Durable Aesthetic
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The Home Depot Named a Leader on Climate Action, Expands 2019 Wind & Solar Initiatives
Atlanta — The Home Depot® has been highlighted as a global leader on corporate climate action and continues to pursue its sustainability goals with new renewable energy initiatives in 2019…
Kitchen United to Expand into Columbus and Atlanta
Los Angeles — Kitchen United, the virtual restaurant center for innovative brands building off-premise through pickup and delivery, has signed lease agreements for kitchen centers in Columbus, Ohio, and Atlanta…
Saks Fifth Avenue Debuts New Main Floor of Manhattan Flagship Store
New York City — On February 5, 2019, Saks Fifth Avenue opened one of the largest luxury handbag destinations in New York City, furthering the $250 million ‘grand renovation’ of…
BluJay Solutions Hires New CEO
Manchester, England — BluJay Solutions, a leading provider of supply chain software and services, has hired experienced software executive and industry leader Andrew Kirkwood as chief executive officer. His 25…
Bloomin’ Brands Names President of Bonefish Grill
Tampa, Fla. — Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. has appointed Jeff Carcara as president of Bonefish Grill. In this role, Carcara will be responsible for leading the operations and development for Bonefish…
Diversey Launches Cloud-based Hygiene Academy Training Platform for F&B Professionals
Fort Mill, S.C. — Diversey, a leading global hygiene and cleaning company, has launched its cloud-based Hygiene Academy training platform for food and beverage professionals. It enables managers to supervise…
Rebag Invests in Retail Expansion, Plans to Open 25 New Stores
New York City — Rebag, the ultimate destination for buying and selling luxury handbags, has raised $25 million in Series C funding, bringing its total funding raised to $52 million…
Monitor & Maintain
5 roof maintenance tips for retail and restaurant facility managers.
Dollars & Sensors
Remote sensors: a path to profit for your restaurant.
FRONTIER Building Completes First Chick-Fil-A in Prince Frederick, Md.
Miami — FRONTIER Building has completed the construction of the latest Chick-Fil-A to hit Calvert County, Md. The popular eatery, located at 806 Solomon’s Island Rd., is the first Chick-Fil-A…
PRSM Association Releases 'Best of Janitorial' Best Practices
Dallas — The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM), the authority on retail, multi-site facilities management, has released its newest publication, Best Practices: Janitorial, a collection of PRSM's most actionable…
JOANN Stores Names President & CEO
Hudson, Ohio — JOANN Stores, the nation’s leading fabric and craft specialty retailer, has named Wade Miquelon as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors. Miquelon was…
Charlotte Russe Files for Chapter 11; Intends to Close 94 Stores
San Francisco — On February 3, 2019, Charlotte Russe Holdings Corporation voluntarily filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District…
GATES Construction Completes RaceTrac in Naples
Naples, Fla. — GATES Construction has completed a new RaceTrac located on the southwest corner of Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard in Naples, Fla.
Regatta Harbour to Introduce “Top Chef” Jeremy Ford’s New Restaurant: Afishonado
Miami — The TREO Group, a privately-held real estate investment firm headquartered in Miami, has signed a lease for celebrity chef Jeremy Ford’s new restaurant concept, Afishonado, at Regatta Harbour…
Truck Show
Behind the scenes of food truck safety.
The Michaels Companies to Close All 36 Pat Catan’s Arts & Craft Stores
Irving, Texas — The Michaels Companies, Inc. has decided to close all of its Pat Catan’s stores in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. Pat Catan’s is a 36-store retail…
The ABCs of PPE
Your roofing contractor’s safety practices are your business.
Yum! Brands Names President and Chief Operating Officer
Louisville, Ky. — Yum! Brands, Inc. has promoted David Gibbs to president and chief operating officer, reporting to CEO Greg Creed. Gibbs, a 29-year veteran of the company, has served…
Hudson Group Wins 10-Year Contract to Bring New Retail to Indianapolis International Airport
East Rutherford, N.J. — Hudson Group, a leader in North American travel retail, has won new business at Indianapolis International Airport (IND), bringing national brands and unique retail concepts to…
Saladworks Plans to Open 17 New Locations in 2019
Philadelphia — With successful 2018 openings in four states, Saladworks, the healthy, fast-casual franchise, will continue to expand its national footprint to new and existing states in 2019. With 10…
DWM Water Filtration Names Water Filtration Specialist
Latham, N.Y. — DWM Water Filtration has promoted Dovie Wood to water filtration specialist. She joined DWM in 2016 as a customer service coordinator. Her commitment to clients coupled with…
Express, Inc. CEO Departs, Company Names Interim CEO/President
Columbus, Ohio — David Kornberg, chief executive officer of Express, Inc., a leading fashion apparel retailer, has departed. Effective January 22, 2019, Kornberg vacated his positions as CEO, president and…
SMS Assist Promotes CFO to President
Chicago — SMS Assist has promoted Marc Shiffman to president. One of the company’s earliest employees — instrumental to its years of rapid growth and market leadership — Shiffman will…
CoreLife Eatery to Open Milestone 50th Location
Fort Wayne, Ind. — CoreLife Eatery, an active lifestyle restaurant offering a variety of greens, grains and broth-based dishes, will soon hit a major milestone by opening its 50th location…
Cushman & Wakefield Completes Acquisition of QSI Facilities
Chicago — On January 2, 2019, Cushman & Wakefield completed its acquisition of Quality Solutions, Inc. (QSI). This acquisition will expand Cushman & Wakefield’s facilities management capabilities and coverage across…
Tesla Opens New Showroom at Galleria Dallas
Dallas — Shoppers at Galleria Dallas can now find more than the latest fashion trends — they can even find a new car. Innovative automaker Tesla has opened a gallery…
GPS Hospitality Names Senior Vice President of Operations
Atlanta — GPS Hospitality, one the nation’s largest franchisees of BURGER KING® and Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen restaurants, has promoted Mike Kovac to senior vice president of operations. Previously, he was…
Skechers Breaks Ground on Corporate Headquarters Expansion
Manhattan Beach, Calif. — Footwear industry leader Skechers USA, Inc. has broken ground on an expansion of its corporate headquarters that will span several adjacent buildings in Manhattan Beach and…
Sage Restaurant Group Promotes SVP of Operations to COO
Denver — Sage Restaurant Group, a Denver-based independent restaurant group, has promoted its senior vice president of operations, Brent Berkowitz, to chief operating officer.
