In-n-Out Burger continues to dominate the burger sector, with standout performance winning in both overall food quality and beverage quality.
Five Guys Burgers and Fries continued its longstanding trend of appearances at the top of the rankings with high scores in food quality, staff friendliness, and a first-place finish in the Speed of Service category. Considering the burger customizations possible at Five Guys, it’s impressive to see them execute both high quality and speed.
As in previous studies, Culver’s continued to impress customers. Culver’s was voted the friendliest brand inside the QSR sector across all cuisine types, a nice feather in their cap considering the challenging labor market.
Congratulations to each of the brands above! Consumers evaluate their experiences and reward standout brands with better ratings and more frequent dining.
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Our dedicated team answers calls, processes email/messaging/chat, processes transactions, provides customer support, manages social media, conducts surveys, implements software and technology solutions, and provides consulting and analytics services.
Market Force has specific expertise in big box and specialty retail, grocery, petro-convenience, hospitality, travel, telecom, technology, energy, education, health and wellness, movie studios and theatres, fitness, financial services, gaming, CPG, alcohol and tobacco, pharma, government agencies and more.
The nonprofits included the United Way of Frederick County, the Frederick Rescue Mission, Blessings in a Backpack, and both Frederick and Montgomery County Humane Societies.
To make ICU Day even more special, Random Acts of Kindness were carried out at Nymeo branches and throughout the community. These acts included distribution of gift cards at branches and nearby grocery stores, with the aim of brightening people’s days in unexpected ways.
About Nymeo Federal Credit Union: Nymeo is a cooperative, not-for-profit financial institution with headquarters in Frederick, MD. Nymeo offers traditional banking products, but stands apart from other financial institutions with its outstanding customer service, innovative branch concepts, low interest rate loans and new mobile banking application for its members. Nymeo membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school, volunteers, or conducts regular business in Frederick and Montgomery Counties. For more information about Nymeo please visit nymeo.org.
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The aim is that audit sponsors, healthcare providers and patients in regulated markets can fully trust in the quality, safety and integrity of the life sciences products being brought to market, because of the consistent robustness of auditing practices across 3PARL® consortium members.
The industry leaders decided to act against some questionable practices which have emerged in the past couple of years across the global GMP auditing industry. The goal of the consortium is to enable audit sponsors and their customers in strictly regulated markets to have the highest confidence that the auditing and qualification processes applied to suppliers and manufacturers across the whole value chain, are consistently robust and compliant with all applicable regulations.
To address this problem, and despite being commercial competitors, Rephine and Eurofins Healthcare have taken the unprecedented step of coming together to collectively make a stand and set a new benchmark for supply chain audits across the global life sciences industry. This approach assures all stakeholders of the same consistent and compliant rigour and audit quality, from raw material to finished product – whether that’s via a commissioned independent audit, or access to a valid, credible and comprehensive library report.
Commenting on the initiative, Adam Sherlock, Rephine’s CEO, said: “In common with our respected partners around the world, we have repeatedly audited life sciences manufacturers globally for more than 25 years, giving us a strong sense of quality performance and manufacturing capabilities across the whole value chain. All of us have become aware of a varying degree of rigour and lack of consistent ethical business practice in supplier auditing, as practised by some independent service providers. This lack of transparency and inconsistency is a risk to everyone in the industry, including patients, because ultimately it jeopardises trust in the qualification and compliance process for quality which independent auditing is designed to provide right across the value chain. Audit sponsors and the suppliers being audited have to have trust that the auditing process will assure all stakeholders of the quality of finished products and their constituent components.”
Corrado Lagioni, Managing Director, Eurofins Healthcare states: “Although the founding members of the 3PARL® consortium are competitors commercially, we are united in our concern at the less ethical practices that have unsettled our industry. Together, we want to make it absolutely clear to clients what they can and should expect from an audit service or library product, and that there can be significant differences in quality depending on where they source their audits or reports. By choosing a 3PARL® audit partner, they can be assured of the highest possible standards, and that these will be observed consistently.”
