Los Angeles — Vestar, a Phoenix-based privately held shopping center owner and manager, will provide comprehensive management services for Warner Marketplace, a 160,000-square-foot shopping center located in the Canoga Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Vestar will offer its full scope of management services including property management, leasing oversight and marketing and construction management, which will be tailored to optimize operations and drive long-term performance. “We are excited to add Warner Marketplace to our growing California portfolio,” says Patrick McGinley, president of management services at Vestar. “This asset is located in a vibrant …
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Seattle — Starbucks Coffee has announced that it will be eliminating roughly 900 non-retail U.S. jobs, with additional plans to close several hundred underperforming company-operated stores, as part of a broader $1 billion restructuring effort. The company’s store count will decrease by about 1 percent, which translates to roughly 500 closures for the company, as reported by CNBC. Starbucks plans to end its fiscal year with almost 18,300 North American locations, including both company-operated and licensed cafés. “In fiscal year 2026, we’ll grow the number of coffeehouses we operate as we …
New York — Odeko, the all-in-one operations and technology partner for thousands of local coffee shops, cafes and other food and beverage businesses nationwide, has acquired Six Degrees Coffee Service & Distribution (Six Degrees), a premier specialty distributor based in Chico, Calif. Founded more than 20 year ago, Six Degrees has become the leading distribution partner for Northern California’s specialty coffee community. Six Degrees has used a high-touch customer approach and strong vendor relationships — including with local and national roasting partners — to help its customers grow their businesses. “Six Degrees represents exactly the …
Mokas Coffee & Eatery Signs First Franchise Location in Kansas, Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Salina, Kan. — Salina, Kan.-based Mokas Coffee & Eatery, known for its roasted coffee, freshly baked pastries and breakfast and lunch offerings, has announced the upcoming opening of its first franchise location ahead of the brand’s 20th anniversary this November. Entrepreneur and hospitality veteran Christian Coleman has signed a six-unit agreement to bring Mokas Coffee to Johnson, Douglas and Shawnee counties. The first location is scheduled to open in Olathe, a suburb of Kansas City, Mo., in March 2026. Coleman launched his career in professional tennis at the BNP Paribas Open …
Honolulu — Lifestyle brand Tenōre has opened its new flagship store in the Waikiki neighborhood of Honolulu. Moving beyond a traditional retail space, the store is designed as a cultural hub that connects the local community and Honolulu visitors through ongoing art exhibitions, wellness classes, sport-specific workshops, live music and more. The two-story, 12,000-square-foot store, which is situated in the Waikiki Shopping Plaza, is the brand’s first flagship location. The first floor acts as the main retail space, showcasing the latest Tenōre collection, capsules, and collaborations, alongside rotating art exhibitions. …
Egg Harbor Township, N.J. — Spirit Christmas, a pop-up retail store concept and sister brand of Spirit Halloween, has announced the opening of its 2025 season with 30 locations across the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, nearly quadrupling its footprint from last year. Holiday enthusiasts will be introduced to the all-new Peppermint Village, an immersive in-store experience featuring festive décor, unique gifts, holiday apparel and interactive displays designed to spark joy and nostalgia. “At Spirit, we believe the magic of the season does not end with Halloween — it transforms,” …
Grand Rapids, Mich. — Brazilian-American steakhouse, Texas de Brazil, is opening its newest location at Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids, marking the brand’s first restaurant in West Michigan and its third overall in the state. The new location at Woodland Mall will showcase Texas de Brazil’s signature rodizio-style service, where guests will enjoy a continuous rotation of flame-grilled meats, which are carved tableside. Complementing the grilled selections of meat is a gourmet salad area featuring over 50 seasonal items, including fresh vegetables, artisan breads, charcuterie, imported cheeses and house-made soups. “We are excited to bring …
New York City — Drybar, a leading professional blowout beauty concept, has signed a multi-unit development agreement to bring three new locations to Delaware and New York City. Real estate developer and entrepreneur Angelique “Angel” Patterson will open the brand’s first location in Christiana, Del., within the next year, which will mark Drybar’s debut in the state. Drybar will also open its first shops in Brooklyn’s Park Slope and Williamsburg neighborhoods. “As a longtime client and real estate professional, I can appreciate all sides of the brand,” says Patterson. “Both the …
Anaheim, Calif. — Anaheim, California-based Friar Tux has appointed Scott Norris as president. Norris is a veteran of the men’s apparel and retail industry who has held various leadership roles for more than two decades. In his new role, Norris will lead Friar Tux’s growth strategy across its digital channels and e-commerce platforms, drive expansion into new brick-and-mortar markets and develop Friar Tux teams. He will also focus on reducing friction across the customer journey, while advancing technologies such as the company’s AI-powered Fit Calculator, which is designed to deliver sizing …
South Carolina and Georgia — SAMBAZON®, a California-based açaí food and beverage concept, has signed a multi-unit franchise deal with Açaí SC to open 10 new açaí bowl shops over the next five years. The new shops will span South Carolina and coastal Georgia, including Charleston, Columbia, Myrtle Beach and Savannah. The first location, which is expected to open in the Charleston area before the second quarter of 2026, will mark the company’s first brick-and-mortar locations in both states. Açaí SC is led by veteran operator Parag Patel, who has …