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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: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

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” Dean co-founded Black Bear Diner in 1995, and served as co-president until 2016 when he was named CEO. Seeking multi-unit operators across the U.S. The new location will be owned and operated by the Chunara Food Group. He will remain with the company as executive chairman.

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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. Opened in 2016 by chef Kyle Connaughton and his wife Katina, its standard tasting menu costs $495 per person.

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

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“Since partnering with Waitr in 2016, we’ve seen a steady rise in our off-premise sales and believe our expanded partnership will allow us to bring our authentic, Texas-style barbecue to more guests,” says Laura Rea Dickey, Chief Executive Officer for Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. ."

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

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In fall 2016 he signed a baseball contract with the New York Mets before returning to the NFL in 2021. Curry Up Now offering a limited-time franchise development incentivethat allows experienced, multi-unit operators to sign a deal for a minimum of three Curry Up Now franchise restaurants rather than the typical five unit commitment.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Wing Zone Revitalization and Real Food BK

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As a significant number of our franchisees have chosen to sign on as multi-unit operators, there’s no doubt that Dog Haus is poised for incredible growth.” Loyal guests of the original Oklahoma City location, Mara and Mike have been wine club members since 2016 and visited the location nearly every weekend.

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

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When the concept caught the attention of the car maker in 2014, the restaurant group embraced the opportunity to build the brand together and signed a licensing agreement in 2016. ” An experienced multi-unit operator, Fox currently franchises four Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s throughout Michigan.

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