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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Locals paint rainbow fence at German Village bar that had Pride flags stolen
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — It's the start of Pride month, which means there will be many events all over central Ohio celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Many businesses and homes will start hanging up their rainbow decorations, but for the past two years, a local bar said its decorations have been stolen. Columbus music festival raises noise concerns The owner of Rumours, Jackie Sansavera, said instead of responding with frustration, they're coming back with even more color. 'We were able to come up with something really great for the community to see as they drive by and something that can't be taken away,' Sansavera said. Last year, NBC4 reported on the theft of Pride decorations throughout Merion Village and German Village, including at Rumours. Residents came together this year to help paint a rainbow mural on the fence at the bar to begin Pride month. 'We will never consider not having pride decorations,' Sansavera said. 'That's what we are. It's what we do. It's who we are. I think the whole point of people trying to steal that from you is so that you don't put it up, and we'll just make it louder and brighter and prettier and a little bit more fun every time.' Ohio residents are among America's biggest gamblers, according to recent study The idea to paint the fence was born after employees at Condado Tacos found out about the theft. They said it was the perfect way to put leftover paint to use. 'We wanted something that was going to be bright and bold and representative of the welcoming friendliness that Rumours provides to the area,' Condado Tacos Art Director Alyssa Martin said. The fence is now a permanent and even brighter version of last year's. 'Pride is such an ongoing and ever-growing movement and we just want to be able to participate in whatever way we can and support in whatever way we can,' Condado Tacos Project Manager for Loca Restaurant Marketing and Art Olivia Dempsey said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New ezCater Data Highlights Workplace Food as a Key Growth Driver for Restaurants
94% of operators believe large, off-premise orders drive incremental revenue to their business LAS VEGAS & BOSTON, May 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ezCater, the #1 food tech platform for workplaces in the US, today released new data about the workplace food opportunity at its 2025 Catering Growth Forum during the Food on Demand Conference. The findings, based on ezCater order data and survey insights from over 2,300 workplace food stakeholders, show workplace food as a significant and growing revenue opportunity for restaurants. The market for workplace food is expanding as businesses order restaurant food more and more, and introduce employee meal programs, sometimes as a cafeteria replacement. In fact, 43% of organizations surveyed have a recurring meal program in place, up 17% from 2024. "Workplace catering has always been a big opportunity for restaurants, but now it's bigger than ever," said Cindy Klein Roche, Chief Marketing Officer, ezCater. "Organizations are ordering for more occasions and bringing in food from local restaurants on a programmatic, recurring basis. Restaurants have a tremendous opportunity to tap into new revenue streams by embracing the evolving role of food in the workplace." Additional ezCater survey insights on the workplace food opportunity include: Workplace food is a powerful marketing engine: 70% of employees who first try a restaurant through an employer-provided meal personally ordered from that restaurant outside of work, a 49% increase compared to last year. Bigger budgets, larger orders: 60% of orderers plan to spend more on workplace food in 2025, with nearly a third expecting budget increases of 25% or more. This is reflected in ezCater's orders as well, with average order value up 12% to $420, and average headcount up 9% to 25. Great for workplaces means great for restaurants: As organizations recognize the value of food in the workplace, the opportunity for restaurants increases. Employees save on average 30 minutes of their workday when meals are provided and 68% report feeling more productive. "Business catering has proven to be a powerful engine for growth, allowing us to connect with a significant number of new customers we might not otherwise reach," said Sara Kear, Chief Marketing Officer, Condado Tacos. "It now represents a substantial portion of our overall catering sales volume and has become an invaluable vehicle for expanding our reach." In today's competitive restaurant landscape, brands with established catering programs have a clear advantage. ezCater's survey found that restaurants with catering programs experienced a 5.1% increase in overall revenue from 2023 to 2024, outpacing the 3.3% average revenue growth rate for restaurants and bars reported by Technomic. Restaurants and businesses of all types, from Dave's Hot Chicken to Crumbl, are capitalizing on the growing workplace food opportunity. For restaurants looking to grow revenue streams and take advantage of this expanding market, visit MethodologyThe 2025 "Feeding the Workplace" report is based on surveys conducted in January, 2025 with over 2,300 participants, including 604 corporate catering orderers, 669 restaurant operators, and 1,042 employees. Proprietary ezCater data gathered from millions of transactions across thousands of restaurant partners was also analyzed. About ezCaterezCater is the #1 food tech platform for workplaces in the US. The company makes it easy for any organization to manage its food needs and order from over 100,000 restaurants nationwide. For workplaces, ezCater provides flexible and scalable solutions for everything from recurring employee meals to one-off meetings, all backed by beyond helpful 24/7 service and business-grade reliability. For restaurant partners, ezCater helps grow their business by bringing them more orders and new high-value customers. To learn more, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Liciê LeiteSr. PR


Business Wire
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
New ezCater Data Highlights Workplace Food as a Key Growth Driver for Restaurants
