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Tony Loeb

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Tony Loeb, un expert reconnu de l'industrie hôtelière et du marketing digital, a gravi les échelons de sa carrière, passant de webmaster à Directeur Technique puis co-fondateur de WIHP où il participe à la création Meta I/O. Il a ensuite lancé "Experience", le premier CRM hôtelier mondial, révolutionnant l'expérience client et aidant plus de 4500 hôtels. Actuellement, il innove avec 10minhotel.com, une plateforme et une base de connaissance pour hôteliers, combinant ses passions pour l'hôtellerie et le marketing. Le site propose également un podcast informatif, "10 min pour un hôtelier", démontrant l'engagement continu de Tony pour l'innovation dans l'industrie hôtelière.

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Founder of Wendy’s FreshAi to Join Presto

📱 Boostly, a marketing platform for restaurants, received a U.S. patent for its technology that enhances customer data usage from platforms like POS systems for personalized messaging. This development supports restaurants in converting first-time patrons into regulars. The patent enables data collection, marketing opt-ins, and targeted messaging. CEO Shane Murphy highlighted its significance for restaurant marketing. Boostly's recent $22 million Series A fundraising led by PeakSpan Capital further boosts its offerings, including AI-powered tools and social media management.

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Full-service menu price increases far outpaced general inflation in July

📈 In July, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2% month-over-month and 2.7% year-over-year, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Restaurant prices increased, with full-service meals up 0.5% and limited-service meals up 0.1%. The food-at-home index climbed 2.2% annually, lagging behind restaurant price growth at 3.9%. The gap between grocery and restaurant inflation widened to 170 basis points. Tariffs effective from August 7 could further impact restaurant costs and pricing.

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Jack in the Box Bets on Tech, Training, and Value to Regain Sales Momentum

📈 Jack in the Box Q3 2025: same-store sales decreased by 7.1%, with company stores at -6.4%. Del Taco saw a 2.2% drop in company stores. Digital sales mix: Jack 18.5%, Del Taco 20%. $5.5 million invested in marketing and operational improvements. Over 2,000 restaurants upgraded with new POS, with full rollout by month-end. All Del Taco locations have kiosks. Over 1,000 locations to be remodeled. Emphasizing tech upgrades to boost guest experience.

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HT Innovator: Brian Meyers Is Powering the Future of Hotel Tech

💻 Meyers led MGM's "Front Desk of the Future" project at New York-New York, reducing check-in time from 6 minutes to 94 seconds using custom kiosks, completed in 10 months. An AI-powered tool now streamlines banquet event orders at Mandalay Bay since February 2025, automating dish parsing and routing for chefs, enhancing efficiency without sacrificing flexibility. This highlights Meyers' innovative approach in hospitality technology.

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Trump Burger co-owner in Texas faces deportation

🍿 Roland Mehrez Beainy, 28, co-owner of a Trump-themed burger chain in Texas, faces deportation for overstaying his visa and alleged "sham" marriages. Beainy entered the U.S. in 2019, and his visa expired in February 2024. Trump Burger operates four locations in South Texas, including one renamed as MAGA Burger in Kemah. The Trump Organization issued a cease-and-desist to the Bellville location. Legal disputes arose over the Kemah site in June 2025.

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How Yum Brands is Driving Digital Demand

📈 Yum Brands' Q2 2025: $9B digital sales, up 18%. KFC digital sales grew 22%, with a 60% digital mix. Taco Bell's same-store sales up 4%; digital orders at 41%. Yum Brands operates 61,000 restaurants in 155 countries. Byte, a SaaS platform, launched in February, now used by over 25,000 restaurants. Taco Bell's loyalty members increased 45% YoY. CEO David Gibbs, retiring October 1, will be succeeded by Chris Turner. 200M AI communications generated 5x more sales.

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Resorts World Las Vegas Bets on Oracle OPERA Cloud

💰 Zebra Technologies Corp will acquire Elo Touch Solutions, Inc. for $1.3 billion in cash, targeting completion in 2025. This strategic move aims to expand Zebra’s market by $8 billion, leveraging Elo’s consumer-facing kiosks and touchscreen solutions. Elo contributes $400 million in annual sales, with expected synergies adding $25 million in EBITDA by year three. The acquisition will enrich Zebra's offerings in retail, hospitality, and other sectors, enhancing self-service and automation capabilities.

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Building a Disaster Recovery Playbook: Customizing Responses to Your Business Needs

📈 Identifying critical assets in disaster recovery is essential for business operations. Prioritize systems based on compliance requirements. Define Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) to gauge recovery benchmarks. Ensure strategies are clear, with documented processes and a disaster communication plan. Third-party risk management is vital; align vendors' recovery plans with your objectives. Regularly test and validate your strategy to maintain readiness. A tailored disaster plan ensures swift recovery and long-term viability.

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Zebra Technologies to Buy Elo

💰 Zebra Technologies Corp will acquire Elo Touch Solutions for $1.3 billion in cash. Elo, with $400 million in annual sales, is known for kiosks and touchscreen solutions. The deal, expected to close in 2025, will expand Zebra's market by $8 billion. Zebra will fund the purchase using cash and credit. The acquisition aims to enhance self-service and automation across retail and other sectors, contributing $25 million in annual EBITDA synergies by year three.

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Honda Center Debuts First-Ever 6 GHz Wi-Fi Network in a US Arena

🚀 Little Caesars teams up with Serve Robotics for autonomous pizza delivery in Los Angeles via Uber Eats. Serve robots, capable of carrying four large pizzas, expand their reach in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, and Atlanta. Trish Heusel, VP at Little Caesars, highlights innovation and reduced environmental impact. Serve aims to enhance delivery experiences, while Uber Eats' Megan Jensen emphasizes convenience and sustainability. Explore autonomous delivery on Uber Eats with Serve's robots, enhancing customer experiences.

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