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G2 Again Recognizes Chatmeter as an Industry Leader With Multiple Awards

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Notably, Chatmeter advanced in rankings for the Local Marketing and Local Listing Management categories gaining top recognition as an industry leader.

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Notably, Chatmeter advanced in rankings for the Local Marketing and Local Listing Management categories gaining top recognition as an industry leader.
"These awards are truly a testament to Chatmeter's ability to deliver a compelling solution for a wide variety of customers," said Collin Holmes, CEO & Founder of Chatmeter.
Additionally, Chatmeter received Leader awards in Local Listing Management and Social Media Analytics.
Chatmeter also received multiple product, local SEO, social media, and other brand management awards.

Former Subway and Yum! Brands Operations Executive Sunil Sudhakar Joins Nextbite as Advisor

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

DENVER, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nextbite , the leader in virtual restaurants, today announced that Sunil Sudhakar, a 25-year restaurant and hospitality leader, and former executive of Subway and Yum!

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DENVER, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nextbite , the leader in virtual restaurants, today announced that Sunil Sudhakar, a 25-year restaurant and hospitality leader, and former executive of Subway and Yum!
Sudhakars expertise in international operations, retail and franchising brings a unique perspective to the Nextbite executive and advisory team.
He has deep experience in operations, learning and development ecosystems and curricula for industry leading brands and technologies, with a track record in successfully translating processes globally.
Prior to advising Nextbite, Sudhakar served as Vice President of International Operations and Global L&D at Subway and as the Director of Operations at YUM!

A&W Restaurants Celebrates 10 Years Under Franchisee Ownership

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Friday, December 10, 2021

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Brands control, said Kevin Klein, chairman of the National A&W Franchisee Association (NAWFA), which is a significant partner.

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Brands control, said Kevin Klein, chairman of the National A&W Franchisee Association (NAWFA), which is a significant partner.
Being under franchisee ownership allowed us to control our own destiny, which was thrilling and scary at the same time.
Klein noted that franchisee ownership also has created stability that is unusual in the chain restaurant industry.
When we are at board meetings, state franchisee meetings or conventions, there are always more hugs than handshakes.

Global Restaurant Tech Brand Acrelec Acquires Drive-In Solution OrderMatic

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

I am happy and proud that Acrelec now invests in OrderMatic so together we can continue Bill's legacy in drive-in technologies."

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I am happy and proud that Acrelec now invests in OrderMatic so together we can continue Bill's legacy in drive-in technologies."
Now, we look forward to enhancing our brand with the technological expertise and futuristic thinking that Acrelec has become synonymous with.
"The OrderMatic team, products, and legacy will accelerate Acrelec growth in the U.S.," said Thibaud Denolle, Acrelec's innovation and marketing director.
Acrelec is a global technology company focused on reinventing the customer experience for restaurant and retail brands.

Chatmeter's Chief Revenue Officer Recognized as Top SaaS Leader

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Chatmeter team is excited to announce that our Chief Revenue Officer, Cynthia Sener, won one of The Software Report's (TSR) 2021 Top 50 Women Leaders in SaaS awards.

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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Chatmeter team is excited to announce that our Chief Revenue Officer, Cynthia Sener, won one of The Software Report's (TSR) 2021 Top 50 Women Leaders in SaaS awards.
Each recipient successfully helped their teams navigate the challenges of 2020 while simultaneously accelerating growth for their organizations and software solutions.
"It's exciting to see women finally get a seat at the C-Suite table in tech and SaaS.
At Chatmeter, Cynthia drives revenue and ambitious expansion plans with her extensive background in local SEO, sales strategy, revenue generation, product development, and growth marketing in tech.

A&W Opens Another Franchised Convenience Store Restaurant

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

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LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A&W Restaurants has added another location to its growing convenience store footprint with the recent opening of a unit in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Located in a small strip center that includes a gas station, the restaurant features a drive-thru and 45 seats. Franchisee Mohammad Lone converted an independent restaurant to an A&W. Initial sales are exceeding expectations.

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Located in a small strip center that includes a gas station, the restaurant features a drive-thru and 45 seats.
There are nearly 100 A&Ws located in gas and convenience stores and travel centers.
He added that A&W is taking a two-prong approach to developing convenience store locations.
Now in its 102nd year, A&W is Americas first franchised restaurant chain.

Technomic reveals global opportunities for the burger menu category

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

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CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Technomic released the 2021 Burger Global Menu Category Report exploring an in-depth look into global sales, consumer preferences, menu trends, operator insights and brands to watch related to the burger category.

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CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Technomic released the 2021 Burger Global Menu Category Report exploring an in-depth look into global sales, consumer preferences, menu trends, operator insights and brands to watch related to the burger category.
"Burger is one of the largest and most dynamic menu categories on the global stage, and restaurant operators have significant opportunities as recovery scenarios begin to set in across international markets" explains Aaron Jourden, senior research manager of global at Technomic.
"The new Global Burger Menu Category Report allows operators and suppliers alike to leverage deep category insights, post-pandemic operator and menu trends and expert analysis to better capitalize on these opportunities."
Since then, Technomic's services have grown to encompass cloud-based B2B research tools, consumer and menu trend tracking and other leading strategic research and analytic capabilities, to prioritize and size business opportunities.

ResQ, North America's leading restaurant repair & maintenance platform, announces $39MM Series A funding to help customers drive down costs

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

"On average, restaurants spend five to seven percent of annual sales on repairs and maintenance -- that's $50B a year in North America. This number is much higher when you factor in the opportunity cost of managing repairs, including lost sales and inventory, and time spent on each repair. With ResQ, restaurant operators save 20 percent in annual maintenance costs and reduce equipment downtime, helping them retain an additional $9B of sales revenue." said Kuljeev Singh, CEO and Founder of ResQ.

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This gives restaurant operators time and resources back so they can focus on building great teams, creating new culinary experiences, and serving guests.
"On average, restaurants spend five to seven percent of annual sales on repairs and maintenance -- that's $50B a year in North America.
With ResQ, restaurant operators save 20 percent in annual maintenance costs and reduce equipment downtime, helping them retain an additional $9B of sales revenue."
The company has raised a total of $48MM USD to date and is the fastest growing restaurant repair and maintenance platform.

Plant-Based Food Options Expand in Major Grocery Chains Across the US

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Gone are the days when the vegan section at the grocery store only stocked soy milk and tofu.

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Gone are the days when the vegan section at the grocery store only stocked soy milk and tofu.
At the same time, these plant-based food companies are launching or expanding existing distribution initiatives to reach even more customers with their products.
To reach its commitment, the company has entered multiple distribution deals in 2021 including its online distribution agreement with Walmart.com.
Plant-based food technology company The Very Good Food Company (TSXV:VERY) (OTCQB:VERYYF) will be expanding its distribution and consumer reach through online shopping.

Plant-Based Food Options Expand in Major Grocery Chains Across the US

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Plant-based eating is more mainstream than ever and major grocers are taking note. Gone are the days when the vegan section at the grocery store only stocked soy milk and tofu. Now, America's largest supermarket chains offer more plant-based products than anyone could fit in their shopping cart. With over 71 million US households buying plant-based foods in 2020 and sales surpassing $7 billion, it's become obvious that this so-called fad is here to stay. Retail giants like Walmart and Krogers and specialty grocer Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM) are partnering with plant-based food companies like Else Nutrition Holdings, Inc. (TSXV:BABY) (OTCQX:BABYF), Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND), PLantX (CSE:VEGA) (OTC:PLTXF), and The Very Good Food Company (TSXV:VERY) (OTCQB:VRYYF) to meet growing consumer demand. At the same time, these plant-based food companies are launching or expanding existing distribution initiatives to reach even more customers with their products.

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Gone are the days when the vegan section at the grocery store only stocked soy milk and tofu.
At the same time, these plant-based food companies are launching or expanding existing distribution initiatives to reach even more customers with their products.
To reach its commitment, the company has entered multiple distribution deals in 2021 including its online distribution agreement with Walmart.com.
Plant-based food technology company The Very Good Food Company (TSXV:VERY) (OTCQB:VERYYF) will be expanding its distribution and consumer reach through online shopping.