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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Launches Ninth Annual Make March Matter® Fundraising Campaign

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) launched its ninth annual Make March Matter campaign Friday.

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  • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) launched its ninth annual Make March Matter campaign Friday.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240301906127/en/
    Children's Hospital Los Angeles kicks off its ninth annual Make March Matter fundraising campaign.
  • Make March Matter is an annual fundraising campaign that builds awareness and support for children’s health in Los Angeles.
  • The goal of the campaign is to raise money in support of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to ensure that all of its pediatric patients receive the critical, lifesaving care they need.

SoundHound AI Reports Record Quarter with 80% Q4 Revenue Growth to $17.1 Million; Adjusted EBITDA Improved by 80% Year-Over-Year in Q4

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.

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  • SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229968938/en/
    SoundHound AI Reports Record Quarter with 80% Q4 Revenue Growth to $17.1 Million; Adjusted EBITDA Improved by 80% Year-Over-Year in Q4 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “This was a breakthrough year in which SoundHound rapidly integrated powerful new generative AI capabilities.
  • Our real-world voice AI applications are already live and driving consumer engagement across vehicles, devices, and customer service businesses,” said Keyvan Mohajer, CEO and Co-Founder of SoundHound AI.
  • “We also acquired SYNQ3, establishing SoundHound as the largest voice AI provider for restaurants.

Fast Food for a Quick Layover: Upgraded Points Releases Ranking of the Best U.S. Airports for Fast Food Chains

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Upgraded Points announced its newest study with a comprehensive ranking of major airports based on airport fast food options, providing valuable insights into where travelers can find a swift meal before takeoff or between flights.

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  • "Quick-service restaurants are a travel essential, offering a sense of familiarity no matter where you go," said Keri Stooksbury, editor-in-chief at Upgraded Points.
  • "Whether it's a McDonald's Big Mac or a Chick-fil-A sandwich, these foods are easy to grab in a pinch."
  • Upgraded Points analyzed the fast food landscape across the 60 busiest airports in the U.S., as defined by total passenger volume.
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT): At ONT, fast food stands up to its name with just 7,800 passengers per chain – 69% below the average.

Panda Express® to Host One-of-a-Kind Culinary Experience Featuring the Return of Firecracker Shrimp

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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ROSEMEAD, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Panda Express®, the American Chinese trailblazer, is thrilled to announce Firecracker Shrimp is making its return to menus nationwide for a limited time starting February 14, 2024. To celebrate, for the first time ever, Panda is inviting guests to enjoy a one-of-a-kind dinner experience, designed to spark conversations and meaningful connections at the table over delicious food and great company.

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  • Guests who are lucky enough to attend the experience in either city will enjoy a five-course prix fixe menu curated by Panda's very own Culinary Innovation Team.
  • Priced at $38.00 per person, the **prix fixe menu dining experience will last approximately 75 minutes.
  • "It's an honor to partner with Panda on creating these completely customized culinary events," said Olivier Cheng, founder of Olivier Cheng Catering and Events.
  • Valid at participating Panda Express locations in-store and online at pandaexpress.com or on the Panda Express app.

EDO Names Most Effective Ads of 2023 Across Auto, CPG, Pharma, Retail, Banking, and More

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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EDO , the TV outcomes company, released today the most effective ads of 2023 across English- and Spanish-language media.

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  • EDO , the TV outcomes company, released today the most effective ads of 2023 across English- and Spanish-language media.
  • Automotive (Non-Luxury): GMC, Hummer EV - Try Something Different ft. LeBron James :30 , +592% more effective than the Automotive (Non-Luxury) average.
  • EDO also analyzed the most effective ads that aired across Spanish-language TV (SLTV) in 2023.
  • MOST EFFECTIVE ADS ON SPANISH-LANGUAGE MEDIA, 2023 ( full ranking here )
    Automotive (Non-Luxury): Honda, Accord and CR-V - Hybrid x2 :30 , 93% more effective than the Automotive (Non-Luxury) average.

Panda Express Partners with GridPoint to Deploy Smart Building Technology Across All U.S. Restaurant Locations

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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With nearly 2,500 locations and 50,000 associates, Panda Express will deploy GridPoint Intelligence™ to all U.S. locations during the next 18 months to optimize energy consumption, reduce energy costs and ensure that all restaurants remain at maximum temperature comfort for its guests and associates throughout varied climate conditions year-round.

