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New Toast Now Mobile App Puts Running a Restaurant into the Palm of Your Hand

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Both Toast Now and the new POS experience are available to all Toast customers.

Key Points: 
  • Both Toast Now and the new POS experience are available to all Toast customers.
  • “The new Toast Now mobile app and POS experience are purpose-built for all restaurants, built in close collaboration with our customers, and reaffirm that when a restaurant partners with Toast, they benefit from ongoing innovation designed to make running a restaurant easier, faster, and more intuitive.
  • Toast Now’s Manager Log allows restaurant owners, operators, and managers to communicate and coordinate with staff and stay on top of things without physically being in the restaurant.
  • Toast Now is available on iOS and coming soon to Android, and the new POS experience is available to all customers now.

PepsiCo Foundation Announces 100 New Impacto Hispanic Business Accelerator Grantees

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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PURCHASE, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The PepsiCo Foundation is thrilled to welcome 100 new grantees to the Impacto Hispanic Business Accelerator Program. Established in 2020 with 150 grantees to-date, the program seeks to empower and equip Hispanic food and beverage entrepreneurs with the skills and resources to take their businesses to new heights. After six weeks of intensive training and coaching, in partnership with Accion Opportunity Fund, Allies for Community Business, LiftFund and Prospera, these outstanding individuals will receive $10,000 dollar grants in addition to joining the PepsiCo Foundation Impacto Network. 

Key Points: 
  • Business Owners across the U.S. receive grants, coaching, and personalized training
    PURCHASE, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The PepsiCo Foundation is thrilled to welcome 100 new grantees to the Impacto Hispanic Business Accelerator Program.
  • The PepsiCo Foundation's Impacto Hispanic Business Accelerator Program aims to address the unique challenges faced by Hispanic entrepreneurs and provide them with a platform to thrive and create lasting change in their communities.
  • That's why we are so delighted to congratulate the 100 talented entrepreneurs who have completed the 2023 Impacto Hispanic Business Accelerator Program.
  • "We are honored to collaborate with the PepsiCo Foundation to deliver the Impacto Hispanic Business Accelerator program," said Luz Urrutia, CEO of Accion Opportunity Fund.

Cuentas Announces OLB Group's Purchase of Controlling Interest In Cuentas SDI, and the Black011.com Commerce Platform, Enabling the Companies to Offer an Increasing Array of Next-Generation Location-Based Physical and Digital Services to Accelerate the Gr

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cuentas, Inc. (Nasdaq: CUEN) (Nasdaq: CUENW) ("Cuentas"), the Company that is creating an alternative financial ecosystem for a hard working population who do not have access to traditional financial alternatives, announced today that OLB Group (NASDAQ: OLB), a leading provider of fintech, digital assets and payment, has acquired the remaining controlling interest of Cuentas SDI LLC (Cuentas SDI). Cuentas is a minority shareholder of Cuentas SDI which has over 31,000 convenience stores in its network, with locations across the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tri state area. Cuentas had been seeking a new partner to acquire the outstanding 80% and invest in the expansion of and innovation around SDI. Management is very excited to see OLB take the stake. Subject to the acquisition, Cuentas will retain its 19.99% share in Cuentas SDI and will be providing additional services to the network, including the Company's new Cuentas Mobile Wireless Service. Management's goal is to use its growing partnership with OLB to increase its offerings to the underserved markets, providing an exciting new array of digital and traditional commerce services, from telco, OmniCommerce, discounts, debit, and credit opportunities, that can be fulfilled digitally or directly in store via OLB's innovative POS solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Cuentas had been seeking a new partner to acquire the outstanding 80% and invest in the expansion of and innovation around SDI.
  • Subject to the acquisition, Cuentas will retain its 19.99% share in Cuentas SDI and will be providing additional services to the network, including the Company's new Cuentas Mobile Wireless Service.
  • "These small stores are often the heart and soul of the communities they serve," said Cuentas Founder and CEO, Arik Maimon.
  • OLB has already worked with Cuentas on other initiatives and acquired the remaining equity in Cuentas SDI in this latest transaction.

