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Blo Blow Dry Bar to Make its Debut in Orange County, Secures Multi-Unit Agreement with Local Husband-Wife Duo

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Friends, Culture, Knowledge, Andersons, Fast food

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blo Blow Dry Bar, North America's original blow dry bar and blow dry bar franchise, has secured a multi-unit agreement that will mark the brand's debut in Orange County. Three bars will be coming to the market with the first one slated to open this summer at 4370 Katella Avenue in Los Alamitos. As the industry continues to surge, prospects are looking to stake their claim within Blo Blow Dry Bar's franchise opportunity.

Key Points: 
  • ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blo Blow Dry Bar , North America's original blow dry bar and blow dry bar franchise, has secured a multi-unit agreement that will mark the brand's debut in Orange County.
  • As the industry continues to surge, prospects are looking to stake their claim within Blo Blow Dry Bar's franchise opportunity .
  • It's easier to get into the wrong business than it is the right one – but we're confident Blo Blow Dry Bar couldn't be more right for us."
  • Blo Blow Dry Bar is currently seeking single- and multi- unit operators to join the brand's rapid expansion.

VIRTUAL DINING CONCEPTS® EXPANDS ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH IHOP®

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Mastercard, City, Partnership, Lunch, Restaurant, NASCAR, IH, Major League Baseball, IHOP, MLB, LOS, VDC, Cheesesteak, Growth, Fast food

LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Dining Concepts (VDC), the platform for adding revenue to restaurants, is thrilled to expand its collaboration with IHOP, as a provider of virtual brands for the iconic restaurant chain. This expansion allows three of VDC's top brands to be available for delivery from IHOP restaurants nationwide, attracting new and existing guests.

Key Points: 
  • This expansion allows three of VDC's top brands to be available for delivery from IHOP restaurants nationwide, attracting new and existing guests.
  • Each virtual brand offers its own lineup of mouthwatering, freshly made menu items, from tasty Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteaks and loaded fries to modern takes on concession stand favorites found at NASCAR and MLB events.
  • These virtual dining brands are now available for delivery from various IHOP locations across the country, with plans for additional locations through the remainder of 2024.
  • Demonstrating the powerful impact of this relationship, VDC and IHOP have successfully secured placement of the three brands in more than 1,000 IHOP restaurants nationwide.

HEATONIST Hot Ones™ Hot Sauces Hit Grocery Shelves Nationwide

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Giant, World market, Walmart, System, Interview, Whole Foods Market, Meijer, Kroger, Meal, Hot Ones, Friends, SVP, Food, The Fresh Market, Fast food

BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HEATONIST hot sauces from the hit YouTube series Hot Ones™ are now available at stores nationwide! The internet's #1 destination for hot sauce, HEATONIST, is bringing bestsellers from its line with the show to over 30,000 points of distribution, expanding its retail presence to popular stores such as Kroger, Harris Teeter, Publix, The Fresh Market, Giant Martins, Hannaford, World Market, Meijer and Whole Foods.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HEATONIST hot sauces from the hit YouTube series Hot Ones™ are now available at stores nationwide!
  • As Hot Ones' official hot sauce partner, HEATONIST developed the fan-favorite flavors - like Hot Ones Los Calientes Verde , Hot Ones The Classic and Hot Ones Buffalo Hot Sauce - that will be available on grocery shelves.
  • "The enthusiasm for the Hot Ones hot sauces from retailers across the US has been phenomenal," says Suzy Dollak, SVP of Sales at HEATONIST.
  • To find the nearest retail location carrying Hot Ones hot sauces, visit HEATONIST's store locator at heatonist.com/pages/where-to-buy , and remember to #stayspicy.

Lincoln Avenue Communities Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing Development in Orlando, Florida

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
City, Housing, Partnership, Electricity, Deutsche Bank, Freddie Mac, Fast food

ORLANDO, Fla., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC), a mission-driven acquirer and developer of affordable housing, broke ground Tuesday on the future site of 52 at Park during a ceremony with LAC leaders, local lawmakers and partners. 52 at Park will provide 300 affordable housing units to individuals and families in Orange County earning no more than 60% of the Area Median Income.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC), a mission-driven acquirer and developer of affordable housing, broke ground Tuesday on the future site of 52 at Park during a ceremony with LAC leaders, local lawmakers and partners.
  • 52 at Park will provide 300 affordable housing units to individuals and families in Orange County earning no more than 60% of the Area Median Income.
  • "Lincoln Avenue Communities is proud to grow our portfolio of affordable housing developments in Florida," said Jordan Richter, LAC vice president and regional project partner.
  • "Through the power of partnership by working alongside Lincoln Avenue Communities, we look forward to welcoming the addition of 300 new affordable apartments and continue to leverage funding and offer incentives to make it easier for developers to build affordable housing in Orlando."

NATURE'S OWN DEBUTS FOUR NEW PRODUCTS TO INSPIRE CULINARY CREATIVITY

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Flowers Foods, Nature, Garlic, Research, Taste, Fructose, Creativity, Grain boundary strengthening, Fast food

THOMASVILLE, Ga., April 23, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Own®, America's No. 1 selling bread brand, has unveiled its latest lineup of innovative products, arriving just in time for summer and grilling season: Keto Soft White Bun, Small Loaf Homestyle White and Ancient Grain, and Perfectly Crafted® Flatbreads. The new additions expand the Nature's Own portfolio to further meet increasing consumer demand for high-quality, fresh baked goods that fit a variety of dietary restrictions and preferences.

