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In-Person Experience

by Katie Lee

— By Russ Spencer — Why restaurant technology doesn’t have to come at the cost of guest experience. The restaurant industry has slowly been shifting its business model over the past decade but was drastically accelerated in 2020, with the culprit being none other than the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants were forced to change how they operate and interact with customers due to social distancing requirements surrounding the virus, with some forced to close their doors for good. Now, 3 years on, restaurants are open with little to no restrictions, but …

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Paytronix Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

by Katie Lee

Newton, Mass. — Paytronix, a leading digital guest engagement platform for restaurants and convenience stores, has appointed Eric Steele as chief financial officer. He replaces acting CFO Lee Barnes, who will continue to serve as Paytronix’s chief data officer and take on additional responsibility as chief of staff. Steele joins Paytronix from Snap One, where he played a key role in scaling the business to a public company with more than $1 billion in revenue. At Snap One, he most recently served as senior vice president of finance & corporate …

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Sevan Announces Two Leadership Promotions to Operations Team

by Katie Lee

Downers Grove, Ill. — Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. (Sevan) has promoted two vice presidents on the operations team. Timothy Kratz and Damian Krebsbach bring vital experience and innovative perspectives to drive Sevan’s continued success in the multi-site space. Kratz, promoted to vice president of operations of civil, zoning & permitting (CZP), has been with Sevan for over a decade and is a seasoned Licensed Professional Engineer. Kratz serves as Sevan’s principal civil engineer, overseeing civil engineering, entitlement and development, planning, zoning and permitting, preconstruction activities and real estate assessments. His …

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Considering Color

by Katie Lee

— By Doug Head — The creative use of color can add to your signage/lighting program — and draw consumers in to your business. What do you do when the sign code in your city is very restrictive and your building needs more attention than your small display will provide? Many businesses have discovered that a colorfully lit wall or accent lighting will draw attention to the building and add appeal. Using color to capture attention and highlight architectural features on buildings can be the answer to the small sign …

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QSR Tech Leader Qu Expands Executive Leadership Team

by Katie Lee

Bethesda, Md. — Qu, the unified commerce platform built for enterprise-scale, quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, has added two new executives to its management team. John Morrison, formerly an executive at Toast, is a 20+ year restaurant tech veteran that will serve as senior vice president of operations. Peter “Reyn” Holden will take the reins as Qu’s chief financial officer. “One of the key differentiators Qu is known for in the industry is the customer experience it provides,” says Amir Hudda, CEO of Qu. “As we grow to serve larger brands …

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AutoZone Expands Partnership with RELEX Solutions to Optimize Supply Chain Efficiency

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — AutoZone, Inc., the leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the Americas, has expanded its partnership with RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions. AutoZone began upgrading its distribution center (DC) capabilities in 2019 with the highly configurable forecasting and replenishment capabilities provided by RELEX. Based on the successful implementation and results across the U.S. and Mexico, AutoZone has now decided to implement RELEX to support its DC operations in Brazil. This expansion is a part of AutoZone’s efforts to streamline its …

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Parts Town Expands Same Day Delivery Service to Over 125 Locations Across the U.S.

by Katie Lee

Addison, Ill. — Parts Town, the technology innovator and market-leading distributor of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) foodservice equipment parts, has expanded its Same Day Delivery service, now available from over 125 Parts In Town locations across the U.S. Parts Town’s Same Day Delivery is designed to provide customers with lightning-fast order fulfillment, aiming for delivery within 2 hours or less from the time of order placement. When shopping on partstown.com, customers will now find a “Same Day Delivery” shipping option available for eligible items within a 20-mile radius of local …

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Benefits of Being Resourceful

by Katie Lee

— By Ray Hatch — 3 ways retailers and restaurants can get ahead of a potential recession and avoid greenwashing. A possible recession, the risk of ESG-related litigation and allegations of greenwashing are troubling to navigate, making transparency and analytics a vital check and balance in today’s market. Whether you’re a retail grocer, restaurant executive or otherwise, investing in a waste audit and data reporting platforms are effective routes to avoiding the chopping block. According to a recent survey from Deloitte, 49% of respondents said data and reporting helped them …

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EVgo and Meijer Expand Fast-Charging Partnership in the Midwest

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — EVgo Inc., one of the nation’s largest public fast-charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), will install new fast-charging stations in the Midwest in an expanded partnership with Meijer, a regional grocery retailer. The new EVgo stations will be built in Ohio and feature up to six stalls at select Meijer locations, equipped with high-power 350kW chargers so that EV drivers can quickly charge and get back on the road. The extended partnership builds upon EVgo and Meijer’s existing relationship and will help increase access to public charging …

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LG Electronics to Enter U.S. EV Charging Market in 2024

by Katie Lee

Lincolnshire, Ill. — LG Electronics will enter the rapidly growing U.S. electric vehicle charger market in 2024 with the introduction of its first line of AC and DC EV charging stations. According to Nicolas Min, senior vice president of LG Business Solutions USA, the line will include Level 2 and Level 3 EV chargers, opening new opportunities for businesses, municipalities and other public places to support the electrification of America with independently owned and operated charging stations. “As a leader in the electrification movement, LG is committed to delivering systems …

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