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Time is running out!—Nominations for the Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2024 close tomorrow at 11:59 pm ET ⏳ Current nominees include: ✔️ Kevin Reading, Luna Grill ✔️ Jennifer Saunders-Haynes, Subway ✔️ Phillip Scotton, Ben & Jerry's Submit your picks below bit.ly/3y3UAOJ

Once upon a time, 20-30% of restaurants were adamant that they would never adopt delivery service platforms. 📜🤨 Fast forward to today, and that figure has drastically changed! Stefan Hertzberg from Lunchbox discusses how this shift has occurred and emphasizes the importance of being prepared for disruptions in the industry. In our latest episode, Stefan, Aaron Hoffman, and Benjamin Alkire delve into why it’s crucial for restaurants to adapt and avoid scrambling to implement last-minute strategies. 🎧 Full interview out now! https://lnkd.in/e8ABCgiq

🔥 Nominations for the Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2024 close SUNDAY! 🔥 Don’t miss your chance to nominate those who are redefining the future of catering. From industry experts to change-makers, we’ll reveal who made the list on September 16th! Highlighted Nominees: ✔️ Teresa Pyse, PARIS BAGUETTE ✔️ Eric Stepp, CSM, Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc. ✔️ Amanda Quinn, Viva Chicken ➕ And many more! Nominees are evaluated by Lunchbox and Fast Casual on nomination count and industry impact. Submit your top picks before September 1st, 11:59 pm ET: bit.ly/3y3UAOJ

MAJOR NEWS: BRIX Signs with Lunchbox for a Full-Suite Rollout 🔥 🚨 “We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Lunchbox to include more of our brands. Their proven track record with Clean Juice gives us confidence that this rollout will significantly elevate our guest experience and operational efficiency across our diverse portfolio.” - Sherif Mityas, CEO of BRIX Holdings This partnership between Brix and Lunchbox will integrate advanced solutions for catering, app and online ordering, marketing CRM, and more, bringing a seamless and fully branded user experience across 300+ locations. The goal: + Enhanced customer engagement + Streamlined franchisee operations + A cohesive operational flow from front to back-of-house Read the full release here: https://prn.to/3XkqVKX

Sports-related catering brings in $25 billion annually 💸🏈 Sabrina Jenkins, Director of Catering at PDQ Restaurants, breaks down how operators can tap into the growing market segment in her new article for Cater, “Tackling Sports Catering: Building Relationships for Success”. Leading the way in sports catering, PDQ Restaurants has won contracts with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium, and the Kansas City Chiefs.  Read how she’s led her team to success, sharing strategies on: ➕Building strong relationships ➕Optimizing during peak seasons for maximum impact ➕Utilizing the right tech to exceed guest expectations Tap into the winning strategies below. https://lnkd.in/g9aa3xtB

Nominations close Sunday: Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2024 🔥🔥 Nominate your picks for this year's inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering. On September 16th, we'll unveil the list of experts, change makers, and innovators that are building the playbook for catering. Nominees include: ✔️ Amanda Cohen, CAVA ✔️ Brenda Thibodeaux, Bloomin' Brands, Inc. ✔️ Brian Strayer, Rubio's Restaurants, Inc. ✔️ Elizabeth Dias, Qdoba Restaurant Corporation ✔️ Jennifer Saunders-Haynes, Subway ✔️ Kevin Reading, Luna Grill ✔️ Phillip Scotton, Ben & Jerry's ✔️ Teresa Daddis, PARIS BAGUETTE ✔️ Rossann Williams, sweetgreen ➕ More Candidates are evaluated by Lunchbox and Fast Casual based on nomination count and impact / influence on the industry. Nominations close September 1st, 11:59pm ET — submit your nominees below. bit.ly/3y3UAOJ

Catering accounted for 11% of the food service market last year—equating to over $537B! It’s a huge opportunity, and our products are here to help. Let’s chat. https://bit.ly/3AxnNSW

Excited to reconnect and celebrate the amazing BRIX Holdings team at BRIX Connect next week! Meeting up with one of our legacy clients Clean Juice, and celebrating the additions of Friendly's Ice Cream, LLC, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, Red Mango, LLC, and Smoothie Factory. Team is ready to go - Nabeel Alamgir🦄 Bryce Aspinwall ✈️

Explore how to win in sports, events, and corporate catering with insights from industry leaders Sabrina Jenkins (PDQ Restaurants), Kelly Grogan (CRUMBS), Erle Dardick (OPGA), and Brett Jones (Lunchbox) Learn what makes each segment unique and get expert strategies for increasing your catering sales. 

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