Podcasts about Freshii

Introduction   Recently, during a trip to San Francisco, I witnessed a family, awestruck, stepping out of a driverless car—a vivid reminder of the city's dual realities. On one hand, San Francisco remains a global tech hub, a gleaming symbol of neoliberal capitalism's promise of innovation. On the other, the glaring failures of this same system are evident in the staggering number of unhoused people lining the streets. Walking into a McDonald's, I was struck by the ubiquity of automated kiosks and mobile apps, making the labor force practically invisible.    While many on the left celebrate labor victories at Starbucks, the struggles of fast food workers remain underemphasized. The "Fight for 15" campaign—a demand that would still leave workers in poverty in cities like San Francisco—highlights the grim reality. Although California's minimum wage is higher, 20 states still cling to the federal minimum wage of $7.25. The specter of automation is wielded as a fear mongering tactic, used to suppress labor demands, but this is a decades-old strategy to prevent worker solidarity.    As Alex Park argues in his article for *Jacobin*, **"Raise Wages? No Need—McDonald's Is Hiring Inmates Instead"**, the fear of robots replacing workers is a distraction from neoliberal capitalism's deeper exploitations. Park writes:   > "In Toronto, the salad and smoothie chain Freshii came under fire two years ago for outsourcing order-taking to workers in Nicaragua, beamed to customers through a video conferencing system."   This practice, while momentarily halted, continues in other forms, with companies like Happy Cashier exploiting virtual labor from the Global South.    Park also raises the specter of child labor, a grim reminder of how low-wage industries exploit the most vulnerable. According to the Economic Policy Institute, cases of child labor violations in fast food have more than tripled from 2015 to 2022. Meanwhile, states like Alabama are passing laws to weaken child labor protections, legalizing what is already happening under the radar.    The reality is that automation, child labor, and even prison labor aren't inevitable byproducts of technological progress. They are deliberate strategies under neoliberal capitalism to drive down wages and weaken worker solidarity, ensuring the continuous extraction of profit from marginalized labor. Tonight, we will delve into Alex Park's work and discuss how to resist these exploitative tactics and build a global working-class movement in solidarity with fast food workers.   Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thisisrevolutionpodcast www.twitch.tv/leftflankvets​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles   Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/   Pascal Robert's Black Agenda Report: https://www.blackagendareport.com/author/Pascal%20Robert

30 avril 2024 C'est Geneviève Biron, ancienne PDG de Biron Groupe Santé, qui va diriger Santé QuébecLe gouvernement Legault a annoncé hier sa nomination à la tête de la nouvelle agence qui sera prochainement responsable de toutes les activités du réseau de la santé, y compris la gestion de ses plus de 330 000 employés.Geneviève Biron travaille depuis plus de 30 ans dans le privé. Elle a dirigé pendant 15 ans Biron Groupe Santé, une entreprise de Brossard spécialisée dans les services de diagnostics médicaux. La nouvelle présidente de Santé Québec a déjà nommé le PDG du CHUM, Frédéric Abergel, au poste de vice-président exécutif aux opérations et à la transformation. Émilise Lessard-Therrien a démissionnéLa Fédération autonome de l'enseignement conteste la Loi sur la laïcité de l'ÉtatLes étudiants étrangers seront limités à 24 heures de travail par semaineEntre 30 700 $ et 43 600 $ par année: c'est ce dont aurait besoin une personne seule, selon la ville qu'elle habite, pour vivre dignement au Québec.Parmi les travailleurs qui gagnent le salaire minimum, la proportion des 55 ans et plus augmenteHydro-Québec va privatiser un laboratoire d'essais en MontérégieLe fondateur des restaurants Freshii poursuit FoodtasticQuelles sont les meilleures quincailleries, selon Protégez-Vous?--- Détails sur ces nouvelles et autres nouvelles: https://infobref.com S'abonner aux infolettres gratuites d'InfoBref: https://infobref.com/infolettres Voir comment s'abonner au balado InfoBref sur les principales plateformes de balado: https://infobref.com/audio Commentaires et suggestions à l'animateur Patrick Pierra, et information sur la commandite de ce balado: editeur@infobref.com Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Robin Radomski is a creative soul who left her corporate job to start her own boutique agency in Toronto, where she crafts captivating stories through videos and photos with a specific focus on restaurants and food brands. She started her first food account as a graduate school project and grew it from a single photo to signing brand sponsorships, turning her passion for food culture into a thriving business. Robin joins me on this episode to talk about how she went from feeling lost and “okay with being mediocre”, to finding success in social media management and building a supportive online community. We talk about the impact of online negativity and the challenges and joys of creative entrepreneurship in the digital age, as she shares reflections on finding her creative path and tips for navigating business growth.   “Meet Robin Radomski, the visionary force behind RAD Social & Digital, a boutique agency specializing in social media and content creation for brands. With over a decade of experience in crafting click-worthy creative, Robin is dedicated to making stomachs grumble with a simple phone scroll. From founding Blondeats as a creative outlet to launching RAD Social and Digital, Robin's journey has been fueled by her passion for both social media and food. When she's not curating delicious content or scouting the city's best coffee spots, Robin is busy helping brands build value-driven strategies rooted in authentic storytelling and growth. With an impressive roster of clients including Broma Bakery, Freshii, Knix, Dairy Farmers of Ontario and The Drake Hotel, Robin is committed to being an extension of your team, transforming your brand's digital presence into a thriving community and converting your online followers to IRL customers.” Website: www.robinradomski.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/blondeats Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blondeats Work with Robin for content/socials needs: robin@robinradomski.com

GREAT TO SEE YOU AGAIN! In this weeks ep., we will be going over the wildest ways a girl could slide into your dm's, questionable things rappers say in their songs, our beef with Freshii and some more interesting viewer confessions. STAY FRESH, BUT (maybe not) FRESHII

A rough and ready one-on-one pod recorded live and uncut from our hotel in Toronto the morning after our show there. We chat about being built just a bit differently, why Toronto bends its ear in our general direction, deep dumpling discourse, dessert plating through the decades, we're bullish on lemon-inspired pizza, we rewrite the rulebook on oyster service, Equinox Toronto review, Freshii, we need rapper Plies to save hip hop, first looks at the new Travis record, Chris learns more about Ice Spice, Salem at an amusement park powered by PornHub, and asking them to box up your pinecone to-go at Noma. twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You'll be hard pressed to find a more eclectic resume than Ryan Ladisa's. Ryan has worked in broadcast, out-of-home, digital, programmatic, and creative. He's worked for agencies, big corporate conglomerates, and specialised ad tech vendors. He's slung media space, sold cross-platform solutions, led departments hunting for the latest innovations, and helped innovative companies find their foothold in the Canadian market. And we can also add entrepreneur to the list. Ryan was Freshii franchisee number 1. This was back when Freshii was known by its former name, Lettuce Eatery. Ryan Ladisa stops by to chat about growing up in Toronto, studying Creative Advertising at Seneca College, and his extensive media career that spans both the agency and vendor side of the business. www.mediapeople.ca www.instagram.com/vicgenova/

This week we saw two major acquisitions to close out the year, Freshii was acquired by franchisor Foodtastic and Rusty Taco was acquired by Gala Capital, sold off from Inspire Brands' portfolio.After closing dozens of restaurants over the past couple of years, struggling Canadian fast-casual chain Freshii is being acquired by restaurant franchisor Foodtastic for $2.30 per share or $74.4 million. The all-cash acquisition of the struggling healthy food concept is expected to help grow and improve the profitability of Freshii.On the other hand, Dunkn' and Sonic Drive-In parent company Inspire Brands announced Monday the sale of fast-casual brand Rusty Taco to Californian private investment firm Gala Capital Partners. The terms and price of the brand's acquisition were not disclosed, though the Rusty Taco management team, including president Brendan Mauri, invested in the acquisition and will also stay onboard as part of the team.Inspire Brands initially acquired a controlling interest in Rusty Taco in 2018 as part of its purchase of Buffalo Wild Wings and grew the brand 50% over the past four years.Now let's hear more from senior editor Joanna Fantozzi.