JCPenney Shakes Up Executive Leadership
Plano, Texas — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has planned a series of leadership actions taking place over the next few months that will assemble a cross-functional executive team.
Cauldron Ice Cream Expands California Presence
Irvine, Calif. — Cauldron Ice Cream, the rapidly growing Orange County, Calif.-based scoop shop known for its made-to-order nitrogen ice cream, innovative flavors and viral OG Puffle cone, opened a…
PGA TOUR Superstore Continues Nationwide Expansion
Atlanta — PGA TOUR Superstore, the country’s leading golf retailer, will open at least six new stores in 2019 as it accelerates its growth strategy to expand its brick-and-mortar presence…
Veggie Grill to Open First Boston Restaurant in Spring 2019
Santa Monica, Calif. — Veggie Grill will introduce its first restaurant in the Boston area in Cambridge, Mass., adjacent to Harvard Square. The new restaurant marks the second East Coast…
Priority Sign, Inc. Rebrands to Priority
Sheboygan, Wis. — Priority Sign, headquartered in Sheboygan, Wis., is changing the name of the company to “Priority.” With more than 20 years of signage program experience, Priority has evolved…
Sears Reaches Temporary Deal to Avoid Bankruptcy, Will Keep 425 Stores Open
Hoffman Estates, Ill. — Sears Holdings Corp. has reached a temporary deal to avoid bankruptcy and keep 425 of its stores open, according to media sources.
Benjamin Moore & Co. Promotes Company Veteran to Chairman & CEO
Montvale, N.J. — Dan Calkins, president and chief operating officer of Benjamin Moore & Co., has been named chairman and chief executive officer. Calkins now reports to Greg Abel, vice…
FRONTIER Breaks Ground on First Starbucks in Lumberton, N.J.
Miami — FRONTIER Companies has broken ground on the site of a future Starbucks Coffee. The national coffee chain will be located at the former site of Wolfe Nursery at…
Armstrong Flooring Wins 3 Awards for Design Excellence
Lancaster, Pa. — Armstrong Flooring has three products — DECORART® Rejuvenations™ with Diamond 10® Technology (pictured), Alterna® Plank Engineered Tile with Diamond 10® Technology, and Appalachian Ridge™ Solid Hardwood with…
Red Robin Appoints Executive Vice President and CFO
Greenwood Village, Colo. — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. has appointed Lynn Schweinfurth as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective January 28, 2019. Guy Constant, Red Robin’s current…
Biscuitville Names New Director of Finance
Greensboro, N.C. — Biscuitville Fresh Southern® has named Ryan Hilton director of finance. He will play a critical role in developing Biscuitville’s annual financial and long term strategic planning procedures…
Juicy Couture to Launch in South Korea
New York City — Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of a global portfolio of lifestyle and entertainment brands, will expand Juicy Couture in partnership with Shinsegae International, the leading Korean…
Duro-Last’s Oregon Manufacturing Facility Receives OSHA Safety Recognition
Grants Pass, Ore. — The Grants Pass, Ore., manufacturing facility of Duro-Last, Inc. recently received a renewal on its Star Site status from the Occupational Safety & Health Organization’s (OSHA)…
Fiesta Restaurant Group to Close 23 Restaurants
Dallas — As part of its strategic renewal plan, Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. will close 14 Pollo Tropical restaurants in Florida and Georgia (including all nine in the greater Atlanta…
NIKE, Inc. Names New President & CEO of Converse, Inc.
Boston — Effective Jan. 22, 2019, G. Scott Uzzell will become president & CEO of Converse, Inc., according to parent company NIKE, Inc. Uzzell comes to Converse from The Coca-Cola…
Chop Stop Plans 16 New Locations in 2019
Los Angeles — Chop Stop, a California-based QSR chopped salad concept known for its fresh, customizable chopped salads and other health-oriented menu options, has signed 16 new franchise agreements in…
Rebag Opens First Mall Location in the Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center
New York City — Luxury handbag authority Rebag has opened its third retail location in New York City and fifth brick-and-mortar location in the U.S., opening its first mall location…
Restaurant Technologies Adds More than 1,500 New Grocery and C-Store Customers in 2018
Minneapolis — Restaurant Technologies, the leading provider of cooking oil management and exhaust cleaning solutions, is providing its Total Oil Management solution to more than 1,500 new grocery and convenience…
Denny’s Partners with P&G Professional to Deploy Mobile Relief Diner
Cincinnati — Denny's and P&G Professional, the away-from-home division of P&G, have teamed up to help those in greatest need.
