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Seda North America Recertified as Great Place To Work With Many Improved Key Scores

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Environment, Packaging, Supermarket, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Retail, Certification, Science, Food packaging, Knowledge, Life, Seda, Heart, Creativity, Workplace

Seda North America announced it has again been awarded Great Place To Work Certification.

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  • Seda North America announced it has again been awarded Great Place To Work Certification.
  • Not only did Seda North America score highly all round once again, but it achieved significant improvements in many key areas.
  • An impressive 77% of respondents declared “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work,” compared with 71% in 2023 and 57% in a typical US Company.
  • Seda is headquartered in Italy with manufacturing platforms in Italy, Germany, Portugal, UK and North America.

Garden City Equity Portfolio Company Connext Announces Acquisition of Managed Services Provider Trextel

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Security, Retail, Audio, Video, Other Professional Services, Telecommunications, Convenience Store, Networks, Consulting, Building Systems, Hardware, Interior Design, Electronic Design Automation, Professional Services, Department Stores, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Restaurant, Bar, Internet of things, Multimedia, History, Acquisition

Connext, a portfolio company of Garden City Equity and partner of choice for national chains and multi-site retailers in need of scalable IT deployment solutions, announced today that it has acquired Trextel, a provider of fully managed services focused on enterprise connectivity, mobility, security and IoT technologies.

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  • Connext, a portfolio company of Garden City Equity and partner of choice for national chains and multi-site retailers in need of scalable IT deployment solutions, announced today that it has acquired Trextel, a provider of fully managed services focused on enterprise connectivity, mobility, security and IoT technologies.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240327295356/en/
    With the acquisition of Trextel, Connext customers can now rely upon a single partner to provide them with a complete lifecycle of services to support their technologies.
  • Bringing together Trextel’s managed services with our technology deployment and Day 2 preventative maintenance services unlocks multiple opportunities to create additional value for our customers and accelerate growth.”
    This transaction marks Garden City Equity’s eighth investment since 2020 and first add-on acquisition at Connext.
  • Garden City Equity is a people-first holding company that invests in exceptional founder and family-owned businesses.

PAR Technology’s Punchh® Selected as Loyalty Platform Provider for Wendy’s

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Apps, Applications, Technology, Electronic Commerce, Software, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Retail, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Partnership, Wendy's, Poonch, CASY, PAR, Sales

Wendy’s will leverage PAR Punchh’s AI-driven platform and Punchh Enterprise Support to enhance its loyalty program for customers who visit any of their nearly 6,500 locations across the United States and Canada.

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  • Wendy’s will leverage PAR Punchh’s AI-driven platform and Punchh Enterprise Support to enhance its loyalty program for customers who visit any of their nearly 6,500 locations across the United States and Canada.
  • With PAR Punchh’s advanced loyalty expertise and personalization engine, Wendy's aims to advance its loyalty program with best-in-class gamified experiences, targeted offers designed to bring great food for a great value to its customers, and exclusive promotions tailored to individual customer preferences.
  • The open architecture of PAR Punchh ensures seamless integration into Wendy’s existing app and online ordering systems, optimizing their technology stack for both current and future operations.
  • In collaboration with PAR Punchh’s team of loyalty strategists, Wendy’s will craft a comprehensive strategy, aiming to elevate the guest experience and drive customer satisfaction.

TouchBistro’s 2024 Diner Trends Report Shows U.S. Diners are Looking for Savings, Convenience and Connection

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Technology, Other Technology, Specialty, Software, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Retail, Data Management, Supply Chain Management, Friends, Millennials, POS, Somatosensory system, Social media, Research, Foot, Human, Food quality, AI, QR, Generation Z, Habit, Family, Frustration, Gen

By surveying over 1,500 diners from across the country, TouchBistro’s free 2024 American Diner Trends Report outlines how U.S. dining habits have shifted and what trends restaurateurs should watch.

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  • By surveying over 1,500 diners from across the country, TouchBistro’s free 2024 American Diner Trends Report outlines how U.S. dining habits have shifted and what trends restaurateurs should watch.
  • Younger generations are more inclined towards utilizing technology and putting a higher priority on convenience when it comes to takeout.
  • 67 per cent of Millennials have visited a new restaurant based solely on positive online reviews were the biggest motivator.
  • When it comes to delivery, diners report that they will wait a maximum of just 30 minutes, on average, for their order.

Global Young Chef Young Waiter Young Mixologist Competition Returns to the U.S. for Second Year in Search of Culinary Industry’s Top Talent

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Restaurant, Bar, Events, Concerts, Education, Retail, Training, Entertainment, The French Laundry, Anschutz Entertainment Group, CIA, Pleat, Name, Food, Cheese, Multimedia, Laundry, Soho House

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326886862/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326886862/en/
    Contestant Marcus Youn plates a dish during the chef competition of Young Chef Young Waiter USA in 2023 at the CIA at Copia.
  • Youn would go on to win first place in the USA competition and second place with Team USA in the world finals later in the year.
  • “Last year, we saw some amazing skill and composure from each competitor, and our Team USA even went on to place second in the global competition.
  • The three winners of WorldYY USA will head to the global finals in Singapore for the chance to win $15,000!