Rusty Taco is sold. Freshii is sold. And Everytable is in the middle of a big growth push.

L'essentiel des nouvelles économiques, technologiques et financières aujourd'hui[texte complet ou presque, ni révisé ni corrigé à des fins de publication]--Les utilisateurs de Twitter ne veulent plus d'Elon MuskDans un sondage qu'il a lui-même lancé sur Twitter, Elon Musk a demandé à ses abonnés s'il devait continuer à diriger l'entreprise. Des 17,5 millions d'utilisateurs du réseau social qui ont répondu, la majorité (58%) souhaite que le milliardaire quitte la direction du réseau social. Si Elon Musk se plie au résultat du sondage, ce qu'il a promis de faire lorsqu'il l'a mis en ligne, il pourrait abandonner le poste de PDG de Twitter moins de 2 mois après en avoir pris le contrôle. Elon Musk semble consacrer beaucoup de son temps à diriger Twitter depuis qu'il a acheté l'entreprise le 27 octobre.C'est un problème pour les investisseurs de Tesla, que dirige aussi Elon Musk. L'action du fabricant de voitures électriques (Nasdaq: TSLA) a perdu environ 35% de sa valeur depuis la fin octobre.--Foodtastic, un franchiseur montréalais qui exploite plus de 1000 restaurants, prévoit d'acheter la bannière canadienne Freshii pour 74 millions $ et de la privatiser. Freshii est une entreprise cotée à la Bourse de Toronto. Avec cette acquisition, elle serait privatisée. Des actionnaires qui détiennent 69% des actions de Freshii on déjà approuvé le projet de transaction.Freshii se présente comme une chaine de restauration rapide se spécialisant dans les aliments sains. ---Le nombre de postes vacants au Québec a baissé de 6,7% au troisième trimestre par rapport au second, rapporte Statistique Canada. Mais la proportion de postes vacants par rapport à la demande totale de main d'œuvre reste très élevée. C'est dans les Laurentides que cette proportion est la plus haute: presque 7% du total des postes y sont vacants.Vicky Eatrides dirigera le Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications du Canada (CRTC) à compter du 5 janvier. Elle remplacera l'actuel président, Ian Scott, dont le mandat se termine cette année. Vicky Eatrides est avocate de formation et parfaitement bilingue. E--L'ancien bras droit de Vincent Lacroix, Éric Asselin, est à nouveau ramené à l'ordre par la justice. Le Tribunal administratif des marchés financiers lui ordonne de cesser ses activités de courtier hypothécaire en raison de pratiques frauduleuses et d'utilisation d'un autre nom que le sien. Il avait déjà été condamné pour son implication dans le scandale Norbourg qui avait couté environ 100 millions $ à 9000 petits investisseurs. ---Pour plus de détails sur ces nouvelles et d'autres: https://infobref.com Pour vous abonner aux infolettres gratuites d'InfoBref: https://infobref.com/infolettres Pour écouter ce balado:dans l'Assistant Google: appli Google Home / Paramètres / Assistant Google / Gérer tous les paramètres de l'Assistant / Actualités (service pour faire jouer les actualités) / Ajouter des sources / section Économiedans Alexa: skill «InfoBref Affaires»Pour voir en vidéo notre épisode hebdomadaire «à retenir cette semaine»: abonnez-vous à la chaine https://www.youtube.com/@infobref Pour commentaires et suggestions à l'animateur Patrick Pierra, ou pour commanditer InfoBref Affaires: editeur@infobref.com Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Tanvir Bhangoo is truly a jack of all trades. As a digital executive and advisor working with global brands, member of the Forbes Technology Council, former VP of Tech at Freshii, AND Director at Restaurant Brands International, Tanvir understands the tech and tools needed to meet consumers in their space. The list could go on and on but now, Tanvir is the Owner of TBX Digital, a brand that helps executives accelerate digital growth and boost operational efficiencies through value-driven consulting and advisory offerings.On this episode, Tanvir and Zack discuss: -Switching out tech stacks-Timing innovation-Walking a mile in your consumer's shoes-Executing the customer experience-MoreThanks, Tanvir!

Love real world case-studies in leadership execution? Then you'll love our bonus episode series, called LeaderSmarts, where Karan Ferrell-Rhodes curates examples of smart tactics exhibited by individuals and companies who trying to make a difference in our world as we know it. Learn from leadership-in-action, at it's best! In today's episode, Karan features two brief case studies in the news - The CHIP Act of 2022 and innovation by Freshii, a health and wellness brand that makes healthy eating and overall wellness convenient and affordable.------------Full show notes, links to resources mentioned and other compelling episodes can be found at http://LeadYourGamePodcast.com. (Click magnifying icon at top right and type “LeaderSmarts”)Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review and share! JUST FOR YOU: Increase your leadership acumen by identifying your personal Leadership Trigger. Take my free my free quiz and instantly receive your 5-page report . Need to up-level your workforce or execute strategic People initiatives? https://shockinglydifferent.com/contact or tweet @KaranRhodes.-------------ABOUT KARAN FERRELL-RHODES:Karan is an organizational strategist who is obsessed with up-leveling leadership capability and optimizing workforces to do their best work. After years of witnessing the dark-side, chaos and trauma caused by bad leadership within organizations, she ditched her comfy job as a corporate HR exec at Microsoft, to commission a research study to uncover the critical success factors of over 10K high-performing leaders. From her data, Karan was able to pinpoint the top tactics which accelerated their rise to the pinnacle of success that few others achieve. Listen in as Karan gives us an insider's look into how to best sharpen your leadership acumen, so you can become a stronger leader who advances your career or makes a greater impact by doing big things in your profession or industry. Karan is also the founder of Shockingly Different Leadership, a global human capital professional services firm that helps corporations execute business-critical People, Learning & Culture initiatives. She has worked with executive teams at companies such as Coca-Cola, Microsoft, British Petroleum, Meta, EY, Raymond James, Major League Baseball and the NFL. Karan is also the author of Lead at the Top of Your Game, created the Leadership Tactics Diagnostic assessment and is a frequent contributor on leadership strategies with Forbes.com.WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:An example of Leading with Intellectual Horsepower via the passing of the CHIPS ACT legislation.An example of Leading with Intrapreneurship by Freshii. FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:[00:57] The CHIPs Act[03:24] Freshii[06:58] Info on SDL's signature leadership development programLINKS TO OTHER RESOURCES:

Listen in podcast appIn this week's episode of Reformed Millennials, Joel and Cam talk Markets, Elon vs. Donald, the new BMW business model and what to expect in NHL free agency.PS: The links at the bottom of the newsletter are fantastic this week.It’s a long-term game. Stay the course.Listen on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.If you aren’t in the Reformed Millennials Facebook Group join us for daily updates, discussions, and deep dives into the investable trends Millennials should be paying attention to.👉 For specific investment questions or advice contact Joel @ Gold Investment Management.📈📊Market Update💵📉Quick recap from Charlies Bilello - 10 chart SaturdayThe week after the 4th of July is always seasonally strong for stocks.This year was not any different.All major stock indexes gained ground. The Nasdaq 100 rallied to its 50-day moving average. The worst-hit groups in the past year and a half went up the most:biotech,cloud,software,and IPOs.What’s more interesting about last week’s price action is that the strength in so many high P/E and high P/S companies came in the face of rising interest rates and an increasingly hawkish fed / bank of Canada.Rising interest rates have been a tailwind for oil & gas stocks and a headwind for tech in the most recent past. The next week or two will tell us if the correlations have changed as Treasuries have been a leading indicator.There are not many stocks trading near their 52-week highs.Two main groups are standing out so far – biotech like HALO, HRMY, CORT, UTHR, VRTX, VIVO and defensive stocks like pharmaceuticals LLY, MRK; health care plans like HUM, CI; consumer staples like GIS, DG, DLTR and PEP. Most of the latter are low-growth, slow movers. There are only a handful of high-growth names that are setting up – SWAV, LNTH, CELH, FNKO. The solar industry certainly stood out as a group last week with notable breakouts in ENPH, SEDG, JKS, and DQ.Do with this change as you will but I think it tells a transition in the catalyst story.The market is now chopping as it works out whether inflation, recession or both are going to be the result of this tightening cycle.The Car Industry Is About To Change Forevertighter secondary marketsbetter shopping experience for customersmore predictable earnings for analysts and investors and…zero marginal revenue cost attributable to the companies bottom line💸Reformed Millennials - Post of The WeekWhy do we get booms and busts in risk capital? What has happened over the last 6 months?I ALWAYS LEARN SOMETHING NEW WHEN I TUNE IN FOR PROF DAMODARAN.In this 23 min lesson, he presented relevant historical evidence, which investors with different investment philosophies can use.For value investors, keeping in mind that history doesn't have to repeat and the long-term horizon doesn't have to yield profit, a long recovery is more beneficial to start building up your stake in some big names, which were punished badly.For growth investors, he talks at length about "going where it's darkest". But the most difficult task is to figure out the story or sustainability of some business models and avoid the "value traps".🐦 Twitter Thread of The Week 🐦"Two holes. That’s the symbol for the face, enough to evoke it without representing it. But isn’t it strange that it can be done through such simple means? Whatever is most abstract may perhaps be the summit of reality.” - Pablo PicassoBelow are the 1st, 4th and last stone print. The bull progresses from: a realistic drawing to a deconstructed image w/ the famous "abstract" style to lines outlining a shape Through 11 iterations, Picasso simplified the image until it captured the "essence" of the bull.🔮Best Links of The Week🔮Some Thoughts On Twitter - Fred WilsonStay out of the rabbit holes - Josh BrownAggregation Theory for Spotify & Netflix - Ben ThompsonWhat you should buy in a bear market - Ben CarlsonLast year, senior members of Freshii — including founder Matthew Corrin — quietly began testing a software called “Percy,” a video-calling device attached to cash registers at select franchise locations. - Toronto Star This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reformedmillennials.com

Tech titan Michele Romanow is the Co-founder and CEO of Canadian unicorn, Clearco - the world's largest e-commerce investor. The company has invested $3.2 billion in over 7,000 ecommerce and SaaS companies. Michele is a serial entrepreneur having started six companies before her 35th birthday. In addition to her work as an entrepreneur, Michele is a “Dragon” on the Canadian hit TV show Dragons' Den (Canada's Shark Tank).She previously co-founded SnapSaves, which was acquired by Groupon and was also the Co-Founder of Buytopia.ca. A prolific investor, Michele was recently named as one of Fortune's 40 under 40, a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and Canada's Angel Investor of the Year.Michele is a regular media commentator and her work has been profiled in Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, TechCrunch, and The Globe and Mail. Michele is a director for Vail Resorts, BBTV and Queen's School of Business. Previously she was a director for Freshii, Whistler Blackcomb, SHAD International and League of Innovators. Michele also co-founded the Canadian Entrepreneurship Initiative non-profit with Sir Richard Branson.In this episode, Michele teaches us how she approaches investments, what it takes to build a billion dollar company, her experience working with romantic partners and much more!How Michelle Approaches Investments What Michelle looks for in an investmentFailureWork/Life Balance and The Entrepreneur LifestyleWorking With Romantic PartnersRebranding from Clear Bank to ClearcoChanging Position From President To CEOFrom Entrepreneur To Employee To Entrepreneur AgainRevenue-Based FundingInvesting In Under-Represented EntrepreneursSolving The ‘University Route' NarrativeAre Entrepreneurs Born Or Bred?What Makes An Entrepreneur?It's Not The Years It's The Miles.Entrepreneurship From A Young AgeMichelle's Favourite Dragons' Den InvestmentsClearco Funded Companies Where Does All The Money Come From?Experience vs BooksDo You Have Any Regrets? Michele:https://instagram.com/micheleromanow?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=ClearCoWww.clear.coFor more help start here: www.purposefulproject.com 

Shopping at Lowes is Shelley's idea of a great Mother's Day and she got her wish. We get some insights on why Freshii's virtual cashier idea might not be the solution for the staff strapped food service industry. Recruitment insights Should we be Paying corporate recruiters commission? Want to be a recruiter for a FAANG company, we've got the recruitment process insights here! Read Here Is it bust time for the tech industry? If you want to close the deal you better talk money upfront!

Shopping at Lowes is Shelley's idea of a great Mother's Day and she got her wish. We get some insights on why Freshii's virtual cashier idea might not be the solution for the staff strapped food service industry. Recruitment insights Should we be Paying corporate recruiters commission? Want to be a recruiter for a FANG company, we've got the recruitment process insights here! Is it bust time for the tech industry? If you want to close the deal you better talk money upfront!

In this episode, Warren and John ramble about a few of the reputation management stories in the news these past few weeks, including the controversy around Freshii's new offshore, virtual cashier, short-lived CNN+, the reputational impacts of the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation trial and Dolly Parton's impeccably cultivated reputation. 

We start this week's episode of Work Stoppage with some tough news, as the organizing drive at the LDJ5 facility by the ALU was defeated 62%-38% in their election.  The same week, OSHA refused to do anything to Amazon after they murdered six of their workers in last year's tornado, while at the same time Amazon has now dropped any covid protections for their workers.  Meanwhile, Delta is feeling the heat from the ongoing organizing efforts among their flight attendants, announcing new benefits to try and head off the surging union support.  We also discuss the continuing fight for independent unions in Mexico, where another auto parts plant has voted to throw out the old company union and replace it with a worker led one.  Canadian chain Freshii's has been testing a pilot program where they replace their cashiers with remote workers in the Global South in order to evade Canadian labor law and profit from superexploitation.  A general strike paralyzed Sri Lanka last week as workers demand the resignation of the current government, which has responded to their economic crisis by slashing state services.  Workers at a store in Atlanta have filed for the first NLRB election by Apple workers, with several more stores across the country hot on their heels.  Finally, the Starbucks victories don't stop rolling in and it's getting hard to keep track when there have been over 20 elections since our last episode. If you like the show, please support us at patreon.com/workstoppage.  We couldn't do the show without your support, and patrons get access to evergreen Overtime episodes and periodic Shop Floor Discussion episodes on current issues too long to cover in our regular episodes. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX Follow the pod @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter, John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee.

In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss the craziness surrounding Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter.  Typical of the short attention span required of twitter, the episode discusses a lot of other subjects too as topics led to other topics.  In this episode we also discuss things we learned (how much pee is in pools, virtual cashiers at Freshii, Aristotle's wheel paradox, bullet trajectories and Ryerson's name change)  We also discuss media we are consuming including Venom: Let there be carnage, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Chronical 2067, Moon Knights, Picard and Tenet)

Guest: Jacob Lorinc, business reporter Want a smoothie with a side of outsourcing? That's what customers are seeing at several Freshii locations in Ontario. Instead of a regular cashier, a virtual customer service agent takes your order before actual staff in the restaurant prepare it. Called Percy, a virtual cashier is based in other countries, like Nicaragua or Pakistan, where they earn much less than Ontario's minimum wage. This is a new customer-facing approach that could be a disruptive force in this sector in the coming years. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Matt Hearn and Raju Mudhar.

The Wire creator David Simon joins to discuss his new series We Own This City, the dystopia created by the war on drugs and why defunding the police may be the right thing to do in some cases. Culture writer Stephanie Hinds joins to discuss Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde; Vin Diesel and Fast & Furious director Justin Lin; Elon Musk and Twitter; Freshii and Nicaragua; Toronto and Carnival. And we introduce you to Quebec filmmaker Miryam Charles, who is showing her haunting and beautiful debut feature This House at the Hot Docs Film Festival. CHAPTERS (1:20) Elon Musk and Twitter Tesla CEO Elon Musk is tired of being owned on Twitter, so instead he's about to own Twitter. (7:50) Freshii and Nicaragua Canadian salad chain Freshii introduces “Percy,” a digital cashier at its restaurants connecting customers to an employee in Nicaragua who makes about $3.75 an hour. (13:05) Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis Actor and director Olivia Wilde was served custody papers from her ex, Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis, while on stage in front of movie exhibitors and press. Wilde was previewing her new movie Don't Worry Darling, which stars current boyfriend Harry Styles, when a woman appeared on stage and handed her a mysterious manila envelope holding what sources say were the custody papers. (19:15) Justin Lin hits the brakes on Fast X and Vin Diesel From custody battles to breakups. Director Justin Lin who has directed more than half the Fast and Furious movies (the best ones really) has quit his duties on Fast X after 10 days in production. (27:52) From social bubbles to bubble wine at Toronto Carnival Steph picked her costume and, like so many others who are done with coronavirus, is ready to play mas. But many of those yet to catch COVID-19 aren't ready to jab jab, even if they got their jab jab. (39:50) Spotlight Interview The Wire creator David Simon discusses his new series We Own This City, what changed since #BlackLivesMatters, where he stands on defund the police and how crime stats are manipulated to push political agendas. (1:05:45) Hot Docs Interview Quebec filmmaker Miryam Charles tells us how she found her voice and works through pain, loss and tenuous relationship to home in her stunning debut feature This House.

What is the limit in asking for favours? Clients who always want something for free or friends who need help moving - again. Money seems to draw the line in both, perhaps we are just too Canadian and cant say no.  White Hot brand A&F takes the walk of shame having the most sickening hiring practices. Worse yet is the fact they documented everything. Nothing like leaving a trail of evidence. They'd never survive in the age of social media.   .Freshii locations in Toronto outsource their cashiers to a call centre in Nicaragua. Nothing to see here, this too will flop under the microscope of social media. $3.75 USD an hour just isn't a good look for any corporation according to Shelley but Serge sets her straight by doing some research and realizing that's double the average wage in Nicaragua. There's an app for that. Don't waste your time creating 50 personalized in-mails that only 5 people may respond to.  Over 50 and choosing not to work. With better health than previous generations, 50 is the new 40? Face facts, if the labour shortage is real, it seems ridiculous to overlook older workers. Who's with me? 

What is the limit in asking for favours? Clients who always want something for free or friends who need help moving - again. Money seems to draw the line in both, perhaps we are just too Canadian and cant say no.  White Hot brand A&F takes the walk of shame having the most sickening hiring practices. Worse yet is the fact they documented everything. Nothing like leaving a trail of evidence. They'd never survive in the age of social media.   .Freshii locations in Toronto outsource their cashiers to a call centre in Nicaragua. Nothing to see here, this too will flop under the microscope of social media. $3.75 USD an hour just isn't a good look for any corporation according to Shelley but Serge sets her straight by doing some research and realizing that's double the average wage in Nicaragua. There's an app for that. Don't waste your time creating 50 personalized in-mails that only 5 people may respond to.  Over 50 and choosing not to work. With better health than previous generations, 50 is the new 40? Face facts, if the labour shortage is real, it seems ridiculous to overlook older workers. Who's with me? 

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast w/ Guest Host Shiona Thompson: As the COVID-19 pandemic response slows, health units are now shifting focus to the School Immunization Catch-Up Program for students. Typically, vaccinations are offered in school, but there was little opportunity to do so in the past two years. The health unit says roughly half of the region's student population are behind on Hep B, HPV and meningococcal vaccines. GUEST:  Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus with the School of Population and Public Health at Toronto Metropolitan University - Ordering at your local Freshii may look a little different next time you stop in at the healthy fast-food alternative. The Toronto-based company has launched “Percy” a virtual cashier who takes your order and payment.  The virtual cashier is a SaaS technology platform which the company says is aimed at helping the restaurant industry grapple with its biggest crisis ​ever – staffing shortages. But some of those employees hired virtually appear to be working from Central America and the move is being criticized by labour groups. GUEST:  Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author - Ontario's Green Party is promising to tackle housing affordability by implementing a 20 per cent tax on domestic buyers who own multiple properties as part of its provincial election platform.  GUEST: Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Ontario Green Party and MPP for Guelph See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #74 features Toni Ronayne, Managing Director of Little Caesars Pizza Canada and former Vice-President at Freshii. On top of this, Toni has held several other senior leadership positions with leading brands in Canada and across the globe. Tune in as Toni shares her strategies for brand growth in both retail and food industries.

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David Grossman is the President and CEO of Epic Burger, a Chicago-based restaurant chain focused on crafting “a more mindful burger.” An expert in business development, David knows exactly what it takes to grow a successful brand. Throughout his 30-plus years in the restaurant industry, David has led organizations like Subway and Freshii to incredible success, opening more than 150 stores combined for the two franchises. His latest venture is building Epic Burger into a dominant burger chain in the Midwest. In this episode… It's a simple but painful truth: You can't be everywhere at once. No matter how much attention you give your business, no matter how hard or how long you work, success often hinges on factors outside your control. But how do you know what areas to focus on to set yourself up for success? When David Grossman teamed up with Epic Burger, the brand was struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. But, by leveraging his restaurant experience and implementing his expert business strategies, David transformed the restaurant chain into a one-of-a-kind brand that is now leading the burger niche. Now, David is here to share the key components that helped him take Epic Burger to the next level.   In this episode of the SpotOn Series, Chad Franzen chats with David Grossman, the President and CEO of Epic Burger, about his strategies for scaling a restaurant chain. With 30-plus years in the restaurant industry, David shares his expert advice on real estate selection and negotiation, transforming a restaurant during a pandemic, and more. He'll also make your mouth water as he describes what's next for his Chicago-based burger joint.

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Here's a recording of the Mashujaa Mix I made for Radio 254 yesterday. After flexing my eclectic taste on this one all I can say is, I AM THE HEART OF THE CULTURE here in Kenya XD Enjoy these fresh vibes and share with your peoples. Twitter/Instagram/Tiktok - @gi_selects

With the back to back stacked UFC cards sandwiching this week's episode with the wildness that was UFC 267 on Saturday and a possibly even more stacked UFC 268 coming this weekend, who better to have as a guest than pro fighter Randy Mahon! The last few weeks Randy has been giving me private Jiu Jitsu lessons and it has been one of the most rewarding journeys I have ever been a part of, even if I've barely dipped my toes in so far. I knew Randy would have to come and bullshit on the pod when our classes inevitably turned to us predicting the upcoming fight card or Randy showing me some obscure regional fight that shows the move he is trying to teach, we often found we were talking more than we were fighting! Randy is an amazing teacher with a great heart that can make anyone feel at home on the mats regardless for their athletic background and everyone should stop by champion gym ASAP to check out all the different classes they have available in both stand ups striking as well as jiu jitsu and self defence courses (their kids courses are next level as well!)Also today's episode marks our first ever podcast  sponsor! Freshii in Grande Prairie where I have eaten almost every day the last few years has come on board as our first sponsor and I couldn't be happier! Check them out soon and tell them you heard them here!

