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Top Three Reasons Why Multi-Unit Operators Should be Looking at Fast Casual Brands to Expand their Portfolio in the Restaurant Industry

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This trend is what’s driving the growth of Modern Market Eatery, which was founded in 2009 on the principle that fast food can still be nutritious and flavorful. Studies show that consumers want to eat healthier and are more loyal to brands with strong sustainability practices and sourcing.

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

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More than 80 percent of the respondents were C-Suite, VP, or director-level executives at multi-brand, multi-unit operators with a minimum of 20 locations in the United States. It gained its third star in 2009, and was the first Japanese restaurant in the US to do so.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

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This investment comes at a pivotal time, as the Indian fast casual has more than 50 franchise and corporate locations in varying stages of development across the United States, including two franchised locations that recently opened in Atlanta and Orange County, California. Seeking multi-unit operators across the U.S.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

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The Krystal Company plans to refranchise approximately 100-150 company-owned restaurants to well-capitalized multi-unit operators as part of its ongoing business and fleet revitalization. In addition to Melt Shop restaurants, Smith and his team operate 28 Five Guys locations across the greater Philadelphia area.

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MRM Franchise Feed: CPK in Canada and Real Famous BBQ

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There are nine locations currently operating throughout South Florida. ce concept was inspired by Barry Rabkin after he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2009. AFC is an affiliate of AP Franchised Concepts, LLC, led by Anthony Polazzi, who has over 20 years of experience investing in emerging franchisors.

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

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These new restaurants will be owned by multi-unit operators RSolution Holdings, who signed a 50-unit deal with Freddy’s after acquiring three of the brand’s Florida locations in Bradenton, Sarasota, and Ocala last year.

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

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Chickn’Cone is now searching for experienced franchisees, looking to become multi-unit operators, who align with the family-focused culture of the brand. The pizza chain is seeking multi-unit operators across the Carolinas to join in the expansion effort. A few years later, she married Ian.