Payless Pops Up in Times Square
New York City — Payless, a trusted name in footwear and accessories for over 60 years, recently opened its first ever holiday pop-up location in New York City. The temporary…
Fazoli’s Plans 5 New Restaurants in Columbia, South Carolina
Lexington, Ky. — Fazoli’s, an elevated QSR Italian chain, has signed a multi-unit deal with new franchisee Impact Hospitality Group. In addition to acquiring two existing locations in Columbia, S.C…
Los Angeles’ HHLA Undergoing $30 Million Renovation
Los Angeles — Formerly The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center in Los Angeles, HHLA is undergoing a $30 million renovation spearheaded by developer and operator The Festival Companies. The project…
ShopKeep Receives $65 Million Financing to Fund Expansion and Accelerate Growth
New York City — ShopKeep, the top-rated tablet-to-cloud payments and point-of-sale platform chosen by over 25,000 independent retailers and restaurants, has closed a $65 million round of equity and debt…
Tom Colicchio Opens New Restaurant on Long Island
Garden City, N.J. — Eight-time James Beard Award-winner and “Top Chef” head judge Tom Colicchio opened his newest restaurant, Small Batch, on December 12, 2018 at Roosevelt Field in Garden…
Hera Lighting Names New National Sales Manager for Canada
Norcross, Ga. — Hera Lighting has hired Joshua White as the new national sales manager for Canada.
Construction Underway for Easton Town Center’s $500 Million Expansion
Columbus, Ohio — Easton Town Center is undergoing a significant expansion that will feature local and national retailers, breweries, restaurants, entertainment venues, hotels and public event space. The expansion will…
NCR Global Headquarters Receives Dual LEED Platinum Certifications
Atlanta — NCR Corporation’s global headquarters in Midtown Atlanta has been awarded two Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certifications, for Building Design and Construction: Core & Shell…
PAR Technology Corporation Undergoes CEO Transition
New Hartford, N.Y. — Savneet Singh, a member of PAR Technology Corporation’s board of directors since April 2018, has been appointed interim chief executive officer (CEO) and president of the…
Confluent Development to Break Ground on Raising Cane’s First Location in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colo. — Confluent Development, a Denver-based real estate investment and development firm, plans to develop Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers’ first location in Colorado Springs, marking the brand’s entrance…
Mattress Firm Emerges from Chapter 11 with Optimized Store Footprint
Houston — Mattress Firm, Inc., the nation's leading specialty mattress retailer, has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11. The company has closed more than 600 stores…
Flynn Restaurant Group Acquires 368 Arby’s Restaurants from US Beef
San Francisco — RB American Group LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group LP, has acquired 368 Arby’s® restaurants throughout the U.S. from United States Beef Corporation (US Beef)…
IKEA to Open City Center Store in Manhattan
Conshohocken, Pa. — IKEA U.S. is opening its first city center store in the U.S., marking the company’s ongoing transformation and commitment to bringing IKEA into the heart of urban…
Cushman & Wakefield to Acquire QSI Facilities
Chicago — Cushman & Wakefield has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Quality Solutions, Inc. (QSI), one of the nation’s top facilities management firms specializing in on-demand facility maintenance and…
Breakfast Republic Continues Expansion
San Diego — San Diego's fastest-growing, non-franchised breakfast eatery, Breakfast Republic, has grown exponentially since the opening of its first location in 2015, now boasting seven locations around San Diego…
DENTCO Upgrades Mobile App Features
DeWitt, Mich. — Scott Milnes, president of DENTCO®, the first Exterior Services Management® (ESM) company in the U.S., has announced new features available on the DENTCO Verified (DV) mobile application.
Diversey Appoints New CEO
Charlotte, N.C. — Diversey, a customer-centric, global leader in the hygiene and cleaning industry, today announced the appointment of Mark S. Burgess as its new chief executive officer, effective December…
OptimalLED Poised for Growth in Lighting Industry
Toledo, Ohio — OptimalLED Inc. is growing as it adds new lighting representatives and lighting manufacturers to its already impressive lineup. Founded in 2008, the Toledo, Ohio-based lighting company has…
Knoebel Construction Renovates Historic Building into Multi-Use Space
St. Louis — Construction is complete for the $3 million historic renovation of the former Langenberg Hat Building in Washington, Mo., at 330 West Front St. As general contractor, Knoebel…
Billabong Reopens Flagship Store With Focus on Experiential Retail
Honolulu — Billabong, one of the surf industry's most iconic brands, is celebrating the grand reopening of its flagship store at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach on December 1, 2018…
FAO Schwarz Returns to New York With a New Flagship Toy Store
New York City — On November 16, 2018, FAO Schwarz opened its doors to a new flagship location in New York City. The beloved toy store spans 2.5 levels with…
Express Kitchens Opens 3 New Stores
Hartford, Conn. — Express Kitchens, a fast-growing kitchen cabinet and countertop retailer in the Northeast, celebrated the grand opening of three new store locations in Southington, Conn.; Springfield, Mass.; and…
CAVA Completes Zoës Kitchen Acquisition for $300 Million
Washington, D.C. — CAVA Group Inc., a privately held and fast growing Mediterranean culinary brand, has completed its acquisition of Zoe’s Kitchen, Inc. November 22, 2018 was the first day…
Beautycounter to Open First Retail Store
Los Angeles — Beautycounter, a Santa Monica, Calif.-based leader in safer skin care and cleaner cosmetics, will open its first brick-and-mortar store at 51 Prince St. in New York City…
Sign On to a New Look
3 reasons to replace your shopping center entrance sign.
