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The Weird (and Wired) Truth Behind What’s Really in Coca-Cola

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Here, a chemical company manufactures cocaine legally, with special permission from the U.S. The newly formulated ingredient would be combined with kola nut in a powder given the mysterious cover name “Merchandise #5.” government, all in the service of a familiar company: Coca-Cola.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Franchising for Heroes and Shaq-a-Roni for Charity

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Franchising for Heroes is the creation of Pivotal Growth Partners manager of strategic projects and special initiatives and former police officer, Martin Parker. “I wanted to do something that allowed me to continue to serve but on my own terms”, said Charles Rankin, a co-creator of FFH, Veteran and Former FBI special agent.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Bad Ass Gets Bigger and New Prototype for Bagel Boss

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After moving to Maquoketa in 2011, Radtke began creating special moments for Happy Joe’s guests as a server a year later. The enhanced Bar Program now offers an extensive line of standard drinks, beers, and wines along with 7 new, exciting signature drinks that have special ties to the Dickey’s Brand and story.

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I’m Shillin’ It

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The six-time NBA champion became one of the most marketed sports figures in history — starring in nearly 100 commercials by 2003 — with product deals ranging from his eponymous Air Jordan at Nike to Gatorade. Balvin meal in October 2020 with a planned merchandise line pairing that was canceled and refunded due to production challenges.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Sandwiches Up North and Taco John’s Gets Aggressive

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In her role there, she oversaw the entire customer experience of Taco Bell’s 7,000 restaurants, including design, consumer facing technology, merchandising, customer marketing, new concepts and company development. Hackbardt’s experience also includes four years (1999-2003) leading marketing for Del Taco.

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