Cuentas Announces OLB Group's Purchase of Controlling Interest In Cuentas SDI, and the Black011.com Commerce Platform, Enabling the Companies to Offer an Increasing Array of Next-Generation Location-Based Physical and Digital Services to Accelerate the Gr

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cuentas, Inc. (Nasdaq: CUEN) (Nasdaq: CUENW) ("Cuentas"), the Company that is creating an alternative financial ecosystem for a hard working population who do not have access to traditional financial alternatives, announced today that OLB Group (NASDAQ: OLB), a leading provider of fintech, digital assets and payment, has acquired the remaining controlling interest of Cuentas SDI LLC (Cuentas SDI). Cuentas is a minority shareholder of Cuentas SDI which has over 31,000 convenience stores in its network, with locations across the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tri state area. Cuentas had been seeking a new partner to acquire the outstanding 80% and invest in the expansion of and innovation around SDI. Management is very excited to see OLB take the stake. Subject to the acquisition, Cuentas will retain its 19.99% share in Cuentas SDI and will be providing additional services to the network, including the Company's new Cuentas Mobile Wireless Service. Management's goal is to use its growing partnership with OLB to increase its offerings to the underserved markets, providing an exciting new array of digital and traditional commerce services, from telco, OmniCommerce, discounts, debit, and credit opportunities, that can be fulfilled digitally or directly in store via OLB's innovative POS solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Cuentas had been seeking a new partner to acquire the outstanding 80% and invest in the expansion of and innovation around SDI.
  • Subject to the acquisition, Cuentas will retain its 19.99% share in Cuentas SDI and will be providing additional services to the network, including the Company's new Cuentas Mobile Wireless Service.
  • "These small stores are often the heart and soul of the communities they serve," said Cuentas Founder and CEO, Arik Maimon.
  • OLB has already worked with Cuentas on other initiatives and acquired the remaining equity in Cuentas SDI in this latest transaction.

C-StorePOS Unveils All-in-One, Cloud-Based Point-of-Sale Platform to Meet the Needs of Convenience Store Owners

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- C-StorePOS, today launched the first comprehensive and cloud-based retail point-of-sale (POS) software platform tailored specifically for the unique needs of convenience store, corner store and bodega owners. This customizable and user-friendly technology enables store owners and employees to easily control their inventory, offer diverse payment methods, gain valuable insights and analytics into business performance, and much more.

Key Points: 
  • Feature-rich, customizable solution enables convenience store retailers to cost-effectively manage operations, enhance the customer experience, and grow their business
    CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- C-StorePOS , today launched the first comprehensive and cloud-based retail point-of-sale (POS) software platform tailored specifically for the unique needs of convenience store, corner store and bodega owners.
  • This customizable and user-friendly technology enables store owners and employees to easily control their inventory, offer diverse payment methods, gain valuable insights and analytics into business performance, and much more.
  • Built by a 20-year convenience store owner, C-StorePOS helps stores of all sizes get the edge they need to succeed in today's competitive environment.
  • More than 140 stores across the U.S. have already adopted C-StorePOS for their convenience store operation needs.

As Criminal Gangs Target New York’s Bodegas, NRS Partners with BSBG to Offer Stores Free Panic Alarm Service

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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BSBG requested that NRS help its members to protect their stores with a panic alarm service.

Key Points: 
  • BSBG requested that NRS help its members to protect their stores with a panic alarm service.
  • Through the partnership, NRS will provide any BSBG member store that utilizes its point of sale (POS) terminal and enrolls for the alarm service on or before May 31, 2023 with six free months of Panic Alarm Button service.
  • “Our POS silent Panic Button Alarm service assists stores in emergency situations and helps deter crime,” said Elie Y. Katz, CEO of NRS.
  • In New York City, the NRS POS Panic Alarm Button service is offered through NRS’ partnership with Top Security Alarms, a leading alarm company in the region for over 40 years (NYS License # 12000292736).

PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos and Celebrity Chef Lorena Garcia Team Up to Support Jefa-Owned Businesses on National Jefa Day

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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PURCHASE, N.Y., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of Hollywood awards season, today PepsiCo launched year two of its signature Jefa-Owned (owned by a Latina boss) campaign to shine a spotlight on the stars of the food and beverage industry - Latina small business owners. In partnership with celebrity chef, restaurateur and author Lorena Garcia, and powered by PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow), the Jefa-Owned campaign aims to provide access to business-building resources and national visibility for Latina-owned businesses.