In this second episode of the week, we're doing an earnings roundup because it's earnings season!  We're talking about recent earnings of Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Freshii, PetCo, Nutrien, Nvidia, CAE, Sea Limited and Canada Goose  Tickers of stocks discussed: CTC-A.TO, HD, FRII.TO, WOOF, NTR.TO, NVDA, CAE.TO, SE, GOOS.TO   https://thecanadianinvestorpodcast.com/ Canadian Investor Podcast Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon's twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden's twitter: @BradoCapital Buy us a coffee ☕️ ❤️: https://ko-fi.com/tcipod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tanvir Bhangoo sits at the intersection of Technology, People, and Execution; unpacking the world of digital transformations through the pillars of leadership and culture, enabling leaders and teams to boost organizational performance and tackle change.Formerly, the VP of Tech at Freshii and at Director at RBI (3G Capital – Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes) Tanvir has led end to end digital transformations, like me - and so I was eager to connect with another accomplished leader in this space. He's also a former college football player and that certainly influences how he approaches transformation on many levels. A relentless focus on building team culture, the importance of training and leadership. This episode gave us a unique opportunity to discuss two topics that I've been fascinated in of-late. Drawing inspiration from business, I've spoken with many national and Olympic-level athletes to better understand what we can learn from their experiences and apply in the business world.We're in the 4th industrial revolution - one highlighted by the exponential growth of knowledge workers. How to attract, develop, engage and retain key people is an industry in the billions. Largely because we've applied tired, legacy thinking to the problem.Take the concept of rest. Any accomplished athlete will tell you that rest is an essential part of their training regimen. That mastering intentional rest and recovery can be the difference between winning and losing. So what then of our glamourized hustle culture that encourages people to work harder, longer and faster. What of our perpetually connected world where digital fatigue is at record levels?It's one topic of many that we dig into over our nearly hour-long chat. And i hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. So without future ado,,,Tanvir BhangooTanvir firmly believes that culture, leadership, and adaptability are the keys to thriving in a digital future where uncertainty, tech commoditization, and AI is on the rise. Resilient teams, able to reimagine business models and disrupt themselves.He has worked with top F500 firms and global brands, turbocharging their digital journeys in disruptive environments.He also produces his top rated weekly podcast, where he interviews F1000 executives and former athletes (NFL, MLB, Olympians, and others) turned executives on building strong cultures in uncertain, changing environments.LinkedInWebsiteThinking Inside the BoxConstraints drive innovation. Each week we'll tackle the most complex issues related to work & culture.LinkedInInstagramTwitterWebsiteApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherPocket CastMatt BurnsMatt Burns is an award-winning executive, social entrepreneur and speaker. He believes in the power of community, simplicity & technology.LinkedInTwitter

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Season 3, episode 11! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [10:05] Follow up on NFT’s - How can you sell a moment that hasn’t happened yet? [17:57] Continuous performative allyship amongst ad agencies - the receipts are overdue. [31:15] Strategy’s 2021 Creative Report Card results are in - a ranking system for advertisers and creatives. [38:40] Freshii upgrades their product offering and introduces vitamins and supplements. Uplifting news of the week [43:13] Google’s new ad for the vaccine, saying farewell to virtual lockdown activities. Have a topic you want us to discuss or a question? Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix @malickbba @dakturner

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Tanvir is the head of technology at Freshii - a fast casual restaurant in Canada with over 400 locations across North America. Tanvir shares his perspective on team building that is heavily influenced by being a college football champion. He also walks through his prioritization framework for when to invest in buying, building or partnering with technology companies.

Tanvir Banghoo, Managing Director at TBX Digital and VP of Technology at Freshii talks strategies for surviving the new normal with Zack Oates. They discuss the importance of becoming a digital first business, taking time to ground yourself each week, ghost kitchens, and more.

‘Listen Up! Local’ is a special series from Rise Up Podcasts that shines a spotlight on local businesses and their owners who have reinvented their businesses to not only survive but thrive amid COVID-19. In this episode Rise Up Strategies CEO Adam Smith speaks to Jag Ghuman, Freshii Franchise Partner in Ottawa.

Serving the community by serving food. Hear about some initiatives 3 Sydney restaurants are doing to make ends meet while reaching out to the community. Our Cape Breton current affairs correspondent Brittany Wentzell brings us the stories of Kiju's, Freshii and Flavor, and how they’re dealing with the pandemic.

This week we talked with Mike Barbour, builder of brands, man of fitness. Mike is passionate about building brands within the food industry like Rivalus, Goodstuff and Freshii. He's about to launch his next company Harvest, a farm-to-table eatery in Nova Scotia.  Mike takes us through his journey as an entrepreneur in the consumer packaged goods and food industry, he explains how products get on the shelves and how he's built a career that connects his passion for health & wellness and entrepreneurship. Follow:  @mikebarbz @orderharvest

This week we talked with Mike Barbour, builder of brands, man of fitness. Mike is passionate about building brands within the food industry like Rivalus, Goodstuff and Freshii. He's about to launch his next company Harvest, a farm-to-table eatery in Nova Scotia.  Mike takes us through his journey as an entrepreneur in the consumer packaged goods and food industry, he explains how products get on the shelves and how he's built a career that connects his passion for health & wellness and entrepreneurship. Follow:  @mikebarbz @orderharvest

In this episode Greg chats with Dave O'Donoghue, who brought the healthy food franchise, Freshii to Ireland from Canada. Dave who grew up on a small farm in Kerry has had a huge career working in food, from selling butter and cheese to supermarkets to managing the European operation for huge brands such as Cuisine de France. A desire to do his own thing and to help Ireland to eat healthy led to him bringing the innovative, successful food business, Freshii to Ireland with his business partner, Cormac Manning. We chat about food trends, business, learning, a crippling recession and what it means to be happy! Enjoy the show This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty        

In this episode we discuss if you should be investing when you have personal debt. We also make some bold predictions for 2020 on Apple, Freshii, SNC Lavalin, the marijuana industry and the stock market. Tickers of companies discussed : APPL, SNC.TO, FRII.TO, APHA.TO, WEED.TO, HEXO.TO, ACB.TO. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-canadian-investor/message

David Grossman is a Chicago native and lifelong entrepreneur of the restaurant industry. David has worked as an area developer for Subway restaurants as their director of real estate. David was responsible for the site selection and lease negotiations for over 100 Subway locations in Chicago, the vast majority of which are still in operation today. David also spent time as head of the restaurant leasing team for General Growth Properties.Since leaving GGP David has opened up 40 Freshii stores and currently owns 3 of the highest volume stores in the Chicago market. David also is a partner in DMK Burger Bar and has plans to franchise. Grossman philosophy: We all experience life a little bit differently and we bring different skills and abilities to the team as a product of our experiences. When we come to work with the mindset that we not only have something to offer, but a lot more to learn, the whole team gets a boost of energy that is hard to miss and really makes everyone's job so much more enjoyable and productive.

