Restaurant Brands International

Popeyes® to launch in Italy

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Thursday, February 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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Tuesday, January 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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Friday, January 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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Wednesday, January 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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Tuesday, January 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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Wednesday, 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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Thursday, October 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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Tuesday, October 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.

Canada Goose Appoints Gary Saage and Jennifer Davis to Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (NYSE, TSX: GOOS) today announced the appointments of Gary Saage, former Group Chief Financial Officer, Richemont, and Jennifer Davis, Partner, Bain Capital Private Equity, to the Canada Goose Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (NYSE, TSX: GOOS) today announced the appointments of Gary Saage, former Group Chief Financial Officer, Richemont, and Jennifer Davis, Partner, Bain Capital Private Equity, to the Canada Goose Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • At the same time, Canada Goose announced that Marjan Anwar Khan will join the company as Chief Technology Officer.
  • “As Canada Goose embarks on a new chapter of global growth, I couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Gary and Jennifer to the Board and Marjan to the role of CTO,” said Dani Reiss, Chairman and CEO, Canada Goose.
  • “I’m honoured to join the Board of Directors at Canada Goose as it further cements its position as one of the world’s premier performance luxury brands.

CMX1 Evolves its Brand Position and Expands its Offerings for Enterprise Businesses

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CMX1, the leading provider of enterprise, cloud-based quality, risk, and compliance management solutions for the world's most trusted brands, is launching a brand refresh and expanded offerings to scale its solutions into new global markets. After more than a decade of successfully partnering with the food industry's largest and most trusted brands on their food quality & safety programs, CMX1 is building on its proven platform to bring an expanded suite of operational excellence and supply chain management solutions to help enterprise businesses from any industry better harness their quality, risk, safety, and compliance challenges.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CMX1 , the leading provider of enterprise, cloud-based quality, risk, and compliance management solutions for the world's most trusted brands, is launching a brand refresh and expanded offerings to scale its solutions into new global markets.
  • The company's brand refresh entails a new website , updated logo and brand names, and a new company mission.
  • With this new mission comes the change of the company name from "CMX" to "CMX1" and an updated name of X1 for the company's no-code platform.
  • "In the food and hospitality industries alone, we already have users in over 160 countries and support over 30 languages.