LAS VEGAS & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ezCater, the #1 food tech platform for workplaces in the US, today released new data about the workplace food opportunity at its 2025 Catering Growth Forum during the Food on Demand Conference. The findings, based on ezCater order data and survey insights from over 2,300 workplace food stakeholders, show workplace food as a significant and growing revenue opportunity for restaurants. "Workplace catering has always been a big opportunity for restaurants, but now it's bigger than ever." Share The market for workplace food is expanding as businesses order restaurant food more and more, and introduce employee meal programs, sometimes as a cafeteria replacement. In fact, 43% of organizations surveyed have a recurring meal program in place, up 17% from 2024. "Workplace catering has always been a big opportunity for restaurants, but now it's bigger than ever," said Cindy Klein Roche, Chief Marketing Officer, ezCater. 'Organizations are ordering for more occasions and bringing in food from local restaurants on a programmatic, recurring basis. Restaurants have a tremendous opportunity to tap into new revenue streams by embracing the evolving role of food in the workplace.' Additional ezCater survey insights on the workplace food opportunity include: Workplace food is a powerful marketing engine: 70% of employees who first try a restaurant through an employer-provided meal personally ordered from that restaurant outside of work, a 49% increase compared to last year. 70% of employees who first try a restaurant through an employer-provided meal personally ordered from that restaurant outside of work, a 49% increase compared to last year. Bigger budgets, larger orders: 60% of orderers plan to spend more on workplace food in 2025, with nearly a third expecting budget increases of 25% or more. This is reflected in ezCater's orders as well, with average order value up 12% to $420, and average headcount up 9% to 25. 60% of orderers plan to spend more on workplace food in 2025, with nearly a third expecting budget increases of 25% or more. This is reflected in ezCater's orders as well, with average order value up 12% to $420, and average headcount up 9% to 25. Great for workplaces means great for restaurants: As organizations recognize the value of food in the workplace, the opportunity for restaurants increases. Employees save on average 30 minutes of their workday when meals are provided and 68% report feeling more productive. "Business catering has proven to be a powerful engine for growth, allowing us to connect with a significant number of new customers we might not otherwise reach,' said Sara Kear, Chief Marketing Officer, Condado Tacos. 'It now represents a substantial portion of our overall catering sales volume and has become an invaluable vehicle for expanding our reach.' In today's competitive restaurant landscape, brands with established catering programs have a clear advantage. ezCater's survey found that restaurants with catering programs experienced a 5.1% increase in overall revenue from 2023 to 2024, outpacing the 3.3% average revenue growth rate for restaurants and bars reported by Technomic. Restaurants and businesses of all types, from Dave's Hot Chicken to Crumbl, are capitalizing on the growing workplace food opportunity. For restaurants looking to grow revenue streams and take advantage of this expanding market, visit Methodology The 2025 'Feeding the Workplace' report is based on surveys conducted in January, 2025 with over 2,300 participants, including 604 corporate catering orderers, 669 restaurant operators, and 1,042 employees. Proprietary ezCater data gathered from millions of transactions across thousands of restaurant partners was also analyzed. About ezCater ezCater is the #1 food tech platform for workplaces in the US. The company makes it easy for any organization to manage its food needs and order from over 100,000 restaurants nationwide. For workplaces, ezCater provides flexible and scalable solutions for everything from recurring employee meals to one-off meetings, all backed by beyond helpful 24/7 service and business-grade reliability. For restaurant partners, ezCater helps grow their business by bringing them more orders and new high-value customers. To learn more, visit

Associated Press
20-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Bold Flavors, Big Value: Condado Tacos Unveils New Lunch Bundle and Spring Menu
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Condado Tacos, the craveable and creative taco joint known for its clean, voluminous high-quality ingredients, is kicking off spring with an exciting new lineup of fresh, flavorful menu items and a limited-time lunch bundle that delivers incredible value. Starting today, guests can enjoy Condado's new $10.99 Crunch Lunch dine-in lunch bundle, offering a delicious and affordable way to experience two signature crunchy tacos, a side, and a drink Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM. Alongside this value-packed offering, Condado is also introducing two new standout spring menu items: Chicken Bacon Ranch Burrito – A hearty, flavor-packed burrito featuring warm flour tortillas stuffed with smoked cheddar queso, crispy bacon, fresh romaine lettuce, and diced tomatoes, topped with crunchy tortilla strips and a drizzle of creamy avocado ranch sauce. Dragon Fruit Habanero Margarita – A bold, vibrant margarita that perfectly balances the sweet and tropical notes of dragon fruit with the fiery kick of habanero, served over ice with a habanero sugar rim. These limited-time offerings celebrate Condado's commitment to fresh, preservative-free ingredients while delivering exciting flavors at a price point that makes high-quality food accessible for all. 'We love introducing new and innovative flavors to our menu while staying true to our commitment to clean, fresh ingredients,' says Joe Kahn, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Condado Tacos. 'This spring, we're bringing something for everyone—from a craveable, indulgent burrito to a margarita that's as bold as it is refreshing, plus a lunch bundle that makes enjoying our tacos even more accessible.' Condado's spring menu and new dine-in lunch bundle are available now at all locations for a limited time. About Condado Tacos Condado Tacos, a leader among Next Gen restaurant brands, opened in 2014 in Columbus, Ohio, and has since expanded to 52 locations across 10 states. Known for its craveable, clean, preservative-free tacos, house-made margaritas crafted with fresh fruit purees, and an engaging, energetic vibe, Condado continues to grow as a fan-favorite destination for fresh, high-quality food at an affordable price. For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact: