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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The restaurant industry has no doubt been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, half of Americans said a restaurant they loved has gone out of business in the past year, according to a LendingTree survey of more than 1,000 Americans.

Besides mandated shutdowns that forced restaurants in some areas to stay closed for periods of time, eateries are also feeling the impact of changed consumer behaviors, including those who have been avoiding or cutting back on indoor dining. 

Key findings

• Half of Americans said a restaurant they loved has gone out of business due to the coronavirus pandemic. Shuttered eateries were even more prominent in the Northeast, where 65% of respondents said the same.
• Seven in 10 Americans have dined indoors at least once during the coronavirus pandemic. Those most likely to dine indoors include Gen Z (83%), six-figure earners (82%) and those living in the South (75%).
• Nearly 60% of consumers have become big tippers, including at restaurants (28%), for food delivery (26%) and/or for takeout (17%). However, 23% said they did not tip at all the last time they picked up takeout from a restaurant, and 10% didn’t tip the last time they ordered food delivery.
• Many consumers dine out with strings attached. For example, 25% will only dine out with those in their immediate household, and 20% will only visit a restaurant if they can sit outdoors. And, they take safety protocols seriously: 41% said they’ve left a restaurant because it was overcrowded or people weren’t wearing masks.
• A third of consumers said their stance on dining out during the pandemic has caused tension with friends or family.

«The pandemic has been an absolute catastrophe for the restaurant business,» said Matt Schulz, chief credit analyst for LendingTree, especially smaller, family-run establishments. «So many have closed and so many more are teetering on the edge and will likely continue to until we see a major decrease in COVID-19 cases and these restaurants are open to their full capacity. That’s likely not happening anytime soon.»

To view the full report, visit: https://www.lendingtree.com/credit-cards/study/favorite-restaurant-closures-pandemic/.

Methodology
LendingTree commissioned Qualtrics to field an online survey of 1,023 Americans, conducted Dec. 9-11, 2020. The survey was administered using a non-probability-based sample, and quotas were used to ensure the sample base represented the overall population. All responses were reviewed by researchers for quality control.

About LendingTree
LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) is the nation’s leading online marketplace that connects consumers with the choices they need to be confident in their financial decisions. LendingTree empowers consumers to shop for financial services the same way they would shop for airline tickets or hotel stays, comparing multiple offers from a nationwide network of over 500 partners in one simple search, and can choose the option that best fits their financial needs. Services include mortgage loans, mortgage refinances, auto loans, personal loans, business loans, student loans, insurance, credit cards and more. Through the My LendingTree platform, consumers receive free credit scores, credit monitoring and recommendations to improve credit health. My LendingTree proactively compares consumers’ credit accounts against offers on our network and notifies consumers when there is an opportunity to save money. In short, LendingTree’s purpose is to help simplify financial decisions for life’s meaningful moments through choice, education and support. LendingTree, LLC is a subsidiary of LendingTree, Inc. For more information, go to www.lendingtree.com, dial 800-555-TREE, like our Facebook page and/or follow us on Twitter @LendingTree

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced the winners of its highest award in safety, the 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+. All tested Mazda vehicles made the list for the second year in a row. These vehicles include the Mazda3 Sedan and Mazda3 Hatchback, Mazda6, CX-3, CX-30 (built after September 2020), CX-5 and CX-9.

To qualify for the 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, Mazda vehicles earned good ratings in each of the Institute’s six crashworthiness evaluations: moderate overlap front, driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. Mazda vehicles also earned advanced or superior ratings for front crash prevention in both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations and good or acceptable headlight ratings. 

«With safety a top priority for Mazda, we are proud to have every Mazda vehicle tested earn the coveted 2021 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. This accomplishment stems from our committment to our owners,» said Mazda North American Operations President Jeff Guyton. «Our customers have come to expect Mazda’s dedication to providing advanced safety technologies paired with dynamic styling, which give them a confident and more enjoyable driving experience.»

Mazda’s i-Activsense is an umbrella term covering a series of advanced safety technologies which make use of detection devices such as milliwave radars and cameras. They include active safety technologies that support safer driving by helping the driver to recognize potential hazards, and pre-crash safety technologies which help to avert collisions or reduce their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided. Mazda’s i-Activsense advanced safety technologies include Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection, Smart Brake Support with Collision Warning, Smart Brake Support, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go Function, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning System with Lane-Keep Assist, Driver Attention Alert, High Beam Control, Adaptive Front-Lighting System, and Traffic Sign Recognition.

