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CardX: New Jersey Surcharge Legislation Signed Into Law

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Friday that he signed Assembly Bill 4284 into law, which prohibits New Jersey merchants from imposing a credit card surcharge that exceeds the payment processing cost, and requires merchants to clearly disclose the surcharge.

Key Points: 
  • New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Friday that he signed Assembly Bill 4284 into law, which prohibits New Jersey merchants from imposing a credit card surcharge that exceeds the payment processing cost, and requires merchants to clearly disclose the surcharge.
  • “I am proud to assist legislators in creating laws that align with industry standards and surcharging best practices,” said Razi.
  • Like the New Jersey law, the Colorado bill also established disclosure requirements for surcharging.
  • To learn more about CardX by Stax and how it supports surcharging that benefits businesses while prioritizing consumer protection, click here .

Aloha Poke Co. Opens in Richmond, Texas, Marking Veteran Franchisee's First of Ten Planned Stores

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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HOUSTON, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aloha Poke Co., the nation's premier fast-casual poke brand, announced the opening of its new Richmond, TX, location within The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area of Houston. The store marks the first for career franchise operator, Baryalay Razi. The Richmond restaurant marks the company's second location in the Houston area and continues the brand's growth in Texas. Long-term development plans include Aloha Poke Co. locations across the Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin markets.

Key Points: 
  • Long-term development plans include Aloha Poke Co. locations across the Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin markets.
  • While Razi's new Aloha Poke Co. locations will drive profits today, he also has an eye towards building a legacy of wealth for his family in the Houston community.
  • The Aloha Poke Co. experience starts with bowls packed with sashimi-grade fish combined with delicious, whole ingredients.
  • "Aloha Poke is the perfect example of where consumer trends are heading within the fast casual space," added Birkinshaw.

Aloha Poke Co. Announces New Stores, Reports Surging Growth

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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CHICAGO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aloha Poke Co., the nation's premier fast casual poke restaurant concept, today announced plans to open two new Chicago corporate stores as development of a new Houston, TX franchise location moves forward. The news comes on the heels of strong Q1 and Q2 performance where the brand recorded +13% comparable store sales in the first half of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • With tremendous demand and affinity for the food and brand, Aloha Poke Co. has grown rapidly ever since.
  • "We are thrilled to continue our expansion in suburban Chicago," said Chris Birkinshaw, CEO of Aloha Poke Co. "As poke becomes a mainstream category, more and more customers demand a high-quality brand experience.
  • Aloha Poke Co.'s success in Wisconsin is driven by a joint venture between Aloha Poke Co. corporate and Aloha Wisconsin JV LLC.
  • Based in Chicago, Aloha Poke Co. operates 19 locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Texas, Florida, Georgia and Washington, D.C.

Aloha Poke Co. Franchisee Wins the American Dream Award

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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CHICAGO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aloha Poke Co., the nation's premier fast-casual poke restaurant concept, is proud to announce that Baryalay Razi, the brand's 10-store Houston-based franchisee, was honored with "The American Dream Award" during this year's MUFC (Multi-Unit Franchising Conference). In receiving this recognition, conference organizers celebrated his truly unique and humbling story. More than 25 years ago, Razi was granted political asylum in the US and almost immediately started his career managing a fast-casual burger restaurant in Texas.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aloha Poke Co., the nation's premier fast-casual poke restaurant concept, is proud to announce that Baryalay Razi, the brand's 10-store Houston-based franchisee, was honored with "The American Dream Award" during this year's MUFC (Multi-Unit Franchising Conference).
  • "Aloha Poke Co. is excited and extremely proud of Razi for being recognized with the American Dream Award," said Paul Tripodes, VP Franchise Development, Aloha Poke Co. "Razi's story, from walking the halls of the United Nations to managing a Dallas Whataburger, reads like a Hollywood movie script.
  • With a three-unit deal in Maryland, Baryalay Razi was Aloha Poke Co.'s first franchisee, but he didn't start in the fast-casual restaurant business.
  • "I am very proud and honored to be recognized for the American Dream Award," said Razi.

Stax Acquires CardX, an Automated Surcharging Platform

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Stax , the all-in-one payment technology provider, today announced its acquisition of CardX , an automated surcharging platform, to make surcharging more transparent and easier for U.S. merchants and cardholders.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Stax , the all-in-one payment technology provider, today announced its acquisition of CardX , an automated surcharging platform, to make surcharging more transparent and easier for U.S. merchants and cardholders.
  • By acquiring CardX, Stax will give its merchant customers an easy way to accept credit cards at 0 percent cost.
  • This eliminates the compliance risks and operational headaches that merchants have often associated with surcharging.
  • Stax has powered more than $23 billion in transactions and expanded globally to international markets outside the U.S.
    CardX is the market leader in compliant surcharging.