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MUSIC4FOODIES

BMI Live

Granger Smith performing live in Portland, Oregon. (Photos courtesy of Paul de la Cerda) A songwriter takes the stage at a local club and plays their original music. At the end of the night, they’ve hopefully gained a fan or two and earned some money to get them to their next gig. That was the precarious life of an aspiring artist, who hadn’t yet “made it big.” That is, until BMI made it possible for them to be paid for these performances. BMI Live allows performing songwriters to input up to six months of their performance data to be considered for payment. Songwriters may input their tour information at their convenience for concerts from the previous six months and receive these royalty payments quarterly. The program is open to all BMI songwriters…playing in any size club across America. In 2013, BMI tracked some of the top earners through the program. Granger Smith, who played close to 200 tour dates in 2012, was one of them. Fast forward to 2015, Granger’s debut single “Backroad Song” climbed up the charts, earning a BMI Award as one of the year’s most performed songs. In 2017, Granger toured with BMI superstar Luke Bryan and is currently on a nationwide tour in support of his latest release, When the Good Guys Win. Without BMI Live, Smith acknowledges things would have been a lot more difficult for him, as he says below:

“Years ago, we were playing a lot of shows, but most were low paying and sometimes couldn’t even cover the price of gas for the van. My girlfriend, Amber (now wife) and I entered all my tour dates and set lists into BMI.com. Every little bit counts for a starving artist, but we were both surprised that the royalties were actually substantial. Although I didn’t have a song on the radio at the time, my songs were getting played throughout all the little venues and bars in our touring circuit through live performance. It made perfect sense to me, and those quarterly checks were instrumental in sustaining my growth as a young musician on the road.”

Same story for songwriter Sam Lewis, who has shared the stage with country luminary Chris Stapleton, among others. Explaining that BMI Live helped him gain traction in the industry from people who saw he was picking up steam in the clubs he played, Lewis stated: “BMI Live has made it more attractive to report and receive royalties for live performances. They have been supportive and have helped me to have better control of the shows I do within a year. Reporting from my phone with the BMI app makes it even more convenient!”

Sam Lewis

(Photos courtesy of Sam Lewis) Many bar and restaurant owners proudly support burgeoning songwriters who “do their own thing,” either exclusively or in between cover tunes. What they may not know is that their BMI license helps these songwriters get paid for the use of their original songs, the same way established songwriters are paid when their work is performed in clubs through any means. Paid gigs may get them to their next stop, but BMI Live helps songwriters get there with a little something extra for food, new guitar strings, rent back home, and all the other bills we all have to pay.

For more information on how to obtain a BMI music license, please visit bmi.com or call a BMI representative at (800) 325-1395. 12 FEBRUARY 2018

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FOOD & BEVERAGE MAGAZINE Today, Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc., announced it will debut three new flavors of their aloe vera-based Japanese-style yogurt, ALOVE, at the upcoming Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. After a successful U.S. launch last summer, Morinaga, the creators of ALOVE yogurt, are adding Peach, Kiwi and Vanilla flavors. Current ALOVE aloe vera yogurt flavors include Original Aloe Vera, Strawberry and Blueberry. Japan-based Morinaga introduced a new yogurt experience to U.S. customers last summer when they became the first company to offer Japanesestyle aloe vera yogurt. A popular fan favorite in Japan, last summer Morinaga brought their aloe vera yogurt to the U.S. Aloe vera yogurt has been popular in Japan since Morinaga pioneered it there in 1994 and has become the country’s #1 fruited yogurt. The company uses a proprietary process to remove succulent pieces of aloe vera gel from the plant’s leaves where it is then mixed with its uniquely smooth and silky, Japanese-style yogurt.

“Yogurt fans have eagerly expressed enthusiasm for international styles of yogurt, such as Greek and Icelandic, over the past few years. We strongly believe that aloe vera yogurt is poised to be the next category craze,” says Hiroyuki Imanishi, President and CEO of Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc. “The in-depth research we conducted before launching in the U.S. indicated consumers have great interest in our Japanese-style aloe vera yogurt, which is a silkier, smoother style of yogurt mixed with succulent cubes of aloe vera.”

ALOVE aloe vera yogurt is currently available in more than 400 stores across the west coast and southwest of the U.S. with distribution rapidly growing across the country. For more information about ALOVE please visit: www. aloveyogurt.com ALOVE will be exhibiting at Booth #576 at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco at the Moscone Center from January 21st- 23rd.

ALOVE is made with Grade A milk sourced from California and is also a good source of calcium and protein. It is also verified non-GMO, aloins not detected , has no artificial flavors, no high-fructose corn syrup and is certified gluten-free by the GlutenFree Certification Organization (GFCO).

