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BILL ALLEN JOINS FOUNDERS TABLE RESTAURANT GROUP AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founders Table Restaurant Group, the parent company of CHOPT Creative Salad Company and Dos Toros Taqueria, today announced A. William Allen III, an experienced executive in the restaurant industry, as the Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • NEW YORK, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founders Table Restaurant Group , the parent company of CHOPT Creative Salad Company and Dos Toros Taqueria, today announced A. William Allen III, an experienced executive in the restaurant industry, as the Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Allen's brings 30 years of unmatched knowledge and influence in the restaurant industry, with companies large and small.
  • Mr. Allen was the CEO and Chairman of Bloomin Brands and oversaw the take private of the company in 2007.
  • "Bill is a long-time mentor and friend," said Nick Marsh, CEO of Founders Table.

Mastercard Advances Commitment to Black Women-Owned Businesses Across the U.S. with Yearlong Programming, Support and Funding

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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Acknowledging the discrepancy between potential and support, Mastercard is celebrating Black History Month by kicking off a yearlong program that drives awareness and impact to these womens success.

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  • Acknowledging the discrepancy between potential and support, Mastercard is celebrating Black History Month by kicking off a yearlong program that drives awareness and impact to these womens success.
  • Mastercard is proud to partner with Fearless Fund , a venture capital fund built by women of color for women of color, in our joint mission to fund and support Black women owned businesses.
  • In addition, city-specific grant opportunities for Black women small business owners will be launching shortly in Mastercards In Solidarity cities.
  • Specifically, Black entrepreneurs are less likely to have access to mentorship networks and are also less likely to seek out professional services3 .

PENDULUM® INVESTS IN FOUNDERS TABLE RESTAURANT GROUP AND CO-FOUNDER AND CEO, ROBBIE ROBINSON, JOINS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founders Table Restaurant Group , parent company of CHOPT Creative Salad Company and Dos Toros Taqueria announces Robbie Robinson, Pendulum Co-Founder and CEO, as the latest addition to its board of directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founders Table Restaurant Group , parent company of CHOPT Creative Salad Company and Dos Toros Taqueria announces Robbie Robinson, Pendulum Co-Founder and CEO, as the latest addition to its board of directors.
  • Pendulum recently made a significant investment in Founders Table's latest capital raise, joining L-Catteron, Founders Table's largest shareholder.
  • With Pendulum's support and Robinson's strategic guidance, Founders Table will focus on introducing a new franchise platform that prioritizes inclusion and making additional investments in restaurant brands led by diverse founders.
  • "We are extremely proud to have Robbie join the Founders Table's Board of Directors and to have his hand in guiding our organization towards continued success," said Nick Marsh, CEO of Founders Table.

Chef JJ Johnson of Harlem Based Fast-Casual Concept FIELDTRIP partners with Founders Table and PENDULUM® To Fuel Expansion

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Friday, December 3, 2021
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Founders Table and Pendulum, co-founded by D'Rita and Robbie Robinson, have a shared vision to bring better-for-you food to communities of color where too often fast-casual options are unhealthy.

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  • Founders Table and Pendulum, co-founded by D'Rita and Robbie Robinson, have a shared vision to bring better-for-you food to communities of color where too often fast-casual options are unhealthy.
  • FIELDTRIP utilizes sustainable and ethically sourced ingredients in tandem with chef JJ's signature Caribbean cooking style to create a flavorful and diverse dining experience.
  • The FIELDTRIP investment marks the second alignment between Pendulum and Founders Table, as Pendulum recently made a significant investment in Founders Table's latest capital raise, joining L-Catteron, Founders Table's largest shareholder.
  • "JJ is an extraordinary chef, founder and community leader whose values directly align with the principles upon which Founders Table is built," said Founders Table CEO Nick Marsh.

Pepsi Invites People Across the Country to Make Their Meal Count on the First-Ever "Pepsi Dig In Day" Celebration of America's Black-Owned Restaurants

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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Many corporations and people vowed to support Black-owned businesses; Dig In Day gives everybody a way to reignite and sustain that commitment.

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  • Many corporations and people vowed to support Black-owned businesses; Dig In Day gives everybody a way to reignite and sustain that commitment.
  • Pepsi is sharing creative ways to get people ordering online or walking through the doors of Black-owned restaurants.
  • "Pepsi Dig In Day is an opportunity to come together over a delicious meal while supporting restaurants that create jobs and uplift our communities."
  • "We're asking people to recommit their support and make their meal count on Dig In Day and every day.

 Tickets Still Available to the 2021 Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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Fan-favorite celebrity chefs and lifestyle personalities from Food Network, Cooking Channel and beyond will take to the stages for the family-friendly Culinary Demonstrations presented by Liebherr Appliances .

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  • Fan-favorite celebrity chefs and lifestyle personalities from Food Network, Cooking Channel and beyond will take to the stages for the family-friendly Culinary Demonstrations presented by Liebherr Appliances .
  • Those looking to enjoy the more exclusive side of NYCWFF can indulge in the Festivals Air France Dinner Series.
  • The Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One is hosted by and benefits Gods Love We Deliver and Food Bank For New York City, with 100% of the Festivals net proceeds providing critical funds for New Yorkers facing severe illness and hunger.
  • Working toward long-term solutions to food poverty, Food Bank develops policy and conducts research to inform community and government efforts.