Fast-Food Restaurants Use Robots as Frequent Fryers
Mary Vinnedge
October 6, 2022
Mechanized Arm Cooks Different Foods Simultaneously with Great Results Several restaurants – including a San Diego Jack in the Box
Mary Vinnedge
Mary Vinnedge is an award-winning journalist who has served as editor in chief, managing editor and senior editor at national and regional publications, including SUCCESS and Design NJ magazines. She also held reporting and editing roles at The Dallas Morning News and Charlotte Observer newspapers.
Before Mary began covering franchise news and trends as a staff writer for FranchiseWire and Franchise Consultant Magazine, she developed articles on topics ranging from lifestyle, education, health and science to home projects, horticulture, gardening, interior design and architecture. These articles included her reporting on academic news at her alma mater, Texas A&M University, when Mary worked in the marketing department of the Texas A&M Foundation. She continues to be a news junkie and subscribes to several publications.
Today Mary and her husband are empty nesters living on Galveston Island near Houston. The couple’s blended family – scattered around the United States – includes five children, five grandchildren and two very spoiled, very barky miniature schnauzer rescues.
IFA Hosts Annual Leadership Summit in Washington
Mary Vinnedge
October 3, 2022
23 IFA Members Receive First-Ever Open for Opportunity Awards at Event More than 300 franchise industry officials pressed their concerns
Is the Metaverse the Next Big Thing in Franchising?
Mary Vinnedge
September 27, 2022
6 Ways Franchisors Can Use the Metaverse to Grow Their Brands In capitalist economies, business leaders continually hunt for an edge
Byron Allen’s $10 Billion Lawsuit Against McDonald’s Moves Forward
Mary Vinnedge
September 22, 2022
Allen Media Group Owner Accuses McDonald’s of Racial Stereotyping A $10 billion lawsuit against McDonald’s Corp., which alleges racism in
IFA Survey Details Serious Impact of Inflation on Franchises
Mary Vinnedge
September 17, 2022
Franchises Have an Edge Over Independents in Fight Against Rising Prices A just-released International Franchise Association/FRANdata survey on inflation has
Meet Bio-One President Sandi Ellis
Mary Vinnedge
September 15, 2022
As a Former Franchisee, Ellis Fosters a Corporate Culture of Family and Caring “Our franchisees are our customers,” says Sandi
IFA Sounds Alarm Over Proposed Joint Employer Rule Change
Mary Vinnedge
September 8, 2022
If Enacted, New NLRB Regulation Will Expose Franchisors to Greater Liability The International Franchise Association monitors joint-employer rules and lobbies
In Canada, Wendy’s Mascot Rocks Gray Locks
Mary Vinnedge
September 6, 2022
Why has Wendy’s Mascot Gone Gray? Wendy’s Canada Supports TV Journalist Who Says She Was Ousted Due to Her Silver
Innovation Ahead: McDonald’s in the Metaverse
Mary Vinnedge
August 30, 2022
Fast-Food Franchise Giant Tilts Toward Initiatives in Virtual Reality McDonald’s looks to be moving into the metaverse in a big
Neighborly Adds Lawn Pride to Its Family of Home-Services Brands
Mary Vinnedge
August 24, 2022
Global Franchisor Expands Portfolio with Indianapolis-Based Company Neighborly, an umbrella franchisor of service brands that cater to home and business
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