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Papa John's New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut Region announce $37,500 in grants to be awarded to Four Tri-State area organizations through The Papa John's Foundation for Building Community

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Restaurant chains, Restaurants, Jeffersontown, Kentucky, Papa John's Pizza, Fast-food restaurants, Professional and Amateur Pinball Association, Connecticut

NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Papa John's New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut Region announced that The Papa John's Foundation for Building Community has awarded $37,500 in grants to organizations in the tri-state area to support their work to strengthen our local community.

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Papa John's New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut Region announced that The Papa John's Foundation for Building Community has awarded $37,500 in grants to organizations in the tri-state area to support their work to strengthen our local community.
  • Organizations in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Region receiving grants from The Papa John's Foundation for Building Community include:
    Across the United States, The Papa John's Foundation for Building Community is awarding nearly $1 million to more than 100 organizations whose work supports the Foundation's focus areas youth leadership and entrepreneurship, food security and food waste reduction.
  • Earlier this year, the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut Region joined other Papa John's franchisees in applying for grants to support the work of these organizations in their respective communities.
  • Founded in 2019, The Papa John's Foundation supports communities as they work together for equality, fairness, respect and opportunity for all.

Papa John's Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore Locations Donating $77,500 to Seven Community Programs Serving the Food Needs in our Area, Granted through The Papa John's Foundation for Building Community

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Restaurant chains, Restaurants, Jeffersontown, Kentucky, Papa John's Pizza, Fast-food restaurants, Papa John, Franchising

Across the United States, The Papa John's Foundation for Building Community is awarding nearly $1 million to more than 100 organizations whose work supports the Foundation's focus areas youth leadership and entrepreneurship, food security and food waste reduction.

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  • Across the United States, The Papa John's Foundation for Building Community is awarding nearly $1 million to more than 100 organizations whose work supports the Foundation's focus areas youth leadership and entrepreneurship, food security and food waste reduction.
  • Earlier this year, the National Capital and Baltimore Regions joined other Papa John's franchisees in applying for grants to support the work of these organizations in their respective communities.
  • "These grants from The Papa John's Foundation for Building Community are our latest effort to deliver on three of our company's core values People First, Do the Right Thing and Everyone Belongs," said Rob Lynch, president and CEO of Papa John's.
  • "The work of organizations that build and empower the next generation of leaders, fight hunger and reduce food waste is critical to our world's future.

US fast-food brands making little progress on chicken welfare standards

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Fast-food restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurant chains, KFC, Kentucky cuisine, Laurel County, Kentucky, South Salt Lake, Utah, Starbucks, McDonald's, Subway, Burger King, Chicken as food

The other half (Starbucks, Subway, Burger King, and McDonald's) ranked in the 'making progress' tier but no company has risen as a leader in chicken welfare in the US market.

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  • The other half (Starbucks, Subway, Burger King, and McDonald's) ranked in the 'making progress' tier but no company has risen as a leader in chicken welfare in the US market.
  • "It is alarming that companies like KFC are committed to advancing the welfare of chickens in some countries but not others.
  • "None of the chains scored 'good' or 'leader' ranking in the US and overall progress from past years' reports has been minimal.
  • To learn more about the Better Chicken Commitment that will improve the welfare of billions of chickens visit, https://www.worldanimalprotection.us/help-give-chickens-better-lives .

Zenput Announces $27 Million Series C Financing to Extend Leadership in Operations Execution

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Cloud infrastructure, Restaurants, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cuisine of the Western United States, Norovirus, Golub Capital, Cloud computing, Companies

SAN FRANCISCO, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zenput, the global leader in operations execution solutions, today announced a $27 million Series C financing round led by Golub Capital with participation by existing investors, including Jackson Square Ventures, MHS Capital, and Goldcrest Capital.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zenput, the global leader in operations execution solutions, today announced a $27 million Series C financing round led by Golub Capital with participation by existing investors, including Jackson Square Ventures, MHS Capital, and Goldcrest Capital.
  • This brings the companys total funding to over $47 million, on the heels of approximately 100% revenue growth over the past year.
  • Founded in 2012, Zenputs cloud-based operations execution platform is now used in over 60,000 locations across 100+ countries by regional and global multi-unit operators, including Chipotle, Dominos, P.F.
  • Supporting 60,000 locations in over 100 countries, Zenput turns strategy into action faster and equips teams to deliver on it.

Del Taco Fuels Southeast Growth With Multi-Unit Florida Panhandle Deal

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Regions of the United States, Food and drink, Restaurants, Mexican cuisine, Cuisine of the Western United States, Del Taco, West Coast of the United States, Taco Bell, Taco

Continuing its expansion throughout Florida, where Del Taco has recently seen an influx of growth and development, the deal is expected to bring 12 new Del Taco locations to Floridas Panhandle.

