Restaurant Brands International

Firehouse Subs Engages New Ecosystem of Agencies to Help Fuel Brand Growth with Orchard as Lead Creative Agency

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024

Following a competitive agency review, Firehouse Subs®, the firefighter-founded specialty sandwich brand with a passion for hearty, flavorful food and heartfelt service, has named Orchard its lead creative agency.

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  • Following a competitive agency review, Firehouse Subs®, the firefighter-founded specialty sandwich brand with a passion for hearty, flavorful food and heartfelt service, has named Orchard its lead creative agency.
  • This marks the first time Firehouse Subs has expanded beyond a single-agency approach since its founding in 1994 – a strategic decision that ushers in a new growth era for the brand.
  • With more than 1,200 mostly-franchised locations across 46 states, including Canada and Puerto Rico, Firehouse Subs actively engaged franchisee board of director members in the creative agency selection process.
  • JKR will act as design partner and help Firehouse Subs tell its visual story in a more compelling way, leaning into what makes the brand unique.

Ulta Beauty, the National Meat Institute, and the American Frozen Food Institute Join Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition, Empowering Scope Three Emissions Reductions

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Montag, April 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of strategy and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, today announced the addition of three organizations to the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (Supplier LOCT), a consortium launched in 2021 to accelerate progress toward science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. Ulta Beauty, the National Meat Institute, and the American Frozen Food Institute are now part of the diverse collaborative which provides members with a scalable, cost-effective solution to the challenge of addressing supply chain or Scope 3 emissions.

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  • Ulta Beauty, the National Meat Institute, and the American Frozen Food Institute are now part of the diverse collaborative which provides members with a scalable, cost-effective solution to the challenge of addressing supply chain or Scope 3 emissions.
  • Supplier LOCT encourages and empowers suppliers to mitigate climate change impacts by providing expert-led online educational courses designed to help them measure, monitor, report, and take action to reduce their GHG emissions.
  • "The American Frozen Food Institute is excited to support its members on the journey to reducing GHG emissions," added AFFI President and CEO Alison Bodor.
  • "This collaboration with Supplier LOCT equips leaders in the frozen food sector with new resources and education to identify efficiencies and waste reduction opportunities."

Popeyes® to launch in Italy

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Donnerstag, Februar 1, 2024

Founded in New Orleans in 1972, Popeyes has more than 50 years of history and culinary tradition incorporating Cajun and Creole flavor profiles.

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  • Founded in New Orleans in 1972, Popeyes has more than 50 years of history and culinary tradition incorporating Cajun and Creole flavor profiles.
  • "We're very excited about growing the brand in Italy with RB Iberia, a long-term partner and strong operator.
  • "We are thrilled to spearhead the launch of Popeyes® in Italy.
  • The first Popeyes restaurant in Italy is scheduled to open later this year.

Kuehn Law Encourages TAST, ANSS, PGTI, and TARO Investors to Contact Law Firm

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Dienstag, Januar 23, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kuehn Law, PLLC, a shareholder litigation law firm, is investigating potential claims related to the below-listed proposed mergers.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kuehn Law, PLLC, a shareholder litigation law firm, is investigating potential claims related to the below-listed proposed mergers.
  • Kuehn Law may seek additional disclosures or other relief on behalf of the shareholders of these companies.
  • Under the agreement, shareholders of Carrols Restaurant are set to receive $9.55 per share in cash.
  • According to the merger agreement, Ansys shareholders are set to receive $197.00 in cash and 0.3450 shares of Synopsys common stock per Ansys share.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of an Investigation into the Fairness of the Acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. by Restaurant Brands International, Inc.

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Freitag, Januar 19, 2024

You are hereby notified that Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into the fairness of the acquisition of Carrols by Restaurant Brands International, Inc. (“RBI”).

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  • You are hereby notified that Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into the fairness of the acquisition of Carrols by Restaurant Brands International, Inc. (“RBI”).
  • As a result of the merger, Carrols stockholders will receive $9.55 per share in cash.
  • This price represents only a 12.5% premium over the unaffected stock price of Carrols.
  • Levi & Korsinsky is a nationally recognized firm with offices in New York, Connecticut, California, and Washington, D.C.

Firehouse Subs Plans to Grow with First Responders and Veterans as Franchisees

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Mittwoch, Januar 24, 2024

The First Responders Program offers $100,000 cash to open a new Firehouse Subs restaurant and will offer the same for a second and third restaurant.

