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IHOP Revamps 1,500 Restaurants with New POS Technology

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP® and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants, announced today that it has reached an important milestone in its implementation journey updating 1,500 U.S. IHOP restaurants to TRAY POS systems.

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Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP® and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants, announced today that it has reached an important milestone in its implementation journey updating 1,500 U.S. IHOP restaurants to TRAY POS systems.
“POS systems are essential to efficient operations and have major impacts on the guest and team member experience.
"Restaurants like IHOP are seeking ways to incrementally improve operations without massive spend and equipment changes, and that can be achieved with cloud-based solutions.
We are proud to serve IHOP and look forward to supporting the brand for the long term."

Yelp Announces Spring Product Release Featuring New AI-Powered Yelp Assistant

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects people with great local businesses, today announced its Spring Product Release with more than 15 updates and features that transform the way consumers and businesses connect.

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Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects people with great local businesses, today announced its Spring Product Release with more than 15 updates and features that transform the way consumers and businesses connect.
In Yelp’s most significant services product update to date, the company unveiled Yelp Assistant, a new conversational AI feature that will make it easier than ever for consumers to find and hire service professionals.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430179956/en/
Introducing Yelp Assistant, a new conversational AI feature that redefines the way consumers connect with businesses across thousands of service categories within home, local, auto, beauty, and more.
(Photo: Business Wire)
“AI enables us to transform the way people discover and connect with local businesses,” said Craig Saldanha, Yelp’s chief product officer.

Performance Food Group Company Releases 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC) recently released its fiscal year 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report .

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Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC) recently released its fiscal year 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report .
The annual report highlights the company’s progress toward achieving its ESG goals that focus on areas important to the business and company stakeholders.
These include:
In fiscal year 2023, PFG continued its focus on reducing power consumption at its facilities.
PFG monitors operational and food waste to ensure the company diverts as much waste as possible from landfills.

The Cheesecake Factory Celebrates Moms With Sweet Online Gift Card Offer

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Monday, April 29, 2024

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The Cheesecake Factory® (NASDAQ: CAKE), known for its extensive menu, generous portions and legendary desserts, is making Mother’s Day shopping sweeter with a special online gift card offer: For every $50 in Gift Cards purchased online in a single transaction from Monday, April 29, 2024 through Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2024, guests will receive a complimentary $10 Bonus Card redeemable May 13, 2024 through June 5, 2024*.

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The Cheesecake Factory® (NASDAQ: CAKE), known for its extensive menu, generous portions and legendary desserts, is making Mother’s Day shopping sweeter with a special online gift card offer: For every $50 in Gift Cards purchased online in a single transaction from Monday, April 29, 2024 through Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2024, guests will receive a complimentary $10 Bonus Card redeemable May 13, 2024 through June 5, 2024*.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429898866/en/
With an extensive menu of more than 250 dishes – freshly prepared and from scratch – and more than 30 legendary cheesecakes, The Cheesecake Factory Gift Cards and Bonus Cards are the perfect gifts to give to mom or to keep for yourself.
For more information about The Cheesecake Factory, please visit www.TheCheesecakeFactory.com
Subject to availability, purchaser will receive one $10.00 Bonus Card for every $50.00 worth of The Cheesecake Factory gift cards purchased online in a single transaction from 04/29/2024 through 05/12/2024 at https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/gift-cards .
Bonus Cards may not be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer.

ZCG-Backed Xperience Restaurant Group Appoints Mike Johnson as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Multimedia, Food, Real Mex Restaurants, Growth, The Restaurant Group, Management

Xperience Restaurant Group (“XRG” or the “Company”), one of the nation's leading operators of casual, polished casual, and fine dining Mexican restaurants, today announced that Mike Johnson, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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Xperience Restaurant Group (“XRG” or the “Company”), one of the nation's leading operators of casual, polished casual, and fine dining Mexican restaurants, today announced that Mike Johnson, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
As CEO, Mr. Johnson will collaborate with the management team to drive XRG’s long-term corporate strategy and oversee the Company’s financial and operational performance to support its industry-leading brands.
Mr. Johnson joined XRG in 2018 and has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2022, where he has built leadership teams, implemented technology to enhance restaurant guest experiences, and worked across the Company’s portfolio to improve brand performance.
We are confident he is the right leader to take XRG, and its distinguished brands, through this next phase of growth,” said James Zenni, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of ZCG.

LVXP Announces Plans to Deliver Experiential Mixed-Use Development Anchored by Entertainment and Sports Arena on Las Vegas Strip

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Monday, April 29, 2024

Real estate development company LVXP has announced plans to deliver a new experiential mixed-use development on the Las Vegas Strip that will be anchored by a technologically advanced entertainment and sports arena.