How does a serial entrepreneur from Canada eventually disrupt the VC industry by creating a business that will invest over $1B by the end of 2019, funding over 2000 companies? Just ask Michele Romanow when you see her. Tech titan Michele Romanow is an engineer and a serial entrepreneur who started five companies before her 33rd birthday. A "Dragon" on CBC's hit show Dragons' Den, Michele is the co-founder of Clearbanc, which will invest $1 billion in startups this year. She previously co-founded SnapSaves, which was acquired by the American tech giant, Groupon. Michele was also the Co-Founder of Buytopia.ca, which acquired ten competitors including Shop.ca and WagJag and was ranked 3rd on the Profit Hot 50 list of fastest-growing companies. She's ranked as the "100 Most Powerful in Canada" by WXN, is the only Canadian on Forbes "Millennial on a Mission" list and a “Young Global Leader” by the World Economic Forum. Michele has created digital solutions for many of the world’s leading brands, including P&G, Netflix, Starbucks, and Cirque du Soleil. Michele is a prolific angel investor through Dragons’ Den and the winner of Angel Investor of the Year award. She co-founded the Canadian Entrepreneurship Initiative with Richard Branson to encourage entrepreneurship. Michele is a director for Vail Resorts, Freshii, League of Innovators, Queen's Business School and Shad International, a transformational program that develops the entrepreneurial potential of exceptional Canadian youth. Follow Michele on Instagram or connect with her on LinkedIn. The Fans First Podcast is presented by Trufan. Trufan is a social intelligence platform equipping brands with the data they need to activate grassroots communities of super fans and micro-influencers. Trufan also recently acquired SocialRank, the most powerful audience segmentation platform in the world of social media. Check out our website or send Scott a message on Instagram or LinkedIn to learn more. Podcast produced by Now Content Studio.

On BIV Today... Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson discusses the latest industry news, including MEC’s new CEO, the $225-million sale of a Vancouver mall, the future of Roots and Freshii’s recent struggles. Then, PwC’s Robert Coard breaks down new research into how technology is transforming expectations among Canadian consumers. Tyler Orton hosts, see more https://biv.com/.

In 2005, 23 year old Matthew Corrin set out on a mission to help citizens of the world live better by making healthy food convenient and affordable. Less than 14 years later Freshii, the successful restaurant franchise he founded has become a fast-growing health and wellness brand with almost 500 stores across 17 countries. Corrin’s approach to business prioritizes the unique culture he created with the understanding that great brands are built from the inside out. Having removed many of the barriers that traditionally exist between franchise owners, store employees, and HQ, Corrin has reimaged the franchise model as a community with a shared purpose. Under Corrin’s leadership, the Freshii brand has grown faster than McDonalds, Starbucks, and Subway in their earliest years and is currently the largest bricks and mortar brand in world founded and led by millennials. Guests can now energize with Freshii anywhere from small towns to major cosmopolitan cities, and sports arenas to airplanes. Corrin is a winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, was the youngest CEO featured on Undercover Boss, a member of Canada’s Top 40 under 40, Inc. Magazine’s Top 30 under 30, and was a Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals Restaurateur of the Year winner. Connect with David on Twitter: twitter.com/DavidNovakOGO See more Podcasts: davidnovakleadership.com/leadership-podcast/ Take our Free Recognition Survey: davidnovakleadership.com/survey

GOOG. LYFT. FRII. Capítulo con la historia de Freshii. Podcasts mencionados: - Modest Proposal: http://investorfieldguide.com/modest/ - Moat6ixcap: https://www.oldmandan.com/podcast/anonymous-hf - Bluegrass Capital: https://itunes.apple.com/es/podcast/ep-5-status-standards-and-ratings-with-bluegrasscap/id1443244539?i=1000431074231&l=en&mt=2

GOOG. LYFT. FRII. Capítulo con la historia de Freshii. Podcasts mencionados: - Modest Proposal: http://investorfieldguide.com/modest/ - Moat6ixcap: https://www.oldmandan.com/podcast/anonymous-hf - Bluegrass Capital: https://itunes.apple.com/es/podcast/ep-5-status-standards-and-ratings-with-bluegrasscap/id1443244539?i=1000431074231&l=en&mt=2

“My M.O. in life right now, is being fully present and fully engaged and doing everything with my whole heart and all of my energy, until I’m not doing that particular thing anymore, and then I move on”. Ashley is the Chief People Officer at Freshii, a Canadian food empire now in 18 countries, with a mission to make healthy food affordable and convenient. Ashley has a Masters in Counselling Psychology, and uses her knowledge and understanding of people to inspire individuals and organizations to think differently about culture, human resources, leadership and people development. Ash dives into the role of mindfulness in harnessing her energy and allowing her to remain present and effective as a single mom with a thriving career as an female executive. She shares her balanced approach to life and food, her love of bread(often paired with avocado), and how she satisfies her drive to learn while doing it all. Ash’s Favourite Books: 1. Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility — Patty McCord https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1939714095/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_39mxCb9VN6E7V 2. Untethered Soul : The Journey Beyond Yourself — Michael A. Singer https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1572245379/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_K.mxCbEB1MSTN 3. Harry Potter — J.K. Rowling https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1408856778/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_3bnxCbEWBWFRJ 4. Tools of Titans : The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers — Timothy Ferriss Ferriss https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1328683788/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_EcnxCbWTD0XX0 Ash’s Favourite Podcasts: 1. Making Sense with Sam Harris 2. Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations 3. The Tim Ferriss Show 4. Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

Happy New Years everyone! Let's start off the new year with a great episode shall we! I had the pleasure to sit down and speak with restaurant chain expert Paul T. Tran, whose helped restaurants such as Halal Guys, Five Guys, Cauldron Ice Cream, & Freshii with scaling, franchising, profitability, real estate. Furthermore, Paul gives his perspective on what it takes to grow, procuring partnerships, and how affirmations keeps him productive. Support the show

Buy a Business: https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com Buy Franchise Warnings: http://a.co/d/9l8Vri7 Get on my email list: http://eepurl.com/brqqjb Related Article: Hi there, Are you trying to eat fresh and healthy? Maybe you should buy a franchise! Don’t like my logic? Let’s explore the challenges and attitudes of growing franchise brand Freshii through articles available online. You’ll see how the mission and objectives of the company are not necessarily aligned with those of the franchisees. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/reCX_ny5qqk Learn how to buy a business- https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com Get an Audible subscription and listen to my book Franchise Warnings: What you really need to know before you buy for FREE. Book a call with me at www.clarity.fm/davidbarnett HOLIDAY CHAT CALLS- SIGN UP REQUIRED!---Stop missing my videos and other news. Get on my mailing list and choose what interests you. http://eepurl.com/brqqjb

Sonia Elhence has a passion for food that is not only nutritionally sound, but tasty, balanced, and accessible. As an entrepreneur, she wanted to bring that passion to life and is doing so through the multiple Freshii franchises that she owns. If you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or catering that will keep you energized […]

Sonia Elhence has a passion for food that is not only nutritionally sound, but tasty, balanced, and accessible. As an entrepreneur, she wanted to bring that passion to life and is doing so through the multiple Freshii franchises that she owns. If you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or catering that will keep you energized […]

