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Ziggi’s Coffee Opens 40th Location

by Katie Lee

Longmont, Colo. —  Ziggi’s Coffee has opened its landmark 40th location. The new coffee shop is located in Loveland, Colo. Founded on the corner of Main Street in Longmont, Colo., by Brandon and Camrin Knudsen in 2004, Ziggi’s Coffee now has 40 locations and more than 100 stores in development across 25 states. “We are humbled by the continued growth of the Ziggi’s Coffee brand. When we started this company over 15 years ago, we could only dream of this success. Our value of creating meaningful, community-focused relationships is what …

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Cuhaci & Peterson Plans New Phoenix Office

by Katie Lee

Maitland, Fla. — Cuhaci & Peterson is planning an expansion in the Southwest with the opening of a new office in downtown Phoenix in the Luhrs Tower, which provides easy access to Valley Metro Rail, walk/bike access and a dedicated parking garage on-site. The move, which is slated to open in January 2022, helps strengthen the firm’s West Coast footprint. “We’ve been looking at expansion in the Phoenix area for some time and this move makes sense for both our company and the clients we serve. We’re extremely excited to …

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Captain D’s Continues to Grow with New and Existing Operators

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Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, has experienced a surge in franchise development throughout 2021, reporting 18 new agreements signed to develop 43 locations in key markets nationwide over the next several years. Half of those agreements are with existing franchisees. Motivated by impressive AUVs and strong sales comps system-wide, Captain D’s franchisees continue to invest in the brand and expand its footprint in their markets, reflecting the viability of its franchise model and attracting new operators to the system. “Captain D’s momentum has been …

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Publix Recognized as One of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail

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Lakeland, Fla. — Publix has been named one of the 2021 Best Workplaces in Retail by Fortune, ranking No. 5 of the 15 best large retail workplaces. With more than 1,280 stores across seven states, Publix associates named its resources, culture and giving back as reasons they enjoy working there. “Our company was founded over 90 years ago on philosophies and principles that still guide us today,” says Maria Brous, director of communications at Publix. “We care about the well-being of our associates by providing them with the tools they …

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Arctic Circle Restaurants Partners with Kitchen United

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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

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— 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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