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Shipley Do-Nuts Names New Chief Financial Officer

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Houston — Shipley Do-Nuts, a leading do-nut restaurant franchisor and manufacturer of specialty food products, has hired Bob McGahan as its new chief financial officer. McGahan adds over 30 years of experience to Shipley’s already strong leadership team as the brand continues its robust growth. Most recently, McGahan served as CFO at private equity-owned Friedrich Air Conditioning Inc. and AirBorn Inc., and has also held management positions at Dell Inc. and Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. McGahan started at Shipley in November. “Bob knows how to aggressively grow a brand in a …

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Lids Expands Global Brick & Mortar Footprint with First Stores in Europe

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Indianapolis — Leading sports retailer Lids is expanding its brick-and-mortar retail presence internationally with the opening of its first standalone stores in Europe. For its European debut, Lids will open four locations throughout the London metropolitan area: Seven Dials (now open) and The 02 Peninsula Square in London, Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, and Churchill Square Shopping Centre Russel Place in Brighton, all opening in December. “London is a natural fit for Lids,” says Britten Maughan, president of Lids. “The enthusiasm for both American sports and street wear aligns with …

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Slim Chickens Inks Largest Franchise Deal in Brand History

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Miami — Slim Chickens, a leading fast-casual franchise in the better-chicken segment, has inked a deal for the entire state of Indiana and the Southeast region of Florida for a total of 60 locations. “Slim Chickens’ leadership team is top-notch,” says Al Cabrera, the franchise partner with over 35 years of experience who is spearheading the 60-unit deal. “After three decades in the restaurant industry, it is easy to spot an amazing opportunity, and Slims’ was a clear choice for the next addition to my portfolio.” “This is a huge …

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IT’SUGAR Opens Flagship Location at Ala Moana Center in Hawaii

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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — IT’SUGAR, a subsidiary of BBX Capital, Inc., has opened its newest retail location at the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 18,000-square-foot location is IT’SUGAR’s second candy department store and features more than 30 candy stations, a branded Sour Patch® shop, a branded OREO® department and a TikTok area. “We are pleased that IT’SUGAR is expanding throughout the United States and has opened its first Hawaii flagship store at Ala Moana Center. The center is believed to be one of the largest open-air shopping centers …

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Jack in the Box, Del Taco Enter into $575 Million Merger Agreement

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San Diego and Lake Forest, Calif. — Jack in the Box Inc. and Del Taco Restaurants have entered into a merger agreement valued at approximately $575 million, inclusive of existing debt. Under the terms of the agreement, Jack in the Box will acquire Del Taco for $12.51 per share in cash. The deal, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, would yield a company with more than 2,800 restaurants across 25 states. In addition, the new entity plans to grow its store count by 4% annually …

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Dollar General to Open 1,000 New Popshelf Stores by End of 2025

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Goodlettsville, Tenn. — Dollar General has unveiled plans to open approximately 1,000 new Popshelf stores by the end of fiscal year 2025, including roughly 100 stores in fiscal year 2022. Each Popshelf store spans approximately 9,000 square feet and offers seasonal and home décor, health and beauty products, cleaning supplies and party goods. The target customer is primarily female, lives in the suburbs and maintains an annual household income ranging from $50,000 to $125,000, according to the retailer. Dollar General, which is based in Goodlettsville near Nashville, debuted the Popshelf …

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WOWorks Restaurant Brands Finalizes 12 Franchise Agreements and Openings in 10 States in 2021

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St. Petersburg, Fla. — The WOWorks family of restaurant brands — Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek — experienced growth of its co-branded restaurant concepts in 2021 with six locations opening and six additional franchise agreements signed across 10 states by the end of the year. “We are seeing an accelerated growth in co-branded WOWorks restaurants because our healthy-halo brands meet growing menu and flavor demands, and have the flexibility in size and operation to open alongside current restaurants and inside many non-traditional spaces,” says Eric …

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MaintenX International Hiring Nationwide Amid Strong Growth

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Tampa, Fla. — As most facilities across the country have resumed full operation, their maintenance needs have expanded accordingly. From storm recovery to winterization and preventative HVAC servicing, the needs of buildings are many and varied. MaintenX International has been expanding nationwide throughout 2021 to meet these client requirements, and is looking for additional team members as winter begins. MaintenX has added more than 100 self-performing facility maintenance technicians to its national team so far this year, and still has more than 60 open positions available across the country. From …

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Post-COVID Design

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— By Steven Duffy — Retail formats — grocery formats especially — must adapt quickly.   The future of retail changed forever as the pandemic exposed the inadequacies of e-grocery. Consumers seek convenience at a fair price, and they want a frictionless experience. Grocers and retailers must adapt, and quickly. Retail and grocery formats and their supporting technologies have remained static for decades, unable to respond to shoppers’ demands, new technologies and have failed to meet today’s consumer’s shifting paradigm. Retail of the Future is at an Inflection Point Today …

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From the Top

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— By Tom Dawson — How to prep your roof for winter.   Winter and colder weather are coming — which means snowfall and ice dams and, if you do not prepare correctly, roof leaks. Did you know that it costs businesses roughly five times more to repair a roof in the winter when snow and ice are present because of the increased labor needed to complete the job? Here are some simple tips and preparation steps to help you avoid expensive wintertime roof leaks. Schedule An Inspection Before The …

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