Multiculturalism

Noodles & Company Joins Forces With BetterHelp To Promote Mental Health and Provide Up to $1 Million in Free Online Therapy

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS), the national fast-casual chain known for spreading Uncommon Goodness with its globally inspired noodle bowls, best-in-class service and values-centric culture, today announced a partnership with BetterHelp, the world's largest therapy platform, to offer guests a total of up to $1 million in free BetterHelp online therapy, to guests who have not signed up for BetterHelp before. Guests can claim a free one-month trial of BetterHelp online therapy services by visiting any of Noodles & Company's 450-plus locations or website from January 4-31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • To promote mental wellness in honor of January's Mental Wellness Month, and spread Uncommon Goodness, Noodles & Company and BetterHelp have come together to launch the platform's first-ever restaurant partnership to offer free online therapy to Noodles & Company guests.
  • Guests can claim a free one-month trial of BetterHelp online therapy services by visiting any of Noodles & Company's 450-plus locations or website from January 4-31, 2023.
  • This guest-centric offering is an extension of the longstanding significant mental health benefits that Noodles & Company provides its more than 8,000 team members year-round.
  • Noodles & Company also offers its team members wellness, counseling and other support at no cost to them through LifeWorks.

Lopez Negrete and Hyundai Go Beyond the Vehicle in New "Coach Mom" Campaign

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Friday, December 9, 2022

"Our inaugural campaign with Lopez Negrete opens dialogue with Hispanic segments to unite with life's most memorable moments," said Angela Zepeda, CMO, Hyundai Motor America.

Key Points: 
  • "Our inaugural campaign with Lopez Negrete opens dialogue with Hispanic segments to unite with life's most memorable moments," said Angela Zepeda, CMO, Hyundai Motor America.
  • The all-new creative allows the Hyundai brand to communicate Tucson features in a more genuine way."
  • "For Hyundai, a car is so much more than just a vehicle," stated Alex Garcia, executive creative director.
  • Our 820 dealers sold more than 738,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2021, and nearly half were built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama.

Noodles & Company Recognized as Restaurant Franchise Industry Leader with Multiple Award Honors in 2022

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company, the national fast-casual chain known for its globally inspired noodle bowls, best-in-class service, and values-centric culture, was at the forefront of the franchise development conversation in 2022 with honors from top publications including Forbes, Newsweek, Entrepreneur, QSR, and Franchise Times. These prestigious awards signal that the fast-casual chain continues to be an impressive and ever-growing concept that is a desirable opportunity for experienced multi-unit, multi-concept operators.

Key Points: 
  • Earlier this year, Noodles & Company was ranked #86 in Forbes' America's Best Employers For Diversity 2022 .
  • In another ranking among top chains, Noodles & Company was ranked in the Noodles & Ramen category in Newsweek's America's Favorite Restaurant Chains 2022 .
  • Entrepreneur honored Noodles & Company several times this year with The 50 Franchise Companies Doing the Most to Champion Diversity 2022 and 50 Franchise CMOs Who Are Changing the Game .
  • Through these honors, Noodles & Company has proven itself to be a leader in the franchising industry and a desirable partner for prospective franchisees.

Best in Hair and Beauty Honoured at the 34th Annual Contessa Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards

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Monday, November 21, 2022

After hosting a virtual ceremony for the past two years, the 34th annual awards gala was held live on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto with over 1,000 attendees.

Key Points: 
  • After hosting a virtual ceremony for the past two years, the 34th annual awards gala was held live on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto with over 1,000 attendees.
  • The Contessas are produced by Salon magazine, the authority in Canadian professional beauty and publisher of two standalone English and French print editions and digital platform, SalonMagazine.ca .
  • Oliver also took home two awards of her own for Multicultural and Texture Hairstylist, and Enright was awarded the coveted title of Canadian Colourist of the Year.
  • To view the entire 34th annual Contessa Awards gala, CLICK HERE .

Sodexo Live! Launches Milestone ‘People Ambition’ Initiative Focused on Mental Health, Career Advancement and Boosting Diversity

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

The company will also provide more mental health resources as part of its increased focus on wellbeing.

Key Points: 
  • The company will also provide more mental health resources as part of its increased focus on wellbeing.
  • Our investment in this significant Employer Value Proposition initiative comes at a time when the hospitality industry is at a crossroads.
  • The People Ambition proactively addresses our resolve to be employee-first while engaging team members to build fulfilling lifelong careers here.
  • Additional examples of programs that support the companys new EVP initiative include:
    The Diversity Learning Lab, a mandatory program for upper-level management.

ICYMI: M&T Bank Cuts Ribbon On Latest Multicultural Banking Center in East Hartford, CT

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Monday, October 24, 2022

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank officially opened a new Multicultural Banking Center in East Hartford last week on October 18. The branch joined more than 100 existing such centers across M&T's footprint, part of the bank's ongoing efforts to provide a distinctive M&T experience shaped by the preferences and perspectives of customers in culturally diverse communities.

Key Points: 
  • EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank officially opened a new Multicultural Banking Center in East Hartford last week on October 18.
  • M&T's Multicultural Banking Centers are intended to serve as community hubs where customers can receive banking services in their preferred language and with an understanding of their culture.
  • Our multicultural banking centers make a big difference in people's lives," said Michael Weinstock, Hartford Regional President, M&T Bank.
  • This is a milestone for M&T Bank to open this first of what will be more Multicultural Banking Centers across Connecticut."

Manhattanville College and Academic Partnerships Launch Online Degree Programs

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a continuing effort to diversify its educational offerings, Manhattanville College will launch a portfolio of online degrees supported by Academic Partnerships(AP), beginning in January 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Manhattanville College is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environment which develops in each student a commitment to service and leadership within a global community.
  • And this year, U.S. News & World Report added Manhattanville to its unranked Ethnic Diversity list for Regional Universities North.
  • For more information or to apply for these programs, please visit online.mville.edu
    Manhattanville College is a small, private liberal arts institution dedicated to academic excellence, purposeful education, and social justice.
  • Based in Dallas, Texas, Academic Partnerships is an online facilitator that assists regional institutions of higher education across North America in taking their academic programs online and recruits and retains qualified students through program completion.

Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance and Unilever Food Solutions' #FairKitchens Helps "ELEVATE" Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Restaurant, Foodservice and Hospitality Industry

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) announced today that #FairKitchens, a campaign created by Unilever Food Solutions, has contributed $50,000 to support MFHA's new DEI Initiative ELEVATE – a Menu for Change. ELEVATE provides restaurant, foodservice and hospitality operators with guidance on how to develop a best-in-class culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Key Points: 
  • ELEVATE provides restaurant, foodservice and hospitality operators with guidance on how to develop a best-in-class culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • MFHA announces that Unilever Food Solutions' #FairKitchens has contributed $50,000 to support DEI initiative, ELEVATE.
  • The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA), as an affiliate of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry.
  • https://www.fairkitchens.com/en.html
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    SOURCE Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance; National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Noodles & Company Introduces Plant Based Chicken Goodness with the National Launch of Impossible™ Chicken

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company, (NASDAQ: NDLS) the national fast-casual chain known for spreading Uncommon Goodness with its globally inspired noodle bowls, best-in-class service, and values-centric culture, announced today the national launch of Impossible™ Chicken, a plant-based protein option made by Impossible Foods. Noodles' new Impossible™ Panko Chicken offering is now available as a protein option across its menu nationwide, as well as part of two new dishes, following successful market tests of both the protein and Impossible™ Orange Chicken Lo Mein in March 2022.  

Key Points: 
  • In addition to Impossible Orange Chicken Lo Mein, Noodles has added Impossible Panko Chicken to the fan-favorite dish, LEANguini Rosa.
  • For a different flavor profile featuring Noodles' beloved Rosa sauce, LEANguini Rosa with Impossible Chicken brings together Noodles' propriety LEANguini noodles with spicy tomato cream sauce, mushrooms, Roma tomato, and spinach topped with panko-breaded Impossible Chicken and parmesan cheese.
  • "After testing Impossible Chicken in several markets this past spring, we received overwhelming feedback that Impossible tastes just like chicken.
  • All the goodness of Noodles' Impossible Panko Chicken is 100% guaranteed under Noodles' Goodness Guarantee program.

Advancing Diversity Week: Black Talent Outreach Features Advice and Insights into Career Opportunities at 40+ Global Advertising, Entertainment, and Media Companies

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Monday, October 17, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaVillage and AdvancingDiversity.org are hosting Advancing Diversity Week: Black Talent Outreach, October 17-20. The second annual virtual program is focused on attracting Black talent to careers in advertising, entertainment, and media professions. Over 40 industry leaders will share insights, resources, career guidance, and job opportunities from 10:00am ET to 2:00pm ET daily at MediaVillage.com. 

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaVillage and AdvancingDiversity.org are hosting Advancing Diversity Week: Black Talent Outreach, October 17-20.
  • The second annual virtual program is focused on attracting Black talent to careers in advertising, entertainment, and media professions.
  • Over 40 industry leaders will share insights, resources, career guidance, and job opportunities from 10:00am ET to 2:00pm ET daily at MediaVillage.com .
  • Upload resume at MediaVillage.com and get career advice during Advancing Diversity Week: Black Talent Outreach.