Tom Bené

President & CEO of Breakthru Beverage Group

[Breakthru Beverage Group @BreakthruBev]

We are excited to announce we have signed an agreement to purchase Missouri-based Major Brands, further expanding our North American footprint and bolstering our position in the Midwest. The deal is expected to be completed spring 2022. https://t.co/HRJLbJcZng

[Breakthru Beverage Group @BreakthruBev]

Today, we embark on the next chapter of Breakthru Beverage Group with the beginning of the Tom Bené era, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him lead our organization into the future as our President and CEO. Welcome to Breakthru, Tom!

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[Tom Bené @TomLBene]

Congratulations to the winners of the Military Foodservice Awards! The annual event is part of the @NRAEF commitment to support members of the military, military spouses, and veterans with opportunities in the restaurant industry. Read more here: https://t.co/m4G14hzutQ

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The conversation with this panel of women leaders will be great. We’re going to talk about how to promote parity in the restaurant industry. Don’t miss the live discussion hosted by @NatlRestShow tomorrow @ 3 p.m. ET. Register here: https://t.co/DaQpGwvnoM

[Restaurants Act @RestaurantsAct]

The #RRF has been a critical recovery tool for the #restaurant industry, but the $28.6 billion in funding will not last long.

View our full statement on the unveiling of the #RRF Replenishment Act of 2021 here: https://t.co/W41tPEupSZ

[Tom Bené @TomLBene]

In celebration of Pride month, our latest podcast features Transgender activist and restaurateur Michaela Mendelsohn. She shares her experience with transitioning in the industry and talks about how we can make restaurants more inclusive. Listen here: https://t.co/36p7lUcd06

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I’m excited to moderate a powerhouse panel of women for the Let’s Talk Womxn event. We’re going to talk about how to promote parity in the restaurant industry. Don’t miss the live discussion hosted by @NatlRestShow on June 15th. Register here: https://t.co/DaQpGwdMxe

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.@WeRRestaurants today announced it is taking a majority stake in Winsight Holdings, the company that owns the @NatlRestShow, @technomic, Restaurant Business Magazine, and many other industry supporting businesses. Learn more about the partnership: https://t.co/1Y1796d1Kx

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Consumers continued to ramp up their restaurant spending in April and staffing challenges are intensifying. 84% of operators say their staffing levels are lower than typical. Get the full analysis in the @WeRRestaurants April Restaurant Performance Index https://t.co/stxN0DGxP2

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Operators who have received a RRF grant will be required to document how they use their grant funds. To help make it easier, @WeRRrestaurants and @AIPCA teamed up to create an easy-to-use Expense Tracker. Download this essential tool now. https://t.co/aEbMZoYQt9

[Tom Bené @TomLBene]

Consumers continued to up their spending in #restaurants in April, driven by rising vax rates and the easing of restrictions in many parts of the country, but sales are still below pre-pandemic expectations. Get the full analysis from @WeRRestaurants here: https://t.co/FDcuFgFTeq

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.@WeRRestauants has updated the ServSafe #COVID19 Operating Guidance to match new guidance from @CDC. Download the updated edition now. https://t.co/SGNbhrrb4u

[Tom Bené @TomLBene]

.@SBAgov announced that the #RestaurantRevitalizationFund portal will close tonight @ 8 PM ET. Eligible #restaurants should submit their applications now. Speed up the process with @WeRRestaurants step-by-step guide: https://t.co/MU7FsI3z2U

[Tom Bené @TomLBene]

The U.S. @SBA is accepting applications for #RestaurantRevitalizationFund grants. The online application window will remain open until all funds are exhausted. Check out the @WeRRestaurants step-by-step guide on how to apply: https://t.co/9ZDKyjZzuy

[Tom Bené @TomLBene]

Although U.S. #restaurants added 187k jobs in April, more than 8 in 10 operators say their staffing levels are lower than what they would normally be pre-COVID. Read more here: https://t.co/lJoBfFu0rf

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Many restaurants won’t be able to reopen without financial support. Thanks @TeamCavuto for having me on today. https://t.co/HvTGRqgNYx

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Let’s raise a cerveza to Corona USA for their $1 million donation to @NRAEF and supporting #restaurants. #CincoForGood

[National Restaurant Association @WeRRestaurants]

Join us, @SBAgov, and @MFHAnet tomorrow morning to learn more about eligibility, applications, and priority access to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) in our upcoming webinar.

Register today here: https://t.co/ufxE0NrbyS

[Tom Bené @TomLBene]

@WeRRestaurants Member Event: Tomorrow at 3:00pm ET, we are thrilled to be joined by two officials from the U.S. Department of Treasury to discuss ERTC. Learn how ERTC can be utilized throughout 2021. Register here: https://t.co/vkpBo6gj2z

[Tom Bené @TomLBene]

This week on the @WeRRestaurants podcast, Order Up, @theproteinbar's Jeff Drake and @Fazolis Carl Howard talk through what worked best to drive sales. https://t.co/DNv06ke1L7