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The McDonald's 17th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour Returns with Showstopping Music Experiences in Six U.S. Cities

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's 17th annual Inspiration Celebration ® Gospel Tour (ICGT) will once again unite Black culture through its intergenerational celebration of Black faith, joy, music and more. Launching in September during Gospel Music Heritage Month, fans across the nation will experience a message of hope and upliftment through dynamic live performances from artists who are driving change and pushing the envelope in gospel music. Hosted by Stellar award-winning recording artist & radio personality Lonnie Hunter, the highly anticipated six-city tour will bridge the gap between intergenerational gospel artists, including Anthony Brown & Group TherAPy, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Bri Babineaux, DOE, Mike Teezy, Sir the Baptist, The Walls Group, Tim Bowman Jr., and DJ CANVA$. 

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  • CHICAGO, Sept 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's 17th annual Inspiration Celebration ® Gospel Tour (ICGT) will once again unite Black culture through its intergenerational celebration of Black faith, joy, music and more.
  • Like years past, legendary singer, songwriter, and producer Donald Lawrence will resume his role as music supervisor.
  • "I am honored to be back performing live on the Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour, alongside some of gospel's brightest stars.
  • McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour is one of the many company initiatives that feed and foster the community and inspire excellence.

Intouch Insight Study Reveals That Taco Bell Defy and McDonald's Texas Test Restaurant Slash Their Drive-Thru Service Times by Over One Minute

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intouch Insight, a leading provider to multi-location businesses, released today early findings from the 2023 Intouch Insight Annual Drive-Thru Study showcasing how new drive-thru prototypes perform compared to traditional models.

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  • Compared to the 2022 Intouch Insight Annual Drive-Thru Study report, Taco Bell Defy and McDonald's test restaurant located just outside Fort Worth Texas outperform brand scores for many key performance indicators measured in the annual study.
  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intouch Insight , a leading provider to multi-location businesses, released today early findings from the 2023 Intouch Insight Annual Drive-Thru Study showcasing how new drive-thru prototypes perform compared to traditional models.
  • For more information, read the full article here: https://www.intouchinsight.com/blog/mcdonalds-taco-bell-and-the-future-o...
    The 2023 Intouch Insight Annual Drive-Thru Study will be released, in partnership with QSR®magazine, on October 2, 2023.
  • To learn more about the Intouch Insight Annual Drive-Thru Study visit https://www.intouchinsight.com/resources/studies/drive-thru-2023/ or check out the September 7th session at the QSREvolution conference , Winning at the Drive-Thru.

ARKPIA: Global Artists Collaborate with Korean Startup for Innovation

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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To boost its global growth, ARKPIA is cooperating with well-known international artists and businesses.

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  • To boost its global growth, ARKPIA is cooperating with well-known international artists and businesses.
  • Collaboration artists also include Sarah Beetson, a British artist chosen by Saatchi Art in Australia for bright talent, and Ben Ouaniche, an internationally known Israeli visual artist with 1.9 million YouTube subscribers.
  • ARKPIA is also working with the British illustrator Dan Woodger, who has created illustrations for brands like Pepsi, Apple, Samsung, McDonald's, and Amazon.
  • ARKPIA announces that its online space museum will be planned in consideration of upcoming offline exhibitions showcasing the creations and worldviews of recruited artists.

The Mother and Son reboot has fresh things to say about adult children and their ageing parents

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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For anyone who has cared for an ageing parent – or faced the diminution of their autonomy as they have aged – Mother and Son still strikes a nerve.

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  • For anyone who has cared for an ageing parent – or faced the diminution of their autonomy as they have aged – Mother and Son still strikes a nerve.
  • However, the revival has some fresh things to say about the fraught but loving bonds between adult children and their ageing parents in the 21st century.

The original Mother and Son

    • Mother and Son premiered on the ABC in 1984 and ran for six seasons until 1994.
    • At the time Mother and Son was first broadcast, Australian sitcoms were thin on the ground.
    • Mother and Son represented a significant departure from the sketch comedies, soaps and serial dramas that featured on 1980s television.

Ageing parents and adult children

    • Re-watching Mother and Son, (currently available on iView), I was struck by how well it captures the complex emotions of both ageing parents and their adult children.
    • The series never shied away from Arthur’s guilt and frustration, or Maggie’s loneliness and feelings of loss.
    • In a society where care of children and the elderly was (and still is) typically regarded as “women’s work”, this was significant.

A new mother and son

    • In the 2023 Mother and Son, Maggie (Denise Scott) is a free-spirited eccentric who almost burned down the family home while cooking dinner for her grandchildren.
    • His mercenary sister, Robbie (a gender flip from the original) wants to move their mother into aged care so they can sell her home: a very 2020s tale.
    • The new Mother and Son is likeable, gentle comedy.
    • While it can’t hope to match the brilliance of the original, this reimagined Mother and Son offers an sympathetic, honest portrayal of ageing parents and their harried adult children – something we don’t see enough of on our television screens.

