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Fourth Appoints Veteran Product Leader as CEO

by Katie Lee

Austin, Texas — Fourth, a leading provider of workforce and inventory management solutions for the hospitality industry, has named Scott Collison as chief executive officer. A proven builder of enterprise software platforms with more than two decades of experience scaling technology companies, Collison will lead Fourth into its next phase of AI-led product innovation for restaurant operators. Most recently, he served as CEO of Personify, where he led the company through a period of strong recurring revenue growth and operational improvement, culminating in its successful sale to Momentive in late …

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Nesting Season

by Katie Lee

— By Sarah J. Carter — As the temperatures drop, nesting birds may seek shelter indoors. How to protect your facility from these unwelcome guests. Now that we are in the full swing of the holidays, roadways are full of eager shoppers in search of the perfect gift, and homes are abuzz with preparations for family gatherings. The crisp mornings prompt more of an effort to rise, as we quickly transition to layered clothing and begin our mornings with a warm mug in hand. During this season of comfort, we’re …

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LSI Industries to Acquire Royston Group

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Cincinnati — LSI Industries Inc., a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial lighting and display solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Royston Group, a leader in identity and equipment solutions for retail environments, from Industrial Opportunity Partners (IOP) for an aggregate purchase price of $325 million. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of LSI’s 2026 fiscal year. Atlanta-based Royston is a vertically integrated provider of custom store fixtures, internal/external signage and refrigerated/heated case displays. Through five facilities in four U.S. states, Royston …

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The Silent Partner

by Katie Lee

— By Corey Perez — Why the world’s biggest brands trust us with their voice. There is a singular, electric moment in the life of a commercial development project. It happens just as the sun begins to dip below the horizon, when the construction dust has settled and the final punch list is cleared. It is the moment the switch is flipped. Suddenly, a pylon ignites against the twilight. A channel letter set glows with a precise, brand-specific hue. In that instant, a building transforms into a destination. For the …

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Fresh Perspective

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— By Rich Kilgannon — How retail and restaurant facility managers are leveraging tech-enabled painting partners to streamline projects and level up customer service. First impressions matter for restaurants and retail businesses. For restaurants, we know that customers eat with their eyes first. Before they ever see a plate of food, they will see the exterior of your building as they enter the restaurant. They will notice the entryway before speaking with the hostess. And they will take in the general atmosphere before they are ever seated. The same is …

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Duro-Last® Appoints Vice President of Commercial Excellence

by Katie Lee

Saginaw, Mich. — Duro-Last, a member of the Amrize family of brands and a leading manufacturer of custom-fabricated single-ply roofing systems, has appointed Greg Hudson as vice president of commercial excellence, strengthening leadership across its commercial operations and reinforcing the brand’s commitment to sustainable growth. In this role, Hudson will lead commercial strategy and market initiatives across all Duro-Last brands: EXCEPTIONAL®Metals, Protect-All® Flooring, Plastatech® and TIP-TOP®Screw Manufacturing. Hudson brings more than 20 years of experience in the building design and construction industry, most recently serving in senior commercial leadership roles …

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Crack Attack

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— By Charles Clevidence — Why asphalt crack sealing is the most cost-effective preventive maintenance strategy. Crack sealing is the process of applying a specialized rubberized sealant into cracks in asphalt pavement to prevent water, debris and chemicals from penetrating the surface and damaging the base and subbase layers. It serves as the pavement’s first line of defense against deterioration and can significantly extend the service life of the asphalt. This treatment is most effective when performed early — while cracks are still small, typically a quarter-inch and wider, and …

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Loman AI and SpotOn Team Up to Bring Voice AI to SpotOn POS Restaurants

by Katie Lee

Austin, Texas — Loman AI, an industry-leading Voice AI phone answering platform for restaurants, has formed a new partnership with SpotOn, a leading restaurant technology company, that enables restaurants using SpotOn POS to deploy AI-powered phone automation across their operations. This integration transforms the phone from a chronic operational bottleneck into a scalable, always-on revenue channel for SpotOn users. Through this partnership, restaurants using SpotOn can now leverage Loman’s AI voice agent to automate inbound phone calls 24/7/365. Loman answers calls instantly, takes orders, books reservations, handles payment securely, answers …

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Berner International: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee

— Interview with Natalie Clarke — R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in business? Natalie Clarke: Headquarters is located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. We have been in business since 1956. R&R: What is your name and title, and how long have you been with the company? Clarke: Natalie Clarke, marketing manager, 1 year. R&R: What trades/services do you offer retailers and restaurants? Clarke: Berner manufactures high-performance air curtains for both front- and back-of-house applications. Our solutions support code compliance and cleanliness at service doors …

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Five Guys Extends Partnership with SoundHound AI

by Katie Lee

Santa Clara, Calif. — SoundHound AI, Inc., a global leader in voice and conversational AI, has expanded its relationship with Five Guys, one of the nation’s most iconic burger brands. The renewal highlights the strength of the collaboration, as SoundHound’s AI-powered ordering agents have already supported Five Guys in processing well over 1 million customer AI interactions to date. The fast-casual favorite and industry innovator already offers an AI-powered ordering experience across hundreds of locations and will be giving franchisees the option of offering them more through this agreement. Five …

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