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Surviving Disruption: How New COVID-19 Legislation Can Assist the Restaurant Industry

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times the average monthly payroll costs during a specific period (calendar year 2019 for most). $10 Eligibility measures are calculated each calendar quarter, and once the employer's gross receipts exceed 80 percent of a comparable quarter in 2019, the employer, at the end of that quarter, would no longer qualify for the credit.

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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 Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

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From 2011 to 2019, Karel served as senior vice president for ARCOP, Inc., Black Bear Diner promoted of Anita Adams to chief executive officer and the addition of restaurant veteran Jeff Guido as chief operating officer. .” In March of 2019, Adams was promoted to president in addition to her role as CFO.

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MRM Franchise Feed: CPK in Canada and Real Famous BBQ

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” In 2019, Accelerated Franchised Concepts (AFC) closed on a minority investment into Raw J?ce, ce is currently seeking experienced multi-unit operators to become a part of the growing brand and develop franchise territories in new markets throughout Houston, Dallas, Charlotte, North Carolina, Nashville, Tennessee, and Atlanta. .

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

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ICV will combine the remaining DRH and JK&T Wings sports bars, which it acquired in October 2019, making the combined company the largest franchisee of BWW. ” In October 2019 ICV made a significant investment in JK&T Wings, a leading franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings, in partnership with management. .”

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

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However, according to a 2019 report from the Federal Reserve Bank, 37 percent of all Americans could not cover an unexpected $400 expense without going into debt. Through Q2, the healthy lifestyle eatery has generated sales approaching its total 2019 sales. Compared to Q2 in 2019, Coolgreens increased sales by 79 percent.

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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. ” The company began franchising in 2019, adding three new restaurants outside of its home-market of Oklahoma City.