Hanging Tough
Restroom at rowdy sports pub gets a new look with durable, affordable HDPE partitions.
Safe for Surfaces
Damage-free sign labels for the retail and restaurant industry can be removed cleanly from surfaces, dramatically reducing repair and repainting costs.
Mix & Match
Solving the unique facility challenges of mixed-use developments.
High Five to Efficiency
5 foodservice trends that will dictate 2019.
Yum! Brands Appoints Non-Executive Chairman
Louisville, Ky. — Brian C. Cornell, chairman and CEO of Target Corporation, has been appointed by the Yum! Brands board to serve as non-executive chairman of the board. Cornell has…
David's Bridal Files for Chapter 11
Conshohocken, Pa. — On November 19, 2018, David's Bridal took the expected next step of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Doing so will reduce the company's debt by more…
Levin Management Names Vice President of Leasing
North Plainfield, N.J. — Levin Management Corporation (LMC) has appointed Stephanie Harris as vice president of leasing, according to Matthew K. Harding, president. This key addition augments LMC’s executive leadership…
Golden Corral Names Vice President of Franchise Development
Raleigh, N.C. — Golden Corral, the nation’s largest grill-buffet chain, has hired restaurant industry veteran Van Ingram as vice president of franchise development. He joins the company from Taco John’s.
Kitchen United Opening Newest Kitchen Center in Chicago
Los Angeles — Kitchen United, a Los Angeles-based virtual restaurant provider, is opening its next kitchen center in Chicago’s River North neighborhood — its first location outside of California. Kitchen…
Harry Kotlar Celebrates Boutique Grand Opening and 70th Anniversary
Washington, D.C. — The past seven decades have seen Harry Kotlar's rise to become one of the world's most revered jewelry design houses. On November 8, 2018, Harry Kotlar celebrated…
Marcus Theatres Hires Former Smashburger President as EVP and COO
Milwaukee, Wis. — Marcus Theatres®, a division of The Marcus Corporation, has hired Greg Creighton to the newly-created position of executive vice president and chief operating officer. Previously, he served as…
Jersey Mike’s Opens Airport Location at LAX
Manasquan, N.J. — Jersey Mike’s Subs opened at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on November 6, 2018. Operated by Crews, the new Jersey Mike’s restaurant is located in the Terminal 2…
Terminix Commercial Launches New Pest Perceptions Report
Memphis, Tenn. — Terminix Commercial, a division of ServiceMaster, has released its first-ever Pest Perceptions Report, an in-depth study of the pest problems businesses such as hotels, restaurants, retailers and…
Cuhaci & Peterson Names New Principal with Retail Focus
Philadelphia — Bryon McCarthy, who joined Cuhaci & Peterson's Philadelphia office in 2015, has been promoted to principal. Previously, McCarthy held the title of project manager working with one of…
Ballard Brands Expands Restaurant Offerings with Acquisition
New Orleans — Ballard Brands, a Covington, La.-based restaurant and hospitality group whose brands include PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans, WOW Café and New Orleans Roast Coffee & Tea, has…
Razzoo’s Picks Vixxo for its Facilities Management Solution
Scottsdale, Ariz. — Vixxo, a facilities management leader focused on providing a seamless, intuitive experience for a vast portfolio of brands across the United States and Canada, will provide facilities…
Englewood Construction Begins 4 Restaurant Projects
Chicago — Englewood Construction’s restaurant group has started work on four projects including a Bartaco location in Deerfield, Ill.; a new BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse in Sterling Heights, Mich.; an…
Lowe’s to Close 20 Underperforming Stores in U.S., 31 in Canada
Mooresville, N.C. — Lowe’s Cos. Inc. has unveiled its plans to close 20 underperforming stores in the United States as part of its ongoing strategic reassessment. Additionally, the company will…
Let’s Pave to Open Office in Metro Atlanta
Oak Brook, Ill. — Let’s Pave, a national provider of specialized paving services and solutions, is opening an office in Duluth, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta. Mike Zator, vice president…
Mamoun’s Falafel Signs Lease for First Atlanta Location
Atlanta — Mamoun’s Falafel, the fastest growing Middle Eastern fast-casual restaurant in North America and oldest falafel restaurant in New York City, has secured a lease for its first of…
DSW Launches New Shop-in-Shop Boutique in Toronto
Toronto — DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse has launched a shop-in-shop boutique called ‘What's the Occasion?’ to deliver a unique, year-round destination for special-event shopping. The concept opened in the greater…
Bojangles’ to be Acquired by New York-based Consortium
Charlotte, N.C. — Bojangles’, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Durational Capital Management LP and The Jordan Company, L.P. in an all-cash transaction. Bojangles’ stockholders…
Vuori Opens San Francisco Store
San Francisco — On October 23, 2018, Southern California-inspired Vuori Clothing opened its latest brick-and-mortar store at 2070 Union St. in San Francisco. Vuori's expansion to San Francisco follows tremendous…
Franchisee to Bring 21 Dickey's Locations to New York
Long Island, N.Y. — Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisee Jerry Stephan plans to bring 21 Dickey's locations to New York. As a new member of the Dickey's family, Stephan plans to…
