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GRUBBRR Hires New Chief Operations Officer

by Katie Lee February 23, 2022

Boca Raton, Fla. — GRUBBRR, the commerce automation company at the forefront of self-ordering technologies, has hired Patrick Laney as its new chief operations officer. “In the next 10 years, I expect to walk into most fast food, retail and grocers in the United States and transact on a kiosk provided by GRUBBRR,” Laney says. As COO, Laney steps into a pivotal role for GRUBBRR’s scaling, bolstering these efforts by defining and implementing an overall strategy for infrastructure optimization. Prior to joining GRUBBRR, Laney co-founded Performance Drone Works (PDW). He …

February 23, 2022

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Winter Woes

by Katie Lee February 16, 2022

— By Marian Noletti — How to handle any of the winter woes on your commercial roof. In many parts of the country, the winter season is known for bringing extreme cold temperatures, increased precipitation and high winds. These weather elements are rough on all of us for sure, but they can be even rougher on restaurant and retail roofs. Freeze. Thaw. Repeat. Dramatic temperature fluctuations cause repeated freezing, thawing and refreezing of water throughout the winter season. This vicious cycle often results in ice dams and icicles. …

February 16, 2022

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Linron Company: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee February 16, 2022

— Interview with Angie Adams — R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in business? Angie Adams: Our corporate headquarters is located in Houston, Texas. Linron Company has been in business since 1993, 28 years. R&R: What is your name and title, and how long have you been with the company? Adams: My name is Angie Adams, I am the executive vice president of sales & marketing and have been with Linron Company since 2014 (7 years). R&R: What trades/services do you offer retailers …

February 16, 2022

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Aloha Poke Co. Deploys Squadle Digital Food Safety for Operational Consistency

by Katie Lee February 15, 2022

Boston — Squadle, a workflow automation company that enables multi-unit operators to simplify complex operations and streamline food safety, is partnering with Aloha Poke Co., the nation’s premier fast-casual poke restaurant concept. Aloha Poke is deploying Squadle Food Safety in nine of its company-owned restaurants across the upper Midwest. Squadle will ensure that Aloha Poke maintains operational consistency across all its stores with focus on ensuring the highest level of food safety standards as the brand continues to expand nationwide. Squadle Digital Food Safety gives Aloha Poke a quick and …

February 15, 2022

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Hobart Celebrates 125 Years of Innovation

by Katie Lee February 10, 2022

Troy, Ohio — Founded in 1897, Hobart is marking its 125th anniversary in 2022. Hobart manufactures and services innovative cooking, dishwashing, food preparation, weighing and wrapping equipment used in the foodservice and food retail industry. From the first-ever introduction of motorized mixers, coffee grinders and dishwashers in the late 1800s and early 1900s to the advanced, WiFi-enabled devices of today, Hobart continues to support the needs of commercial and institutional kitchens, groceries, bakeries and delis worldwide. “Reaching a milestone of 125 years in business is more than just celebrating our …

February 10, 2022

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PVI Introduces New Generation of Compact Water Heaters

by Katie Lee February 10, 2022

Fort Worth, Texas — PVI, a Watts brand, has introduced Centurion, a compact, 2000 MBH direct-fired domestic water heater that features state-of-the art combustion controls technology and superior reliability. With an advanced design and controls technology, Centurion water heaters are ideal for a variety of commercial applications and offer the industry’s longest standard warranty of 15 years for lower cost of ownership. “We’re thrilled to introduce Centurion. Centurion’s advanced Edge® Controller incorporates dynamic feed-forward sensing for precise modulation of its high turndown air/fuel delivery system. It’s also the first water …

February 10, 2022

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EVgo and Meijer Launch First of 5 New Public Fast-Charging Stations in the Midwest

by Katie Lee February 7, 2022

Los Angeles — EVgo Inc., the nation’s largest public fast-charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) and only public network powered by 100% renewable electricity, and Meijer, a Midwestern retailer, have opened the first EVgo public fast-charging station at Meijer stores. EVgo’s latest stations with Meijer are part of EVgo and the retailer’s previously announced partnership, and are capable of 100 kW to 350 kW fast-charging. EVgo and Meijer’s first sites under the partnership are in key Midwestern cities across Michigan and Ohio. The stations will add to the over 800 …

February 7, 2022

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Orangetheory Fitness Adopts Matterport Digital Twins to Manage Studio Operations

by Katie Lee February 4, 2022

Sunnyvale, Calif. — Matterport, Inc., the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation of the built world, has partnered with Orangetheory®, the fast-growing fitness franchise, which will utilize Matterport Capture Services to scan and create digital twins of all its U.S. studios, ensuring design and layout are consistent with global brand guidelines. With more than 1,250 studios across the U.S., Orangetheory’s operational teams will gain significant cost and time savings by enabling highly efficient collaboration, analysis and decision-making using digital twins of its studios remotely. “As we continue to …

February 4, 2022

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CP Rankin Roofing Experts: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee February 3, 2022

— Interview with Michelle Grojean — R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in business? Michelle Grojean: CP Rankin is headquartered in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, flexing roughly 25 years of commercial roofing experience. R&R: What is your name and title, and how long have you been with the company? Grojean: Michelle Grojean, director of marketing, 1 year. R&R: What trades/services do you offer retailers and restaurants? Grojean: Roof replacement, new construction, routine leak service, 24-hour emergency response, snow removal programs, hurricane recovery, retrofit systems, flute …

February 3, 2022

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SMG Launches New Division

by Katie Lee January 26, 2022

Manasquan, N.J. — As demand from the industry grows, SMG Holdings LLC has launched a new energy and sustainability solutions division: SMG Energy Solutions (SMG Energy). Led by Jason Menser, executive vice president of strategic initiatives, the vision is to integrate technology capabilities with core services and strategic alliances to meet the growing demand for “greener” solutions and newer sustainable technologies that will offer clients unique opportunities to reduce their cardon footprint while improving operational efficiencies and mitigating risk. SMG Energy is the vision of Shannon Prato, CEO of SMG …

January 26, 2022

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