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Westwood Contractors Hires Director of Construction

by Katie Lee

Fort Worth, Texas — Westwood Contractors, renowned for its national expertise in retail and commercial construction, has hired Allen Crowley as its new director of construction. Crowley’s inclusion represents a significant milestone for the company, leveraging his wealth of experience amassed through a multifaceted career in construction spanning over four decades. His expertise encompasses a diverse array of projects, including those within retail, restaurant, commercial, industrial and institutional sectors. As an integral member of the leadership team, Crowley plays a critical role overseeing the operations department, ensuring projects are completed …

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Restaurant365 Names New Chief Financial Officer

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Irvine, Calif. — Restaurant365, a leading all-in-one restaurant enterprise management platform, has named Jessica Lanier as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately. Lanier most recently served as vice president of finance at Qualtrics. “Jessica is a world-class finance leader, and we’re grateful to add her to our talented team. She will fit right in as she brings a passion for high-growth SaaS and experience with the milestones we plan to reach on the road ahead,” says Tony Smith, CEO and co-founder of Restaurant365. Prior to Qualtrics, Lanier served as …

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Colt Facility Maintenance: Signature Vendor Spotlight

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— Interview with Peter Tsanacas — R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in business? Peter Tsanacas: Colt Facility Maintenance is based out of Dallas but we also have offices in Houston and San Antonio as well as Oklahoma City and Denver. Colt FM has been in business for a year after acquiring another facility maintenance company’s assets. That company had been in business for over 40 years. The new ownership now has over 100 years of facility maintenance and repair experience. R&R: How long …

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Church’s Texas Chicken® and Texas Chicken™ Record Blockbuster Growth in 2023

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Atlanta — Continuing its impressive growth trajectory in the U.S. and internationally, quick-service chicken restaurant chain Church’s Texas Chicken® and Texas Chicken™ recorded blockbuster development growth in 2023. The company is also continuing its successful remodeling program. “2023 was a monumental year for the Church’s Texas Chicken® and Texas Chicken™ brands as we significantly grew our footprint and development pipeline, while at the same time, refining our brand positioning and strategy, investing substantially in new capabilities and breaking unit-level sales records across the board,” says Joe Guith, who was named …

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Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash Award 95 Agreements in 2023

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Livonia, Mich. — Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash are embarking on a new year with double-digit signed franchise agreements and openings in 2023. Legacy brand Pet Supplies Plus and emerging concept Wag N’ Wash both have the billion-dollar backing of 30+ years of franchise and industry experience. As the largest pet retail franchise in North America, Pet Supplies Plus wrapped the year awarding 83 franchise agreements and maintaining its robust store services growth. Wag N’ Wash, the emerging self-wash, grooming and natural pet food franchise, secured 12 agreements …

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Marble Slab Creamery Expands in Canada with 40-Unit Development Deal

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Los Angeles — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Marble Slab Creamery and 17 other restaurant concepts, has a new development deal to open 40 new Marble Slab Creamery franchised locations throughout Canada in partnership with Canadian Ice Cream Company Inc. The Marble Slab Creamery locations are set to open over the next 10 years, with the first of the new locations slated to open by the end of 2024. The development deal will bolster the brand’s presence from approximately 100 stores that are operating today in …

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2nd & Charles Opens 5th Store in Louisiana

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Lafayette, La. — 2nd & Charles, a retailer of new, used and collectible books, will host a grand opening celebration of its newest store in Lafayette, La., on Feb. 24. Located next to Target in the River Marketplace, Lafayette will be 2nd & Charles’ fifth Louisiana location to date. 2nd & Charles Lafayette is opening as the Books-A-Million in the same shopping center closes its doors. 2nd & Charles is a sister store to Books-A-Million — both serving the book community but in uniquely different and valuable ways. A bookstore …

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Philly Pretzel Factory Expands into St. Louis with Conversion of 11 Pretzel Pretzel Locations

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St. Louis —  Philly Pretzel Factory is about to become a household name in the St. Louis market. The nation’s largest Philly-style pretzel brand will convert 11 Pretzel Pretzel locations throughout the region into new Philly Pretzel Factory locations within the next month. Philly Pretzel Factory CEO and co-founder, Dan DiZio, met with Pretzel Pretzel franchisees, sharing his humble founding story, mission and explaining the strengths of the Philly Pretzel Factory franchise support system. The message resonated — as all 11 Pretzel Pretzel franchisees opted to convert their stores to …

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Lila Maternity to Open its First Retail Store

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Nashville, Tenn. — Lila Maternity, designers of modern and comfortable maternity gowns, has officially moved into the future home of its first retail shop, located in Hendersonville, Tenn., near Nashville. Founded by a military vet and former Mrs. USA, Lila Maternity is best known for its stylish and reimagined labor gowns for pre- and postpartum women, which have become a social media phenomenon. A grand opening is planned for March 15-17. Lila Maternity’s debut retail shop is the next step in the company’s expansion into more areas of maternal wellness. …

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Rose Paving Acquires Marathon Solutions Group, LLC

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Bridgeview, Ill. — Rose Paving has acquired Marathon Solutions Group, LLC. Located just North of Houston, Marathon is a pavement maintenance company with a successful history completing projects throughout the state of Texas. Rose Paving is a premier pavement services provider, based in the Chicago area, with facilities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Connecticut. All members of the Marathon management team will remain with the company moving forward. “We have worked closely with [Marathon owner] Zach [Lovett] and his team …

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