To learn more about Mazda’s i-Activsense advanced safety technology, please visit the MazdaUSA.com website – https://www.mazdausa.com/why-mazda/safety.

The IIHS is an independent, non-governmental safety-testing organization, funded by the insurance industry. For more information, visit https://www.iihs.org/ratings/top-safety-picks.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

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XENIA, Ohio, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Michael Leipold announced he is running for the U.S. Senate in 2022 as a Republican, to replace retiring incumbent Rob Portman. A retired Chief Warrant Officer Four with 22 years of active federal service, Michael is a decorated Apache helicopter pilot, winning the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Medal for Valor on two occasions. Upon retiring from the U.S. Army in 2015, Michael continued his dedication to public service as a first responder EMS pilot, and has served as a MedFlight pilot for the past six years, working closely with local and state law enforcement, firefighters and medical personnel.

«I am running for the United States Senate because I believe that the citizens of the great state of Ohio deserve better,» Michael said. «Our country is at a pivotal time in its history and needs strong leaders that are transparent in their dealings. Elected officials should have the interests of their constituents as their highest priority, and I aim to change the current climate of the Senate – starting with responsible representation.»

Michael Leipold: Bringing Proven Leadership Skills to the U.S. Senate

A devoted husband and father of eight children, Michael recognizes family as the foundation of his faith and his public service: «Family is everything,» said Michael. «Family is where it begins; it’s your support, and first community.» Michael’s other accomplishments and attributes include:

• Six deployments as an Air Mission Commander fighting terrorism in combat locations within the Middle East, including Iraq and Afghanistan.
• Served in senior level positions as an advisor and Subject Matter Expert.
• Compassionate civil servant who leads by example, has never shied away from a tough challenge, and is proactive on issues that are important to Ohioans.

Michael is a strong advocate of Constitutional rights and equality, national security, Veterans’ rights, term limits, and the sanctity of life. Michael also firmly believes in the «America First» doctrine, and is prepared to represent Ohio businesses and workers in Washington, ensuring that an economic boom works for all Americans. Helping to confront the opiate pandemic in Ohio is a top local priority for Michael, and he is member of the American Counseling Association, having personally assisted those with addiction disorders in their recovery.

As a U.S. Senator, Michael will bring teambuilding and leadership skills, a steady presence under extreme pressure, and an impeccable character devoted to traditional Biblical values to the U.S. Senate. To learn more about Michael Leipold’s full platform and candidacy, visit him at: www.Leipold4Senate.Republican 

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Florida Housing Coalition, the state’s leading nonprofit provider of training and technical assistance dedicated to affordable housing from ending homelessness to first-time homeownership, today announced the creation of new Center for Racial Equity: www.centerforracialequity.org

The Florida Housing Coalition Center for Racial Equity will serve as a composite platform for the Coalition’s efforts focused on race and equity in public and private investments, regulations, and legal and policy frameworks that shape Florida’s neighborhoods, cities, and regions.

«We know two things: Florida—like every other state in the nation—has a housing problem intricately linked with race; and Florida’s cities often look to the Coalition to help them solve housing problems,» Coalition’s President and CEO Jaimie Ross said. «What is the right approach for local communities to take? There are no obvious benchmarks and little to no statewide policy guidance to indicate a single working approach. This is how the Coalition can help,» she added.

The idea for the Center came from discussions among Coalition staff in response to the protests for Black Lives Matter that occurred nationally throughout 2020. «Each of us felt a need to respond to the urgency of the moment in a way that was thoughtful and deliberate and that would move the dial long term,» Coalition Chief Programs Officer Ashon Nesbitt said.

Closing the Racial Disparity Gap in Homeownership
Central to its early efforts is the seminal program Closing the Gap – a matching grant program for municipalities. With funding in place from major underwriters Bank of America and Wells Fargo, the program provides a 3:1 match in technical assistance and resources to close the gap in the homeownership rate between Black and white households.

«Bank of America is helping advance racial equality and economic opportunity, with a particular focus on helping create opportunity for people and communities of color,» said Gene Schaefer, Miami market president for Bank of America. «We are committed to helping multicultural families and communities begin to build personal wealth and family legacy through the power of homeownership.»

The Florida Housing Coalition Center for Racial Equity is being launched with funding by the Wells Fargo Foundation, which is focused on advancing racial equity and creating pathways to safe, affordable homes.

