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Pando.ai is recognized by Gartner® in the 2024 International Context of Magic Quadrant™ for Transportation Management Systems, Amidst Record Growth in North America and Asia Pacific

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

CHICAGO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pando's AI-powered, no-code platform helps manufacturers & retailers to drive agility across their supply chain execution & has customers across the US, Europe, & Asia Pacific. Pando's innovative approach to logistics technology has earned the recognition of top analyst firms and won customers praise for its ability to deliver faster value realization.

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CHICAGO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pando's AI-powered, no-code platform helps manufacturers & retailers to drive agility across their supply chain execution & has customers across the US, Europe, & Asia Pacific.
Geo-political tensions, freight rate volatility, and consumer & shareholder expectations on sustainable practices, have all caused supply chain leaders to rethink their technology needs.
Automation through AI has become imperative in building an anti-fragile supply chain.
Pando is recognized by Gartner as a Notable Vendor in the International & Asia/Pacific context of the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS)1.

Multi-Unit Franchising Convention Highlights Dynamic Leaders Driving Growth in Franchising

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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LAS VEGAS, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Multi-Unit Franchising Convention (MUFC) is set to commence on Tuesday, March 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Running through Friday, March 22, this premier, three-day event brings together the biggest names in franchising, catering specifically to multi-unit franchise owners and operators, to offer a platform for networking, learning, and collaboration with keynote speakers, panels, and educational break-out sessions. With leaders across a variety of industries ready to share their expertise, Batteries Plus, the world's leading consumer and business specialty battery franchise, will be represented by its Phoenix franchisee, Tony Lutfi, as a panelist in the Enterprise Growth: Identify the Next Big Brand or Category general session.

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Having worked in the franchising space for over four decades, Tony Lutfi is the epitome of an industry veteran.
As the founder of the MarLu Investment Group, he grew his enterprise to 243 franchised businesses in 11 states.
This year's general session panel's focus is enterprise growth – specifically, how to identify the next big brand or category.
Established as a premier gathering for multi-unit franchise owners and operators, the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference has evolved into a dynamic platform for sharing insights, fostering collaboration, and exploring the latest trends in the franchising space.

Batteries Plus Signs Area Development Agreement to Close Out Phoenix

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

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PHOENIX, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the world's leading specialty battery franchise, announced today a major deal for expansion within the Phoenix market. This deal solidifies the brand's strong presence in the region and a roadmap for sustained success for years to come.

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PHOENIX, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus , the world's leading specialty battery franchise, announced today a major deal for expansion within the Phoenix market.
"Following our development strategy shift last year, we're excited to continue our nationwide growth in Phoenix," added Joe Malmuth, Chief Development Officer of Batteries Plus.
"This is another history-making deal for us, adding a strong franchise partner to our roster in our new development program," said Jon Sica, Chief Business Officer of Batteries Plus.
Positioned for the battery-powered future, Batteries Plus was ranked on Franchise Times Top 400 list, coming in at #130.

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

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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.

Dallas Jury Returns $30.7 Million Verdict Against Restaurant Franchise Owner

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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A Dallas County jury has awarded $30.7 million in damages to a local man who claimed he had been defrauded after he did not receive a share of operating profits from the owner of roughly 150 Popeyes franchise restaurants in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida.

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A Dallas County jury has awarded $30.7 million in damages to a local man who claimed he had been defrauded after he did not receive a share of operating profits from the owner of roughly 150 Popeyes franchise restaurants in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida.
The jury initially returned a verdict of $15,618,873.47 in compensatory damages against Dallas-based Sun Holdings Inc., owner Guillermo Perales, and various subsidiaries.
After a bifurcated trial, the jury returned another verdict of $15,100,000.00 in punitive damages.
“The jury correctly concluded that Mr. Stockton had been defrauded by Mr. Perales and the other defendants.

CHECKERS & RALLY'S STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH APPOINTMENT OF NEW CFO AND CMO

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Checkers & Rally's, an iconic drive-thru restaurant chain known for flavorful, craveable food at a great value, today announced the appointment of Michael Blair as Chief Financial Officer and Scott Johnson as Chief Marketing Officer. In their respective roles, Blair and Johnson will help fuel growth in the business, focusing on driving profitability, guest engagement and continued expansion of the brand. Mr. Blair and Mr. Johnson will report to Checkers & Rally's President and CEO, Frances Allen.

