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McDonald’s Q1: Value and Innovation

A warm, expert-led look at McDonald’s Q1 results, menu makeover, and the refranchise question shaping its growth.

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May 14, 2026

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Habit Ranch: Desert Brand Playbook

A reflective look at Habit Ranch, its immersive desert activation, and what it signals for brand loyalty and mindful, experiential dining.

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May 14, 2026

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Cousins Lobster Expands Fried Seafood

Cousins Maine Lobster pilots a fried-seafood concept in Louisville, expanding through franchising while preserving premium sourcing and guest experience.

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May 14, 2026

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Smarter Schedules, Stronger Kitchens

A warm look at how restaurant scheduling apps and AI are reshaping labor, compliance, and margins from cafés to franchises.

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May 14, 2026

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How to Build a Management Team When You Can't Afford to Hire Big

Learn proven strategies to build a resilient restaurant management team on a tight budget. Discover actionable frameworks restaurant owners use to grow without breaking the bank.

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May 14, 2026

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The Strategic Operator’s Guide - How to Handle a Bad Yelp or Google Review Without Making It Worse

Learn how to handle negative Yelp and Google reviews in the restaurant industry with proven strategies for reputation management, brand protection, and staff morale. Avoid common pitfalls and turn criticism into a competitive advantage.

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May 14, 2026

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The Ultimate Monthly Accounting Checklist Every Restaurant Owner Should Follow

You didn’t open a restaurant to stare at spreadsheets. Follow this exact step-by-step monthly accounting routine to keep your business running smoothly, your staff paid, and your sanity intact—complete with common pitfalls and a printable checklist.

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May 14, 2026

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The Blueprint for Financial Clarity - How to Set Up a Chart of Accounts for Your Restaurant

Learn the crucial steps and best practices to set up a chart of accounts for your restaurant, ensuring financial clarity, tighter control of costs, and better profit margins from day one.

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May 14, 2026

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Between Cash Basis and Accrual Accounting for Your Restaurant

It is the third week of February. You check your bank account, and the balance is terrifyingly low. Panic sets in. You immediately pull up your Profit & Loss statement for January, expecting the worst. Instead, the P&L says you had a highly profitable month. If your restaurant made so much money last month, where is all the cash?

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May 14, 2026

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What Restaurant KPIs Actually Matter and How to Track Them Weekly

Learn which restaurant KPIs truly matter, why weekly tracking matters, and how to build an actionable dashboard to protect margins and drive profitability.

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May 14, 2026

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Driving Business Growth: Strategies for Expansion and Innovation at Quiznos and Taco del Mar

Explore how Neel Patel's expertise in business transformation is driving growth strategies for Quiznos and Taco del Mar, backed by Rego Restaurant Group's commitment to data-driven business transformations.

Updated On Mar. 28, 2025 Published Mar. 28, 2025

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Neel Patel: The Architect of Business Transformation

Neel Patel's extensive experience in business transformation, evident from over six years as an engagement manager at McKinsey & Company, underscores his capability in driving growth strategies for Quiznos and Taco del Mar. His background in the marketing and sales department, coupled with a portfolio that includes advising clients on enterprise strategy, commercial optimization, data and analytics, and value creation, positions him as a key player in the expansion plans of these brands.

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Rego Restaurant Group's Vision for Growth

Rego Restaurant Group's commitment to growth and innovation is evident in its partnership with Neel Patel to propel Quiznos and Taco del Mar towards expansion. Coady Smith's confidence in Patel's leadership highlights the importance of deep expertise in driving unit-level profitability, optimizing operations, and facilitating data-driven business transformations. These aspects are crucial for sustaining growth and delivering value to customers and franchisee partners.

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Strategies for Accelerated Growth

To actualize growth, Rego has adopted a variety of innovative strategies. One such strategy involves collaborating with BCubed to create 650-square-foot modular drive-thru units for both Quiznos and Taco del Mar. This initiative aims to streamline operations and enhance customer experience, ultimately accelerating the brands' expansion plans. Additionally, partnering with Ghost Kitchens International to establish locations within Walmart stores showcases Rego's agility in exploring new market channels for growth.