«Having a safe and affordable place to call home is essential to help lay the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic opportunity,» said Eileen Fitzgerald, head of housing affordability philanthropy with Wells Fargo. «With our support for the Coalition’s Center for Racial Equity, we hope to inspire meaningful change to a long history of systemic inequality, injustice, loss of wealth, and housing instability experienced by people of color, particularly during times of economic distress.  We aim to build a more inclusive, sustainable future where everyone can have a quality and affordable place to call home.»

Other Programs the Center is launching with include:

Leading with Equity Online Course
Funders Collaborative & Allies
Glossary of Shared Language
HBCU Internship Program

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HOUSTON, 24 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Doggett Freightliner continúa creciendo y expandiéndose al área de Brownsville para brindar entrega rápida de piezas de repuesto y un servicio de asistencia inigualable para los clientes locales. Con la nueva instalación de Brownsville, Doggett Freightliner tendrá nueve ubicaciones en Texas y Arkansas, incluyendo las de San Antonio, El Paso, Laredo y Pharr, Texas, junto con North Little Rock, Springdale y Van Buren en Arkansas. Las instalaciones de Brownsville complementan los concesionarios Freightliner y Western Star existentes de Doggett que ahora venden y dan servicio a remolques de plataforma, carga seca, cajas refrigeradas y otros tipos de tractocamiones de carretera. Esta nueva ubicación ayudará a los clientes locales a maximizar el tiempo de actividad con entrega rápida de piezas de repuesto y soporte móvil confiable.

«Doggett tiene una larga y exitosa historia de estar a la altura de las rígidas demandas de nuestros clientes. Nuestro éxito se ha construido cumpliendo con las expectativas extremadamente altas de nuestros clientes las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, gracias a un excelente equipo de personal de soporte dedicado y técnicos capacitados en la fábrica que son profesionales en mantener sus promesas», dice Paul Burk, Vicepresidente Sénior de Doggett Truck Group.

Burk concluye: «En Doggett Freightliner, estamos orgullosos de ser un concesionario de primer nivel con nuestra Certificación Elite Support que proporciona el mejor mantenimiento y reparación de camiones en la industria con un nivel inigualable de servicio al cliente. La confianza de nuestros clientes leales nos ha ayudado a convertirnos en uno de los grupos de concesionarios más grandes del país. Estamos entusiasmados de la oportunidad de continuar brindando un servicio y apoyo incomparables a nuestros clientes durante los próximos años en el área de Brownsville«.

Acerca del Grupo Doggett Equipment Services

Doggett Equipment Services Group (Doggett) es un distribuidor autorizado de fábrica de equipo pesado diversificado para siete fabricantes líderes en la industria que son el número uno o dos en sus respectivas industrias. Doggett, fundada en 1993 con 17 empleados, fue clasificada por el diario Houston Chronicle en 2020 como la novena empresa privada más grande de Houston con ventas anuales cercanas a los $2,000 millones de dólares y además calificada por la revista Houston Business Journal en 2020 como la empresa familiar más grande (número 1) de Houston. Sirviendo a Texas, Louisiana y Arkansas, su equipo de 1400 empleados de tiempo completo, incluidos 500 técnicos capacitados y certificados en fábrica, que están dedicados a brindar una experiencia de cliente de clase mundial. Doggett es una empresa familiar sin inversión externa con sede en Houston, Texas.

Doggett es un socio distribuidor orgulloso de los siguientes fabricantes líderes en la industria: Equipo de construcción y silvicultura John Deere (16 concesionarios que incluyen exclusividad para el estado de Louisiana, este y sur de Texas), Toyota Material Handling – Montacargas (7 concesionarios que cubren la mitad sur de Texas, incluido El Paso), Freightliner y Western Star (Empresas de Daimler-Benz) camiones de carretera y especializados (9 concesionarios que incluyen exclusividad para el estado de Arkansas, sur y oeste de Texas), grúas Link-Belt (3 concesionarios que incluyen exclusividad para el estado de Louisiana), remolques Great Dane (3 concesionarios) y una concesionaria de automóviles y camiones de Ford. Para obtener más información, visite Doggett.com y DoggettFreightliner.com.

Contacto con los medios
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Teléfono: (281) 249-4638
Correo electrónico: Hue.Du@Doggett.com

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PHOENIX, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Freddy Saavedra, founding attorney at Saavedra Law Firm, PLC, a personal injury and civil litigation law firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, was selected as a 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of Personal Injury by Thomson Reuters. This is his third consecutive recognition.

