Mini Melts Ice Cream Explores All Channels in Growth Push
For a category typically associated with theme parks, destination malls and kiosks placed in buzzing locations, beaded ice cream maker Mini Melts and its competitors are already accustomed to meeting their energetic customers where they’re at. In the shadow of its...
Wow Bao Spurs Major Retail Growth via Walmart Partnership
Wow, Bao, a fast-casual Asian concept, is ramping up further national expansion after inking a new deal with retail giant Walmart. The partnership more than doubles the CPG (consumer packaged goods) vertical of Wow Bao’s business, from 1,000 grocery stores to more...
Ovation Releases Call-to-Text Feature
Restaurant customers will soon have a new way to share feedback about their latest dining experience with a new Call-to-Text feature from Ovation, a real-time guest feedback platform for restaurants. Call-to-Text automatically answers calls placed to restaurants,...
Wow Bao Expands to Grocery Sushi Counters, Ramps Up NFT Loyalty
Wow Bao has expanded its nationwide grocery presence with Hissho Sushi, which has over 2,000 sushi counters inside grocery stores. Wow Bao’s potstickers, egg rolls, rangoon and steamed buns are now available in over 1,000 locations in 30+ states with 300 additional...
Startup Offers On-Demand Product Delivery for Restaurants in a Pinch
From a kitchen that’s short ingredients during the mid-dinner rush to customers disappointed an item on the menu is unavailable, add that to ongoing supply chain issues and labor shortages—moments like this often place restaurants in a sticky situation. A...
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