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Celebrate the Star-Spangled Banner 🗽🎉

Hey there, friends!

Let's kick off this joyful weekend with some Independence Day trivia!

Did you know that 150 million hot dogs are gobbled up on July 4th? That's enough adventuresome franks to span the entire country and back!

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Now, let's dive into the deets of this fabulous holiday!

Here are some amazing stats to munch on:

An astounding 74 million Americans plan to cook outdoors this Independence Day, with burgers grilling up to be the most popular fare burger lover Confirmation
Our dynamic duo, Nathan's Famous and their prestigious July 4th hot dog eating contest have a history spanning over a century hot dog contest alerts
Americans consume approximately 68.3 million cases of beer over the Independence Day weekend cheers to that!
A smashing 16,000 fireworks displays illuminate skies nationwide in celebration of Independence Day oohs and aahs
"The Star-Spangled Banner" did not officially become the national anthem until 1931, taking a solid 117 years to gain federal recognition sings along
The One World Trade Center in NYC was designed to reach a height of 1,776 feet, an homage to the founding of our great nation nothin' but respect for that tower

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In honor of Independence Day, this Top of the Fold section will be uneventfully brief moment of silence for readers craving more. And, as I've been informed by my younger-and-more-hip-than-me nephew RS, it's no secret that I'm going to take the opportunity to toot my own horn about Branded's portfolio companies shameless humblebrag!

Naturally, I won't shy away from sharing some success stories of these talented companies that have access to the markets for capital, even amidst a risky investment environment!

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Ovation: $4 million raised, woohoo!
Humanly: Recruiting start-up Humanly raises $12 million
Ottonomy: Ottonomy Inc. secures investment from Aeroporti di Roma Ventures
Incentivio: Incentivio raises $10 million with an AI platform that reels back wandering guests
Brizo: Brizo Data raises $12 million to power data-driven intelligence in the foodservice industry
Valyant: Valyant AI raises additional funding to enhance the drive-thru ordering experience
Chowly: Chowly acquires online ordering company Koala
GoTab: GoTab is in the home stretch of a $15 million funding round
MarginEdge: MarginEdge secures $45 million in restaurant spend

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As the saying goes, "A picture speaks a thousand words," so here's a snapshot of Branded's successful portfolio companies:

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Now, pass me a Corona and let's raise our glasses to these amazing companies! 🎉🍻🤘

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Food-and-bowling concept Pinstripes to go public in SPAC deal: I'm a fan of "eatertainment," and I'm excited to see this part of the hospitality industry thriving sporty, eatertainment above all
Here's what to know about alternative investments before buying: As a member of the alternative asset class community, I'm happy to see more advisors actively investing in alternatives for their clients feelings of investment saavy
Money-losing food chain Cava showed IPO success. Is it finally time for some tech deals?: With IPO activity picking up, I can't help but wonder if the trend will extend to technology companies let's keep our fingers crossed

Answer: Feltman's was the first hot dog brand to open in the United States! 🌭🌭🌭🌭🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Sources:1. CQ Researcher2. Great American Cookbook3. CBS News4. National Hot Dog and Sausage Council5. Nathan's Famous6. Forbes7. Bloomberg8. MarketWatch9. Barrons10. Bloomberg11. Barrons12. Forbes13. Felton’s Hot Dog Stand14. CNN15. Today If Food16. Los Angeles Times17. NPR18. Statista19. Fireworks safety20. Fireworks America21. CNN22. US Census Bureau23. Yahoo Finance24. Miriam Webster25. Urban Dictionary26. Newsweek27. Investopedia28. Reuters29. US Census Bureau30. CNBC31. CNBC32. CNBC33. Fast Company34. Fast Company35. PYMNTS

The food-and-bowling concept Pinstripes is set to go public in a SPAC deal, signaling growth in the eatertainment sector of the hospitality industry.
Market commentary suggests that alternative investments could be a wise choice for those seeking diversified portfolios, particularly in light of the current economic climate.
Podcast listeners may be intrigued by market discussions covering tech deals and the potential growth of technology companies in the public market.
In the realm of lifestyle and entertainment, general-news enthusiasts are keeping a close eye on the ongoing development of the food-and-drink landscape, including new trends in food service and dining experiences.
Branded's portfolio companies continue to make headlines, with recent successes in fundraising and strategic acquisitions such as Chowly's online ordering company Koala acquisition, solidifying their positions in their respective markets.