over 30 years of experience in franchising – to identify franchise partners in targeted international markets and leading U.S. Boston Market, Darden Restaurants, Inc.

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

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“As we begin our aggressive growth into new markets, there is no better partner than Meritage. Its commitment to quality has established the brand as the go-to restaurant in its markets. Our evolution has helped us become an even more appealing investment to large multi-unit operators.

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

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DRH is a strong platform and the company has solidified its position in a number of important markets. ” In addition to Quality Restaurant Group, Moe’s Southwest Grill is continuing with its aggressive expansion and is seeking single- and multi-unit operators to join its successful franchise network.

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

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. “With our headquarters recently moving to Houston, this restaurant was the perfect location for us to develop a flagship prototype,” said SPB Hospitality’s Vice President of Marketing, Deanna Parr. Panchero's Grows in NJ. Chicken Salad Chick Gets Aggressive. Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.

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