To Debut Three New Flavors Of Japanese-style Aloe Vera Yogurt At The Winter Fancy Food Show About Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc. Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc. (MNF), a subsidiary of Japanese dairy giant Morinaga Milk Industry, Co., Ltd, is a manufacturer of soy and dairy products based in Torrance, California. The company produces the popular Mori-Nu Silken Tofu brand, a line widely sold across the U.S. and around the world, as well as the industrial and food service ingredient Silken Soy Puree. Its soy products are sold in a unique aseptic package that protects fresh tofu from light and bacteria, allowing for a long shelf life without the need for refrigeration and use of preservatives. The Institute of Food Technologists voted Morinaga’s packaging “The #1 food science innovation of the last 50 years.” The company recently debuted ALOVE, a Japanese- style aloe vera yogurt. For more information about ALOVE, visit www.aloveyogurt.com. For information about Morinaga Milk

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FRANCHISE ON THE MOVE

ACCLAIMED MAMOUN’S FALAFEL OPEN SHOP IN CHICAGO

ACCLAIMED MAMOUN’S FALAFEL WILL OPEN SHOP IN CHICAGO

MAMOUN’S FALAFEL, the fastest growing Middle Eastern fast-casual restaurant in North America, is bringing their iconic falafel to Chicago. The popular Middle Eastern concept has announced the sale of a multi-unit franchise deal with franchisee Sagar Patel to bring five Mamoun’s Falafel stores to the Chicago area over the next 5 years. Patel is an experienced franchisee with a long career in operating coffee and breakfast fast-casual concepts. At one point in his career, he managed 20 different retail locations simultaneously. His experience and success in the restaurant industry, coupled with his passion for the Mamoun’s concept, encouraged his decision to bring the beloved Middle Eastern concept to Chicago.

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“My family and I are long time fans of Mamoun’s and would always visit when we traveled to New York City,” -said Patel said Patel. “I developed a real affinity and passion for the brand, and was immediately interested in joining the Mamoun’s Falafel legacy when I heard they were franchising.” Mamoun’s Falafel was established in 1971 in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village by founder Mamoun Chater. The flagship location has been serving up authentic Middle Eastern cuisine ever since. Mamoun created the menu using traditional Syrian recipes, ingredients, and spices in order to deliver the most authentic Middle Eastern cuisine possible. The menu offers a variety of meat and vegetarian entreés, including falafel and shawarma sandwiches, chicken kebobs, lentil soup, and grape leaves, as well as traditional Middle Eastern pastries like baklava. Mamoun’s is the ‘oldest falafel restaurant in New York City’ and has gathered numerous accolades in its 46-year run, including ‘Best Falafel’ by New York Press, one of ‘NYC’s Most Iconic Sandwiches’ by Eater NY, and has been featured in the book “1,000 Places to See Before You Die” and on the Food Network and Travel Guide Channel. The concept has also garnered praises from numerous actors, musicians, comedians, and other celebrities throughout the years.

Mamoun’s currently operates 6 locations in New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut, with stores coming soon to Dallas and Chicago. In an effort to ensure the high-quality freshness of the menu, Mamoun’s uses a commissary that adheres to strict production system standards, and has also partnered with Cuisine Solutions, pioneers in the sous-vide cooking method, to ensure quality production of all of Mamoun’s authentic menu items. The concept has also partnered with U.S. Foods for distribution so that the menu can be properly duplicated all over the country, no matter the location. The concept has teamed up with Fransmart, the industry leading franchise development company behind the explosive growth of brands like Five Guys Burgers and Fries, The Halal Guys, and Qdoba Mexican Grill, as their exclusive franchise development partner to grow the brand. Mamoun’s Falafel is currently looking for franchise partners to help introduce its menu to customers in major media markets across the country. To learn more about franchising with Mamoun’s Falafel visit: http://go.fransmart.com/mamounspr. ABOUT MAMOUN’S FALAFEL: Mamoun’s Falafel is a New York City institution and one of the oldest falafel restaurants in New York. Founded in 1971, the family-run business is dedicated to authentic traditional Middle Eastern cuisine including falafel, shawarma and hummus. Everything is made from scratch using only the freshest natural ingredients and the finest imported spices. The brand has been featured on Food Network and the Travel Guide Channel, and is listed in the book ‘1000 Places To See Before You Die.’ Mamoun’s Falafel currently operates 6 locations in New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut. ABOUT FRANSMART: Fransmart is the global leader in franchise development, turning emerging restaurant concepts into national and global brands for over 10 years. Company founder Dan Rowe identified and grew brands like Five Guys Burgers & Fries and Qdoba Mexican Grill from 1-5 unit businesses to the powerhouse chains they are today. Fransmart’s current and past franchise development portfolio brands have opened more than 3,000 restaurants in 45 states and 35 countries. Fransmart and their partner brands are committed to franchise development growth—as of 2015, over 1,000 new restaurants are in development across their current portfolio.