Key Points: 
  • For more information on the Jefa-Owned campaign and the restaurants participating in the National Jefa Day promotion, please visit PepsiCoJuntosCrecemos.com .
  • "Opening and sustaining a restaurant is challenging, and there are even more barriers for Latina-owned businesses in the food industry," said Chef Lorena Garcia.
  • "We're excited to partner with Chef Lorena Garcia, a restaurateur herself, to shine a spotlight and encourage people to support Latina-owned small businesses as we continue our commitment to Hispanic-owned small businesses nationwide with the PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos program."
  • Applications for the PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program are now open nationwide for Hispanic small business owners in the food and beverage industry.

SOUTH FLORIDA'S FAMED BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA PLANS NATIONWIDE EXPANSION STARTING WITH CHICAGO'S WEST LOOP NEIGHBORHOOD SPRING 2023

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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MIAMI, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, South Florida's iconic brand known for its fast-casual taco joint by day and speakeasy-style lounge by night concepts, announces a national brand expansion plan with its efforts focused on two locations in Chicago, Illinois. The team has signed a 12-year lease to open their first Chicago outpost on Randolph Street in the bustling Fulton Market District neighborhood slated to open in Spring 2023 at 912 W Randolph St. Following shortly after will be a second Chicago location with a 10-year lease set to open in the River North District at the end of Summer 2023 at 407 N Clark Street.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bodega Taqueria y Tequila , South Florida's iconic brand known for its fast-casual taco joint by day and speakeasy-style lounge by night concepts, announces a national brand expansion plan with its efforts focused on two locations in Chicago, Illinois.
  • The team has signed a 12-year lease to open their first Chicago outpost on Randolph Street in the bustling Fulton Market District neighborhood slated to open in Spring 2023 at 912 W Randolph St.
  • The flagship Bodega Taqueria y Tequila opened in South Beach in 2015, followed by four additional South Florida locations including: Fort Lauderdale in November 2020; Aventura in August 2021; West Palm Beach in February 2022; and Coconut Grove in August 2022.
  • Signature cocktails include the Pico Picante (Tequila, Mezcal, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, lime, orange bitters) and El Jefe (Tequila, Owen's Nitro Espresso).

NRSInsights’ November Retail Same-Store Sales Report

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NRSInsights, a provider of sales data and analytics drawn from retail transactions processed through the National Retail Solutions (NRS) nationwide point-of-sale (POS) platform, today announced comparative same-store sales results for November 2022.

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NRSInsights , a provider of sales data and analytics drawn from retail transactions processed through the National Retail Solutions (NRS) nationwide point-of-sale (POS) platform, today announced comparative same-store sales results for November 2022.
  • Suzy Silliman, SVP, Data Strategy and Sales at NRS commented, “NRS same-store sales data for November increased very robustly compared to the year-ago quarter while the cost of the most popular items continued to reflect moderate year-over-year inflationary pressure.
  • The November decrease in same-store sales compared to October was expected as it captures seasonal factors including a shorter, 30-day month in November and the Thanksgiving holiday.”
    The table below provides historical comparative data with the US Commerce Department’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade data excluding food service:
    The NRSInsights monthly Same-Store Retail Sales Reports are intended to provide timely topline data reflective of sales at NRS’ network of independent, predominantly urban, retail stores.
  • Over the prior 12 months, the NRS same-store retail sales data has exhibited a statistically significant correlation with the US Commerce Department’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade data excluding food services (r=.937, p = 0.0000069)
    The NRSInsights data have not been adjusted to reflect inflation, demographic distributions, seasonal buying patterns, item substitution, or other factors that may facilitate comparisons to other periods, to other same-store retail sales data, or to the US Commerce Department’s retail data.

National Retail Solutions Partners with Uber to Support Local Retailers and Bodegas and the Communities They Serve

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Retail Solutions (NRS), operator of the leading point-of-sale (POS) platform for independent convenience stores, bodegas, tiendas and other neighborhood retailers, today announced a partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER). 

Key Points: 
  • NRS' POS network for independent retailers in the U.S. comprises over 20,000 active POS terminals operating in over 17,000 stores.
  • Uber has been exceptional in working with us to help strengthen independent neighborhood stores and the communities they serve."
  • "I am proud to support this partnership between NRS and Uber, which will provide delivery services with no charge to participating bodegas.
  • By changing howpeople, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to newpossibilities.