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Maaco Marks 50th Anniversary Milestone in 2022

by Katie Lee

Charlotte, N.C. — Maaco, North America’s body shop and a leader in the $38 billion automotive paint and collision industry, is celebrating its 50th year of business on the heels of a record-breaking year. Founded in 1972 by Anthony Martino, Maaco began its operations with a pilot location in Wilmington, Del. In less than 5 years, Maaco quickly grew to nearly 200 franchised locations. “With our loyal customers, our dedicated network of owners and our time-honored brand name, Maaco has proven that we can stand the test of time,” says …

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Wienerschnitzel Franchise Inks 20-Unit Development Deal to Enter Arkansas

by Katie Lee

Irvine, Calif. — Wienerschnitzel, the world’s largest hot dog franchise, has signed an exclusive development agreement with Tejas Dogs, LLC, to build 20 new Wienerschnitzel restaurants throughout Arkansas over the next 12 years. The Tejas Dogs agreement follows a separate 20-unit announcement by the brand in 2020 to develop throughout Louisiana and paves the way for Wienerschnitzel to further expand its iconic quick-service footprint throughout Southern and Midwestern states. There are already plans to begin building three stores in northwest Arkansas to jumpstart the development schedule. “With personal roots in …

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Forever 21 Names New CEO

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — On January 19, Forever 21 named Winnie Park as chief executive officer (CEO) of the fashion brand. The appointment is effective immediately. Park joins Forever 21 from Paper Source, where she served as CEO for the past 6 years. Park’s tenure at Paper Source is marked by transforming the brand from a brick-and-mortar retailer to a lifestyle brand with a robust digital platform spanning social, digital content, online subscriptions and affiliate partnerships. She also led the successful sale of the brand to an affiliate of Barnes & …

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Dine Brands International Continues Global Expansion with First IHOP® Deal in the Caribbean

by Katie Lee

Glendale, Calif. — Dine Brands International plans to open its first IHOP® in Nassau, The Bahamas, in late 2022 through an agreement with Bahamas Limited, which also calls for 16 IHOP restaurant openings in the Caribbean over the next few years. “We are excited to bring IHOP to the English-speaking Caribbean islands. We’ve seen success in Puerto Rico and believe guests in this new market are sure to fall in love with the brand’s world-famous pancakes and familiar comfort foods,” says William Urrego, regional vice president of franchise operations, Dine …

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BrandPoint Services Acquires ProGroup Contracting to Strengthen its Vendor Network

by Katie Lee

Trooper, Pa. — BrandPoint Services, a leading provider of facility maintenance, remodeling, renovation, digital signage and construction services, has acquired ProGroup Contracting, a leading provider of painting and remodeling services. Both companies serve multi-site commercial clients as they partner with top brands across North America in the retail, restaurant, banking, hospitality, healthcare, grocery and entertainment industries, on their facility needs. BrandPoint Services provides facility maintenance and repair, refresh and remodeling projects, digital signage, rollouts and construction services across the U.S. and Canada. BrandPoint works with over a third of the …

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FRANKiE4 Opens First Brick-and-Mortar Store and U.S. HQ in Seattle

by Katie Lee

Seattle — Following the U.S. e-commerce launch of the women’s fashionable comfort footwear brand, FRANKiE4 has announced the opening of its new store and U.S. headquarters in Capitol Hill, one of Seattle’s hippest neighborhoods. FRANKiE4 Footwear has grown from its Australian roots with a focus on footwear fashion grounded in game-changing, patent-designed foot support. The store offers the full FRANKiE4 collection of luxe leather footwear: sneakers, dress flats, sandals, heels and boots. Private, expert fittings will be offered for customers to have a personalized experience that proves comfort shouldn’t be …

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Bonchon Plans to Open 30 New Locations in 2022, Also Marks 20th Anniversary

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Bonchon, a popular global restaurant concept known for its flavorful Korean fried chicken, is celebrating a year filled with new market expansion and growth, positive sales figures, a new fast-casual model and two decades in business. First establishing itself in the U.S. in 2006, Bonchon is heading into 2022 with rapid franchise growth plans to add 30 new locations with the help of multi-unit operators in thoughtfully selected growth markets. The brand has confirmed new development agreements covering Illinois, Colorado, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, New York, Minnesota, Tennessee …

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Three Ways to Engage and Retain Employees

by Katie Lee

— By George Lessmeister —   We all know the quote, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” It can readily be applied to the current job market. Employers are desperate to find new team members and having a hard time staffing. Has your leadership team stopped to ask to refocus and find ways to retain current staff? Our staffing team works with business owners in the hospitality, franchisee, retail and warehousing markets in over 40 cities across the country. Staff have heard …

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Getting Rid of Rodents

by Katie Lee

— By Chad Gore —   Proactive steps to prevent rodent infestations in your facilities this winter.     As retail and restaurant facilities prepare for increased foot traffic over the holiday season, it is imperative for store operators to familiarize themselves with the signs of rodent infestations. If not properly monitored, rats and mice seeking shelter from cold temperatures can lead to costly structural damage, health and safety hazards, product contamination and a negative brand reputation. Facility managers can use these essential tips to understand the facts, anticipate the …

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Barrier to Entry

by Katie Lee

— By Bryan Campbell —   When developing on potentially contaminated property, you can protect your new building from VOCs with a vapor barrier.     Historically, the term “vapor intrusion” was discussed only in association with the most heavily contaminated properties. Now, with the emergence of new stricter guidelines, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and many state regulatory agencies identify vapor intrusion as a major driver on many sites, including those with little to no soil or groundwater contamination. In some cases, potential vapor intrusion is not …

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