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CKE Restaurants Adds Chief Global Development Officer

by Katie Lee

Franklin, Tenn. — CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (CKE), parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, has appointed Matthew Walls as the company’s first chief global development officer. In this new role, Walls will be responsible for creating a Global Development Center of Excellence to increase the footprint of both brands domestically and internationally. He joins the company from Domino’s. “Walls, as he is known in our industry, is experienced in delivering progressive business development strategies, innovative designs and solid partnerships with franchisees,” say CEO Ned Lyerly. “His global experience, strategic …

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No Time For Flies

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— By Pat Hottel — Controlling filth flies inside — and outside — restaurant facilities.   Filth flies, like house flies and bottle flies, reproduce quickly and are associated with pathogen laden environments like manure, garbage and sewage. The bodies are well adapted for transporting the microorganisms responsible for foodborne illnesses to our food and food contact surfaces. As summer months approach, a relatively quick life cycle from egg to adult becomes even shorter. Depending on the species, development can occur in as little as 1 week. As a result, …

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Know the Drill

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— By Steve Peldiak — The importance of having a disaster plan in place — prior to the emergency at hand.   Did you know, there is a new bill being introduced to streamline disaster recovery assistance? It is named The Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2021. States would be awarded half of the total grant funds immediately after Congress appropriates them, allowing recovery to start faster. Retailers, restaurateurs and commercial property owners need not wait for government intervention. Organizations that made emergency response planning a priority fared much …

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Quicklotz Liquidations to Open Superstore in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

by Katie Lee

Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas —Quicklotz Liquidations, recognized as one of America’s fastest growing private companies according to Inc. 5,000, plans to open a one-of-a-kind shopping experience at Northeast Mall in Hurst, Texas, near Dallas-Fort Worth. An innovative “bin shopping experience” complete with 50,000+ items on any given day will feature electronics, housewares, clothes, furniture, crafts and much more. Shoppers will find items up to 90% off retail prices in 140,000 square feet of a modern-day “treasure hunt” as an anchor tenant in the regional shopping destination of the Northeast Mall. As …

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Clean Juice Flagship Store Relocates, Reopens with New Efficiency Upgrades

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Charlotte, N.C. — Clean Juice®, a USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, has relocated its flagship store to Birkdale Landing in Huntersville, N.C. The move coincides with the sixth anniversary of the opening of the first Clean Juice store at Birkdale Village. The new Birkdale Landing location will officially open at the end of June. “It’s hard to fathom that it’s been 6 years since we first started our journey with Clean Juice and how we’ve grown as an award-winning brand with more than 100 open locations nationwide,” says Landon Eckles, …

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ZIPS Dry Cleaners Franchise Names Restaurant Industry Veteran as its New President/CEO

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Greenbelt, Md. — The board of directors of ZIPS Dry Cleaners® has appointed Bob Barry as president/CEO of the network of dry-cleaning stores, effective immediately. He succeeds Drew Ritger, who held the role for the past 3.5 years and has accepted a position with a Midwestern chain of gourmet coffee restaurants. Barry has been a member of the ZIPS board of directors for the past 8 years and he will retain that position. He spent 12 years as president/CEO of The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille, growing that chain …

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Freddy’s Launches Drive-Thru Prototype; Plans to Open 45+ New Restaurants in 2021

by Katie Lee

Wichita, Kan. — Leading fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has broken ground on a new site set to host the brand’s newest restaurant prototype. Located in Salina, Kan., this prototype marks a new chapter for the brand’s design evolution as this option is its first model without a dining room, hosting a double drive-thru and a walk-up ordering station. With more than a dozen restaurants set to open in the first half of 2021, Freddy’s is poised to continue making significant development growth in the coming months …

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ODP Confirms Receipt of Staples Proposal to Acquire Consumer Business for $1 Billion

by Katie Lee

Boca Raton, Fla. — The ODP Corporation, a leading provider of business services, products and digital workplace technology solutions through an integrated B2B distribution platform with an online presence and approximately 1,100 stores, has confirmed that its board of directors has received a proposal from USR Parent, Inc. (Staples), the parent company of Staples and a portfolio company of Sycamore Partners, to acquire the company’s consumer business for $1 billion in cash. Last month, the company announced a plan to separate into two independent, publicly-traded companies, each with a unique …

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TCBY Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Continued Growth and Expansion

by Katie Lee

Broomfield, Colo. — TCBY, the world’s original frozen yogurt brand, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the brand continuing to expand rapidly and thrive as communities reopen amid the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. TCBY opened 12 new U.S. locations in the past year and six additional locations are set to open in the coming months. This summer, TCBY will open a new drive-thru in St. Augustine, Fla.; a new self-serve store in Bayonne, N.J., focused on catering with a late-night walk-up window; and a counter-service store in Navarre, Fla., …

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Let’s Pave Develops Lifecycle Cost Calculator for Asphalt Parking Lots

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Oak Brook, Ill. — Let’s Pave, a leading national provider of specialized paving services and solutions, has developed and released a lifecycle cost calculator for asphalt parking lots. The tool was generated to help facility managers secure proper funding for proactive parking lot maintenance. Calculations are based on a net present value financial analysis of a typical parking lot. The calculator enables facility managers and CFOs to run a similar analysis using actual data from their company for any asphalt parking lot. “It is common for businesses with multiple asphalt …

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