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Arctic Circle Restaurants Partners with Kitchen United

by Katie Lee

Scottsdale, Ariz. — The Arctic Circle Restaurant chain is partnering with Kitchen United in Scottsdale, Ariz., to offer delivery and fulfillment of its food. The new location opened for pickup and delivery on Oct. 25 at Kitchen United MIX on 7127 E. Shea Blvd. in Scottsdale. Arctic Circle’s new Scottsdale location will serve a limited menu featuring the restaurant’s signature Black Angus Beef, 100% Real Alaskan halibut, salads, Above the Rim milkshakes, fries, onion rings and Original Fry Sauce. “We’re thrilled to offer the Scottsdale community the same brand of …

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Sevan Names New Chief Commercial Officer

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Downers Grove, Ill. — Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. has named David Hendrix as its first chief commercial officer (CCO). Hendrix will lead the organization to grow Sevan’s sales and client opportunities while overseeing business development and marketing. Hendrix joins Sevan from CoolSys and Rentokil Steritech. “David’s exceptional experience in sales, marketing and operations across a variety of industries will be a valuable asset to our executive office and company,” says Jim Evans, CEO and president of Sevan. “David has a proven track record of achieving profitable growth, while incorporating the …

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PowerSoul Cafe Chooses Southwest Las Vegas to Launch National Chain

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Las Vegas — PowerSoul Cafe, the world’s first 100% gluten-free fast-food restaurant chain, plans its flagship location in Southwest Las Vegas. The healthy food and smoothie cafe will debut at Tarkanian Plaza in summer 2022. The flagship location will serve as the main kitchen hub for all future local sites. Each PowerSoul Cafe location will operate 24 hours, with self-serve smart food lockers, walk up windows with many sites including a drive-thru window. An additional six locations are planned to open in the same year. PowerSoul Cafe stores will range …

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Moving the Needle

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— By Cedar Blazek — Two major businesses effectively meet and exceed energy-efficiency goals despite COVID-19 challenges.   It’s no secret that the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020 brought everything to a screeching halt. Nearly overnight the world was in lockdown, businesses shuttering — some temporarily, some for good — as the overarching “What do we do now?” question blanketed the economic landscape. The pandemic forced widespread shutdowns across sectors and challenged essential businesses to adapt quickly as consumer traffic changed and public health protocols tightened. …

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99 Cents Only Stores Appoints Chief Financial Officer

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Los Angeles — 99 Cents Only Stores LLC has appointed Periclis “Perry” Pericleous as chief financial officer, effective November 15, 2021. Pericleous, an accomplished retail executive, will be responsible for the company’s key finance functions, including accounting, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury and investor relations. “99 Cents Only Stores is a growth company with a seasoned and dynamic executive leadership team,” says Barry Feld, chief executive officer of the company. “Perry’s deep expertise and success as a public company CFO, his financial acumen and his outstanding leadership …

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Change In The Air

by Katie Lee

— Interview with Tana Davila — Upgrades to P.F. Chang’s ambiance, design and decor drive traffic and sales — even during the pandemic.   This month [September 2021], P.F. Chang’s opened a new flagship in Hawaii, following a 6-month renovation to upgrade its design, decor and ambiance to flagship level. The new look is part of P.F. Chang’s overall brand refresh currently underway. The company is on track to refresh all U.S. restaurants by the end of next year. Editor Katie Lee recently interviewed P.F. Chang’s marketing chief, Tana Davila, …

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Chipotle Sets Science-Based Climate Goals to Reduce Carbon Emissions 50% by 2030

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Newport Beach, Calif. — Chipotle Mexican Grill has set science-based targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. The approved targets have been classified by SBTi as being in line with a long term global temperature increasing trajectory of 1.5°C. “As company with nearly 3,000 restaurants and approximately 95,000 employees, we have a responsibility to drive meaningful change,” says Laurie Schalow, chief corporate affairs & food safety officer. “We …

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Advance Auto Parts Launches Carquest by Advance Store Concept

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Raleigh, N.C. — Advance Auto Parts, a leading automotive aftermarket parts retailer, has unveiled ‘Carquest by Advance’ as a new retail concept under Advance’s portfolio of brands. The store model targets the emerging automotive DIY channel and is designed specifically for independent owners who receive additional operations and merchandising DIY support from Advance. Carquest by Advance stores feature interior and exterior signage, along with a core selection of DIY automotive parts and products made available by Advance. The merchandise assortment includes DieHard® batteries, America’s most trusted auto battery, which is …

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Bloomin’ Brands Names New Chief Technology Officer

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Tampa, Fla. — Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. has appointed Astrid Isaacs to chief technology officer for Bloomin’ Brands. She will lead the company’s technology strategy and platforms, while overseeing the IT, digital and loyalty teams. Isaacs will also join the executive leadership team. “Astrid’s proven ability to develop and implement technology to enable growth and enhance customer service, while improving productivity, will create a great deal of value for our customers and our company,” says David Deno, chief executive officer of Bloomin’ Brands. “Digital connections, whether with our customers, our operators …

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MarineMax Expands in Texas with Acquisition of Towboat Retailer

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Clearwater, Fla. — MarineMax, Inc., the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, has acquired the assets of Texas MasterCraft. Texas MasterCraft is a full-service Dallas-area towboat dealer that operates primarily from two locations. The Dallas-area market is the largest towboat market in the United States. Texas MasterCraft is recognized annually as the largest MasterCraft dealer in the world. Jimmy Harvell launched Texas MasterCraft in 2001, after several years teaching as a waterski pro and working with various other Dallas-area dealerships. The dealership benefits from a private lake it owns, …

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