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Toys “R” Us to Open In-Store Shops at Macy’s Locations Across the U.S.

by Katie Lee July 26, 2022

New York City — Macy’s has announced a partnership with WHP Global to open Toys “R” Us in-store shops within all of its locations across the U.S. Toys “R” Us stores will range from 1,000 to 10,000 square feet and are set to open from late July through October 15. Each location will feature colorful fixtures, demonstration tables for customers to interact with toys, and a “Geoffrey on a Bench” photo opportunity for families. The in-store shops may also grow by an additional 500 to 3,000 square feet during the …

July 26, 2022

Golden Corral Offers New Store Growth Incentives

by Katie Lee July 26, 2022

Raleigh, N.C. — Golden Corral, the nation’s largest all-you-can-eat buffet chain, has introduced a new franchise incentive program for candidates and existing franchisees who open a Golden Corral restaurant within 24 months of signing a franchise area development agreement. The new incentive program is designed to help minimize the recent impacts of inflation. The program provides a unique benefit to operators by reducing food costs and covering manager-training expenses. The offer is available for qualified candidates looking to expand their franchise portfolio and join America’s largest national buffet chain as …

July 26, 2022

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Ohm Fitness Plans for 35 Locations in Arizona Over 3 Years

by Katie Lee July 25, 2022

Scottsdale, Ariz. — Ohm Fitness, the nation’s first fitness franchise to use EMS (electro muscle stimulation) technology wirelessly and in a small group setting, plans to open up to 35 locations in Arizona over the next 3 years. Two seasoned entrepreneurs and marketing executives have purchased the area developer rights to Arizona and are actively selling franchise licenses to open new locations across the state. Ohm Fitness offers a high-tech EMS fitness experience that packs the benefits of an intense 2-hour workout into a low-impact, 25-minute session. The first corporate …

July 25, 2022

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Arby’s Opens New California Location with Double Drive-Thru Design

by Katie Lee July 25, 2022

Oroville, Calif. — On July 15, Arby’s opened a new location with the company’s latest double drive-thru design in Oroville, Calif. The opening marks the second Arby’s in Butte County and sixth location owned and operated by Fremont, Calif.-based franchise group, Kang Foods LLC. The group’s newest Arby’s is one of the first in the entire Arby’s system to showcase the brand’s double drive-thru design and is the first ground-up Arby’s in Northern California in more than 40 years. “We took special care in constructing this brand-new location to ensure …

July 25, 2022

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Array Appoints North American Chief Commercial Officer

by Katie Lee July 25, 2022

Toronto — Array Marketing, a market leader in end-to-end in-store merchandising solutions, has appointed Chris Olivier as North American chief commercial officer. Olivier is a skilled commercial executive from the retail services industry, having held leadership roles in multiple retail sales, marketing and activation companies. With over 20 years of global leadership in retail marketing, Olivier has strong familiarity with Array’s business from his many years in adjacent retail service companies. Most recently, he was CEO at SPAR Group, a retail merchandising, field sales, installation, remodel and reset business. Prior …

July 25, 2022

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Dollar General CEO to Retire; COO is Promoted to CEO

by Katie Lee July 25, 2022

Goodlettsville, Tenn. — Dollar General Corporation’s CEO, Todd Vasos, has decided to retire from his position on November 1, 2022. Additionally, the company’s board of directors approved the promotion of Jeffery Owen (pictured), its chief operating officer since 2019, to succeed Vasos as CEO effective immediately following Vasos’s retirement from the CEO role. To assist in the transition of leadership, Vasos is expected to serve in a senior advisory position beginning November 1, 2022, and continuing through April 1, 2023, at which time Vasos will retire from employment with the …

July 25, 2022

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Taco Bell Go Mobile Opens in Las Vegas

by Katie Lee July 22, 2022

North Las Vegas, Nev. — Diversified Restaurant Group is opening the first Taco Bell Go Mobile location on the West Coast in North Las Vegas on July 18. The unit is the first of its kind to have two drive-thru lanes, one fully dedicated for mobile orders and delivery drivers. The store is located at 2224 E. Craig Rd. In North Las Vegas. “Taco Bell is a significant part of the DRG portfolio and we are thrilled to be art of the exciting growth and evolution of the brand by …

July 22, 2022

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Safe & Sustainable

by Katie Lee July 21, 2022

— By Jay Fiske — Optimizing facilities in the “new normal.” Facilities managers responsible for dozens of restaurant or retail sites have always needed “multiple pairs of eyes” to ensure every location is operating optimally. Now, the need is more acute with staff shortages. When wait staff or store managers are working double duty to please every customer, it’s easy for them to forget about other tasks — from turning down the air conditioning to switching off the lights or sanitizing every surface. Those small details, over time, can …

July 21, 2022

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Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone Sign Multiple Franchise Agreements

by Katie Lee July 21, 2022

Las Vegas — Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone signed 18 new franchise agreements during the second quarter which will add 62 stores — 37 Capriotti’s and 25 Wing Zones — across the country. The brands have more than 430 stores under development, with 90 set to open between the two brands by the end of 2022. New markets for Capriotti’s include Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Las Vegas, and the Inland Empire and Bay Area in California. Wing Zone will expand to Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Sacramento, Houston, …

July 21, 2022

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Smoothie King Appoints New Chief Development Officer

by Katie Lee July 18, 2022

Dallas — Smoothie King has appointed Chris Bremer as its new chief development officer. He will be responsible for implementing strategies to meet Smoothie King’s ongoing expansion plans and overseeing the franchise development, real estate, design and construction departments. He joins Smoothie King from Nothing Bundt Cakes. “We are thrilled to welcome Chris Bremer to our executive leadership team,” says Wan Kim, CEO of Smoothie King. “Chris is an exemplary, purposeful leader, possessing a passion for leading teams in the food & beverage and hospitality industries and will undoubtedly make …

July 18, 2022

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