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Hungry House and MegaBite, two tech-enabled, multi-brand fast casual restaurant platforms, have merged to form the united international entity, BiteLabs

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Monday, March 11, 2024

NEW YORK, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hungry House a New York-based fast casual restaurant platform that connects authentic and innovative chefs with bold menus to communities of adventurous eaters, is merging with MegaBite , based in Lima and Mexico City, a multi-brand platform bringing curated, chef-backed cuisine to market through various delivery channels and its own app. 

Key Points: 
  • Together, the two companies create an international, multi-brand fast casual player with 13 locations in three countries: USA, Mexico and Peru.
  • "We believe that Hungry House and MegaBite, operating together, have the potential to be the most innovative, tech-enabled, multi-brand fast-casual restaurant group across the Americas.
  • We'll continue to bring our vision of chef-backed fast casual restaurants with a dynamic in-store experience, and a robust native app, to diverse audiences passionate about great food.
  • The transaction solidifies Hungry House and MegaBite's momentum at a compelling time in the fast casual segment.

Clumio Announces $75M Series D and 4X YoY Growth in ARR

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

"While many legacy vendors offer products for on-premise data protection, backup and recovery at public cloud scale is a significant technical challenge that Clumio is uniquely positioned to solve."

Key Points: 
  • "While many legacy vendors offer products for on-premise data protection, backup and recovery at public cloud scale is a significant technical challenge that Clumio is uniquely positioned to solve."
  • Clumio also announced a 4X growth in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in 2023, fueled by accelerated enterprise customer acquisition—software powerhouse Atlassian , legal and risk management leader LexisNexis , and recently public fast-casual restaurant chain Cava to name a few.
  • "Clumio helped us automate the resilience of Jira Cloud,” said Alex Grach, Head of Engineering, Core Engineering Services at Atlassian.
  • For its streak of innovation and momentum in 2023, Clumio was awarded InfoWorld Technology of the Year in the Cloud Compliance and Governance category.

Valdemar Family Opens Pintxo by Valdemar

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Today, Jesús Martínez Bujanda, CEO of Valdemar Family , Bodegas Valdemar in Rioja, Spain, and Valdemar Estates in Walla Walla, Washington, announced the opening of Pintxo by Valdemar , a tapas, cocktail, and wine bar in Woodinville's Schoolhouse District (17409 133rd Ave NE, #1203).

Key Points: 
  • Today, Jesús Martínez Bujanda, CEO of Valdemar Family , Bodegas Valdemar in Rioja, Spain, and Valdemar Estates in Walla Walla, Washington, announced the opening of Pintxo by Valdemar , a tapas, cocktail, and wine bar in Woodinville's Schoolhouse District (17409 133rd Ave NE, #1203).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230927010119/en/
    Opened by the Valdemar Family, Pintxo by Valdemar is a new tapas, wine, and cocktail bar in Woodinville, WA.
  • Valdemar Club members who visit Pintxo by Valdemar, can expect exclusive touches that will enrich their visit.
  • A separate retail section sells imported Spanish items and wine from Valdemar Family's two properties, Bodegas Valdemar and Valdemar Estates.

Kimco Realty® Acquires Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM), North America’s largest publicly traded owner and operator of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and a growing portfolio of mixed-use assets, today announced the acquisition of Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, a 96%-occupied, 504,000-square-foot, grocery-anchored lifestyle center in Woodbridge, Virginia, for $172.5 million.

Key Points: 
  • Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM), North America’s largest publicly traded owner and operator of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and a growing portfolio of mixed-use assets, today announced the acquisition of Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, a 96%-occupied, 504,000-square-foot, grocery-anchored lifestyle center in Woodbridge, Virginia, for $172.5 million.
  • "We’re excited to add Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, a premiere grocery-anchored center situated in a high barrier-to-entry location with strong demographics, to our dynamic portfolio,” said Ross Cooper, Kimco’s President and Chief Investment Officer.
  • Strategically located at the intersections of I-95, Dale Boulevard, Route 1, and Opitz Boulevard, the center benefits from 5.5 million annual visits, ranking in the 97th percentile nationally.
  • Construction of a municipal park and ride garage adjacent to the center demonstrates continued government investment in the area and is expected to drive additional traffic upon its completion in mid-2024.