Rephine and partners are exhibiting at the international CPhI pharma event in Barcelona from October 24-26. To find out more about 3PARL and how you can get involved please email [email protected] or visit Rephine on booth number 7B40 at CPhI.
About Rephine
Rephine is a firm of deeply experienced GxP consultants, auditors and practitioners. The company proactively helps pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies with all aspects of their manufacturing and supply chain quality assurance and associated business process optimisation.
Widely acknowledged to be the gold standard in its field, Rephine has been providing these specialist quality assurance services for more than 25 years. Rephine is a founding member of 3PARL®, a consortium that aims to set a new benchmark for consistent, reliable, high-quality supply chain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audit services and library reports. More at www.rephine.com
About Eurofins Healthcare
In 2019, Eurofins Assurance introduced a new specialized division: Eurofins Healthcare. This division focuses exclusively on conducting audits within the pharmaceutical industry and the broader health sector. Its inception seamlessly integrated with Eurofins’ extensive global laboratory network, widely recognized as industry frontrunners. More at https://www.eurofins.com/healthassurance
“Our commitment to information security must be unwavering,” said Coleman Stavish, Proscia’s Chief Technology Officer. “Leading life sciences organizations and diagnostic laboratories rely on our Concentriq platform for patient-centric, mission-critical work. Achieving ISO 27001 certification gives them even more trust in our company.”
Proscia’s Concentriq® is an enterprise pathology platform that unifies people, data, and applications. Securely deployed in the cloud, it delivers the performance and scale needed to drive routine digital pathology operations for even the largest organizations.
The company has further established trust in its products by demonstrating compliance with global regulatory and quality standards. Its Concentriq Dx is CE-marked under IVDR and additionally has regulatory clearances in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Canada. Proscia also earned Medical Device Single Audit Program certification, which verifies its conformity with the ISO 13485 standard for medical device quality management systems.
About Proscia
Proscia is a software company accelerating the transformation to digital pathology to change the way we understand diseases like cancer. Its Concentriq enterprise pathology platform and powerful AI applications are advancing the 150-year-old standard of research and diagnosis towards a data-driven discipline, unlocking new insights that accelerate R&D, improve patient outcomes, and fulfill the promise of precision care. Leading diagnostic laboratories and 14 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies rely on Proscia’s software each day. For more information, visit proscia.com.
Patients of the newly acquired practice will continue to receive the exceptional care they have come to trust, delivered by their familiar and dedicated clinical teams. Additionally, the clinical professionals will gain access to a comprehensive suite of resources provided by PTC’s parent organization, Confluent Health. These resources include management services, advanced education, and musculoskeletal health tools. The combined support encompasses streamlined community engagement, innovative digital solutions, value-driven care models, and robust marketing and financial resources. Additionally, the partnership provides access to renowned physical therapy networks such as the PTPN network, ongoing educational programs, and professional development opportunities through Evidence in Motion, a nationally recognized institution offering residency, fellowship, and certification programs in physical and occupational therapy, as well as Fit For Work, a leading provider of employee safety.
“PTC’s mission has always been to deliver compassionate care, facilitate healing and empower patients to live their fullest lives,” continued Taylor. “The addition of FirstCare Rehabilitation reaffirms our commitment to providing exceptional service and empowering patients on their journey to recovery.”
This agreement expands PTC’s presence, bringing their total number of clinics to 37 in the state of Oklahoma. Dr. Kristi Henderson, DNP, FAAN and CEO of Confluent Health, stated, “We take immense pride in aligning with PTC and warmly welcome FirstCare Rehabilitation into the Confluent Health family. The expertise and excellence embodied by this practice will undoubtedly enhance our growth trajectory, unlocking countless opportunities for optimizing patient care.”
For additional information about PTC, or to schedule an appointment with a skilled therapist at one of their locations, please visit their website at ptcentral.org.