Lowe's Appoints Chief Information Officer
Mooresville, N.C. — Lowe's Companies, Inc. has appointed Seemantini Godbole as chief information officer, effective November 12. Godbole currently serves as senior vice president, digital and marketing technology, at Target…
Z Modular to Construct Modular Restaurants with Checkers and Rally's
Chicago — Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, has entered into an agreement with Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc., one of the largest drive-thru restaurant chains in the United States…
Daikin Completes First R-22 Conversion to R-407H of a U.S. Supermarket
Orangeburg, N.Y. — Daikin America has partnered with TOPS Friendly Markets LLC to complete the first refrigeration conversion of a U.S. supermarket from R-22 to Creard R-407H. At the TOPS…
Pie Five Debuts New Prototype Design
Garden City, Kan. — Pie Five Pizza Co. has opened a new restaurant — its first with the company’s new ‘Goldilocks Project’ prototype — in Garden City, Kan. The fast-casual…
Build-A-Bear Workshop® Plans Seasonal Pop-Ups and New Permanent Stores
St. Louis — Just in time for the holidays, Build-A-Bear Workshop® is bringing its signature Make-Your-Own experience to a variety of locations with new permanent shops inside the flagship FAO…
Chicken Salad Chick Opening 100th Location
Auburn, Ala. — Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only Southern inspired, fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, will open its 100th restaurant on November 8, 2018 just outside Lexington, Ky., in…
U.S. Polo Assn. Eclipses Milestone of 1,000 Stores
West Palm Beach, Fla. — USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL), the official licensing arm and national broadcaster of the United States Polo Association (USPA), notes that U.S. Polo Assn. has…
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop Debuts New Store Design, Showcases Cooking Equipment
Las Vegas — Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, an award-winning Las Vegas-based concept with more than 100 locations, has a new restaurant design prototype. The new prototype, featuring reclaimed wood, exposed brick…
DWM Promotes Team Lead, Facilities Maintenance Division
Latham, N.Y. — DWM's growth of existing accounts has led to the spin-off of a new client support team. The new facilities maintenance support team will be led by 3-year…
Tyco Retail Solutions Recognized for RFID Solution Development
Neuhausen, Switzerland — Tyco Retail Solutions has been recognized for its innovation and technology leadership in developing and delivering a portfolio of RFID-enabled solutions, providing retailers with real-time in-store visibility…
David Yurman Plans New York Flagship on 57th Street
New York City — David Yurman, America's premier jewelry designer, plans to open a New York flagship on 57th Street at Madison Avenue. The new flagship is scheduled to open…
Dairy Queen Names New Franchise Development Director
Minneapolis — American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ) has added Julie Davis to the corporate team as the brand's new franchise development director. For nearly 20 years, Davis has held franchise…
RV Retailer, LLC to Acquire RV One Superstores, Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — RV Retailer, LLC has signed an agreement to acquire RV One Superstores from Don Strollo, who will continue to lead RV One Superstores and will retain…
Veggie Grill Plans First East Coast Location in New York City
Santa Monica, Calif. — Veggie Grill, the go-to destination for plant-based, chef-inspired food, will launch its first-ever restaurant in New York City. Now operating 31 locations in California, Oregon, Washington…
Remote Control
Energy management systems vs. connected thermostat solutions: which is right for your chain?
Hygiene Critical
Partnering with grocery distributors to improve hygiene, reduce costs.
Modern Times
The 20-year evolution of EMS (Energy Management Systems) to BMS (Building Management Systems).
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Why new generation hand dryers have a direct impact on your bottom line.
Durable Aesthetic
How luxury vinyl flooring was the right fit for the new Bar Mezzana restaurant in Boston.
Meijer Receives EPA's 2018 SmartWay Excellence Award as a Shipper and a Carrier
Grand Rapids, Mich. — For the first time, Meijer has been named a SmartWay® Excellence Award winner in two categories simultaneously — as a shipper and a carrier — by…
GPS Hospitality Names 4 New Partners
Atlanta — GPS Hospitality, one of the country’s fastest growing franchisees of BURGER KING® and Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen restaurants, has named its newest class of Partner Program inductees:
Von Maur Continues Strategic National Expansion
Davenport, Iowa — On October 13, 2018, Von Maur opened a new department store at the Rosedale Center in Roseville, Minn. The 140,000-square-foot store is the company's second location in…
Pancheros Mexican Grill Strengthens Leadership Team
Iowa City, Iowa — Fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain Pancheros Mexican Grill has reappointed restaurant industry real estate expert Nanette Beiner as director of real estate. She last worked for Pancheros…
Books-A-Million Partners With Service Management Group
Kansas City, Mo. — Service Management Group (SMG), a global customer experience, employee engagement and brand research partner to more than 500 brands, has partnered with leading book retailer Books-A-Million.
