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Grocerant Boom Shakes Up Restaurant Landscape: Consumers Seek Convenience and Value #Food #Beverage #FoodserviceSolutions #Grocerant #foodservice #Retail #CPG #Equipment #GrocerantGuru https://lnkd.in/gkJasFw5

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Joanna Fantozzi Nation's Restaurant News reports on - "This is the second acquisition Craveworthy Brands has made in one week, following the purchase of @Sigri Indian BBQ." Fast-casual platform company Craveworthy Brands has acquired taim mediterranean kitchen and Hot Chicken Takeover parent company Untamed Brands, Craveworthy Brands CEO Gregg Majewski told Nation’s Restaurant News exclusively. Fiscal terms of the deal were not disclosed. This is the second acquisition Craveworthy Brands has announced in the past week, following the purchase of Sigri Indian BBQ, a concept founded in New Jersey in 2015 by Jagat Parikh with guidance from chef Aarthi Sampath. “Taim and Hot Chicken Takeover are beloved concepts with long histories of serving high-quality cuisine and providing excellent service,” Majewski said. “They bring a fresh perspective and complement our existing portfolio extremely well, which allows us to cater to diverse consumer preferences and truly tap into new markets.” Untamed Brands was formed as an investment company in up-and-coming fast-casual brands by former Chipotle Mexican Grill and Noodles & Company executive Phil Petrilli. The company’s first brand was New York City-based build-your-own bowl concept, Taim, and was soon followed by the acquisition of Columbus, Ohio-based spicy fried chicken concept Hot Chicken Takeover. The latter concept is well-known for its social justice-oriented roots, as most of its employees are formerly incarcerated or homeless. "Craveworthy is a wealth of experience in nurturing emerging restaurant brands and implementing scalable strategies,” Petrilli said in a statement. “Combining our strengths and shared commitment to culinary innovation, hospitality and elevating guest experiences, this will be an exciting, new chapter for Taim and Hot Chicken Takeover.” With the latest acquisition, Craveworthy Brands adds 20 restaurant locations to its portfolio (including 13 Taim locations and seven Hot Chicken Takeover locations). Taim will be “seamlessly integrated” with Soom Soom—a similar Mediterranean concept that was already owned by Craveworthy Brands. Hot Chicken Takeover, meanwhile, will create a “fresh hot chicken concept” with Craveworthy brand Budlong With this new synergy in mind, both Taim and Hot Chicken Takeover will “feature new branding, refreshed restaurant designs and further emphasize the guest dining experience in the coming future.” Both brands will also receive customized franchise programs under the Craveworthy umbrella and will focus on long-term growth initiatives...Clickthru to read more." https://lnkd.in/exu4Ama3 #QSR #Entrepreneur #Restaurants #Franchise #Franchising #FranchiseChat Chainformation Altir Industries, Inc. Franchise Pipeline Franchise Development Outsource Ned Lyerly Joe Caruso Michael (Mike) Webster PhD Anders Hall Jonathan Martin Michael Scherr

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According to Circana broadline distributors represent about 41% of the total foodservice volume. Broadliners move more than 91 million pounds of mushrooms a year up from 69 million pounds in 2020. ➡️ Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) represent 27.4% of broadliner mushroom sales, up from 22.0% in 2019. This equates to 25 million pounds sold annually. ➡️ #Pizza and Italian restaurants are the number one channel within QSRs with a share of 39.4% of pounds. This is up from 35.5% in 2021. For more foodservice insights, visit www.mushroomcouncil.org! #MushroomsOnTheMenu #FoodDistributors #QSR

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Recently, we hosted our Executive Forum, "3 ACTIONS EVERY WINE & SPIRITS LEADER CAN TAKE IN THE NEXT 60 DAYS TO QUICKLY BOOST DISTRIBUTOR SHARE OF MIND" where we had a robust discussion about the state of the alcohol beverage business, which then was in complete decline. We also talked about what was in our control. We will be sharing a few of the breakthrough revelations with you over the next few weeks... BREAKTHROUGH REVELATION #5: USE AN ANALYTICAL APPROACH When meeting with distributors and key accounts, keep it to the data and facts that support your brands. Keep emotions, conflict, frustrations out of the conversations and give compelling reasons based on data. When you know your brand’s data and numbers you build credibility - you are the experts. And you provide the tools and success stories in your niche so partners can more easily attain goals. Close the gaps. Look at inventory vs. sales. 90-day gaps by SKU. Communicate this to the right people (key markets and reps) so it gets accomplished. Empower your partners. Educate retailers, as they can also benefit from the data. Build brands with fact-based, data-driven information to solve for the volatile market challenges. And volatile the market remains...so, at our next invitation-only Executive Forum for leaders in the Beer, Wine & Spirits Industry, Newborn Evolution will be sharing three strategies to help your teams, partners and customers to remain resilient, confident and able to navigate through this uncertain and unstable landscape. Join us on Friday, July 26th, at 11:00am ET for a robust virtual discussion on this topic. Why you should consider joining the conversation: -Our Executive Forums are exclusive and by invitation only -We will be sharing expert insights during the forum from decades of experience in the Beer, Wine & Spirits Industries -You will have the opportunity to have real-time conversations with high- level leaders like yourself, in the Alcohol -Beverage Industry who are facing similar challenges -This is a great opportunity to expand your network leadership skills -All attendees will receive a high-level recap of the most pertinent key take-aways If you would like to request an invitation for yourself or someone at your organization who may be interested please email us at Concierge@NewbornLeadershipEvolution.com and say “July 26th Executive Forum” and we will send you details. You can also find out more in the link in the first comment below. #Wine #Spirits #Beer #AlcoholBeverageIndustry #winetrends #spiritstrends #keyaccounts #strategy #businessplan #data #analytics