ABOUT PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTRAL: Physical Therapy Central (PTC) is an Oklahoma-based, private physical therapy practice group. As a proud member of the Confluent Health family, PTC positively impacts patients’ lives by delivering the best care and results through proven research, innovative treatments and technologies, and an approach that treats patients like family. For more information, visit ptcentral.org, or find them on Facebook at @ptcentralok.
ABOUT CONFLUENT HEALTH: Confluent Health is a family of physical and occupational therapy companies. We are transforming healthcare by strengthening private practices, developing highly effective clinicians, innovating new services and technology to improve the quality of care for patients, and lowering costs via more effective treatment, workplace wellness, and injury prevention. For more information, visit goconfluent.com or find us on Facebook at @confluenthealth.
Even more patients in the New England area will have greater access to the clinical expertise and cutting-edge therapeutics offered by Professional.
MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Professional Physical Therapy, a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, announces the opening of their newest clinic in Medford, MA. The almost 3,000 square foot facility includes a large rehabilitation space with state-of-the-art equipment for superior patient care.
The clinic is conveniently located at 196 Boston Avenue, near Tufts University. It was opened under Professional’s strategic partnership program that provides a unique affiliation solution to clinicians and leaders who are vested in ownership and operations. Even more patients in New England will have greater access to the clinical expertise and cutting-edge therapeutics offered by Professional.
The clinic will be led by Clinical Director Partner, Peter Barone, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS. Peter is excited to open in Medford and adds, “I am thrilled to open a state-of-the-art physical therapy clinic in the heart of Medford, Massachusetts. I am dedicated to providing the highest quality care to the community, offering a wide range of rehabilitation and wellness services to help individuals on their path to recovery and improved health. I seek to promote well-being and enhance the quality of life for all of our patients and the community. I look forward to serving the healthcare needs of Medford and its surrounding areas with compassion and expertise.”
Barone earned his bachelor’s in health science and a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at Hartford University. He went on to complete his fellowship of Orthopedic Manual Therapy at Boston University which denotes the highest level of achievement in clinical excellence in orthopedic manual physical therapy. Barone leads the clinic with many certifications and expertise in the following specialty areas:
Graston Technique/IASTM – This technique is an advanced form of myofascial mobilization — similar to deep-tissue massage. This technique utilizes specialty hand-held instruments to perform soft tissue procedures to increase circulation, relax tissue, and break up scar and adhesion in muscles and around joints.
Post-Operative MACI Therapy – Their therapists have extensive training and clinical experience in restoring strength and function of the knee after the MACI procedure, a surgical intervention to help repair knee cartilage damage.
Strength & Conditioning – Clinic has certified strength and conditioning specialists with extensive training and experience to help athletes gain strength and mobility for optimal performance and return to their sport.
Orthopedics – Their board-certified Orthopedic clinical specialists have extensive experience, advanced knowledge and rigorous training in orthopedic PT, the treatment of pain related to bones, joints, and muscles.
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFRT)– This type of therapy enables patients to make greater strength gains while lifting lighter loads, thereby reducing the overall stress placed on the limb. BFR is often used to treat patients following upper and lower extremity services including ACL reconstruction, hip/knee replacement, rotator cuff and tendon repair.
Hip Specialist – They have hip specialists that are certified therapists with rigorous next-level training and experience in the most up-to-date, evidence-based approach to hip treatment that sets our program apart from others.
Spine Specialist– Their spine experts are highly trained and focus on patient education, advanced manual techniques, and teaching patients exercises to help restore optimal function.
TMJ Therapy – If you are experiencing jaw pain Medford’s physical therapists can provide a treatment plan to strengthen and stretch the muscles in your face to reduce pain and discomfort.
Dry Needling – Therapists at this clinic have advance training and hold a certification in Dry Needling, an effective technique to alleviate pain, improve range of motion and promote tissue healing.
Work Conditioning – An intensive, work-related, goal-oriented conditioning program designed specifically to restore systemic neuro-musculoskeletal functions, muscle performance, motor function, range of motion, and cardiovascular/pulmonary functions for return to work.
Additionally, the Medford clinic:
Accepts most major insurance plans.