Claire's Stores, Inc. Emerges from Chapter 11
Hoffman Estates, Ill. — Claire's Stores, Inc. has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 as the company's court-confirmed plan of reorganization went into effect on October…
Diversey CEO to Resign
Charlotte, N.C. — Diversey, a customer-centric global leader in the hygiene and cleaning industry, plans a transition of executive responsibilities. Dr. Ilham Kadri will resign from her position as Diversey’s…
CEC Entertainment, Inc. Expands Peter Piper Pizza Leadership Team
Dallas — CEC Entertainment, Inc., a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, has appointed Mahesh Sadarangani to president of Peter Piper Pizza, effective immediately. Sadarangani joins a strong…
Petco Names Chief Stores Officer
San Diego — Petco has appointed accomplished sales leader and retail veteran Justin Tichy as chief stores officer (CSO) to oversee all operations and execution for Petco's 1,500+ retail locations…
Boston’s Taps Industry Veterans as Vice Presidents of Sales, Operations
Dallas — Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar, a national casual dining brand, has named two franchise industry veterans to its leadership team. Ryan Reeves will assume the role of…
Sears Holdings Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy; CEO Steps Down
Hoffman Estates, Ill. — On October 15, 2018, Sears Holdings Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief. Effective immediately, the company’s chairman…
Dunkin’ Brands Continues Growth in Colorado with 19 New Locations
Canton, Mass. — Dunkin’ continues to focus on growth and development efforts outside of the Northeast, recently signing six development agreements for nearly 20 new units in Colorado. Over the…
Ross Stores Opens 40 New Locations
Dublin, Calif. — Ross Stores opened 30 Ross Dress for Less® and 10 dd's DISCOUNTS® stores across 19 different states in September and October. These new locations complete the company's…
Diebold Nixdorf Names Interim CFO
North Canton, Ohio — Diebold Nixdorf has appointed Jeffrey Rutherford as interim chief financial officer, effective immediately. He replaces Chris Chapman, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
Marco's Pizza to Introduce 30 Franchise Locations in Key Growth Markets by 2020
Toledo, Ohio — Marco's Pizza, one of the fastest-growing pizza franchises in the United States, has a new growth initiative to expand in strategic DMAs across the country, introducing 30…
Charming Charlie Names New Executive Appointments
Houston — Charming Charlie has made several changes at the executive level — including COO — designed to position the company for long term growth and success.
Grupo Anderson's Selling its Iconic Señor Frog's Brand
Cancun, Mexico — Grupo Anderson's, a Mexican hospitality industry leader, plans to sell its iconic fun themed restaurant brand Señor Frog's in the U.S. The group owns and operates restaurants…
Restoration Management Company Opens New Location Near Denver
Denver — Restoration Management Company, a California-based restoration services company, has opened its 13th location in Littleton, Colo. The expansion is a direct result of the tremendous growth Restoration Management…
FAO Schwarz Announces Opening Date for NYC Flagship, Plus International Expansion Plans
New York City — The famous FAO Schwarz is announcing its international expansion plans as well as November 16, 2018 as the official opening date of the New York City…
Fazoli's Continues Growth Momentum, Adds to Development Team
Lexington, Ky. — Fazoli's has signed two multi-unit development agreements for eight new locations in Georgia and Arkansas; additionally, the company has welcomed franchise and foodservice veteran Kathy Davidson as…
JCPenney Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer
Plano, Texas — J. C. Penney Company, Inc.’s board of directors has appointed Jill Soltau as chief executive officer and a member of the board, effective October 15, 2018. Soltau…
SMI Promotes VP Operations to Head Disaster Recovery Services
East Moriches, N.Y. — According to CEO Scott Crennan, Solutions Management, Inc. (SMI) has named its vice president of operations, Michael DiTaranto, to serve as the chief operating officer of…
FM Restaurants Appoints CEO and CFO
New York — FM Restaurants HoldCo, LLC, an affiliate of Z Capital Group, LLC, a leading alternative asset manager of opportunistic, value-oriented private equity and credit funds, has appointed Randy…
EVgo to Expand Nation's Largest Public EV Fast Charging Network
Los Angeles — As electric vehicle (EV) automakers launch their 2019 models and announce their plans for 2020-2022, EVgo, the largest public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging network in California…
vineyard vines Expands Retail Footprint In Florida
Stamford, Conn. — vineyard vines, the lifestyle apparel brand best known for its smiling pink whale logo, debuts a new store at the Aventura Mall, a premier lifestyle shopping center…
Fuzzy's Taco Shop Names New COO
Fort Worth, Texas — Fuzzy's Taco Shop, the Baja-style taco joint founded near the TCU college campus in 2001, has named industry veteran David Catalano as chief operating officer. Most…
KONE Chooses AT&T to Connect Smart Elevators and Escalators in North America
Dallas — KONE Americas has chosen AT&T as an Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and service management provider for KONE 24/7 Connected Services, which enables monitoring and analysis of real-time…
Nordstrom Local Expands in Los Angeles
Seattle — Nordstrom, Inc. recently opened Nordstrom Local Brentwood (214 26th St.) on September 28. Nordstrom Local Downtown Los Angeles (The Bloc, 750 W. 7th St., Suite S200) will open…
Knoebel Construction Completes HopCat Restaurant in Missouri
St. Louis — Construction is complete for the new $2 million HopCat restaurant and craft beer bar in the Delmar Loop in St. Louis, with Knoebel Construction serving as the…
BIRKENSTOCK Opens First Company-Owned Retail Store in the U.S.