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  • Continuing its expansion throughout Florida, where Del Taco has recently seen an influx of growth and development, the deal is expected to bring 12 new Del Taco locations to Floridas Panhandle.
  • We believe Del Taco checks all the boxes to include a strong leadership team, a compelling brand identity, a highly distinctive value proposition, and strong unit level economics.
  • We are really looking forward to partnering with the Del Taco team on the nationwide expansion by bringing the concept to Panhandle of Florida and beyond.
  • Del Tacos unique QSR+ positioning within the Mexican quick-service segment presents great growth potential for experienced multi-unit operators and private equity firms looking to diversify portfolios.

Pizza Inn Announces Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement to Expand in North Texas

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Restaurant chains, Restaurants, Pizza Inn, Pie Five, Boston Pizza, Mr. Jim's Pizza

DALLAS, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- America's hometown pizza place, Pizza Inn , announced today it has executed a multi-unit development agreement with Franchisees Charlie and Jeannie Clark.

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  • DALLAS, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- America's hometown pizza place, Pizza Inn , announced today it has executed a multi-unit development agreement with Franchisees Charlie and Jeannie Clark.
  • Four new Pizza Inn stores are planned in North Texas, with the first scheduled to open its doors in Sherman, Texas, in fall of 2021.
  • The Clarks are Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza franchisees in Texas and Oklahoma, and have been RAVE Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: RAVE ) franchisees since November of 2019.
  • Dallas-based RAVE Restaurant Group [NASDAQ: RAVE] owns, operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 200 Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn restaurants and Pizza Inn Express kiosks domestically and internationally.

El Pollo Loco Celebrates National Avocado Day by Awarding Over 5,000 Customers Exclusive Guac Pass

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Fast-food restaurants, Restaurants, Fast casual restaurants, Food and drink, Guacamole, Pollo, El Pollo Loco, Loco

Customers can also win by commenting on El Pollo Locos National Avocado Day Instagram post.

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  • Customers can also win by commenting on El Pollo Locos National Avocado Day Instagram post.
  • National Avocado Day seemed like the perfect time to reward lucky Loco Rewards members with 31 days of free chips and guac through our first-ever Guac Pass, El Pollo Loco President and Chief Executive Officer Bernard Acoca said.
  • We value our partnership with El Pollo Loco and are thrilled to delight guests with the Guac Pass program.
  • Customers who follow @elpolloloco on Instagram and comment on the National Avocado Day post will be automatically entered to win the exclusive Guac Pass, with no purchase necessary.

Long John Silver's and Good Catch® to Launch Plant-Based Seafood at Select Locations

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Fast-food restaurants, Restaurants, Long John Silver's, Treasure Island, Silver, Seafood, Food, PC games

AUSTIN, Texas, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch plant-based seafood, has announced an exciting partnership with Long John Silver's, the nation's largest quick-service seafood chain.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch plant-based seafood, has announced an exciting partnership with Long John Silver's, the nation's largest quick-service seafood chain.
  • Starting Monday, July 19, Long John Silver's will offer two of Good Catch's newest innovations to guests while supplies last.
  • "We're excited to propel change in quick service restaurants by teaming up with Long John Silver's," says Christine Mei, CEO of Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch.
  • Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch plant-based seafood, is an innovative food company focused on propelling change through plant-based alternatives.

Smashburger® Leverages Paytronix AI to IA℠ to Create Data-Driven Loyalty Program that Drives Overall Sales Growth

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Restaurants, Fast casual restaurants, Marketing, Smashburger, Business, Loyalty program

The new program helped drive 6.5% of the brands overall sales growth in 2020, which is why Paytronix named Smashburger a Marketing Innovation Icon in the 2021 Paytronix Loyaltees Awards.

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  • The new program helped drive 6.5% of the brands overall sales growth in 2020, which is why Paytronix named Smashburger a Marketing Innovation Icon in the 2021 Paytronix Loyaltees Awards.
  • The Paytronix-powered loyalty program was a key component of the Smashburger same-store sales growth story, said Scott Johnson, VP of Marketing for Smashburger.
  • As a Paytronix Data Insights client, Smashburger enlisted Paytronixs AI to IA services to micro-segment its customer base and create a powerful, data-driven loyalty program.
  • Through the SmashClub Rewards program, we utilized the Paytronix tools to tailor communications in a targeted way to what guests enjoy, said Lexi Ryan, Loyalty Manager for Smashburger.

Panda Express® Launches Panda Cares Tour Spreading Good Fortune Nationwide, Exchanging Gourmet Fortune Cookies for Suggested Donations to Support Youth Health and Education

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Fictional characters, Restaurants, Kung Fu Panda, Rosemead, California, Animated characters, Panda Express, Po, Giant panda, Panda oleosa

Leading up to the holiday this year, Panda Express will be spreading good fortune from coast to coast through the Panda Cares Tour.

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  • Leading up to the holiday this year, Panda Express will be spreading good fortune from coast to coast through the Panda Cares Tour.
  • Panda Express created four special, gourmetchocolate-covered fortune cookies exclusively for the traveling tour to celebrate Panda Cares Day 2021.
  • "The Panda Cares Tour is inspired by Panda Cares' purpose of bringing smiles and hope to kids everywhere.
  • When guests donate to Panda Cares throughthe Panda Cares Tour or in-store donation box, 100 percent of the funds collected support organizations that serve the health and education needs of underserved youth.