Though Super Lawyer recognition in each state is limited to only five percent of lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent may be named to the Rising Star list. The selection for both, Rising Star and Super Lawyers is the same with one exception: the lawyers eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.

Saavedra Law Firm, PLC is a civil litigation law firm representing businesses and consumers in business disputes, breach of contract claims, and personal injury claims. While their office is located in Phoenix, Arizona, Saavedra Law Firm provides services to clients throughout Arizona. The firm provides legal representation to clients in both English and Spanish.

Freddy Saavedra practices in the areas of civil litigation, personal injury, and social security disability. He is a graduate of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Mr. Saavedra is also a U.S. Army Veteran, having served 11 years in the Army with deployments to Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iraq. Mr. Saavedra is a Martindale-Hubbell AV rated attorney as well as a fellow of the American Bar Foundation. He is a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.

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PHOENIX, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Freddy Saavedra, founding attorney at Saavedra Law Firm, PLC, a personal injury and civil litigation law firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, was selected as a 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of Personal Injury by Thomson Reuters. This is his third consecutive recognition.

Though Super Lawyer recognition in each state is limited to only five percent of lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent may be named to the Rising Star list. The selection for both, Rising Star and Super Lawyers is the same with one exception: the lawyers eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.

Saavedra Law Firm, PLC is a civil litigation law firm representing businesses and consumers in business disputes, breach of contract claims, and personal injury claims. While their office is located in Phoenix, Arizona, Saavedra Law Firm provides services to clients throughout Arizona. The firm provides legal representation to clients in both English and Spanish.

Freddy Saavedra practices in the areas of civil litigation, personal injury, and social security disability. He is a graduate of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Mr. Saavedra is also a U.S. Army Veteran, having served 11 years in the Army with deployments to Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iraq. Mr. Saavedra is a Martindale-Hubbell AV rated attorney as well as a fellow of the American Bar Foundation. He is a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.

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HOUSTON, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Doggett Freightliner continues to grow, expanding into the Brownsville area to provide expedited parts and unmatched service support for local customers. With the new Brownsville facility, Doggett Freightliner will have nine locations throughout Texas and Arkansas, including San Antonio, El Paso, Laredo, and Pharr, Texas, along with North Little Rock, Springdale, and Van Buren, Arkansas. The Brownsville facility complements Doggett’s existing Freightliner and Western Star dealerships that now sell and service flatbeds, dry freight, refrigerated vans, and other over-the-road truck offerings. This new location will help local customers maximize uptime with expedited parts and dependable mobile support.

«Doggett has a long and successful history of living up to the rigid demands of our customers. Our success has been built by performing up to our customer’s exceedingly high expectations 24/7, thanks to an excellent team of dedicated support staff and factory-trained technicians that are pros at keeping their promises,» says Paul Burk, Senior VP of the Doggett Truck Group.

Burk concludes, «At Doggett Freightliner, we are proud to be a superior dealership with our Elite Support Certification providing the industry’s best truck maintenance and repairs with an unmatched-level of customer service. Our loyal customers’ trust helped us grow into one of the largest dealership groups in the country. We are excited to continue to deliver unmatched service and support to our customers for years to come in the Brownsville area.» 

About the Doggett Equipment Services Group
Doggett Equipment Services Group (Doggett) is a diversified heavy equipment factory authorized dealer for seven industry-leading manufacturers that are either number one or two in their respective industries. Doggett, founded in 1993 with 17 employees, was ranked by the Houston Chronicle in 2020 as Houston’s 9th largest private company approaching $2 billion in annual sales and also rated by the Houston Business Journal in 2020 as Houston’s largest (#1) family-owned business. Serving Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas, its team of 1400+ full-time employees, including 500+ factory-trained and certified technicians, are dedicated to providing a world-class customer experience. Doggett is a family-owned business without outside investment headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Doggett is a proud dealer-partner with the following industry-leading manufacturers: John Deere Construction and Forestry equipment (16 dealerships including exclusivity for the state of Louisiana, east and south Texas), Toyota Material Handling – Forklifts (7 dealerships covering the southern half of Texas including El Paso), Freightliner and Western Star (Daimler-Benz Companies) on-highway and vocational trucks (9 dealerships including exclusivity for the state of Arkansas, South and West Texas), Link-Belt Cranes (2 dealerships including exclusivity for the state of Louisiana), Great Dane Trailers (3 dealerships), and a Ford auto and truck dealership. To learn more, visit Doggett.com and DoggettFreightliner.com.

Media Contact
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Phone: (281) 249-4638
Email: Hue.Du@Doggett.com 

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