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Quick-Service Restaurants (QSRs) Use In-Store Promotions And Events For A Competitive Edge

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For example, when Chopt opened a new restaurant in Nashville, it held an in-store charity event called Chopt Gives Day. During the event, which occurred during a weekday lunch hour and dinner, all customers who made a donation to a local charity — the Nashville Food Project — received a free salad.

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Ascend Federal Credit Union On Protecting The Benefits Of ITMs

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Automated teller machines (ATMs) are a crucial piece of technology offered by nearly every financial institution (FI), allowing customers to check account balances and withdraw cash at any time of day without having to visit a physical branch. We needed a way to open several new branches in Nashville,” he explained.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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Meanwhile, technology changes continued at a breakneck pace, with generative AI the biggest topic around management tables. The specifics are unclear, but bankers recognized that this will be an absolute game-changing technology in future years, and delivery will change in ways we can’t even conjure yet. But wait, there is more.

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Powering Smartphones With Rented Chargers

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Those technologies come with a disadvantage. Both don’t give you access to your phone,” said Nathan Ruff, CEO of Rabbit, a company building a network of small power brick rental kiosks in cities such as Nashville, Tennessee. Payments are handled via the company’s app, and consumers can pay by credit card. The Market.

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Breaking News: Augeo Levels Up Loyalty Game With Edo Acquisition

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But what card-linking can do is enable a much needed mix of offers that is more reflective of what customers need and what merchants want to deliver.”. Augeo knows card-linking. 18), its circle has gotten somewhat wider with the acquisition of Nashville-based Edo Interactive — a firm specializing in card-linked offers.

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Tapping Into The Group Travel Market With Apart-Hotels

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The result was Domio, a site that allows travelers to use apartments in cities such as Austin, New Orleans, Nashville and San Diego. In order to stay in one of the listings, travelers can book through the company’s website using their credit or debit cards.

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Apart-Hotels Turn Apartments Into Boutique Lodging

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For payments, Locale accepts credit cards (and does not take cash). Locale currently lists locations in Austin, Houston and Nashville on its website. At the same time, technology has progressed to include devices like smart tech locks and systems that provide automation in a secure, scalable way. The Apart-Hotel Market.

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