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Why Multi-Unit Operators Should Invest in Brands with Flexible Real Estate Options

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Consumer preferences will continue to shift with global trends and events. This has directly affected how brands and franchisees approach the real estate market and has made it critical for operators like me to invest in companies that are responding to the transformations throughout the industry.

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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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Where a full-service or upscale dining model is seen as a treat or a cheat, fast casual dining is a daily event and it’s where people live out their values and choose to eat based on the brands that meet those expectations.

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

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Q4 Restaurant Trends Toast released its Q4 2023 Restaurant Trends report that examined catering activity around the holidays, large events, cold-weather food and alcohol preferences, and weekly tipping trends. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022. .”

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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: Frictionless QDOBA and Crisp & Greens Goes National

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“Our new formats are incredibly attractive to today’s multi-unit operators, who are looking for chef-driven food quality at a lower investment than a traditional QSR. Since Twin Peaks Girls nationwide had to miss the live event over the summer, the brand is moving the competition to social media.

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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: CPK’s Franchise Momentum and Rex’s Rebuilds

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military personnel on Military Appreciation Night, in addition to raising funds through guest contributions for DAV (Disabled American Veterans) during the weeks leading up to the event. Golden Corral continued its 19-year tradition last week by serving a complimentary “thank you” meal to active duty and retired U.S.

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