  On June 28, 2018, the Pender Value Fund turned five. In the last of this three part series, David Barr and Felix Narhi, co-managers of the Fund, look back on the investment strategies and how they translated into some of the better ideas in the Fund. They discuss various holdings, their original investment theses, how they played out and ultimately, what they learned that they can use to drive future investments in the Fund. In their analysis of the winners and losers in the portfolio, David and Felix uncover two key themes - having cash on hand during firesales and focusing on the long term. Ultimately, employing patience in the portfolio and thinking long term about the companies held as they build their value is what led to Pender’s success. Tune in to find out more.   Key Takeaways:   [1:59] The top 20 stocks in the Fund generated 87% of the positive returns. The 80-20 rule applies to the market and to the Fund as well. [3:18] Two themes emerge when assessing where Pender found opportunities that drove the portfolio - companies that are having temporary problems, and undiscovered, unfollowed companies. David and Felix unpack their investment in Panera Breads. [7:30] Recognising patterns - David compares Freshii to Panera in its early days. [9:19] Invest for the future. Why patience and a long-term outlook are crucial to investment success. [12:25] Screening may not always be as important as people make it out to be. Companies that have the capacity to reinvent themselves  in a timely manner may be more crucial. The best companies reinvent themselves at their peak! [17:20] Unfollowed companies are another bucket in the success that the Fund has had. David and Felix dive into some of the big winners, and the genesis and evolution of those ideas. [22:37] What is Pender's philosophy with cash? David outlines changes in cash positions and how they relate to ideas. [26:34] Being willing to sit on cash really speaks to patience; it’s an unexpiring option. [31:41] Discount companies vs compounders. It all goes back to the 80-20 rule, and having the patience to maintain that long-term outlook.   Mentioned in This Episode: David Barr, President and Portfolio Manager, PenderFund Felix Narhi, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager, PenderFund Panera Bread – When News of a Take-Out at a Premium is Bittersweet Disclaimer   To Learn More: Visit: PenderFund Capital Management Subscribe: Newsletter Follow Us: Twitter @penderfund Instagram penderfund LinkedIN PenderFund Capital Management  

Here’s your Headstart on the business headlines you need to know for Friday, May 11th, 2018. Coming up:Canadian Tire Corporation Will Acquire Helly Hansen ; Shell Canada Partners with Freshii ; Grubhub Teams up with Jack in the Box ; LendingTree Reports that Americans Will Collectively Owe $4 Trillion in Consumer Debt by the End of the Year ; Spotify Announces a New Hate Content and Hateful Conduct Public Policy ; The Wall Street Journal Reports that Goldman Sachs will Work with Apple to Launch a Credit Card ; We’ll have these stories and more in under 7-minutes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freshii, a Canadian-based ‘health casual’ restaurant chain, was founded in 2005 with the simple mission of making it convenient for people to eat healthy food. Today, they’re bringing that mission to life across the globe, with over 300 locations in over 20 countries. We had a chance to speak with Melissa Gallagher, their VP of Marketing, about how they have built a consistent brand and guest experience while going through explosive growth. How quickly have they grown? To put it in perspective, Freshii opened their first 200 restaurants faster than global brands like McDonald’s, Subway, and Domino’s – and they plan on continuing that momentum.

It's a funny thing to think you're doing something totally clever and unique, and then run into someone who has been doing the exact same thing for almost 20 years except much, much better. You'd think that you'd feel threatened or maybe get this sense that you're not doing enough, that you're totally behind... but that's not what happened to me when I met Brad Nathan. Instead, I found an example of someone I really want to be like when I grow up.Brad is the founder and CEO of Lynx Equity. They acquire established small businesses from retiring owners who make an EBITDA in the range of $750,000 - $2,000,000, using a vendor take back model. They started in the Toronto area with three small deals on the back of a capital raise, and have since grown it to a family of operations with over 40 entities earning $25 million EBITDA annually on consolidated revenue in excess of $325 million, funded by $125 million in capital sourced everywhere from high net worth families, institutional investors and pension funds. Oh yeah, there was that little bump in the road along way where Brad was so broke he couldn't even afford to pay his hot water bill. But the numbers aren't everything, they're a result. He got here by focusing on PEOPLE. Listen in as we discuss details on what it really means to humanize the business of mergers and acquisitions,  the qualities one needs to possess to have a long run in this industry, what to look for in a seller, how to be patient, to follow your heart and make yourself invisible to the competition. Oh and I think there was a story about a Mexican Fisherman in there somewhere too. I had a blast with this episode, we even threw a little shade at consolidation players and the hyped up public markets backing barely profitable ventures like Freshii. The best news is that if you ever want to get advice from Brad himself on your deal, you just have to make a donation to the Toronto Wildlife Centre and ask.Enjoy!  

Arlene finds out from Matt what its like to have an idea as a 23 year old turn into a multi-million dollar international business

On this week’s group chat, we talk about family nicknames on our Friday Speed Round; shout out some stuff we like on the Roundabout Roundup; hear an interview with a special-education advocate; and do some shameless self-promotion. But first, a discussion of (yikes) daughters and dating. Here’s your road map to the episode: 05:39: Put Yourself Out There ... But Not Too Far Out — Our daughters don’t much want to hear our advice about dating, and maybe it’s just as well, because we’re not even sure whether dating’s a thing anymore, or whether “a thing” is dating, or why you can’t ask someone to a dance without roses and guinea pigs. Like they say on Facebook, “it’s complicated.” 23:04: Friday Speed Round: Nicknames — Terri “Don’t Call Me Terrianne and Especially Not Theresa," Nicole “not Nicky, not ever,” and Catherine “Usually Not Cathy” have a chat about names short, first, middle, and full. 29:35: Parenting Roundabout Roundup — Terri thanks Hootsuite for helping her bombard our podcast’s followers (and hers) with endless promotional tweets; Nicole shouts out to her favorite pizza place Pieology; and Catherine is excited to have a Freshii in her neighborhood. 33:12 Interview of the Week — Greer Gurland, author of How to Advocate Successfully for Your Child: What Every Parent Should Know About Special Education Law, chats with Terri about how hard it feels to advocate for our kids these days — and then somehow teach them how to advocate for themselves. (Mentioned: Episode 156’s discussion of helping kids find out what they’re good at.) 45:07 Shameless Self-Promotion — Terri invites you to our YouTube channel; Nicole will give you some kind of credits if you take her online training class on inclusive education; and Catherine has a VeryWell article about whether football is safe for kids. Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music. If you’re reading this somewhere without hyperlinks, come to http://parentingroundabout.com for the full recap experience.  

Freshii is willing to waive their $30,000 franchise fee to a Chicago Cubs fan if the Cubs win the World Series. Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about why it was a great idea for Freshii to jump on the Cubs World Series marketing bandwagon. Plus, what are the chances that someone actually will take them up on the offer? At the end Brian and Rob give actionable advice on what you can implement into your business from the Cubs marketing campaign that Freshii is running. - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business. Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes New & Noteworthy. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it. Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Brian & Rob on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad): Brian Cristiano -Twitter: @boldceo - Instagram: @boldceo Rob Cressy - Twitter: @RobCressy - Snapchat: @baconsports Websites: BOLD Worldwide: http://www.boldworldwide.com Cress Media: http://www.cressmedia.com Bacon Sports: http://www.baconsports.com Facebook: BOLD Worldwide Bacon Sports Cress Media

Matthew Corrin struggled to find healthy grab-and-go lunch options with engaging branding and was determined to “Starbuck” the must-needed health-casual dining category. In 2005, without any restaurant or retail experience, Matthew opened his first Freshii location. Fast forward 10 years and there are now 300 units across 85+ cities and nearly 20 countries. Freshii opened its first 100 locations faster than Subway and McDonald’s with no plans to slow down. I invited the Freshii CEO & Founder onto the show to share his inspirational story that includes our favourite ingredients of technology, innovation, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Guest Info https://www.freshii.com  