New York City — BIRKENSTOCK has opened its first company-owned retail store in the United States. The store is located in the historic SoHo neighborhood of lower Manhattan. Celebrating over…
Plans Unveiled for Waterfront Restaurant Row in Miami
Miami, Fla. — Focusing on the Miami River and breathtaking views of downtown Miami and the sunset, River Landing has unveiled plans for a ‘restaurant row’ along the river. The…
JCPenney Chief Financial Officer to Depart
Plano, Texas — Jeffrey Davis has informed J. C. Penney Company, Inc. that he is resigning from his position as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective October 1…
Perfumania Launches its First Concept Store
Denver — Perfumania Holdings, Inc., a leading retailer and destination for designer fragrances, has launched a new concept store. Located inside the newly constructed Denver Premium Outlets in Thornton, Colo…
Taco Bell Realizes Significant Savings Using Delaget Software
Saint Louis Park, Minn. — To demonstrate the effectiveness of its loss prevention and labor efficiency solution in Taco Bell franchises, Delaget analyzed key operational metrics of high-adoption users of…
RAVE Restaurant Group Promotes Executive Leadership
Dallas — RAVE Restaurant Group, the parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza Co., has made some internal promotions including Bob Bafundo to president of RAVE and Andrea…
Topgolf Opens First Location in Minnesota
Minneapolis — On September 21, 2018, Global sports entertainment leader Topgolf® opened its first Minnesota location in Brooklyn Center in Minneapolis. The new three-level, 65,000-square-foot venue is the company's 46th…
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Sonic Corp. to be Acquired by Inspire Brands for $2.3 Billion
Oklahoma City and Atlanta — On September 25, 2018, Sonic Corp. and Inspire Brands, Inc. entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Inspire will acquire Sonic for $43.50 per…
Energy Control Consultants Teams Up with ServiceChannel
Davie, Fla. — Energy Control Consultants, Inc., a leading provider of building management systems to the retail industry, has joined ServiceChannel's solution partner ecosystem to provide building control system integration…
Kirkland's Names CEO, President/COO Appointments
Nashville, Tenn. — Kirkland's, Inc. is strengthening its senior management team with the addition of Steve "Woody" Woodward as chief executive officer. Woodward, who is currently president and chief merchant…
Hyde Park Ventures Acquires 16 Five Guys Franchises Across New England
Boston — Hyde Park Ventures, a private investment management company, has acquired 16 Five Guys Burgers & Fries franchises across New England, making it the third largest Five Guys franchisee…
Kroger Marks 1-Year Anniversary of Zero Hunger | Zero Waste
Cincinnati — One year ago, on September 19, 2017, The Kroger Co. launched Zero Hunger | Zero Waste, its bold social impact plan aimed at ending hunger in the communities…
Armstrong Flooring Reaches Recycling Milestone
Lancaster, Pa. — Armstrong Flooring has reached a milestone — recycling more than 100 million pounds of post-consumer flooring materials, and keeping 50,000 tons of materials out of landfills.
Ice-O-Matic Names New President
Chicago and Denver — Filippo Berti, CEO of the Ali Group, has named Gary Mick as president of Ice-O-Matic, an Ali Group Company, as of September 10, 2018. In this…
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The Brass Tap Expands in California with Five-Unit Deal
Tampa, Fla. — After seeking expansion opportunities across the West Coast, elevated craft beer bar franchise The Brass Tap plans to expand in the Golden State, signing a five-unit deal…
CR architecture + design Adds Key Leadership
Cincinnati — CR architecture + design has hired a former vice president of construction at Macy’s, Bruce Quisno, to join its leadership team as vice president of retail market, while…
Kirkland's Reopens Hometown Store with All-New Design
Nashville, Tenn. — Kirkland's has reopened its Brentwood, Tenn., location at 1624 Galleria Blvd. after a month-long closure for remodeling. The new, reimagined store design has been carefully planned to…
PJ's Coffee of New Orleans to Bring First Location to Maryland
Silver Spring, Md. — PJ's Coffee of New Orleans, a New Orleans-based coffeehouse, has signed a multi-unit agreement to bring five locations to Maryland, northern Virginia and Washington D.C. within…
Walgreens and Sprint Plan to Open Additional Sprint Express Locations
Overland Park, Kan., and Deerfield, Ill. — Walgreens and Sprint plan to expand the collaboration they had announced earlier this year, which will include 80 new locations. All of the…
Roy Rogers Returns to Long Island With 7-Unit Development Agreement
Frederick, Md. — Roy Rogers® Restaurants has signed an agreement with Burger Brothers Restaurant Group, a multi-brand franchise developer with locations throughout Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens, to open seven…
Discount Tire Opens 1,000th Store
Scottsdale, Ariz. — DISCOUNT TIRE, the world's largest independent tire and wheel retailer, has opened the franchise's 1,000th tire store, located in Phoenix.
KONE Acquires Maine Elevator Specialists Inc.
