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TGI Fridays, Fast Casual Food To Cater To Millennial Expectations

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Whole Foods and other retailers capitalizing on the at-home health food craze were able to get out in front of millennial eating trends — or, at least, start riding at the crest of the wave. Look no further than TGI Fridays’ experimental store redesign for a new location in Corpus Christi, Texas, that opened on Monday (March 7).

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Who Will Use Self-Driving Cars?

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Ford Motor Company recently chose Austin, Texas as the next city to test and deploy self-driving vehicles. While self-driving vehicles might be synonymous with tech early adopters, much of the innovation could potentially target a very different user than the Silicon Valley stereotype. And this is not a one-off.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

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Yet the Gonzo team has to give a shout out to the late entry of Texas Capital and Independent Bank. In a state that wears autonomy on its chest, it was a bold move for two successful players to collaborate and create a $50 billion powerhouse and the largest independent bank in the great state of Texas! Credit Union Merger of the Year.

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The 2018 GonzoBanker Awards

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PNC made a Gonzo move with a national digital expansion in 2018 with the unique idea of building a small number of branches in target metro markets like Kansas City and Dallas. Hats off to Greg for taking a $600 million credit union to a $5 billion innovator over his 25 years at the helm. GonzoBanker of the Year – Large Banks.

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The 2015 GonzoBanker Awards

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Sure, we bought some December options on west Texas crude at $100 a barrel, but it was only with a third of the 401(k)—plenty of time to make that up, right? Bank Innovation named Jill one of the 10 most innovative CEOs in banking for 2015, and we doubt that Bank Innovation would know who Jill is if not for her presence on Twitter.

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11 New Restaurant Concepts Reimagining Fast Food & Casual Dining

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Instead, new millennial-inspired and tech-infused dining trends have been emerging across the US and internationally. Many of yesterday’s casual dining brands are dying, but not because millennials “don’t eat out.” Rest stops became iconic American landmarks that dotted the nation’s major highway routes.

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How The Rise Of Private Labels Is Transforming The CPG Industry

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In 2017, US private-label food sales grew three times faster than those of national manufacturers’ products, and the competition is heating up. Knowing that customers are increasingly keen to explore niche products and new tastes, Kroger is able to innovate based on what’s already popular. Caffeinated beverages.