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A Supplement to Nation's Restaurant News<br />
Volume 22 No. 2 · October 2023<br />
WWW.NRN.COM<br />
THE NEW<br />
GROWTH<br />
MARKETS<br />
Population shifts have reshaped the restaurant landscape.<br />
Here's where brands are finding opportunity now.<br />
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:<br />
O New strategies to fund growth O Tech tools give brands an edge<br />
The Human Bean Talks Awards<br />
& Advice for Franchisees<br />
With a second Franchise Rockstar<br />
Award and new Inc. 5000 recognition,<br />
The Human Bean and its partners share<br />
a model for success.<br />
Lauren and Joe Karcher<br />
Brooke & Jackson Bennett<br />
Inquire Now!<br />
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0% 20+ 260<br />
Award Winning Royalty Fees* Years of Franchising Locations Open and In<br />
Specialty Coffee Expertise** <a title="Franchise Focus - October 2023 page 1" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/047220e2?page=1"> A Supplement to Nation's Restaurant News Volume </a>
<a title="Franchise Focus - October 2023 page 2" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/047220e2?page=2"> The Human Bean Talks Awards & Advice for Franchis</a>
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<a title="Franchise Focus - October 2023 page 4" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/047220e2?page=4"> An Opportunity to Serve Joy IHOP is an iconic</a>
<a title="Franchise Focus - October 2023 page 5" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/047220e2?page=5"> An Opportunity to Spread Joy Franchise with IHOP</a>
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<a title="Franchise Focus - October 2023 page 9" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/047220e2?page=9"> BLENDING PURPOSE-DRIVEN SMOOTHIES TO MAKE YOUR CO</a>
<a title="Franchise Focus - October 2023 page 10" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/047220e2?page=10"> FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY CATCH A WINNER UNIQUE ME</a>
<a title="Franchise Focus - October 2023 page 11" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/047220e2?page=11"> Mapping growth opportunities S</a>
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<a title="Franchise Focus - October 2023 page 16" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/047220e2?page=16"> PEPPER LUNCH: EXPERIENTIAL FAST-CASUAL DINING MEE</a>
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<a title="Franchise Focus - October 2023 page 26" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/047220e2?page=26"> A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY: THE ONLY ONE FOR EVERYONE® </a>
<a title="Franchise Focus - October 2023 page 27" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/047220e2?page=27"> 350+ UNITS WE STAND OUT FROM THE REST 3</a>
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