Key Points: 
  • Nature's Own launches new products: Keto Bun, Perfectly Crafted Flatbread, Small Loaf Homestyle White & Ancient Grain.
  • The brand uses consumer insights regarding desired flavors, sizes, and other product attributes to develop products consumers actually want to see on the shelves.
  • Nature's Own Perfectly Crafted Flatbreads:
    Expanding its Perfectly Crafted line, experience a new level of culinary creativity with Nature's Own Perfectly Crafted Flatbreads in two delicious flavors, white and garlic.
  • ­­Nature's Own new products are now available in select regions, with plans for nationwide expansion in the future.

Alto-Shaam - Restaurants are losing up to $26,000 to food waste, research reveals

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Restaurant, Research, Food, Cooking, Fast food

Moreover, almost a fifth (16%) of restaurant owners are sacrificing substantial losses above the reported median, at over $20,800 annually per restaurant.

Key Points: 
  • Moreover, almost a fifth (16%) of restaurant owners are sacrificing substantial losses above the reported median, at over $20,800 annually per restaurant.
  • For large food chains, some of which have over 40,000 restaurants across America, these losses could amount to between six hundred million and one billion dollars each year.
  • This highlights the urgent areas of operation, from customer behaviour to kitchen responsibilities, that restaurant owners and managers should look to examine and therefore adjust.
  • Currently, 83% of commercial restaurant owners and purchasing decision-makers in the U.S. are either exploring or already implementing strategies to reduce food waste in their kitchens.

Yo Mama's Foods introduce a sizzling condiment duo: Hot Buffalo and Hickory BBQ join our lineup!

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Condiment, Hickory, Garlic, Taste, Fast food

Crafted with only the finest ingredients and a passion for quality, Yo Mama's Hickory BBQ and Hot Buffalo Sauce is a true game-changer in the world of condiments.

Key Points: 
  • Crafted with only the finest ingredients and a passion for quality, Yo Mama's Hickory BBQ and Hot Buffalo Sauce is a true game-changer in the world of condiments.
  • "We are excited to introduce our Hickory BBQ and Hot Buffalo Sauce to our loyal customers and condiment enthusiasts everywhere," said David Habib, CEO of Yo Mama's Foods.
  • In addition to its exceptional taste, Yo Mama's Hickory BBQ and Hot Buffalo Sauce are made with all-natural ingredients, free from artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives.
  • For more information about Yo Mama's Hickory BBQ and Hot Buffalo Sauce and to explore the full lineup of Yo Mama's premium sauces and condiments, visit www.yomamasfoods.com .

Chartwells Higher Education Unveils Planet Eats℠, a First-of-its-Kind Climate-Friendly, Healthy, and Plant-Forward Residential Dining Experience, to Celebrate Earth Day

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Meal, Education, Sustainability, GMO, Student, Allergen, Environment, Western Washington University, Food, Compass Group, Drink, Fast food

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognized leader in contract foodservice management Chartwells Higher Education has announced the launch of Planet Eats℠, a new dining experience focused on showcasing sustainability commitments around food. Students at Western Washington University are the first to experience Planet Eats' climate-friendly dining concept that serves low-carbon meals, celebrates planetary heroes, and educates students on sustainable food choices.

Key Points: 
  • Students at Western Washington University are the first to experience Planet Eats' climate-friendly dining concept that serves low-carbon meals, celebrates planetary heroes, and educates students on sustainable food choices.
  • 70% of Gen-Zers said they have given thought to whether or not their foods and beverages were produced in a sustainable way.
  • Planet Eats not only highlights meals that are more sustainably produced, but showcases the positive impact students can make on the planet through their dining choices.
  • "Chartwells' commitment to climate-friendly dining shines through at Planet Eats in a multitude of ways," said Monalisa Prasad, VP of Sustainability of Chartwells Higher Education.

Marco's Pizza Pulls Consumers Out of Pizza Ruts in New Brand Campaign

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Old World, Google Play, Pizza, Heart, System, Radio, Social media, Pepperoni, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Fast food

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, announced today the launch of a new brand platform, But Wait, There's Marco's™, designed to disrupt routine ordering behavior and remind consumers of a tastier option – Marco's Pizza!

Key Points: 
  • Marco's Pizza unveils its new brand platform, But Wait, There's Marco's, designed to disrupt routine ordering behavior.
  • In fact, 66% of consumers had pizza within the last week, yet 96% of consumers' last pizza order was from an establishment they had been to before, according to the Datassential 2024 Pizza Keynote .
  • The new brand platform kicks off today with a national advertising campaign, created by Chicago-based BarkleyOKRP.
  • From captivating new imagery of its hallmark products to an unforgettable new tagline that interrupts common pizza eating occasions, the But Wait, There's Marco's™ brand platform urges consumers to never settle for mediocre pizza.

Trailblazing Puffcorn Brand, Like Air®, Unveils Its Latest Taste Innovation

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Cream, Snack, Blooming onion, Tiffin, ABC, Social media, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Classic, Shark Tank, BJ's Wholesale Club, Loblaw Companies, Fast food

MADISON, N.J., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Like Air®, a family-owned brand of melt-in-your-mouth puffcorn that gained prominence on ABC's Shark Tank and has become a staple in grocery stores nationwide, announced today the release of its newest flavor creation, Sour Cream and Onion. This latest variety will be sold exclusively at BJ's Wholesale Club beginning April 30th.

Key Points: 
  • This latest variety will be sold exclusively at BJ's Wholesale Club beginning April 30th.
  • The snack allows consumers to enjoy about 3 cups of puffcorn per serving compared to only 10-20 potato chips per serving.
  • Consumers can find Like Air® Sour Cream and Onion Puffcorn in club-size bags at their local BJ's beginning this month for a limited time.
  • "We're excited to offer Like Air® Sour Cream and Onion to BJ's Wholesale Club members," says Drew Tiffin, Vice President, Grocery at BJ's Wholesale Club.