In this episode, Tracey is joined by Eric Dutram, Zacks ETF strategist and editor of the Surprise Trader and ETF Investor portfolios, to discuss one of Tracey’s favorite topics: the restaurant chains. Tracey is always getting asked on Twitter: “Who’s the next Chipotle?” Chipotle (CMG) went public in January 2006. If you bought it at the IPO, you’ve seen a 888% return. Not too shabby. Starbucks has had an even more amazing run, though. Since its 1992 IPO, shares have jumped 17,290%. Restaurant stocks can be a lucrative investment, if you guess right. Who’s on Tracey’s and Eric’s radar as possible contenders for Chipotle’s throne? There are plenty of good restaurant chains that aren’t yet public. Some of their favorites include Panda Express, Blaze Pizza, and the “good for you” chains like Protein Bar, Toronto-based Freshii, Lyfe Kitchen out of Memphis and Sweetgreen, which has 40 restaurants nationwide and the backing of some of the big names in the restaurant industry including Shake Shack’s founder. These are companies you should keep an eye on for possible IPOs so you can get in on the ground floor if they do go public. With companies that are already public, there are a lot of smaller restaurant chains that could be the “next” Chipotle. Tracey likes Fiesta Restaurant Group (FRGI), but only for one of its brands, and El Pollo Loco (LOCO), the Mexican fire-grilled chain out of California. Eric chats about some surprising names including Fogo de Chao (FOGO), the Restaurant ETF (BITE) and a chain that has only 2,000 restaurants but which has room to expand much, much more. Tune into this week’s podcast to find out the mystery restaurant chain that Eric thinks could be the “next” Chipotle and to hear which of Fiesta’s two chains Tracey finds unique. And be sure to tweet at @TraceyRyniec or @EricDutram your picks for chains that could be the “next” Chipotle. There are a lot of local, regional chains that might be little known outside of a certain part of the country. They want to hear from you with your favorites. Chipotle: http://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/CMG?cid=cs-soundcloud-ft-pod Fiesta Restaurant: http://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/FRGI?cid=cs-soundcloud-ft-pod El Pollo Loco: http://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/LOCO?cid=cs-soundcloud-ft-pod Fogo De Chao: http://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/FOGO?cid=cs-soundcloud-ft-pod The Restaurant: http://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/BITE?cid=cs-soundcloud-ft-pod Follow us on StockTwits: stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ZacksResearch Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch

“A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play; his labor and his leisure; his mind and his body; his education and his recreation. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing, and leaves others to determine whether is he working or playing. To himself, he appears to be doing both.”  - Francois Rene August, Vicomte de Chateaubriand This is the quote Nick Seddon wrapped up the podcast with and is an embodiment of how Nick lives his life.  Nick comes from a successful soccer pedigree; he played professional soccer for two seasons with the Vancouver White Caps. Nick knew that soccer was not going to be an end point for him and so he attended dental school at University of British Columbia.  Today he is a cosmetic dentist with two practices, one in North Vancouver the other in downtown Vancouver.  I met Nick this summer after he finished the Whistler Grand Fondo, which is a grueling 122km bike ride stretching from Vancouver to Whistler through the Rocky Mountains. That wasn’t enough for Nick though. Upon completing the Grand Fondo, Nick joined a group of us to go bungee jumping because biking 122km wasn't enough for him. I brought Nick onto the show because he’s an example of someone who has been able to achieve his vision by taking decisive and purposeful action in the direction he wants to live his life. Though he is a dentist, he considers himself more of an entrepreneur. Nick has discovered that building businesses is something he enjoys. He recently opened his first Freshii location in Kitsilano, diversifying his business ventures away from dentistry.   There are a couple of things that I think are important to take away from this podcast. When Nick finished dental school at UBC he knew it wasn’t going to be easy starting his own practice. There is a lot of competition in the field of cosmetic dentistry. He knew it was going to be a challenge if he wanted to succeed and excel in the industry. So what did he do? He knew he had to find a way to rise above everyone else. He started by gaining as much information as he could to get a competitive edge. He created a list of books. He created a list of mentors. He created a list of business coaches. And then he started absorbing as much information as possible from all these sources.  He didn’t stop there. He traveled to Dubai and Brazil to learn from some of the best cosmetic dentists in the world. He surrounded himself with the best to learn from the best, so he could be the best… this is very familiar to what my previous guest Wayne Benson did as well.  There is a timeless adage; the five people you surround yourself with are a direct representation of yourself. Nick took this to heart and you can see the impact it had on his life. During the interview, I asked Nick when he first knew he wanted to be entrepreneur and his answer surprised me a little; he said he didn’t know. All he knew was that he liked management, leadership, and coordinating things and that’s what an entrepreneur is to him. So he gravitated towards that.  Sometimes we don’t have all the answers in front of us. Sometimes we only have little bits and clues. It’s our job to use those bits and clues to come up with a solution based on all the information we have at hand… and that’s all we can do. We make the best possible decision at that time with the information we have.  In the podcast we really dive into the mentoring and coaching Nick has received. Nick gave some interesting advice on knowing when your mentoring or coaching time is complete. “You can only gain so much from one person along your journey. When the learning is done you need to move forward.” He went on to say that as soon as he is no longer inspired or challenged by the work he’s doing with his coaches or mentors, he takes this as a clear indication that it is time to move forward.  One of the parts that I found most interesting about our conversation was when Nick and I started talking about what keeps him going. Nick had a pretty simple answer, “fill your schedule with things that excite you." As soon as they don’t, it’s time to find something else.  He lets his emotional energy guide him. He lets the things that bring him joy and happiness lead the way to where he wants to go. From the business ventures he undertakes, to the day to day activities that fill his calendar, he uses excitement as his guiding principle. It’s like we talked about in the last post about finding your passion. Nick has found his passion and lives it every single day.  Nick’s embodiment of this strategy reminds me of a blog post by Derek Shivers called “Hell Yeah or No.” When Derek is asked to do something, he asks himself whether it’s a “Hell Yeah.” If he’s not “Hell Yeah” excited to do it, his decision is made. It’s a no. You can imagine how many “no’s” this leads to.  In the post, Derek talks about how the “Hell Yeah” concept has helped to free up a lot of time in his life and cleared him of all the things he felt “he had to do." His newly found time allowed him to focus on all the things he had wanted to do but never felt like he had the time to do.  Nick’s decision making is governed by similar motives. He uses his excitement to govern his day to day. That’s the philosophy that governs his life. It’s a leading principle. If something doesn’t bring him excitement, he doesn’t do it. It’s that simple.  How does he keep up with 14-15 hour days? It’s because he loves what he does. It excites him. It’s that blurry line between what we consider work and what we consider play. For a master in the art, living has no distinction between these two. You can see why I choose to start this post with the Francois Rene August quote and why Nick chose to end off the podcast with it. The sentiment it conveys and the lesson it teaches is timeless. Live your passion every day and in every way.  If you want to hear more from Nick, check out the podcast. Podcast Notes: Nick’s Contact Info - Nick has been kind enough to share his email for anyone who wants to ask him a question. You can reach him at nseddon@gmail.com or you can also contact him on Facebook.  Books, Things, People Mentioned in the Podcast worth exploring… Talent is Overrated by Geoffrey Colvin Dear Life - Amanda Botic (Nick's Goal Coach)  Chasing Sunrise ManTalks Subscribe on the Apple Store to get the latest podcasts when they’re released. 

This month we interview Marcus Whitman Hotel Executive Chef, Scott McLean and Dunham Cellars General Manager, John Blair. The show opens with a look at where we've been eating out as of late, Jamie provides a Seattle Food and Wine Exhibition wrap-up and then we get into some juicy newsbytes and upcoming events on the Seattle DINING! Calendar. The show closes with gadget, kitchen and dining out tips. We're glad you could stop in and listen. Tags: Visit Walla Walla, Marcus Whitman Hotel, The Marc, Dunham Cellars, Trellis Kirkland, Ponti Seafood Grill, Toulouse Pettit, Happy Hour Radio, Café Lago, Salty's Seafood Grills, Brian Carter Cellars, Poppy, Dahlia Lounge, Tavolata, NW Travel Magazine, Dora's Worm Ranch, Brimmer and Healtap, Capp's Club, Freshii, Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering, Genki Sushi, Little Big Burgers, Great State Burgers, Huxley Wallace.