Popeyes

TAST Alert: Monsey Firm of Wohl & Fruchter Renews Investigation of the Proposed Sale of Carrols Restaurant Group to Restaurant Brands International

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Monday, April 1, 2024

The investigation of the proposed sale was renewed upon the filing of a preliminary proxy by Carrols concerning the proposed sale on March 4, 2024.

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  • The investigation of the proposed sale was renewed upon the filing of a preliminary proxy by Carrols concerning the proposed sale on March 4, 2024.
  • On March 4, 2024, Carrols filed a preliminary proxy (“Proxy”) concerning the proposed sale with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • This factor raises a concern as to whether any coercion caused the Special Committee to recommend the proposed sale at a sub-optimal price.
  • “We are investigating whether the Special Committee of the Carrols Board of Directors acted in the best interests of Carrols shareholders in approving the sale,” explained Joshua Fruchter, a founding partner of Wohl & Fruchter.

Popeyes® Introduces New Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319297287/en/
    POPEYES® INTRODUCES NEW HONEY LEMON PEPPER WINGS (Photo: Business Wire)
    This new offering features six juicy, marinated, perfectly crispy chicken wings.
  • Each bite packs a sweet and tangy punch with zesty lemon and a bit of peppery heat from black pepper, giving you all the flavors you love about lemon pepper wings with an extra hint of honey sweetness.
  • Honey Lemon Pepper Wings join a roster of mouth-watering Wing offerings like Honey BBQ, Roasted Garlic Parmesan, Signature Hot, Ghost Pepper, and Sweet 'N Spicy.
  • “By introducing Honey Lemon Pepper Wings, we’re doing more than expanding our menu; we’re inviting our guests to rethink what they know about great wings.

Bravent drives business technology transformation in manufacturing, supply chain and energy industries in the United States

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

The technology consulting firm, has as its main objective to position itself among the most prominent in North America, offering IT services designed for supply chain, manufacturing and energy sectors.

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  • The technology consulting firm, has as its main objective to position itself among the most prominent in North America, offering IT services designed for supply chain, manufacturing and energy sectors.
  • "We are focused on generating business and attracting new clients in the United States, specially in Florida, where we have focused our efforts over the last year," explains López Baratas .
  • "We have a solid team which is committed to innovation and excellence in delivering customized technology solutions."
  • Bravent offers customized solutions, a highly qualified multidisciplinary team, flexible methodologies, as well as a deep knowledge of the manufacturing, energy and supply chain sectors.

Barbarian Names Joe Maglio CEO

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Maglio comes to digital creative agency Barbarian on the heels of a hot streak at the creative, media and influencer agency McKinney, where he will continue to serve as CEO. Over the past five years, Joe tripled the size of the agency, including marquee creative wins: Popeyes and Little Caesars. He also oversaw the creation of McKinney Health and the acquisition of influencer agency August United. McKinney has since expanded its creator focused work, winning projects with Kroger, Microsoft, Choice Hotels, Popeyes and Samsung. Joe has also focused on company culture, leading to a 92% employee retention rate in 2023. Joe brings this energy and desire to grow to Barbarian, where he joins a digitally savvy, diverse team.

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  • Maglio also assumes the role of Cheil North America President, while continuing to serve as McKinney CEO
    NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Maglio comes to digital creative agency Barbarian on the heels of a hot streak at the creative, media and influencer agency McKinney, where he will continue to serve as CEO.
  • Joe brings this energy and desire to grow to Barbarian, where he joins a digitally savvy, diverse team.
  • "Joe appreciates the Barbarian vision, he gets our values: bravery, generosity, resilience and hustle.
  • "What Joe and Bill have been able to achieve at McKinney is nothing short of tremendous," said Minsoo Kee, CEO & regional head, Cheil North America.

Restaurant Brands International Announces Leadership Changes to Support Long-Term Growth

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Today's leadership changes are effective immediately and a new President of EMEA and Chief Marketing Officer ("CMO") for Popeyes will be named at a later date.

Key Points: 
  • Today's leadership changes are effective immediately and a new President of EMEA and Chief Marketing Officer ("CMO") for Popeyes will be named at a later date.
  • Under his leadership, Popeyes has achieved record levels of sales, restaurant growth, and profitability, recently solidifying the brand as the #2 chicken player in the US.
  • "I want to thank David and Matt for their years of service in building our Company and growing our restaurant brands.
  • As a result of David and Matt's leadership over the years, we are very well set up for our next period of growth," concluded Mr. Kobza.

