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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

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“The Discerning Diner report provides our members with the information they need to make choices around everything from menu selections and customer service options, to marketing initiatives and possible new revenue streams that today’s consumer is interested in. ” Attracting New Diners. ” Attracting New Diners.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

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“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” Three quarters of all consumers are considering restaurant gift card purchases this year. ” The gift of food. Getting sauced.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Tropical in Colorado and The Halal Guys New App

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Husband-and-wife team Craig and Dianne LeMieux, along with their son Kyle and his wife Saverea LeMieux, have served as the brand’s Colorado area developers since 2016. Customers can also purchase the First Book Bundle at Pizza Hut, where $1 from every bundle purchased will be donated to First Book.

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A Yum! Habit, Chasing DoorDash and BellaBot

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’s unmatched scale and strengths in franchising, purchasing and brand-building.” He acted as the president of iPayment until 2011, when he became the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the company until 2016. ” Upon completion of the transaction, The Habit Burger Grill will remain in Irvine, California.,

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

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Unfortunately, with consumers making more purchases from home, a trend that shows no signs of lessening, eating out is likely to be limited.” November and December purchases typically account for upwards of 50 percent of annual gift cards sales. That points to decent, but not great, overall holiday shopping. percent at hotels.

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

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A resident of Helena since 2006, she previously worked as a supervisor at Costco, where she learned the principles of running a successful and low overhead business, while also developing her customer service and employee management skills. “I’m passionate about introducing a new brand to the Helena area. .

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First Robotic Mobile Restaurant and DoorDash’s Commissary Kitchen

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Rather than assigning people to prep stations or at checkout, Ono takes advantage of automation to free people up to do what they do best; customer service/engagement and education. Degel opened his first Atlanta-area location in 2016 in suburban Duluth with total indoor/outdoor seating for 150, including an 80-seat outdoor patio.

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