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Shoptalk Opens Registration for Inaugural Fall Event

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Shoptalk, the leading global event for retail innovation, today announces the registration, launch and preliminary agenda of Shoptalk Fall.

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  • Shoptalk, the leading global event for retail innovation, today announces the registration, launch and preliminary agenda of Shoptalk Fall.
  • “Shoptalk Spring has served as the annual touchpoint for the retail industry to come together to innovate, collaborate and redefine the retail ecosystem, but the call for another opportunity to connect has grown louder and louder” said Sophie Wawro, Global President, Shoptalk.
  • Shoptalk Fall participants will also have the opportunity to take part in Meetup—the world’s largest meetings program for the retail industry that will be facilitating more than 20,000 double-opt-in meetings during the event.
  • Registration for Shoptalk Fall 2024 is now open.

Green Sports Alliance Announces Changes to Board of Directors

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Green Sports Alliance (GSA) is pleased to announce significant changes to its Board of Directors.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Green Sports Alliance (GSA) is pleased to announce significant changes to its Board of Directors.
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    GSA extends gratitude to outgoing board members for their dedicated service, shaping the organization.
  • GSA looks forward to the continued collaboration, working with its dynamic board to achieve new milestones in the sport and entertainment industry.
  • The Green Sports Alliance leverages the cultural and market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities where people live and play: visit greensportsalliance.org for more information.

Unleashed Brands Fortifies Development Capabilities with Three Strategic New Hires

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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DALLAS, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unleashed Brands, the world's first youth enrichment franchise platform, has hired three retail industry experts to serve in new leadership roles on the development team. The strategic hires are a testament to Unleashed Brands' commitment to bringing on in-house subject matter experts for all phases of the development process to help franchisees.

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  • The strategic hires are a testament to Unleashed Brands' commitment to bringing on in-house subject matter experts for all phases of the development process to help franchisees.
  • His tenure at distinguished companies like Starbucks and YUM Brands highlights his prowess in driving innovative design and engineering strategies, now leading Unleashed Brands' Store Development team.
  • As Head of Attractions focused on Urban Air, his expertise will enhance park experiences within Unleashed Brands' portfolio.
  • "We've strategically brought on board subject matter experts for all phases of the development process," said Ryan Slemons, Chief Development Officer for Unleashed Brands.

700 LATINO LEADERS GATHER AT THE UNITED NATIONS TO AGREE ON THEIR COMMON AGENDA FOR A CRITICAL YEAR TO COME

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The We Are All Human Foundation  kicked off today the sixth Hispanic Leadership Summit, bringing together leaders from the public, private and non-profit sectors to create an annual agenda designed to advance the prosperity, power and progress of Latinos.

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  • The programming includes the implementation of playbooks, resources and toolkits to equip corporate America and other players to create robust Latino strategies.
  • "The Hispanic Leadership Summit has become an important part of how the We Are All Human Foundation works to unite the Latino community in order to advance the Latino path to progress.
  • The critical issues for our community remain changing perceptions and representation.
  • For two days, some of America's best corporations meet with community and non-profit organizations to share learnings and build consensus around priorities and programs.

Foodservice Market size to grow by USD 13.61 billion from 2022 to 2027, The market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like Compass Group Plc, Aramark and Chick fil A Inc., and many more - Technavio

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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The foodservice market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

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  • The foodservice market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
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    Aramark - The company offers foodservice such as catering, food and beverage management, and facilities management services for various industries.
  • Chick fil A Inc. - The company offers foodservice such as a fast food restaurant chain known for its chicken-based menu.
  • Compass Group Plc - The company offers foodservice such as contract foodservices, including catering, vending, and dining services.

SageView Enhances Wealth Management Leadership Team To Support Growth

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SageView Advisory Group ("SageView"), one of the nation's leading independent RIA firms, today announced it hired next-generation leaders Matt Cosgriff as Senior Vice President, Head of Wealth Management Advisory Services, and Sophie Benander as Vice President of Wealth Management Client Experience.