Richard "Rick" Lenny to Retire from McDonald's Board of Directors After 18 Years of Outstanding Service

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced the retirement of Richard "Rick" Lenny from the McDonald's Board of Directors, effective October 31, 2023.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced the retirement of Richard "Rick" Lenny from the McDonald's Board of Directors, effective October 31, 2023.
  • "Rick's contributions to McDonald's and its Board of Directors over the past 18 years have been immeasurable.
  • Lenny joined McDonald's Board of Directors in 2005 and has served as the Chair of the Compensation Committee since 2019.
  • In addition to his service to McDonald's, Lenny serves on the Boards of Conagra Brands and Illinois Tool Works.

Hain Celestial Group Announces New Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hain Celestial Group (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading manufacturer of better-for-you brands that inspire healthier living, announced that Lee Boyce, Chief Financial Officer of Hearthside Food Solutions, has been named Hain's new CFO, effective September 5, 2023.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hain Celestial Group (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading manufacturer of better-for-you brands that inspire healthier living, announced that Lee Boyce, Chief Financial Officer of Hearthside Food Solutions, has been named Hain's new CFO, effective September 5, 2023.
  • Boyce will succeed Hain's current Chief Financial Officer, Chris Bellairs, who will remain with the company through a transition and will participate in Hain's upcoming Investor Day event in New York City on September 13.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Lee to the team," said Wendy Davidson, Hain Celestial Group President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • I look forward to partnering with Lee to drive our Hain Reimagined Strategy to deliver sustainable profitable growth for the future."

Hain Celestial Group Announces New Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hain Celestial Group (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading manufacturer of better-for-you brands that inspire healthier living, announced that Lee Boyce, Chief Financial Officer of Hearthside Food Solutions, has been named Hain's new CFO, effective September 5, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hain Celestial Group (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading manufacturer of better-for-you brands that inspire healthier living, announced that Lee Boyce, Chief Financial Officer of Hearthside Food Solutions, has been named Hain's new CFO, effective September 5, 2023.
  • Boyce will succeed Hain's current Chief Financial Officer, Chris Bellairs, who will remain with the company through a transition and will participate in Hain's upcoming Investor Day event in New York City on September 13.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Lee to the team," said Wendy Davidson, Hain Celestial Group President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • I look forward to partnering with Lee to drive our Hain Reimagined Strategy to deliver sustainable profitable growth for the future."

Alliance for a Healthier Generation Continues Support of Children and Families in South Carolina with Award from BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation), one of the nation's preeminent children's health organizations, today announced a generous grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation to further the goals of its Diabetes Free SC (DFSC) initiative.

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  • This generous gift from the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation provides Healthier Generation further opportunity to act with purpose as we address the immediate health needs of children, families, and communities in South Carolina to build a healthier and happier tomorrow.
  • In 2020, the Foundation launched DFSC to reduce diabetes-related health disparities affecting African Americans, awarding a significant amount to several organizations, including Healthier Generation.
  • Healthier Generation was among the first national children's health non-profits to formally broaden its mission in 2015 to address whole child health equity.
  • "This generous gift from the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation provides Healthier Generation further opportunity to act with purpose as we address the immediate health needs of children, families, and communities in South Carolina to build a healthier and happier tomorrow."

The Franchise Game, the First and Only African-American Franchise Symposium and Trade Show Coming to Metro-Dallas Area This Fall

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Franchise Game, the U.S.'s first and only African American Franchise Symposium and Trade Show, is coming to Plano, Texas, on Friday, September 15, 2023. The event, spearheaded by "The Franchise Player" Tarji Carter and Marketing Maven Dessie Brown, Jr., will take place at Yum! Restaurants International Corporate Campus from 8am-5pm CST. The symposium aims to bring together experts and industry leaders to discuss the secrets to success, challenges, and opportunities in franchising. The theme for this inaugural event is Doing The Work! 

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  • The First and Only Black Franchise Symposium and Trade Show is Coming to Plano, TX, in September 2023
    DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Franchise Game , the U.S.'s first and only African American Franchise Symposium and Trade Show, is coming to Plano, Texas, on Friday, September 15, 2023.
  • The event, spearheaded by "The Franchise Player" Tarji Carter and Marketing Maven Dessie Brown, Jr., will take place at Yum!
  • The symposium aims to bring together experts and industry leaders to discuss the secrets to success, challenges, and opportunities in franchising.
  • Before the symposium and trade show, The Franchise Game will also hold a VIP Reception on September 14, 2023, for executives, brands, and select attendees.

Blink Charging Signs Agreement with Global Quick Service Restaurant Franchisee Arcos Dorados to Provide EV Charging to McDonald’s Locations in Puerto Rico

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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These chargers will be ready to provide world-class and reliable EV charging services to customers by the end of summer.

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  • These chargers will be ready to provide world-class and reliable EV charging services to customers by the end of summer.
  • “We applaud Arcos Dorados for their visionary move and forward-thinking actions in integrating EV charging in their prominent restaurants throughout Puerto Rico,” expressed Juan C. Barahona, US & Global Director of Operations for Blink Charging.
  • The collaboration between Blink and Arcos Dorados represents another pivotal step in paving the way for global EV adoption.
  • The initial installation of Blink EV chargers in Puerto Rico marks the beginning of a promising strategic relationship between Blink Charging and Arcos Dorados.