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MRM Franchise Feed: Virtual BBQ and Pieology in China

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Six units throughout Irvine, Orange and Tustin. Two units in Los Angeles. “Since launching the franchise initiative in October 2019, we have been energized by the interest and excitement from experienced multi-unit operators who want to get involved with the brand,” said Bill Phelps, CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken.

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

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Self-service preferences have emerged as key to helping brands manage labor challenges and increase sales. ” The Qu 2024 State of Digital Report is based on a survey of industry leaders at enterprise restaurant brands.

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Ghost Lemonade, Robotic Barista and Flippy for Sale

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“Because Revel is a cloud-based system, operators can push updates across locations with a push of a button. This simplifies the management of multi-unit operations like Pizza King and makes future growth more feasible.

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