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Katie Lee

Bonchon Adds to Leadership Team

by Katie Lee February 23, 2022

Dallas — Bonchon, the popular global restaurant concept known for Korean fried chicken, has promoted Greg Buchanan from senior vice president of development to chief administration officer. Originally joining the team in 2019, Buchanan brought with him both wisdom and leadership that led to the launch of new business strategies that have ultimately led Bonchon to become one of the fastest growing brands in its category today. In his new role, Buchanan will lead the U.S. finance, accounting and supply chain teams in addition to his current work leading franchise …

February 23, 2022

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The Container Store Launches New Logo, Brand Campaign & More

by Katie Lee February 22, 2022

Coppell, Texas — On the last most organized day of the century (2/22/22), The Container Store is launching a fully reimagined company logo, national brand campaign, new tagline and more. The retailer has been on a mission to transform lives through the power of organization and is extending an inclusive invitation to all, “Welcome to The Organization.” The Container Store’s new logo reflects a more modern and expressive era for the brand. The icon resembles three nested baskets in a subtle, uplifting smile shape, and represents the company’s core differentiators: …

February 22, 2022

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos Enters Colorado with 15-Unit Development Deal

by Katie Lee February 21, 2022

Chino Hills, Calif. — Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, the nation’s first taquito-focused franchise, has a newly signed deal that will bring 15 locations to the Denver area, which will mark the brand’s entrance into Colorado. This new deal comes at a time when Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is beginning to expand its presence across the U.S., and had a record-breaking development year selling 420 units in 2021. All 15 locations will be owned by Robert Barsky and Igor L. Barsky, who bring over 40 years of experience operating several successful business models. “The Colorado development deal is …

February 21, 2022

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At Home Opens 6 New Stores in February

by Katie Lee February 21, 2022

Plano, Texas — At Home, The Home Décor Superstore, will open six new stores in February, bringing the retailer’s store count to 241. The new stores are located in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; Ledgewood, N.J. (pictured); Dallas; Tustin, Calif.; Rochester, Minn.; and Matthews, N.C. All but the North Carolina store are already open. At Home is a unique home décor concept whose stores average just over 100,000 square feet. At Home Group Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and currently operates 240 stores in 40 states. For more information, visit www.athome.com. …

February 21, 2022

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Opens First Idaho Location, Plans 4 More

by Katie Lee February 17, 2022

Newport Beach, Calif. — Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for more than 40 years, has opened its first Idaho location in Meridian. The new restaurant is owned and operated by Gem State Pies, the franchise group that recently inked a multi-unit deal with Mountain Mike’s Pizza to open five locations throughout Idaho’s Treasure Valley. “We are proud to bring Mountain Mike’s Pizza to the great state of Idaho, and it’s not lost on us how clearly the values of Idaho residents overlap with the family and community-based pillars on which …

February 17, 2022

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EchoPark Automotive Names First Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee February 17, 2022

Charlotte, N.C. — Sonic Automotive, Inc., one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, has promoted Thomas “Tim” Keen to become the first chief operating officer of EchoPark Automotive, the company’s rapidly growing nationwide pre-owned vehicle segment. Keen has spent nearly 30 years in the automotive industry and has been with Sonic Automotive for the past 15 years, holding a variety of regional leadership positions with the company’s franchised dealerships. In 2014, Keen was named divisional vice president of EchoPark Automotive, where he was instrumental in developing the EchoPark model and …

February 17, 2022

Industry Voices roofing vendors

Winter Woes

by Katie Lee February 16, 2022

— By Marian Noletti — How to handle any of the winter woes on your commercial roof. In many parts of the country, the winter season is known for bringing extreme cold temperatures, increased precipitation and high winds. These weather elements are rough on all of us for sure, but they can be even rougher on restaurant and retail roofs. Freeze. Thaw. Repeat. Dramatic temperature fluctuations cause repeated freezing, thawing and refreezing of water throughout the winter season. This vicious cycle often results in ice dams and icicles. …

February 16, 2022

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Linron Company: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee February 16, 2022

— Interview with Angie Adams — R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in business? Angie Adams: Our corporate headquarters is located in Houston, Texas. Linron Company has been in business since 1993, 28 years. R&R: What is your name and title, and how long have you been with the company? Adams: My name is Angie Adams, I am the executive vice president of sales & marketing and have been with Linron Company since 2014 (7 years). R&R: What trades/services do you offer retailers …

February 16, 2022

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Clean Juice Marks 100th Franchise Ownership Group

by Katie Lee February 16, 2022

Charlotte, N.C. — Clean Juice®, a national USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, has signed its 100th franchise ownership group in 6 years of franchising. This coveted milestone was captured by Dr. Glenn and Kathleen Leavitt of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and several family members. The Leavitt family will open its doors to the Idaho Falls community in late summer 2022. “This is an exciting milestone in Clean Juice’s historic rise from a concept conceived in our family kitchen to one of the fastest-growing, all organic fast-casual brands in the nation,” says …

February 16, 2022

News retailers

Kohl’s Unveils Locations of 400 New Sephora at Kohl’s Shops Opening This Year

by Katie Lee February 16, 2022

Milwaukee, Wis. — On February 15, Kohl’s unveiled the list of the 400 stores that will be adding Sephora at Kohl’s shops this year. From Alaska to Maine, the 400 stores will span 36 states, eight of which are brand new homes to Sephora at Kohl’s. The addition of 400 stores brings the Sephora at Kohl’s location total to 600 and puts the partnership on track to meet its 850-store goal by 2023. “We’re thrilled to be bringing Sephora at Kohl’s closer to millions more of our customers nationwide through …

February 16, 2022

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