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Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Appoints New President & CEO

by Katie Lee

Union, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has named Sue Gove as its new president and chief executive officer. Since June 2022, Gove has served as interim CEO. The appointment was unanimously approved by Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.’s board of directors. She will continue to serve on the board. “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Sue as chief executive officer. Sue is the best person to serve at the helm of Bed Bath & Beyond and continue leading the company,” says Harriet Edelman, independent chair of …

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FAT Brands Reaches Milestone with 100th Store Opening in 2022

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., a leading global franchising company that owns restaurant brands including Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, Round Table Pizza, Twin Peaks and 13 other concepts, has opened a record-breaking 100 new franchised locations so far this year, and is poised for further growth, with approximately 25 additional stores slated to open by year end. This is the first year since the company’s inception in 2017 that it has surpassed 100 openings in a year. Following a year of strategic acquisitions in 2021, the company …

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Stand Out For Good, Inc. Names New Activewear Brand & President

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Knoxville, Tenn. — Stand Out For Good, Inc., parent company of popular women’s fashion brand Altar’d State, has launched a new activewear brand and welcomes Jonathan Mugler as its brand president. The company’s newest brand is devoted to women on the journey of physical, mental and spiritual growth. AS Revival is created for movement of all kinds like a walk on the beach, a trip to the local market, a morning yoga class or a casual day of running errands. AS Revival will soon open its first brick-and-mortar locations in Colorado, Tennessee, South …

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GPS Hospitality Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

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Atlanta — On October 19, GPS Hospitality, one the nation’s largest franchisees of BURGER KING®, Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen and Pizza Hut®, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the company’s founding. “A decade ago, I founded GPS Hospitality on three core values — being goal focused, people oriented and service obsessed,” says Tom Garrett, CEO of GPS Hospitality. “Living these values has been the key to our success and growth over the last 10 years and will continue to be the compass by which we move forward into the next decade.” In …

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Five Iron Golf to Open First Southeastern Location in Atlanta

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Five Iron Golf, a leading indoor golf and entertainment experience, has signed a lease at 675 W. Peachtree St., located in Midtown Atlanta. Occupying approximately 16,000 square feet of plaza-level retail in Tower Square, adjacent to the Fox Theatre, Five Iron Golf Atlanta will be the brand’s 23rd location in the U.S. — and its first in the Southeast — when it opens next year. Founded in Manhattan in 2017, Five Iron Golf has since expanded to 14 locations nationwide. In addition to Atlanta, Five Iron Golf is …

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Take 5 Car Wash Opens 17 New and Newly Converted Locations in Colorado

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Denver — Take 5 Car Wash® is marking the grand openings of 17 new and newly converted locations in the greater Denver, Colorado Springs and western Colorado areas — all of which officially opened to customers on Oct. 20, 2022. These sites are now branded as Take 5 Car Wash® and equipped with the retailer’s proprietary Pro5™ five-step process for a professional clean, powered by Armor All® Professional formulas. “I am eager to bring the Pro5 experience to our customers and show off all the hard work we’ve done to …

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Jack in the Box Opens New Prototype for Off-Premise-Only Customers

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San Diego — Jack in the Box Inc. has introduced its new off-premise-only restaurant prototype with the opening of a new location in Tulsa, Okla. The new prototype was designed to meet the continued increasing demand for drive-thru service and digital ordering. At only 1,350 square feet, the restaurant features a double y-lane drive-thru, a walk-up window for ordering, dual assembly kitchens and a dedicated pickup window for mobile and third-party delivery orders. The goal of the new prototype is to reduce buildout costs by around 20%, while also increasing …

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— By Doug Groves — Is your commercial property insured correctly?   The world of property ownership has changed dramatically in recent years. With interest rates increasing, the overall cost of building materials going up, and the market value of properties also on the rise, it is more important than ever to know what’s covered in your insurance policy and what you are actually paying for . . . and if you are paying enough. More and more property owners who experience loss are shocked to learn after the fact …

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The Rise of Micro Fulfillment Centers

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— By Balmiki Bhattacharya —   Micro fulfillment centers are on the rise — and here to stay.   The fundamental changes in consumer behavior have caused an essential shift in how items are delivered. The rise of e-commerce has transformed supply from its physical and limited state to a virtual state — which is “always available.” According to Digital Commerce 360, 68% of online shoppers cited fast shipping capabilities as the determining factor for placing an online order. Part of the solution for this lies within micro fulfillment centers …

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Ziosk Sets Sights on Growth with New Executive Hires

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Dallas — Ziosk®, an industry-leading technology platform that helps restaurants increase operational efficiency and optimize the guest experience, is ushering in a new era of innovation with the appointment of three new executive leadership team members: Eric Neilson, chief technology officer; Steve Beckham, chief marketing and brand officer; and Sandro Natale, chief innovation officer. “As we continue our journey toward elevating the dining experience, our goal at Ziosk is to better understand our clients’ guests and ensure that we’re providing the tools necessary to help meet their needs on their …

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