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The Halal Guys Returns to Food Cart Roots with New Locations Inside Yankee Stadium

by Katie Lee

New York City — The Halal Guys has cooked up authentic beef, chicken and falafel on the streets of Manhattan since 1990. Today, the brand has partnered with another iconic New York franchise, the New York Yankees baseball team. The partnership introduces two new carts inside of Yankee Stadium. “As we look back on our history as a single cart on the corner of 53rd and 6th, we are honored to celebrate this triumphant moment partnering with the New York Yankees,” says Ahmed Abouelenein, CEO of The Halal Guys. “We’ve …

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Kroger Expands Reusable Packaging Offering Through Loop Partnership

by Katie Lee

Cleveland, Ohio — Kroger has launched an assortment of reusable products in select U.S. stores via its partnership with circular packaging firm Loop. Spanning Kroger’s private label brands as well as other major food and household brands, the move marks an important expansion in the grocery retailer’s larger sustainability efforts: Developed by circular reuse platform TerraCycle, Loop recovers and sanitizes reusable packaging for recirculation with new products. Subscribers pay a deposit ranging from 15 cents for a glass beverage bottle to $10 for a stainless steel container of disinfecting wipes. …

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SWIPEBY’s Restaurant-Centric Technology to be Deployed for First Time at C-Stores

by Katie Lee

Winston-Salem, N.C. — SWIPEBY, a holistic off-premises platform for curbside, pickup and delivery, has launched an initiative to start deploying its technology platform at convenience stores for ordering and in-store pickup as c-stores work to take back ownership of off-premise purchasing using the ordering platform that has been proven in the restaurant space. The effort is underscored by a deployment of the platform at Quality Marts in Winston-Salem, N.C., this month and other c-store chains in New England and the West Coast over the next few months. This is the …

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Paytronix Platform Deployed Across All Aloha Poke Co. Locations

by Katie Lee

Newton, Mass. — Paytronix Systems, Inc., an advanced digital guest experience platform, has teamed up with Aloha Poke Co., a premier fast-casual poke restaurant concept. Aloha Poke Co. has deployed the full Paytronix platform, including loyalty, order and delivery, and a white-labeled mobile app, to both its company-owned restaurants as well as a growing number of franchise locations. The points-based Aloha Rewards program encourages guests to spend and earn rewards that can be redeemed for bowls. “Aloha Poke Co. selected Paytronix because it is an all-in-one system that includes loyalty, order and delivery …

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TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants Promotes 5 Team Members in Operations & Facilities

by Katie Lee

Livonia, Mich. — TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) has promoted five team members to vice president and senior director roles. The promotions include Barb Pasciak, vice president of operations, QSR; Jeremy Braswell, vice president of operations, Applebee’s; Brent Keyes, senior director of operations, Applebee’s; Jeff Pittel, director of operational services, Applebee’s and brand leader, MOD Pizza; and Brian Thompson, senior director of facilities. “We are thrilled to recognize these five team members for their incredible commitment, work ethic and exceptional results,” says Bill Angott, president and CEO of TEAM Schostak …

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CAMP to Open L.A. Flagship Store at Westfield Century City

by Katie Lee

New York City — CAMP, the East Coast family favorite that has reimagined the retail experience, is opening its first flagship store in Los Angeles as part of its national expansion. Part toy store, part activity destination, CAMP helps families answer the question, “What should we do today?” The retailer is bringing its unique combination of play, product and programming to L.A. families; this new Century City location will be CAMP’s ninth store and the first of many on the West Coast. Opening on April 23rd, the 7,000-square-foot location will …

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Shaquille O’Neal-Owned Big Chicken Signs 50-Unit Franchise Agreement in Texas

by Katie Lee

Houston — Big Chicken, the fast-casual chicken restaurant franchise founded by basketball Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Shaquille O’Neal, plans to enter the four largest Texas markets. Through a multi-unit development agreement, a Texas-based team is bringing Big Chicken to Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin — four of the top 11 markets by population in the United States. “Big Chicken is exactly the kind of brand that succeeds in Texas: pioneering and bold, yet rooted in delicious tradition. Our restaurant industry’s rich diversity is our greatest strength, and we’re …

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Rethinking a Re-Roof

by Katie Lee

— By Tom Dawson — How to save on roof-related costs during a remodel.   Remodeling a building tends to be costly, but there is a chance businesses can bypass a major — and often assumed — “necessary” cost. The purpose of this article is to educate and share some good news: businesses may be able to avoid the need for a new roof during an upcoming remodel. Often when a building is undergoing a major remodel, the general contractor’s default position is that the roof must always be replaced. …

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2022 Pest Predictions

by Katie Lee

— By Nancy Troyano — Entomologists provide their 2022 pest prognosis for retail and restaurant managers.   As the world continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the business and operational world has shifted. Labor and supply shortages continue to impact everything from grocery stores to restaurants and distribution centers. One thing that is not in short supply for many of these commercial spaces: pests. Pest experts across the country expect to see an increase in pest activity in 2022. With minimal products stocking the shelves and fewer …

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Dave & Buster’s Agrees to Acquire Entertainment Concept Main Event for $835 Million

by Katie Lee

Dallas and Coppell, Texas — Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc. has agreed to acquire family entertainment concept Main Event for $835 million in an all-cash transaction. The seller is a joint venture between Ardent Leisure Group Limited and Red Bird Capital Partners, and the deal is expected to close later this year. Chris Morris, current CEO of Main Event, will serve as CEO of the combined entity upon closing. The move ends the search for a new Dave & Buster’s CEO, which has been ongoing for approximately 7 months following …

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