Tims China to Present at Upcoming Conferences

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

SHANGHAI, China, and NEW YORK, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TH International Limited (NASDAQ THCH), the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons coffee shops and Popeyes restaurants in China (“Tims China” or the “Company”) will be attending and participating in the following upcoming conferences next week:

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  • SHANGHAI, China, and NEW YORK, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TH International Limited (NASDAQ THCH), the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons coffee shops and Popeyes restaurants in China (“Tims China” or the “Company”) will be attending and participating in the following upcoming conferences next week:
    Wednesday March 13: BofA Securities Consumer and Retail Conference 2024.
  • Tims will participate in a fireside chat at 10.30am ET.
  • Tims will participate in a fireside chat at 3pm ET.
  • More information about Tims China’s presentations may be accessed by visiting https://ir.timschina.com from March 13.

Parcrest Advises C.R. Chicks on its Growth Capital Investment by Blake Investment Partners and Luther Family Investments

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Chicks (the "Company") on its growth capital investment by Blake Investment Partners ("BIP") and Luther Family Investments.

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  • Chicks (the "Company") on its growth capital investment by Blake Investment Partners ("BIP") and Luther Family Investments.
  • I am thankful to the professionals at Blake Investment Partners and Parcrest Advisors for putting this transaction together, and along with my Luther Family Investment partners, Jonathan Luther and Dan Bowers, are eager to contribute to this exciting new partnership!"
  • We look forward to working with Parcrest again in the near future," said Cole Sones, Partner of Blake Investment Partners.
  • Chicks checked all of the boxes, with solid financials, high margins, consistent growth and a scalable business model.

Whataburger® Hires New Chief Marketing Officer

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Whataburger has hired Scott Hudler as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Whataburger has hired Scott Hudler as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Before Torchy's, he served as the chief marketing officer for Dick's Sporting Goods, where he oversaw the company's pivot from traditional advertising to digital.
  • Hudler spent 11 years at Dunkin', from 2006 to 2017, where he started in brand marketing, and was ultimately elevated to senior vice president and chief digital officer.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Scott Hudler to Whataburger as our new Chief Marketing Officer," Whataburger President and CEO Ed Nelson said.

Popeyes® Launches First Super Bowl Commercial Featuring New Wings

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Popeyes® has unveiled its first-ever Super Bowl commercial featuring actor, writer, and comedian Ken Jeong trying the famous brands’ new Wings for the first time.

Key Points: 
  • Popeyes® has unveiled its first-ever Super Bowl commercial featuring actor, writer, and comedian Ken Jeong trying the famous brands’ new Wings for the first time.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240206590864/en/
    POPEYES® LAUNCHES FIRST SUPERBOWL COMMERCIAL FEATURING NEW WINGS (Photo: Business Wire)
    The funny commercial is based on Jeong, who cryogenically froze himself 52 years ago waiting for the best-ever wing to be created.
  • "Football and Wings is the all-American pairing, so we couldn’t think of a better time to go all-in on launching our new wing line up than during the Super Bowl,” said Sami Siddiqui, President of Popeyes North America.
  • The 30-second version of the commercial will air during the Big Game.

DoorDash Will DoorDash Stuff From All the Big Game Ads to One Lucky Viewer

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH), the leading local commerce platform, unveiled its plans to engage fans on Sunday, February 11th with a first-of-its-kind sweepstakes that shows how consumers can get just about anything on DoorDash. Timed to football's biggest event, DoorDash will DoorDash stuff from all the commercials – awarding one lucky winner with items advertised throughout the duration of the game.* From cars to snacks to desserts, self-care products and even tax service, DoorDash will give it all away. Just crack the code during DoorDash's Big Game commercial for a chance to obtain it all.

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  • Timed to football's biggest event, DoorDash will DoorDash stuff from all the commercials – awarding one lucky winner with items advertised throughout the duration of the game.
  • You heard that right: DoorDash is delivering big for the Big Game.
  • Head to doordash-all-the-ads.com, to see the growing list of prizes as DoorDash "ads them to the cart."
  • "We believe there's no better way to showcase what's possible with DoorDash than literally delivering all the Big Game ads to one lucky winner."