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Private Sector Adds 172,000 Jobs in June
This June, the private sector rose by 172,000 jobs, which is higher than the expected 159,000 jobs predicted. The increase in private sector jobs is due to gains in small-business jobs, according to ADP and Moody’s. Small businesses accounted for 95,000 of the jobs added in June.
McDonald’s Extending All-Day Breakfast Menu
Fans of the McDonald’s all-day breakfast menu will be lovin’ this brand’s latest announcement. On Wednesday, July 6, 2016, the Golden Arches said it would be adding biscuit sandwiches, McMuffin sandwiches, and McGriddles to the national all-day breakfast menu. After the fast food giant added the all-day breakfast menu, the brand posted its best U.S. quarterly sales in nearly four years.
(From The Wall Street Journal)
Chipotle May Open a New Burger Concept Called “TastyMade”
After abandoning the “Better Burger” trademark last month, Chipotle may still be moving forward with a burger concept. According to a source close to the project, the fast-casual giant will be moving forward with the name “TastyMade.” According to a trademark application filed on May 10, 2016, the trademark “TastyMade” has been applied for. While Chipotle wasn’t listed as the application, Clement Hayes was listed as the attorney on record. His firm has worked with Chipotle for a number of years.
Salata Reinstating Franchise Program
Texas-based custom salad and wrap chain, Salata is reopening the brand’s franchise program. The new franchising program has requirements including multi-unit restaurant experience and a higher level of liquid assets. In addition to reinstating the franchise program, the chain is implementing new restaurant designs and opening a new headquarters.
Wienerschnitzel Celebrates 55th Anniversary with Discount
In celebration of Wienerschnitzel’s 55th anniversary, the brand will be cutting the prices of three classic hot dogs to 55 cents each. On July 11, 2016, customers can get Wienershnitzel’s original Chili Dog, Mustard Dog, and Kraut Dog for less than half of the everyday price.
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Nick Powills
FollowNick Powills, CFE, founded No Limit Agency in 2008 and serves as Chief Brand Strategist for the Chicago-based firm. No Limit is a full-service communications agency that establishes and elevates brands by bridging Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, Digital, and a lot of creativity, to best strategize well-rounded and successful campaigns for 50+ global franchise brands. By presenting visionary ideas and building real relationships, No Limit is able to create effective media branding strategies to help companies grow. Nick currently leads a staff of writers, media strategists, designers, social media experts and digital producers in an office think-tank where brands are humanized for strong, compelling media stories. Prior to starting No Limit at the age of 27, Nick spent four years working at a franchise PR agency where he mastered the art of building rapport with media outlets and creating newsworthy pitches for earned media placements. He holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Drake University in Iowa.