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  • With nearly 2,500 locations and 50,000 associates, Panda Express will deploy GridPoint Intelligence™ to all U.S. locations during the next 18 months to optimize energy consumption, reduce energy costs and ensure that all restaurants remain at maximum temperature comfort for its guests and associates throughout varied climate conditions year-round.
  • Panda Express’ deployment of GridPoint’s smart building technology platform to all U.S. locations follows a 200-store pilot, which generated measurable energy cost savings and reduced CO2 emissions.
  • “GridPoint was founded 20 years ago with a vision and mission to accelerate the world’s transition to a sustainable energy future.
  • GridPoint Intelligence™ has been deployed in over 20,000 commercial buildings across multiple industries in North America.

Spreading Holiday Hope: Supporting Children's Hospitals with Seasonal Donations

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holidays, let's remember the pediatric patients who are spending time in the hospital. Children's hospitals are on the frontlines, providing the treatments and cures patients desperately need, but they can't do it alone.

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  • Children's hospitals are on the frontlines, providing the treatments and cures patients desperately need, but they can't do it alone.
  • Children's hospitals bring joy and spread holiday hope for kids – and you can, too!
  • Donations support children's hospitals in transforming kids' and families' lives now and in the future.
  • Panda Express encourages guests to round up their total at the register all year long, supporting member hospitals of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

Jollibee UK Reports Robust Q3 2023 Growth Driven by Strong Consumer Demand

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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"Our strong Q3 2023 results affirm our efforts towards providing great-tasting, craveable, and excellent value-for-money food offerings to UK consumers," shared Dennis Flores, Jollibee Group President for Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia.

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  • "Our strong Q3 2023 results affirm our efforts towards providing great-tasting, craveable, and excellent value-for-money food offerings to UK consumers," shared Dennis Flores, Jollibee Group President for Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia.
  • Strong marketing campaigns for its bestsellers also contributed to stellar growth, accompanied by partnerships with major UK aggregators that drive strong delivery sales.
  • Jollibee UK's stellar growth contributed to the overall strong performance of its parent company, the Jollibee Group.
  • Total Jollibee Group systemwide sales grew by a robust 11.8% in Q3 and 19.1% in YTD September 2023 compared to the same periods last year.

Panda Express® Introduces First-Ever Dessert Menu Item in Celebration of 40th Anniversary

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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ROSEMEAD, Calif., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When Andrew and Peggy Cherng opened the first Panda Express® in Glendale, CA in 1983, they set out to create a company that provides exceptional dining experiences, serves authentic and innovative American Chinese cuisine, and cares for its people and community. Panda is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the introduction of the Apple Pie Roll, a sweet and fun American Chinese creation featuring a combination of juicy apples, fall spices, and cinnamon sugar like a classic American apple pie and wrapped in a crispy and flaky wonton wrapper, like a quintessential Chinese egg roll.

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  • "In celebration of Panda Express's 40th birthday, we are introducing what we hope to be the next beloved American Chinese classic, Apple Pie Roll, our first-ever dessert and a sweet and fun celebration of our American and Chinese origins."
  • Panda Express will mark the milestone anniversary throughout October, by offering all Panda Rewards® members the opportunity to redeem one free Apple Pie Roll, while supplies last*.
  • Panda is known for sharing good fortune with guests and on average, Panda gives out over 510 million fortune cookies per year.
  • Valid at participating Panda Express locations in-store and online at pandaexpress.com or on the Panda Express app.

Grubhub Brings Mobile Ordering and Pickup to Its First Military Property, Naval Station Norfolk

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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CHICAGO and VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grubhub, a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery platform, is bringing its Grubhub Onsite mobile ordering and pickup technology to Naval Station Norfolk through a business venture with The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM). Now, the more than 100,000 military personnel, their families and people living and working on the base can skip the line at restaurants in the Norfolk Main Navy Exchange (NEX) food court and on base by ordering food and beverages through the Grubhub app for pickup, saving them valuable time.

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  • Personnel on base will be able to order from restaurants including Panda Express, Firehouse Subs, Burger King and Raising Canes.
  • They can place an order on Grubhub by affiliating with the base via geolocation in the Grubhub app or from QR codes around the base.
  • "Grubhub's Onsite platform technology was built to support an array of ordering environments, and we're honored to bring this ordering capability to the Naval Station Norfolk."
  • "Particularly at Naval Station Norfolk, expediting the availability of a warm meal for Sailors on duty strengthens Navy readiness and quality of life mission."