Offers convenient hours, including early mornings and late evenings.
Does not require a physician referral or prescription to start treatment.
Schedules each initial evaluation quickly, sometime the same or next day.
Provides ongoing patient education on diagnosis, treatment plans and prescribed home-exercise programs.
Professional Physical Therapy currently operates widely across five of the Northeast states. For more information and a list of all Professional Physical Therapy locations and services, please visit http://www.professionalpt.com
About Professional Physical Therapy Professional Physical Therapy was founded in 1999 and is an industry leader, providing private outpatient physical and hand therapy services throughout the Northeast. Our clinical team is comprised of multi-specialty Physical, Hand and Occupational Therapists who can treat a wide variety of orthopedic injuries and conditions with excellence. Today, Professional has grown to include over 200 facilities in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
Forty-two (42) percent of small businesses lost revenue due to a cyber event. While down three percentage points from 2022, more businesses saw other increased impacts, such as more customers losing trust (32 percent), higher regrettable employee turnover (32 percent) and increased difficulty understanding what happened. The financial impacts of cyber breaches continued to drop compared to previous years, with more small businesses reporting losses under $250,000 and fewer reporting higher dollar-value events. Cyber insurance emerged as the primary source of recovery funding (33 percent), followed by cash reserves. There was a slight increase in headcount reductions (13 percent) to address data breach costs.
Seventeen (17) percent of organizations that experienced a data breach did not send data breach notices to impacted consumers. Fifty (50) percent of those who did not send a notice said it was at the request of law enforcement, followed by 38 percent claiming no personal information was exposed. Twenty-one (21) percent said there was no risk of harm from the type of data compromised.
“The trends identified in the 2023 Business Impact Report follow the same patterns the ITRC has seen in our other reports around consumer impacts and data breaches,” said Eva Velasquez, President and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center. “We saw a spike in attacks in 2021 before a reduction last year due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and disruption in the cryptocurrency markets. Identity crime markets have rebounded this year, leading to record levels of breaches, suicide rates, and business attacks.
The good news is that small business leaders are focused on data security and privacy protection. However, we still have a lot of work to do. We must accelerate the transition to newer protections and continue to develop new resources to assist victims based on solid research and unmistakable evidence.”
According to the 2023 Business Impact Report, most small businesses have not utilized tools such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for employee or customer use, mandatory strong passwords or role-based access for employee access to sensitive data. Depending on the solution, adoption rates range between 20 and 34 percent.
The report shows similar adoption rates for consumer data collection, use, and storage practices and policies designed to protect personal information and privacy. Adoption rates range from 21 to 37 percent, partly due to state laws requiring data best practices, including data access, opt-in to data collection, opt-out of data sales, and rights to correct and delete certain types of information.
The ITRC offers a range of low and no-cost tools to help small businesses. Consumers can receive free live victim support or guidance from a knowledgeable advisor by calling 888.400.5530 or visiting idtheftcenter.org to live chat.
About the ITRC 2023 Business Impact Report
The ITRC, using the SurveyMonkey platform, conducted an online survey to explore the impacts of cybercrimes on small businesses as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The survey was conducted in September 2023, covering the previous 12 months unless otherwise noted in a specific question. The online questionnaire was completed by 551 individuals; 276 met the criteria of being a person in a leadership position or an IT professional at a company of 500 or fewer employees, including solopreneurs. One hundred ninety-nine (199) reported being the victim of a cyberattack, a data breach or both in the past 12 months. This year’s report reflects responses from businesses ranging from single-employee companies to organizations with 500 employees. The responses also reflect a wide range of industries with a slight concentration in retail entities. By far, the largest number of general survey responses came from people who identified as business owners or partners, followed by C-Suite Officers and Sr. Executives. Unless otherwise noted in a specific question, the term “breach” refers to both a data and security breach (successful cyberattack).