McDonald’s® USA and Krispy Kreme® Announce Expanded National Partnership

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Women, Seniors, Children, Men, Restaurant, Bar, Family, Food, Beverage, Consumer, Supply Chain Management, Retail, Customer experience, Partnership, Light, Breakfast, Originality, Krispy Kreme, Golden Arches, Multimedia, Chocolate, Fast food

(Photo: Business Wire)

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  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Golden Arches and Krispy Kreme, one of the most beloved sweet treat brands in the world, are teaming up for a national expansion.
  • Fans will begin spotting Krispy Kreme doughnuts in their local McDonald’s restaurants later this year as part of a phased market rollout across the country.
  • To celebrate this sweet partnership, Krispy Kreme will give one FREE Original Glazed® Doughnut to all guests who visit U.S. Krispy Kreme shops between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. today (Tuesday, March 26).
  • Krispy Kreme and McDonald’s will provide more details regarding the nationwide rollout in the coming months.

The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. to Acquire Owner of Benihana

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Retail, Lodging, Travel, Benihana, Upbeat, Acquisition, VIBE, ONE

The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (“The ONE Group” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: STKS), today announced it will acquire Safflower Holdings Corp., the owner of Benihana Inc. (“Benihana”), a leading operator of highly differentiated experiential brands that owns the only national teppanyaki brand in the U.S. and owns RA Sushi.

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  • The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (“The ONE Group” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: STKS), today announced it will acquire Safflower Holdings Corp., the owner of Benihana Inc. (“Benihana”), a leading operator of highly differentiated experiential brands that owns the only national teppanyaki brand in the U.S. and owns RA Sushi.
  • Founded in 1964, Benihana has a tremendous legacy in the U.S. as it pioneered two unique, complementary restaurant brands focusing on providing high-quality food and unparalleled guest service.
  • Currently Benihana operates 88 company-owned restaurants and franchises or licenses an additional 17 venues in the Americas.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Benihana, an American cultural icon with timeless appeal that transcends generations and offers unparalleled guest experiences, to The ONE Group family,” said Emanuel “Manny” Hilario, President and CEO of The ONE Group.

Dine Brands Foundation Announces Support for New Initiative to Catalyze Franchise Ownership Among Underrepresented Groups

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Philanthropy, Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Other Retail, Foundation, Food, Beverage, Education, IHOP, International Franchise Association, Multimedia, Dine Brands

Dine Brands Foundation today announces its support for the International Franchise Association (IFA)’s new Franchise Ascension Initiative , an accelerator program established to support individuals from underrepresented communities with education, mentorship, resources, and financial support to successfully launch a career in franchise ownership.

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  • Dine Brands Foundation today announces its support for the International Franchise Association (IFA)’s new Franchise Ascension Initiative , an accelerator program established to support individuals from underrepresented communities with education, mentorship, resources, and financial support to successfully launch a career in franchise ownership.
  • By increasing diversity in the franchisee talent pipeline, the Ascension Initiative aims to narrow the wealth gap and provide qualified individuals with business ownership opportunities.
  • With the support of our generous partners like Dine Brands, the Ascension Initiative will further help to change lives and communities through franchising.”
    The Dine Brands Foundation pledged $100,000 to launch the effort, which will begin accepting applications in the coming months.
  • “We are proud to announce our financial contribution to support the Franchise Ascension Initiative.

Philippines Gift Card and Incentive Card Intelligence Report 2024: Online Marketplaces are Introducing Solutions to Expand Portfolios and Diversify Revenue Stream - Forecast to 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Discount, Variety, Department Stores, Office Products, Other Retail, Convenience Store, Restaurant, Bar, Cosmetics, Retail, Online Retail, Pine Labs, ROI, Growth, Payment card, Partnership, Overseas Filipinos, City, Disability, Government, Online shopping

The "Philippines Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Q1 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Philippines Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Q1 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Gift card industry in Philippines is expected to grow by 10.8% on annual basis to reach US$0.7 billion in 2024.
  • Several new businesses, across industry verticals, are expected to launch innovative gift card programs amid rising adoption of the payment tool.
  • In-depth understanding of gift card and incentive card market dynamics: Understand market opportunity, key trends and drivers along with five-year forecast (2019-2028) for gift cards and incentive cards in the Philippines.

Poland Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence Report 2024 Featuring Biedronka, Dino, Lidl, Kaufland, Intermarche, Leroy Merlin, Media Expert, Pepco, and RTV Euro AGD - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Jewelry, Other Consumer, Food, Beverage, Fashion, Home Goods, Retail, Convenience Store, Online Retail, Luxury, Electronic Commerce, Consumer, Department Stores, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Restaurant, Bar, Other Retail, Supermarket, Specialty, ROI, Growth, Government, Online shopping

The "Poland Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Q1 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Poland Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Q1 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Gift card industry in Poland is expected to grow by 7.9% on annual basis to reach US$1.9 billion in 2024.
  • With over 75 KPIs at country level, this report provides a comprehensive understanding of gift card market dynamics, market size and forecast.
  • In-depth understanding of gift card and incentive card market dynamics: Understand market opportunity, key trends and drivers along with five-year forecast (2019-2028) for gift cards and incentive cards in Poland.