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Golden Corral Teams Up with Qu to Reinvent Buffet Operations

by Katie Lee

Arlington, Va. — Golden Corral®, the nation’s largest buffet restaurant chain, is evolving beyond its in-store dining roots with a full-scale technology transformation. Partnering with Qu, Golden Corral has launched an advanced cloud-based platform that modernizes operations, expands digital ordering and sets the stage for long term growth. Founded in 1973, Golden Corral Corporation and its franchisees operate 351 locations across 39 states and Puerto Rico, serving all-you-can-eat buffet meals. The Golden Corral system has achieved a 31% increase in Average Unit Volume (AUV) since 2019 — making it arguably …

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Eyes in the Sky

by Katie Lee

— By Ron Harwood — The future of outdoor media systems and the capability of wireless controls and data collection. The police and fire chiefs run the public safety areas along with road commissioners who try to give their officers fast access to information. Environmental planners and water resource commissioners deal with water, earth and air quality and are always in need of much more data to monitor and control their systems. Public lighting is concerned with keeping the lights on, paying for energy and maintaining vast amounts of equipment. …

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MaintenX: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee

— Interview with Herman Wilkinson — R&R: Where is MaintenX based, and how long has it been in business? Herman Wilkinson: MaintenX is based out of Tampa, Florida.  We have been in business for over 40+ years! R&R: You are the new chief operating officer of MaintenX — how long have you been with the company? I think I read that you worked your way up from previous positions in the organization.  Wilkinson: I have been with MaintenX for 16+ years. Yes, I started as a regional service coordinator, and …

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ENTOUCH Presents 24 Hour Fitness with Sustainability Award

by Katie Lee

Richardson, Texas — ENTOUCH, a leading energy management solutions provider for multisite operators, has selected 24 Hour Fitness as the recipient of the ENTOUCH 2023 Sustainability Award. This award recognizes companies that have significantly contributed to sustainability and energy efficiency. “We are proud to recognize 24 Hour Fitness for their commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency,” says Trey Hernandez, vice president of customer success for ENTOUCH. “Their dedication to reducing their environmental impact is an example for other companies to follow. We are proud to do our part in supporting …

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NCR Voyix Appoints EVP & President, Retail and Payments

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — NCR Voyix Corporation, a leading global provider of digital commerce solutions, has promoted Darren Wilson to executive vice president and president, retail and payments, effective immediately. He previously served as executive vice president and president, international. “Darren is a proven, growth-oriented leader and trusted colleague who has already added tremendous benefit since joining NCR Voyix last year,” says James G. Kelly, president and CEO, NCR Voyix. “I look forward to working with Darren as we continue to drive enhanced value for our existing base of retail customers and …

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For Good Measure

by Katie Lee

— By Frenchie Audette — Why tackling wasted food is good for sustainability — and good for business. Every year, the foodservice industry contributes a staggering amount of waste to U.S. landfills. Consumer-facing businesses are responsible for 20% of all wasted food, with restaurants accounting for nearly half of that. That’s almost 9 tons of food waste annually. And 70% of that waste comes from plate waste — what’s left uneaten on customers’ plates. This all points to the unique challenge that the foodservice industry faces when dealing with wasted …

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Colt: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee

— Interview with Tracy Gaw — R&R: Where is Colt based, and how long has the company been in business? Tracy Gaw: March 2023 until the present — so 1 year, 10 months. Colt is based in Dallas. R&R: Please describe its connection to MaintenX. Gaw: Colt has shared ownership and shared executive leadership with MaintenX. Our vision, principles, processes and overall mission are in line with MaintenX. R&R: You are the new vice president of service at Colt — how long have you been with the company? Gaw: I …

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LG and BrightSign Form Alliance, Launch Integrated Digital Signage Solution

by Katie Lee

Lincolnshire, Ill. — LG Electronics USA and BrightSign LLC have formed a collaboration resulting in a new series of LG ultra high-definition (UHD) digital signage displays running BrightSignOS. These displays will be available to U.S. customers in the second quarter of 2025, with international markets following. The new LG 49-, 55-, and 65-inch UV5N series models will run the trusted BrightSignOS on LG’s powerful, embedded system-on-a-chip (SoC) multi-core processor. These displays are designed to transform content delivery and offer a wide variety of BrightSign partner content management system (CMS) solutions. …

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WAC Group Appoints VP of Business Development

by Katie Lee

Port Washington, N.Y. — WAC Group, which creates superior lighting solutions to appeal to all patrons of independent retail shops, chains and shopping centers, has named Keith Eagle as its new vice president of business development. “Keith is an outstanding addition to our dynamic sales team and will lead the development of our sales strategy, further strengthening our position in the industry,” says Becky Li, president of WAC Group. “With his extensive experience in sales leadership and a proven track record of success, we are confident he will be a …

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Ambiance For All Seasons

by Katie Lee

— By Rich Kilgannon — How winterization and preventative maintenance can give restaurants the upper hand. When it comes to dining experiences, people eat with their eyes. Studies have shown that the way food looks can alter the diner’s perception of its taste and flavor. But it’s not just the look of the food, it’s the look of the place. We all have our own stories about visiting one of our favorite restaurants and thinking the food might still taste OK, but the stale look on the outside and in …

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