WSWA's SipSource Releases 2023 Q2 Mid-Year Report

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA)'s SipSource, the first and only source for wine and spirits distributor depletion data covering sales to hundreds of thousands of on- and off-premise accounts, released its 2023 Q2 Mid-Year Report this week. The report identifies wine and spirits trends and explores commercial and consumer behaviors that drove negative trends in both categories during the first half of 2023. The report focuses on data over a 12-month period (July 2022 – June 2023), predicting what consumer trends will bring for both the on- and off-premise in the second half of 2023, while giving short- and long-term insight for the industry's future.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA)'s SipSource, the first and only source for wine and spirits distributor depletion data covering sales to hundreds of thousands of on- and off-premise accounts, released its 2023 Q2 Mid-Year Report this week.
  • The report identifies wine and spirits trends and explores commercial and consumer behaviors that drove negative trends in both categories during the first half of 2023.
  • SipSource analysts attribute much of these losses to tough comparables in 2022 and the impact of inflation on consumer spending habits.
  • Off-premise wine and spirits depletions remain sluggish in the 2023 Mid-Year Report, and must rebound to support overall category growth.

How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Massachusetts?

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- If you have been injured in an accident, you have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim in court. If you fail to file a claim within the statute of limitations, you may lose your right to seek compensation for your injuries.

Key Points: 
  • If you fail to file a claim within the statute of limitations, you may lose your right to seek compensation for your injuries.
  • It is important to note that the process of filing a personal injury claim can take time, especially if negotiations with insurance companies or other parties are necessary.
  • It is generally advisable to begin the process of filing a claim as soon as possible after an accident or injury.
  • If you have been injured in an accident, it is important to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

Nexstar Promotes Larry Cottrill to Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcasting and Digital Operations Serving Columbus, Ohio

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Mr. Cottrill is taking over for Ken Freedman, who is retiring after serving as WCMH-TV’s Vice President and General Manager since 2017 and a 44-year career in broadcasting.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Cottrill is taking over for Ken Freedman, who is retiring after serving as WCMH-TV’s Vice President and General Manager since 2017 and a 44-year career in broadcasting.
  • Mr. Cottrill will begin his new duties on August 7, and report to Brandin Stewart, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar.
  • Mr. Cottrill oversaw the successful integration of WRIC-TV’s operation into Nexstar and directed the consolidation and realignment of station operations.
  • “Larry is a great choice to succeed Ken as Vice President and General Manager of our Columbus media properties,” said Mr. Stewart.

Restaurant Tech Trailblazer Vivian Wang, Founder and CEO of LANDED, Joins Restaurant Technology Network’s Vendor Advisory Board

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LANDED , the first end-to-end recruitment engine for the restaurant and hospitality industries, announced today that Founder and CEO, Vivian Wang , has joined Restaurant Technology Network’s (RTN) Vendor Advisory Council Board.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LANDED , the first end-to-end recruitment engine for the restaurant and hospitality industries, announced today that Founder and CEO, Vivian Wang , has joined Restaurant Technology Network’s (RTN) Vendor Advisory Council Board.
  • Vivian will partner with the RTN Board to define and solve the most pressing issues facing the restaurant industry both today and in the future.
  • “I am honored to have been selected to serve on RTN’s Vendor Advisory Council Board to propel the restaurant industry forward.
  • Over 400+ restaurant brands and 100+ supplier brands in the Restaurant Technology Network voted for the annual Council Board.

Medallion Group Breaks Ground on The Stacks

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

YUKON, Okla., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medallion Group ("Medallion"), the same developers behind Oklahoma City's mixed-use development Chisholm Creek, officially announced breaking ground on The Stacks.

Key Points: 
  • YUKON, Okla., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medallion Group ("Medallion"), the same developers behind Oklahoma City's mixed-use development Chisholm Creek, officially announced breaking ground on The Stacks.
  • The Stacks is a 34,000 square-foot mixed-use center situated just East of Garth Brooks Boulevard on NW 10th Street.
  • "We are hoping that The Stacks adds to the compelling mix of restaurants, retail and medical that is moving into the community."
  • The Stacks is anticipated to open the first half of 2024.

Restaurant Industry Veteran Andrew Feghali, CEO of AMF Foods and the first franchisee of Dave’s Hot Chicken, Joins Tech Company LANDED’s Advisory Board

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Dr. Feghali will work closely with the LANDED executive team to achieve growth across the restaurant industry.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Feghali will work closely with the LANDED executive team to achieve growth across the restaurant industry.
  • We are excited to work with him as LANDED rapidly expands our partnerships across the restaurant industry.”
    “LANDED inspires me.
  • Its technology platform and conversational AI, all while maintaining the human touch, are P&L drivers,” said Andrew Feghali.
  • The company is also developing new services for blue-collar workers on its platform to promote financial wellness, including fair and transparent financial products.