Richmond, Ind. — The Golden Corral in Richmond, Ind., recently underwent a comprehensive remodel and reopened with an all-new look and feel on February 27. Located at 3625 East Main St., the restaurant now features Golden Corral’s new prototype design package: the Gateway Model. Highlights of the remodel project include an updated exterior coupled with a major interior redesign featuring a stacked stone fireplace, contemporary décor, more comfortable and varied seating options, new carpeting, new lighting and a new buffet layout. Also, instead of paying upon arrival, guests will now …
Houston, Texas — Ron Harris, co-owner and executive vice president of Linron Company, is retiring. After more than 50 years in the flooring industry, Harris plans to relax, enjoy life and spend time with his family and grandchildren. More than two decades ago, Harris teamed up with his coworker from a previous flooring company, Linda Krienke, and the two created Linron Company. Together they have made a powerful contribution to the floor covering world. “Ron is a true pioneer to the flooring industry. His knowledge of the flooring products, installation …
Minneapolis — Target Corporation has hired Heath Holtz as senior vice president, field operations. Holtz will oversee Target’s supply chain and logistics field network to support Target’s more than 1,800 stores. Holtz joins the company March 1 and will report to Arthur Valdez, Target’s executive vice president and chief supply chain and logistics officer. “Target has built an industry-leading supply chain and logistics network that supports our stores as shopping destinations and local fulfillment hubs,” says Valdez. “Heath’s strong track record of leading global teams to elevate operational quality and …
Fayetteville, Ark. — Slim Chickens, which features dine-in and drive-thru in the “better chicken” segment, plans to open more than 30 restaurants in 2020 alone. Franchise locations are slated to open in new domestic markets including Maryland, New Jersey, Florida and Washington, to name a few. Internationally, franchise restaurants will open across the United Kingdom in markets like Reading, Southampton and Kent. Slim Chickens works well in traditional and non-traditional environments alike. In fact, the brand has openings planned for several non-traditional venues this year, including restaurants at three universities, …
Fairview Heights, Ill. — IMPACT Strategies recently gave a popular Fairview Heights, Ill., shopping center an all new exterior façade. Crossroads Centre is home to Dollar Tree, Big Lots, T.J. Maxx, Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Plato’s Closet, Ruler Foods and several other retailers who received a fresh look just in time for the new year. IMPACT worked with Northeast Capital Group who purchased the property in 2018. The renovations included repairs to the parking lot and sidewalks, enhanced site lighting, an updated pylon sign, and new fabric canopies. The updates …
— By Bob Lester — Keep your outdoor walkways as safe as your interior floors: How to avoid parking lot slips and trips this winter. The weather has gotten colder, precipitation in many regions of the country has turned into snow, and the likelihood of accidents caused by slick conditions has increased. While most restaurant and retail workers know to keep their floors clean and free of fall risks, they may not think about their outdoor walking spaces quite the same way. To keep customers safe this winter, retail …
— By Mike Folk — Sign maintenance options: they’re out there. We’ve all seen them. Signs that have one or several letters burnt out. Even though we know what that sign says when properly lit, the appearance makes one wonder why that establishment hasn’t fixed it. They spent a lot of money to design, build and install it — only to leave a bad impression and perhaps even send an unintended message. Why Maintenance Matters Noticing what’s wrong with other companies’ signs is easy when you’re their customer. The …
DeWitt, Mich. — According to President Scott Milnes, DENTCO® has hired industry veteran Kimberly Goldovich as its new business developer. Goldovich has over 26 years of sales experience, also having worked in the facility management field for 10 years as director of national accounts & architectural support. She managed relationships with clients, established proactive sales approaches and developed go-to-market plans to develop new client connections. Goldovich’s career started in sales for several TV and radio media outlets, eventually working her way up to national sales manager. She was also an …
Midvale, Utah — Curry Up Now, the award-winning and largest and fastest growing Indian fast-casual concept that’s known for its innovative approach to Indian cuisine, is celebrating the opening of its first Utah restaurant in Midvale on February 28, 2020. This opening marks the first Curry Up Now outpost in the region and continues the brand’s nationwide expansion. With the Midvale outpost, Curry Up Now operates 11 restaurants across the country and has more than 40 additional franchised units in varying stages of development across the United States, including another …
Napa, Calif. — Beloved bookseller Copperfield’s Books is returning to downtown Napa — directly across the street from where it first opened 30 years ago. Scheduled to open this summer, the new 3,665-square-foot space will be part of the First Street Napa development. “Being so community oriented, we’re delighted to be back in the vibrant downtown environment we once occupied,” says Paul Jaffe, president, Copperfield’s Books. “With the renewal of the city center, we are ready to move back to the street where we opened the very first Napa Copperfield’s …