About the Identity Theft Resource Center‥‥‥
Founded in 1999, the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC)‥is a‥national‥nonprofit organization established to empower and guide consumers, victims, business and government to minimize risk and mitigate the impact of identity compromise and crime.‥Through public and private support, the ITRC provides no-cost victim assistance and consumer education through‥its website‥live chat‥idtheftcenter.org, and‥toll-free phone number 888.400.5530.‥The ITRC also‥equips‥consumers and businesses‥with‥information about recent data breaches through its data breach tracking tool,‥notified.‥The ITRC offers help to specific‥populations, including‥the‥deaf/hard of‥hearing and‥blind/low‥vision‥communities.‥
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“We are extremely excited about sharing the unique experience of the Crunch brand with the residents surrounding our newest location in Tucker,” said CR Fitness Holdings CEO Tony Scrimale. “We can’t wait to show you how we combine top-notch equipment, extraordinary classes, and personal training at an unbeatable value.”
Fusing fitness with entertainment, Crunch Tucker boasts top-quality strength training equipment, an extensive selection of premier cardio equipment, Hot Yoga, a Group Fitness Studio, HIITZone™, a Cycling Studio, a Training Hub, Dry Saunas, HydroMassage®, tanning facilities, and spacious locker rooms, among other amenities.
The CR Fitness team, led by industry giants Vince Julian, Geoff Dyer, Jeff Dotson, and Tony Scrimale, boasts a collective experience of over 150 years in the fitness realm. Today, the CR Fitness family manages 56 Crunch Fitness locations, spanning across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas. The arrival of Crunch Tucker as location #57 isn’t just about expanding – it’s about creating exciting job opportunities in the bustling Atlanta region.
To kickstart the festivities and provide our community with a preview of what’s to come, Crunch Tucker will host a “Sneak Peek Sip Sip” event on Thursday, October 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Crunch Fitness invites all to join in the festivities and begin your journey to a healthier, happier lifestyle.
Wright Resource Group (WRG), a certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE), and an SBA Certified 8(a) organization specializing in workforce development and leadership training services, is pleased to announce a collaboration with ELB Learning, a renowned leader in the Learning Solutions Market.
DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Wright Resource Group (WRG), a certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE), and an SBA Certified 8(a) organization specializing in workforce development and leadership training services, is pleased to announce a collaboration with ELB Learning, a renowned leader in the Learning Solutions Market.
This collaboration leverages the strengths of both organizations to enhance WRG’s core workforce and leadership development services. As part of this initiative, ELB Learning will contribute its expertise to further WRG’s mission of delivering transformative learning experiences.
Some of the resources ELB Learning is contributing to WRG’s capabilities for government clients include:
Custom eLearning development
Learning strategy
Gamification
Virtual reality
Video practice
Content authoring tools
AI consulting
“We are excited to announce our collaboration with ELB Learning, a distinguished leader in the L&D industry. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations face growing challenges in talent development and retention. We believe that ELB Learning’s products and services will complement our offerings, allowing us to enhance our solutions and global services. This partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to helping companies achieve their training and development goals,” said Paula Sullivan, CEO, and President of Wright Resource Group.
This collaboration enables government clients to access WRG’s expertise as a U.S. Small Business Administration Certified 8(a) organization and explore additional funding opportunities. It also provides the flexibility to source solutions from WRG and ELB Learning, streamlining the procurement process and accelerating time-to-market while avoiding lengthy RFP procedures.
“We found a like-minded partner in Wright Resource Group, committed to workforce and leadership development. This collaboration opens up opportunities for our clients to tap into additional resources for talent development and people strategies,” noted Andrew Scivally, Co-founder, and CEO of ELB Learning.
“We are thrilled to partner with Wright Resource Group and grateful they have chosen ELB Learning as their trusted L&D partner. Their profound expertise in workforce and leadership development, combined with our custom learning solutions, will add significant value to our current and prospective government clients,” said Jason Dumois, SVP of Strategic Partnerships at ELB Learning.
This strategic collaboration between Wright Resource Group and ELB Learning brings together two organizations dedicated to driving performance through innovative learning and development solutions.
