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Smalls Sliders® Welcomes Julie Hauser-Blanner as Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smalls Sliders has appointed industry veteran Julie Hauser-Blanner as its Chief Operating Officer. In her new role, Hauser-Blanner will oversee all aspects of the brand's daily operations, driving strategic initiatives to elevate efficiency, scalability, and overall performance.

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  • ATLANTA, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smalls Sliders has appointed industry veteran Julie Hauser-Blanner as its Chief Operating Officer.
  • "The opportunity to work with Smalls Sliders was one that I simply could not pass up," said Hauser-Blanner.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Julie to our growing Executive Leadership team at Smalls Sliders," said Maria Rivera, CEO of Smalls Sliders.
  • Since its inception, Smalls Sliders has disrupted the QSR industry with its modular build, simplistic menu, and robust development pipeline.

CHECKERS & RALLY'S STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH APPOINTMENT OF NEW CFO AND CMO

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Checkers & Rally's, an iconic drive-thru restaurant chain known for flavorful, craveable food at a great value, today announced the appointment of Michael Blair as Chief Financial Officer and Scott Johnson as Chief Marketing Officer. In their respective roles, Blair and Johnson will help fuel growth in the business, focusing on driving profitability, guest engagement and continued expansion of the brand. Mr. Blair and Mr. Johnson will report to Checkers & Rally's President and CEO, Frances Allen.

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  • Mr. Blair and Mr. Johnson will report to Checkers & Rally's President and CEO, Frances Allen.
  • "I am pleased to welcome Michael and Scott to the Checkers & Rally's leadership team and am thrilled to gain their expertise and insight as we embark on an exciting chapter ahead for our brand," said Frances Allen, President and CEO of Checkers & Rally's.
  • "Michael brings deep financial expertise in the restaurant industry, which will be invaluable as we continue to execute our plans for our next phase of growth.
  • "Checkers & Rally's is an iconic brand with a rich history, and I am proud to be joining the management team," said Mr. Blair.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE IS BRIBING PEOPLE TO CARE ABOUT RANKING #1 IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH FREE BLOOMIN' ONIONS

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Admit it: You don't care that Outback Steakhouse® ranked #1 in the 2023 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) survey for overall satisfaction, food and beverage quality and menu variety.1

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Admit it: You don't care that Outback Steakhouse® ranked #1 in the 2023 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) survey for overall satisfaction, food and beverage quality and menu variety.1
    That's okay.
  • Outback Steakhouse understands people might need a little more motivation to reach the same level of excitement that it feels.
  • That's why the Aussie-American restaurant is bribing people with a free Bloomin' Onion to pretend they care as much as they do.
  • "We don't care that you don't care about that we won an award for caring about you—we still care anyway," said Brett Patterson, President of Outback Steakhouse.

Leading Global Development and Hospitality Teams Unite to Create Next-Generation Entertainment & Leisure Company, Iconic Entertainment

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation of Georgia's largest development partnership has teamed up with a pair of visionary U.S.-based industry leaders to announce the creation of a transformative entertainment and leisure company – Iconic Entertainment.

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  • The property will feature a 40,000-square-foot casino and 20,000-square-foot entertainment and multi-purpose venue that will host a calendar of concerts, special and private events.
  • In addition, Iconic Entertainment will soon be announcing a slate of new integrated resorts in Batumi as it further expands the beautiful seaport resort destination.
  • "We are all committed to creating transformative casino, hotel, leisure and entertainment destinations that will raise the bar and usher in a new era of 'must-see' experiential experiences with global appeal."
  • We can't wait to unveil Iconic Entertainment's initial slate of developments, which I am convinced will capture global attention and change the game forever in Georgia and beyond."

International food companies ranked in cage-free corporate accountability report

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a coalition of 16 animal protection organizations across 22 countries, Mercy For Animals has released the third edition of the International Cage-Free Equity Index. The index categorizes 40 major restaurants, food manufacturers, and retailers according to the equity or inequity of their cage-free egg commitments, as well as transparency about progress toward their animal welfare goals.

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  • Mercy For Animals launches third annual International Cage-Free Equity Index corporate accountability report.
  • Mars, McDonald's, and Walmart are among the international food businesses exposed for lacking a public global cage-free egg commitment.
  • Food companies should report on their global cage-free egg commitments just like any other corporate social responsibility goal.
  • Implementation is critical to ensuring that food companies' promises are indeed decreasing suffering for animals and driving change in our food system.

Peachtree Group Welcomes Vice President of People and Culture

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Peachtree Group (Peachtree) announced Jenelle Zadik's appointment as people and culture vice president for supporting Peachtree Hospitality Management (PHM).

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  • Peachtree Group (Peachtree) announced Jenelle Zadik's appointment as people and culture vice president for supporting Peachtree Hospitality Management (PHM).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230718033943/en/
    Peachtree Group (Peachtree) announced the appointment of Jenelle Zadik (pictured) as people and culture vice president for supporting Peachtree Hospitality Management (PHM).
  • "Jenelle's well-rounded experience overseeing cross-functional teams will enrich Peachtree's innovative culture and attract the best talent as we continue to grow our business.
  • She has led teams across a wide range of brands, such as Studio Movie Grill, Integrity Brands, Ignite Restaurant Group and Outback Steakhouse.

Michael Waltrip Invites Fans, Motorsports Community and Beer Lovers to be Business Partners in Michael Waltrip Brewing Company Expansion

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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BRISTOL, Va., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR fans know Michael Waltrip as a two-time Daytona 500 winner, a successful team owner and one of the most popular and knowledgeable TV analysts in sports. Now, as the third stage of his career as a businessman accelerates through his love of craft beer and Michael Waltrip Brewing, the NASCAR icon is offering his fans, the motorsports community and beer enthusiasts the opportunity to invest in his company as it's poised for tremendous growth.

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  • "I'm thrilled with the direction we are taking with Michael Waltrip Brewing Company.
  • The first Michael Waltrip Brewing Company brewery and taproom opened in Bristol, VA in 2021 near Bristol Motor Speedway.
  • In May, the company also announced a partnership with Elevatus Brand Partners to develop 100 Michael Waltrip Taproom locations—the company's signature sports and craft beer themed restaurants.
  • Michael Waltrip Brewing also recently formed a partnership with Bevana Partners to provide accelerated distribution, retail activation expansion, and production capabilities to brew and package Michael Waltrip Beers at scale.

The Fresh Market Celebrates 41st Birthday

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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To celebrate 41 years in business, The Fresh Market, Inc. is showcasing its unique products that make it special.

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  • To celebrate 41 years in business, The Fresh Market, Inc. is showcasing its unique products that make it special.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230628658616/en/
    As part of its 41st birthday celebration, The Fresh Market is launching a new product - Birthday in a Box - that contains everything guests need to celebrate friends' and family members' special day!
  • Each kit features step-by-step instructions and quality ingredients, made fresh daily with ingredients from The Fresh Market’s meat, seafood and produce departments.
  • Fresh fruit tarts: Made in-house with more than a pound of fresh fruit from the produce department.

Chick-fil-A Leads Restaurant Satisfaction for 9th Straight Year, but Jimmy John’s and Outback Steakhouse Are Closing the Gap, ACSI Data Show

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) Restaurant Study 2022-2023 , customer satisfaction with full-service restaurants is up 1% to a score of 81 (on a scale of 0 to 100).

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  • According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) Restaurant Study 2022-2023 , customer satisfaction with full-service restaurants is up 1% to a score of 81 (on a scale of 0 to 100).
  • Sooner rather than later, the industry is going to feel the pinch, and price competition and value will matter.”
    There’s a new leader in the full-service restaurant industry.
  • Outback Steakhouse moves into the top spot after surging 8% to an ACSI score of 83.
  • The ACSI Restaurant Study 2023-2023 is based on interviews with 16,250 customers, chosen at random and contacted via email between April 2022 and March 2023.

GigNet Names A. William Allen III to its Board of Directors

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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GigNet, a Digital Transformation company that provides high-speed broadband and advanced value-added services to enterprise clients and residential communities based on its extensive fiber-optic network from Cancun to Tulum, announced today that A. William Allen III (Bill Allen) has been named to the GigNet Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • GigNet, a Digital Transformation company that provides high-speed broadband and advanced value-added services to enterprise clients and residential communities based on its extensive fiber-optic network from Cancun to Tulum, announced today that A. William Allen III (Bill Allen) has been named to the GigNet Board of Directors.
  • His passion is to assist dynamic growth companies to scale successfully by formulating effective strategies and efficiently accessing capital markets.
  • Bloomin’ Brands is a portfolio of casual dining brands, including Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Bonefish Grill.
  • As CEO of Bloomin’ Brands for five years he was responsible for taking Bloomin Brands private in a US$4.1 billion transaction approved by shareholders.