Windham, Me. — KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has acquired the service and repair business of Maine Elevator Specialists Inc. in Windham, Me., including its…
CEC Entertainment, Inc. Appoints New CFO
Dallas — CEC Entertainment, Inc., which operates Chuck E. Cheese's and Peter Piper Pizza restaurants, has appointed James "Jim" A. Howell as chief financial officer, effective September 17, 2018. Howell…
REI to Open First Alabama Store in Fall 2019
Huntsville, Ala. — REI Co-op will open its first location in the state of Alabama at MidCity Huntsville in fall 2019. With more than 150 stores across the U.S., REI…
Lands’ End Opens First Standalone Store in New Jersey
Dodgeville, Wis. — On September 10, 2018, Lands’ End opened a new store at Chimney Rock Crossing in Bridgewater, N.J. The opening marks the classic apparel brand’s first standalone store…
Jersey Mike’s Opens Two Non-Traditional Outlets
Manasquan, N.J. — Jersey Mike’s Subs opened two non-traditional restaurants the last week of August. The first opened on August 27 on the campus of Seton Hall University in South…
SMS Assist Opens Second Office
Chicago — SMS Assist, one of Chicago’s fastest-growing technology companies, has opened a second area office in suburban Naperville, Ill. The expansion will allow SMS Assist, based in downtown Chicago…
Kendra Scott Launches First-Ever Store in New York City
Austin, Texas — Austin, Texas-based fashion and lifestyle brand Kendra Scott opened its newest store location and East Coast flagship on September 5 in New York City's SoHo neighborhood. After…
Biscuitville Plans First New Market Expansion in a Decade
Greensboro, N.C. — Biscuitville FRESH SOUTHERN® will enter the Fayetteville, N.C., market — its first new market expansion in 10 years — with two restaurants to open mid-year 2019 followed…
DICK'S Sporting Goods Names Chief E-Commerce and Supply Chain Officer
Pittsburgh — DICK'S Sporting Goods has named Vidya Jwala as chief e-commerce and supply chain officer. In this role, Jwala will be responsible for the company's digital integration of e-commerce…
Slim Chickens Adds Non-Traditional Growth to Global Strategy
Fayetteville, Ark. — Slim Chickens, a leader in the "better chicken" segment of fast-casual restaurants, has enjoyed organic growth since taking the brand from co-founder Tom Gordon's garage to its…
Kroger to Phase Out Single-Use Plastic Bags by 2025
Cincinnati — The Kroger Co. will phase out single-use plastic bags and transition to reusable bags across its family of stores by 2025. Seattle-based QFC will be the company's first…
At Home Group Inc. Names CFO Transition
Plano, Texas — At Home Group Inc.’s CFO, Judd Nystrom, will be leaving the home décor superstore after a transition period. The company is naming Jeffrey R. Knudson, currently senior…
FRONTIER Building Breaks Ground on its First Krispy Kreme
Miami — FRONTIER Building has broken ground on a brand-new Krispy Kreme Doughnuts located at 530 Northeast 167 St. in Miami. The iconic doughnut shop’s new location is being built…
Pizza Inn Adds Thrive Point-of-Sale System to Operations
Dallas — Pizza Inn has chosen Thrive for its first company-approved POS system. Thrive is a state-of-the-art system that has the capability to handle the complexity and numerous business models…
Publix to Build $300 Million Distribution Center in Greensboro, N.C.
Greensboro, N.C. — Publix Super Markets Inc. plans to build a refrigerated distribution center in Greensboro, N.C., as part of a multi-phase project. The company plans to invest up to…
Baskin-Robbins Plans 18 New Locations in Ontario
Canton, Mass. — Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, continues its aggressive expansion in Ontario, specifically in the Greater Toronto Area with the signing of 18…
Duro-Last Names Multiple Leadership Promotions
Saginaw, Mich. — Duro-Last®, Inc. has promoted multiple employees throughout its leadership team. Mike Tracey now serves as vice president of operations; Thomas Jenkins is now the vice president of…
Meijer Unveils All-New Convenience Store and Gas Station Design
Grand Rapid, Mich. — On August 27, 2018, Meijer opened a newly-designed convenience store and gas station adjacent to the retailer's Grand Rapids, Mich.-based headquarters. The new 5,500-square-foot convenience store…
Primo Hoagies to Open New Locations in North Jersey
Morristown, N.J. — Primo Hoagies, the Philadelphia-born Italian specialty sandwich franchise, has signed an agreement with Christopher Amico for the North Jersey area. The new hoagie franchise location will be…
Lowe’s to Close All 99 Orchard Supply Hardware Stores
Mooresville, N.C. — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will close all 99 of its Orchard Supply Hardware stores by February 1, 2019. Founded in San Jose, Calif., in 1931 and acquired by…
Biscuitville Names Chief Development Officer
Greensboro, N.C. — Biscuitville FRESH SOUTHERN® has named Anne Goldman, CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member), as the company’s chief development officer. Goldman is replacing Tim Hegarty, who recently retired from…
Big Lots Names New Chief Executive Officer
Columbus, Ohio — Bruce K. Thorn, a well-respected retail industry executive, has been named chief executive officer and president of Big Lots, Inc. Most recently, he was the president and…
Rotolo’s Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
Baton Rouge, La. — Rotolo’s, the Baton Rouge, La.-based pizzeria, has hired Ryan Brach as chief operating officer. He is a former Rotolo’s franchisee.
Edible Arrangements to Relocate Headquarters to Atlanta
Atlanta — According to its new CEO, Mike Rotondo, Edible Arrangements® plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Atlanta. Edible will maintain a small office in Wallingford, Conn., with approximately…
Duro-Last Earns Sustainability Certifications on All Single-Ply Roofing Membrane Products
Saginaw, Mich. — Duro-Last has achieved certifications for each of its roofing membranes under the NSF American National Standard for Sustainable Roofing Membranes — NSF/ANSI 347. Duro-Last is one of…
JOANN Stores Implements ShopperTrak Analytics from Tyco Retail Solutions
Neuhausen, Switzerland — JOANN Stores, LLC, a leading fabric and craft retailer, will be rolling out Tyco Retail Solutions’ ShopperTrak in-store traffic analytics solution to provide insights for the company's…
L'OCCITANE Opens New Experiential Concept Store on Fifth Avenue
New York City — The L'OCCITANE Group, a leading natural cosmetics manufacturer and retailer, continues to redefine in-store shopping experience by opening a brand new L'OCCITANE en Provence concept store…
Maui-based Fork & Salad Opening First Mainland Location
Orange, Calif. — Fork & Salad, the Maui-based eatery with a mission to make healthy, farm-to-table cuisine accessible to the masses, plans to open its third corporate location and first…
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