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Taking all of these factors into account, #BeverageIndustry’s Top 100 Beverage Companies report, based on 2023 fiscal year sales, reflects the ebbs and flows that different factions of alcohol and non-alcohol beverage market experienced this past year. https://brnw.ch/21wL8Q6

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Beverage concepts boom as budget-minded customers look to indulge. Coffee, tea, soda, smoothie, juice, and boba concepts all performed well http://ow.ly/SXVE105vIRM

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Is 1 cfu the right threshold? The economic impact to the industry will be substantial.

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In honor of National Craft Spirits Week, here are a few nuggets about how the industry was born in the U.S. 🥃 From the earliest settlers to today, spirits production is deeply entrenched as part of who we are as a nation. Let's honor the craft and learn about the origins of distilled spirits in the U.S. 🍸 #SipCraft #NationalCraftSpiritsWeek #Distilling #SpiritsIndustry #DistillerySoftware

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Convenience stores have experienced a surge in alcohol sales, notably in categories like ready-to-drink cocktails and flavored malt beverages, with some retailers observing a 109% increase in RTD cocktail sales. This trend reflects changing consumer preferences, particularly as shoppers opt for convenient options amidst potential inflation concerns, foregoing traditional ingredient shopping for homemade cocktails. By aligning commercial real estate investments with evolving consumer preferences, investors can maximize the value and performance of their properties. Full insights available at forbes.com

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We saw a significant increase in recalls across many products. We will provide additional information later in the week on how you can prevent recalls in your facility. Check out https://lnkd.in/e5ea-Rac for additional information, checklists, and my book for prevention strategies and helpful tips. For this past week's recall information, us at https://lnkd.in/eBU5QAyy to get more details on what is happening in your industry and how your company can prevent recalls. #FDA #USDA #FSIS #listeria #listeriamonocytogenes #salmonella #bacterialcontamination #foodandbeverage #foodmanufacturing #sanitation #environmentalmonitoring #foreignmaterials #testing #releasecriteria #preventrecallsworldwide #preventativemaintenance #allergens #mislabeling #misbranding #ecoli #arugula #animalfeed #clostridiumbotulinum #cbot #nuts #mixednuts

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Josh was an aspiring Leader. However, his self-doubt was like a towering wall, blocking his path to success. Every time he sat down to write, he was paralyzed by the fear of not being good enough. He knew he needed to break through this barrier of doubt to move forward and share his stories with the world. Are you... 🔸 Feeling Stressed, Stuck, and Suffocating at Work and/or at Home? 🔸 Missing a Life and Career Balance? 🔸 Trying to Discover and Live your True Purpose?​ 🔸 Feeling Unfulfilled and Disconnected at Home, even though you are successful in your career? 🔸 Is the Pressure at work so great, that you don't have time for the really important things in Life? 🔸 Are you working harder and doubling down, but getting further behind? 🔸 Do you feel responsible for everything and been held to a higher standard than everyone else? You only get one life, and this isn't the way you should live it. Are you ready to do something about it, or do you just want to continue to repeat this each and every day? ➡️ If you want to break free from all of this insanity and live an Elite Balanced Life, then comment (or DM me) the word VIDEO and I'll send you the link for the 5 shifts that you need to make now to begin to change for yourself and for your family. It's absolutely free and I'm not going to ask for your email, phone number or blood type....I just want to get this into your hands because it's that important! #burnout #stress #overwhelm#BelieveInYourself #AchieveGreatness #purpose #passion #motivation #determination #inspiration #mentoring #elite #sales #stressedout, #nevergiveup #dontquit #management #entrepeneurship #legacy #success #youngprofessionials #professionals

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There’s only one place to get American rare earths and by using American rare earths instead of ferric and aluminum in wastewater treatment, it’s helps the environment AND IT HELPS AMERICA! Using hazardous chemistry to generate massive amounts of sludge is truly #UNAMERICAN! And unprofitable. Switching to rare earths in treatment is the easiest, most profitable and patriotic thing we can do to alleviate the current land application crisis.

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Have you ever wondered what goes into that delicious white chocolate bar you love? Unlike its brown counterparts, white chocolate boasts a unique creamy texture and sweet flavor. But is it even considered “real” chocolate? Read our blog below. #TotallyChocolate #WhiteChocolate #CustomChocolate #Chocolate #CustomGifts

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If you’re interested in the spirits industry and its future, you’ll find this Just Drinks interview with Pete Marino, new President of The Bardstown Bourbon Company, particularly enlightening. Marino shares his insights on the company’s growth trajectory, their commitment to quality whiskey production, and their innovative business model. It’s a must-read for anyone curious about the evolving landscape of bourbon and spirits. Dive into the full article to discover how The Bardstown Bourbon Company. is shaping the future of this beloved industry. 🥃 Read more below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eNXCKRS2

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STUDY: Combining Dark Chocolate and Extra Virgin Olive Oil is Healthy! https://cstu.io/19ff6e

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