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Mr. Blair and Mr. Johnson will report to Checkers & Rally's President and CEO, Frances Allen.
"I am pleased to welcome Michael and Scott to the Checkers & Rally's leadership team and am thrilled to gain their expertise and insight as we embark on an exciting chapter ahead for our brand," said Frances Allen, President and CEO of Checkers & Rally's.
"Michael brings deep financial expertise in the restaurant industry, which will be invaluable as we continue to execute our plans for our next phase of growth.
"Checkers & Rally's is an iconic brand with a rich history, and I am proud to be joining the management team," said Mr. Blair.

Friendliness and Technology Reign Supreme in the 2023 Intouch Insight Annual Drive-Thru Study

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Monday, October 2, 2023

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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intouch Insight Ltd. (TSXV: INX) (OTCQX: INXSF) announces today, the release of the 23rd Annual Drive-Thru Study, in partnership with QSR® Magazine. This study, which examines the drive-thru operations of ten of the leading quick-serve chains, releases annual industry benchmarks for speed of service, accuracy, and satisfaction with the level of service. The report features quantitative data from 1491 customer visits performed across the United States.

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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intouch Insight Ltd. (TSXV: INX) (OTCQX: INXSF) announces today, the release of the 23rd Annual Drive-Thru Study, in partnership with QSR® Magazine.
This study, which examines the drive-thru operations of ten of the leading quick-serve chains, releases annual industry benchmarks for speed of service, accuracy, and satisfaction with the level of service.
Chick-fil-A and Wendy's each saw improvements to their average accuracy score by 9% and 8% respectively for the same time-period.
Year after year, the study reveals the significant impacts that employee friendliness can have on all aspects of the drive-thru experiences.

BEN WALLIS JOINS LUCKIE & CO. AS CREATIVE DIRECTOR

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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ATLANTA and BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketing solutions agency Luckie & Co. today announced the addition of Creative Director Ben Wallis.

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ATLANTA and BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketing solutions agency Luckie & Co. today announced the addition of Creative Director Ben Wallis.
Ben Wallis will lead Luckie's creative on RaceTrac and collaborate with clients across the agency's business units.
Wallis (they,he) joins Luckie from Dentsu Creative NYC, where he most recently managed social creative content for brands including 7ELEVEn, Totinos, and Burger King.
Wallis will lead Luckie creative teams on the RaceTrac account and collaborate with client partners across the agency's business units to deliver next-level creative, experiential, and social campaigns.

AS SCHOOL LUNCH DEBT SKYROCKETS, THE ARBY'S FOUNDATION COMMITS TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH $1M DONATION TO COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

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ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- School lunch debt is skyrocketing with the expiration of the pandemic-era universal free lunch program in the 2022-2023 school year. According to recent data from the Education Data initiative, over 30 million students cannot afford their meals. The Arby's Foundation is committed to helping children and communities across the country; that is why to kick off the 2023-2024 school year, the Foundation is teaming up with beloved celebrity Tiffany Haddish to donate $1 million dollars to communities across the country to help relieve school lunch debt.

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ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- School lunch debt is skyrocketing with the expiration of the pandemic-era universal free lunch program in the 2022-2023 school year.
The Arby's Foundation is committed to helping children and communities across the country; that is why to kick off the 2023-2024 school year, the Foundation is teaming up with beloved celebrity Tiffany Haddish to donate $1 million dollars to communities across the country to help relieve school lunch debt.
The Arby's Foundation helps America's kids dream big and pursue their dreams with confidence.
The Foundation recognizes the growing issue that is school lunch debt and is aiming to provide relief to students and their families across the country.

The Wendy's Company and Flynn Restaurant Group Announce New Master Franchise Agreement for Australia

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

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DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company has signed a new master franchise agreement with Flynn Restaurant Group to develop 200 Wendy's restaurants in Australia through 2034.

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DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company has signed a new master franchise agreement with Flynn Restaurant Group to develop 200 Wendy's restaurants in Australia through 2034.
Flynn Restaurant Group is the largest restaurant franchise operator in the world and will serve as the exclusive master franchisee in Australia.
Wendy's sees Australia as a high priority, strategic growth market and the collaboration with Flynn Restaurant Group showcases Wendy's ambition to expand its international footprint using its franchising model.
Flynn Restaurant Group has incredible experience in the restaurant space, and we are thrilled to expand our relationship with them.