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  • The First Responders Program offers $100,000 cash to open a new Firehouse Subs restaurant and will offer the same for a second and third restaurant.
  • Many of our flavorful, hot subs were crafted by our firefighter founders and inspired by meals served in the fire station.
  • The unique program is part of a multi-year strategy to rapidly grow the Firehouse Subs brand across the United States and Canada.
  • Under parent company Restaurant Brands International (RBI), Firehouse Subs opened its first location outside of North America in 2023 in Zurich, Switzerland.

Trivest Announces Promotions Across the Firm

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Dienstag, Januar 9, 2024

Trivest Partners (“Trivest” or the “Firm”) is pleased to announce the following promotions — a recognition of accomplishment that fully exemplifies the depth of talent and experience on the internally-grown Trivest team.

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  • Trivest Partners (“Trivest” or the “Firm”) is pleased to announce the following promotions — a recognition of accomplishment that fully exemplifies the depth of talent and experience on the internally-grown Trivest team.
  • Jonathan Schonfeld has been promoted to Principal within the Trivest Growth Investment Fund.
  • Prior to joining Trivest, Jonathan was an Associate at Hale Capital Partners and started his career in Investment Banking at Jefferies in New York.
  • Since joining Trivest in 2020, Stephanie has built relationships and sourced investment opportunities for Trivest in Canada.

Pedro Timo Joins Garnett Station Partners as Operating Partner

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Mittwoch, November 1, 2023

Garnett Station Partners, LLC (“Garnett Station”), a New York-based principal investment firm that manages over $2 billion of assets, today announced that Pedro Timo has joined the firm as Operating Partner.

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  • Garnett Station Partners, LLC (“Garnett Station”), a New York-based principal investment firm that manages over $2 billion of assets, today announced that Pedro Timo has joined the firm as Operating Partner.
  • Mr. Timo brings a decade of supply chain management experience in a variety of consumer-focused industries to the firm.
  • Prior to joining Garnett Station, Mr. Timo served as the Chief Development Officer and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Fat Tuesday.
  • “We are excited to officially welcome Pedro – an established and well-respected operations professional – to Garnett Station.

Fernando Machado Joins Garnett Station Partners as Senior Advisor

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Donnerstag, Oktober 12, 2023

Garnett Station Partners, LLC (“Garnett Station”), a New York-based principal investment firm that manages over $2 billion of assets, is pleased to announce that Fernando Machado has joined the firm as Senior Advisor.

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  • Garnett Station Partners, LLC (“Garnett Station”), a New York-based principal investment firm that manages over $2 billion of assets, is pleased to announce that Fernando Machado has joined the firm as Senior Advisor.
  • Mr. Machado brings over two decades of marketing and brand development experience across a variety of industries.
  • “We’ve known Fernando for many years, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to our team as a Senior Advisor.
  • I look forward to helping GSP’s portfolio companies further shape their brand voices as a board member and engaged advisor.”

The Open Wing Alliance Releases 2023 Global Restaurant Report, Ranks Brands on Status of Cage-Free Egg Transitions

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Dienstag, Oktober 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a global coalition of 100 organizations in 72 countries, releases its 2023 Global Restaurant Report. The report reveals which restaurant chains are following through on their public commitments to source cage-free eggs in their global supply chains and which are falling behind. Several companies, including Starbucks, Famous Brands, Pizza Express, Restaurant Brands International, and Yum! Brands are successfully reporting progress towards their goals. The report exposes which companies aren't being transparent, including Focus Brands, Inspire Brands, Caffè Nero, and Au Bon Pain, and asks, 'Are these companies failing animals and the consumers who trusted them?'

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  • The Report commends Famous Brands, Pizza Express, Papa John's, Starbucks for reporting global progress, improving treatment of egg-laying hens around the world
    NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a global coalition of 100 organizations in 72 countries, releases its 2023 Global Restaurant Report .
  • The report reveals which restaurant chains are following through on their public commitments to source cage-free eggs in their global supply chains and which are falling behind.
  • Several companies, including Starbucks, Famous Brands, Pizza Express, Restaurant Brands International, and Yum!
  • "The Global Restaurant Report serves as a critical tool for consumers who value animal welfare and wish to make informed decisions about which restaurants they support," says Hannah Surowinski, Global Corporate Relations Manager, Open Wing Alliance.