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  • Cosgriff joins SageView from BerganKDV, where he served as Director of Wealth Management, responsible for growing and managing the wealth management division, and also was a senior wealth and retirement plan advisor.
  • "Joining SageView allows me to marry my experience within the retirement and wealth management segments to support the firm's focus on becoming a leading provider of advisory services at the intersection of wealth management and retirement planning," Cosgriff said.
  • "With the support of John and the entire executive team, I'm thrilled to work with this exemplary group of wealth management professionals delivering results for our clients."
  • Prior to joining SageView in 2023, Pfeiffer served as Vice President and Senior Legal Director at Goldman Sachs, supporting the high-net-worth wealth management business.

Panera Brands Appoints Patrick Grismer to Lead Independent Director and Michael Tattersfield to Board of Directors

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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Panera Brands today announced the appointments of Board Member Patrick Grismer to Lead Independent Director and Michael Tattersfield to the Panera Brands Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • Panera Brands today announced the appointments of Board Member Patrick Grismer to Lead Independent Director and Michael Tattersfield to the Panera Brands Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Grismer, who joined the Board in 2022, currently Chairs the Board’s Audit Committee, and brings extensive financial experience including nine years as a public company CFO at Starbucks, Hyatt Hotels, and Yum!
  • Mr. Tattersfield will be appointed Chairman of the Board in January 2024 and together with Mr. Grismer will help oversee and support the Panera team.
  • Panera Brands generated more than $4.8 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2022.

Jack in the Box Inc. Announces Tom Rose as New Del Taco Brand President

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) announced that Tom Rose will assume the role of Del Taco Brand President, effective immediately.

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  • Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) announced that Tom Rose will assume the role of Del Taco Brand President, effective immediately.
  • Rose is a 30-plus-year veteran in the restaurant business with a proven track record in various corporate and franchise leadership roles.
  • Most recently, he consulted Jack in the Box on the recent initiative to improve the company-owned Kansas City market.
  • “I couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to be a part of an organization with such a bright future.”

The Franchise Game, the First and Only African-American Franchise Symposium and Trade Show Coming to Metro-Dallas Area This Fall

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Franchise Game, the U.S.'s first and only African American Franchise Symposium and Trade Show, is coming to Plano, Texas, on Friday, September 15, 2023. The event, spearheaded by "The Franchise Player" Tarji Carter and Marketing Maven Dessie Brown, Jr., will take place at Yum! Restaurants International Corporate Campus from 8am-5pm CST. The symposium aims to bring together experts and industry leaders to discuss the secrets to success, challenges, and opportunities in franchising. The theme for this inaugural event is Doing The Work! 

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  • The First and Only Black Franchise Symposium and Trade Show is Coming to Plano, TX, in September 2023
    DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Franchise Game , the U.S.'s first and only African American Franchise Symposium and Trade Show, is coming to Plano, Texas, on Friday, September 15, 2023.
  • The event, spearheaded by "The Franchise Player" Tarji Carter and Marketing Maven Dessie Brown, Jr., will take place at Yum!
  • The symposium aims to bring together experts and industry leaders to discuss the secrets to success, challenges, and opportunities in franchising.
  • Before the symposium and trade show, The Franchise Game will also hold a VIP Reception on September 14, 2023, for executives, brands, and select attendees.

Executive Vice President and President of Maggiano's Little Italy Set to Retire

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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DALLAS, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) today announced Steve Provost, executive vice president and president of its Italian casual dining brand, Maggiano's Little Italy®, will retire at the end of August 2023.

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  • DALLAS, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) today announced Steve Provost, executive vice president and president of its Italian casual dining brand, Maggiano's Little Italy®, will retire at the end of August 2023.
  • Provost joined Brinker in 2009 as senior vice president of marketing and brand strategy, Maggiano's, and later that year became brand president, leading strategy and overseeing growth and development, operations, marketing, culinary and PeopleWorks.
  • During his eight-year tenure as president, Maggiano's drove 21 consecutive quarters of same restaurant sales growth.
  • In 2020, he resumed his role as Maggiano's president, helping lead the brand out of COVID-19 with stronger sales and profits than pre-pandemic.