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Real estate development company LVXP has announced plans to deliver a new experiential mixed-use development on the Las Vegas Strip that will be anchored by a technologically advanced entertainment and sports arena.
The transformational project will be located on the 27-acre site at 2601 South Las Vegas Boulevard.
LVXP’s prime development site is strategically situated across from the newly expanded Las Vegas Convention Center, adjacent to Fontainebleau Las Vegas and near Resorts World Las Vegas.
With every detail, we aim to transcend boundaries and immerse guests in a tailored reality, setting a new standard for hospitality and entertainment in Las Vegas.”

Ole Smoky Distillery Earns Seven ‘Growth Brand’ Awards From Beverage Information Group

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Monday, April 29, 2024

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Ole Smoky Distillery , one of the nation’s fastest growing spirits companies, has been nationally recognized with seven prestigious 2024 Growth Brand Awards from the Beverage Information Group, leaders in the beverage alcohol data collection, reporting and analysis, and publishers of Beverage Dynamics , Cheers , StateWays , Beverage Wholesaler .

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Ole Smoky Distillery , one of the nation’s fastest growing spirits companies, has been nationally recognized with seven prestigious 2024 Growth Brand Awards from the Beverage Information Group, leaders in the beverage alcohol data collection, reporting and analysis, and publishers of Beverage Dynamics , Cheers , StateWays , Beverage Wholesaler .
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429690493/en/
Ole Smoky Distillery has earned four Rising Star Awards, for Ole Smoky Peanut Butter Whiskey, Ole Smoky Orange Shinesicle Cream Moonshine, Ole Smoky Banana Pudding Cream Moonshine, and Ole Smoky White Chocolate Strawberry Cream Moonshine, as well as three Fast Track Awards, for the Ole Smoky Moonshine product line, Ole Smoky Whiskey product line, and Ole Smoky Salty Caramel Whiskey.
“The team at Ole Smoky is extremely honored to earn seven Growth Brand Awards for 2024, after being recognized with Growth Brand Awards in each of the prior five years,” says Robert Hall, CEO of Ole Smoky Distillery.
For more information on Ole Smoky and its products, visit www.olesmoky.com .

Yum! Brands Reports First-Quarter Results

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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See reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measurements to GAAP results within this release for further detail of Special Items by financial statement line item including the impact of Special Items on General and administrative expenses.

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See reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measurements to GAAP results within this release for further detail of Special Items by financial statement line item including the impact of Special Items on General and administrative expenses.
Brands, Inc. will host a conference call to review the company's financial performance and strategies at 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time May 1, 2024.
Brands, Inc. Earnings Call.”
Quarter-end dates for each division, restaurant count details, definitions of terms and Restricted Group financial information are available at investors.yum.com.
Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are included in our Condensed Consolidated Summary of Results.

Foley Family Wines Unveils New Location for The Four Graces in Dundee, OR

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Monday, April 29, 2024

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Foley Family Wines (FFW) today announced the opening of a new winery for The Four Graces at 9580 NE Worden Hill Road, Dundee, OR.

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Foley Family Wines (FFW) today announced the opening of a new winery for The Four Graces at 9580 NE Worden Hill Road, Dundee, OR.
Experiences can be reserved by members of The Four Graces wine club and the Foley Food & Wine Society.
The Four Graces wine has experienced more than 24% growth, led by Pinot Noir (+21%), Pinot Gris (+45%) and Rosé (+41%).
For visitors who do not currently hold membership at The Four Graces or the Foley Food & Wine Society, visit the Foley Food & Wine Society or The Four Graces .

Parque Arauco Consolidates Growth Plan for Over US$ 500 Million, Announcing the First Multifamily Building Integrated Into a Shopping Center in Chile

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Monday, April 29, 2024

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As part of the third phase (Kennedy Phase) of Parque Arauco Kennedy's Master Plan, the company takes a significant strategic step by incorporating, for the first time, a multifamily building within a shopping center.

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As part of the third phase (Kennedy Phase) of Parque Arauco Kennedy's Master Plan, the company takes a significant strategic step by incorporating, for the first time, a multifamily building within a shopping center.
Eduardo Pérez Marchant, CEO of Parque Arauco, commented, “We made the decision to incorporate, for the first time, a multifamily building in a shopping center.
This sector will create a high-quality space for public use, replacing the current parking with green areas and entertainment alternatives.
In 2023, the shopping center was part of a rebranding process, and was renamed “MegaPlaza Ica”.