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Gap Inc. Names Chief Business/Strategy Officer & Chief People Officer

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — Gap Inc. has appointed Eric Chan as chief business and strategy officer and Amy Thompson as chief people officer. Both leaders will join Gap Inc.’s executive leadership team and report to Gap’s president and chief executive officer, Richard Dickson. “Eric Chan and Amy Thompson will play a critical role in solidifying our foundation as we redefine Gap Inc. for a new era — one where operational rigor becomes a consistent cornerstone of strength for us, bolstered by best-in-class talent and a culture of creativity — all paving …

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Fiero Group and ASM Culinary Equipment Forge Partnership

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Brewster, N.Y. – The Fiero Group has formed a strategic partnership with ASM Culinary Equipment, based in Mechanicsville, Md. This collaboration appoints ASM as the exclusive marketing agents for the Fiero brand in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. The partnership is set to leverage ASM’s dominance in the Mid-Atlantic pizza category to significantly expand the Fiero brand’s footprint in the region. ASM Culinary Equipment and the Fiero Group also plan to establish a state-of-the-art regional demonstration and training facility in the Washington, D.C., area. Slated to open in late first …

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New York Fries Returns to the U.S. with New York Opening

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Garden City, N.Y. — New York Fries, a premier fresh-cut fries concept, has marked its latest opening and re-entrance into the U.S. after growing the brand throughout Canada. New York Fries was first born in New York City’s South Street Seaport in 1983 where it began as a small french fry shop before going on to become a staple in food courts across Canada. New York Fries was acquired by Recipe Restaurant Group in 2015. Opening on Jan. 9 inside the Dining District of Roosevelt Field, one of the largest …

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REI Co-op to Open 10 Stores in 2024

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Seattle — Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op plans to open 10 new stores in 2024. Locations have been finalized for summer 2024 openings in Glendale, Ariz., and Rancho Mirage, Calif. A store in St. George, Utah, will open in fall 2025. The co-op will open in formerly occupied retail spaces at Arrowhead Promenade in Glendale, Ariz., The River in Rancho Mirage, Calif., and St. George Place in St. George, Utah. Each location will offer a full-service bike shop. The new Utah location will also feature a ski and snowboard shop. …

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Regulate & Renovate

by Katie Lee

— By David Bolaños — How regulations are reshaping restaurant refrigeration. In some respects, not much has changed. As always, restaurant owners want the optimal refrigeration system for their situations. Nothing new there. But planning a restaurant’s cooling/freezing strategy is more important than ever these days because of proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations regarding refrigerants. The details of the tighter regulations and the exact timing of their implementation are still to be determined, but they are coming. The new regulations might be in effect as soon as January 2025. …

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FSC Franchise Co. Enters 2024 with 40 Signings, 11 Openings and Newk’s Acquisition

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Tampa, Fla. — FSC Franchise Co., the parent company of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap, had a record year in 2023. In addition to acquiring Newk’s Eatery, a fast-casual café concept, the franchisor opened 10 Brass Tap locations and one Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, and it awarded another 36 and four, respectively. “We’ve been looking to add something to our platform for several years, and we think that Newk’s is the perfect complementary brand. It’s fast-casual with average unit volumes of $2.2 million, and it has the same geographical …

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Re-Bath Inks Multi-Unit Agreement for 5 New Markets, Expands into NYC Boroughs

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New York City — Re-Bath, the nation’s largest complete bathroom remodeling franchise, has signed a multi-unit agreement in New York that will cover Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. Re-Bath is actively expanding its presence along the East Coast and is set to venture into even more new markets within the state. Spearheading this massive growth across the Empire State are longtime New York residents, Robert Citrangola and Grace Campbell. While the duo is new to Re-Bath, they bring 30 years of combined franchise experience in the remodeling and …

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Sterling Hospitality, Operator of Marlow’s Tavern, Promotes 2 Leaders

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Atlanta — Sterling Hospitality has promoted two team members to new roles within the company. Ben Krawiecki has been elevated to the role of director of culinary and purchasing, and Mike Fickett has been promoted to director of support and client relations. “We couldn’t be more thrilled with Ben and Mike’s contribution to Sterling Hospitality and the growth of our concepts during their tenure across the board,” says John C. Metz, executive chef, CEO and co-founder of Sterling Hospitality. “Their relationships, attention to detail and hospitality will enhance our offerings …

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Ghirardelli’s First-Ever New York Store to Open at the Empire State Building

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New York City — Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. will welcome Ghirardelli Chocolate Company in a 2,758-square-foot retail space at the base of the world-famous Empire State Building this summer. “Ghirardelli Chocolate is excited to open our first shop in New York. We are proud of our 171-year history that started in San Francisco,” says a spokesperson for Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. “We can’t wait to welcome our guests in New York to create sweet memories with friends and family for many generations to come. Our shops are designed to showcase …

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Fogo de Chão Plans 20+ New Locations to Open in the Next 24 Months

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Dallas — Fogo de Chão is starting off the year with a strong development pipeline with new locations planned through 2025. The addition of more than 20 new restaurants is slated to open through 2025. The development pipeline includes the following new lease signings and restaurant openings, with the brand’s 100th restaurant opening milestone on track to occur by the end of 2024: Previously announced 2024 openings include: • Brooklyn, N.Y. • Richmond, Va. • Miami, Fla. – Dadeland • Bridgewater, N.J. • Seattle • Orlando, Fla. – Vineland Pointe …

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