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Smoothie King Marks Biggest Sales Weekend in Brand History

by Katie Lee

Dallas — In June, Smoothie King achieved a major milestone with the biggest sales weekend in the brand’s 52-year history. Kicking off the weekend on Friday, June 20th, the brand reached its highest single-day systemwide sales ever; and the momentum continued through National Smoothie Day on June 21st, which marked the brand’s busiest Saturday ever. The historic run was capped off by the highest-traffic Sunday of the year. On the development front, Smoothie King added 25 new store commitments across 12 states in the second quarter of 2025, with especially …

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Dry Goods Expands with 4 New Stores Opening in 2025

by Katie Lee

Davenport, Iowa — Dry Goods, the trend-driven young women’s fashion retailer and a subsidiary of Von Maur, Inc., is opening four new stores in 2025, including its debut this past April in the state of New Jersey. With these additions, Dry Goods will operate 88 locations in 24 states.  Known for its fashion-forward styles and boutique shopping experience, the expansion reflects Dry Goods’ continued growth and commitment to bringing its ever-changing selection of apparel and accessories to shoppers nationwide. The brand will soon be available to customers at the following …

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Let Them Cook

by Katie Lee

— By Nathan Willard — Regular conveyor oven cleanings help extend their lifespan and significantly reduce fire risk. Commercial conveyor ovens (also known as pizza ovens or pizza conveyor ovens) play an essential role in busy commercial kitchens as pieces of equipment that are used yearly to cook over 3 billion pizzas in the U.S. alone. However, while there are few things better than a cheesy slice of pizza, conveyor ovens — as well as your entire kitchen operations — have the ability to go up in flames when they …

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Perkins’ New Concept, Griddle & Go, Sells 46 Units in New Jersey

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Perkins American Food Co., is growing its presence in New Jersey with the latest Perkins concept, Griddle & Go. The company recently signed multi-unit franchise deals in Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, selling out in all four markets. Perkins Griddle & Go is a new state-of-the-art café concept, and the Garden State boasts the most significant number of upcoming units for the brand. The first location is slated to open by October 2025 at the highly anticipated Netflix Studios campus in Fort Monmouth. “Franchisees across the country …

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La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Acquire 15 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® Stores in Southeast

by Katie Lee

Monroe, Mich. — La-Z-Boy Incorporated, a global leader in the retail and manufacture of residential furniture, has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire a La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® store network in the southeastern United States from Atlanta Furniture Galleries, LLC, owned by Tom and Amy DeGoey. The DeGoey business is the second-largest independent operator within the entire La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® store network, with 15 stores, four warehouses and approximately $80 million in annual sales. The acquisition will provide continuity for the highly successful Southeast-based business. Once complete, the 15 stores …

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Edible Brands Names Hospitality Veteran as President and Chief Stores Officer

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Edible Brands®, the parent company of Edible Arrangements®, Roti Modern Mediterranean® and Edibles.com, has appointed seasoned restaurant and franchising leader Matthew Walls as president and chief stores officer. A seasoned executive with extensive experience across operations, development, technology and general management, Walls will play a critical role in driving innovation, empowering franchisees and elevating all three of the brand’s core businesses. Walls’ background spans a variety of disciplines, from logistics and business intelligence to domestic and international growth, equipping him with a broad, strategic lens for scaling complex …

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Bojangles Partners With Alyath to Bring EV Charging Stations to Most Locations

by Katie Lee

Charlotte, N.C. — Bojangles, a beloved Southern restaurant chain known for its famous breakfast and chicken, biscuits and tea, is taking a bold step toward sustainability and customer convenience. In a new partnership with Smart Big Box, Alyath EV and Energy and Environmental Design Services, Bojangles is set to install turnkey electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at a wide range of locations, making it a first-of-its-kind initiative in the QSR industry. The rollout of EV charging stations at Bojangles will begin in fourth quarter 2025, and customers can expect to …

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Rhone Reopens at NYC’s Hudson Yards with New Design by TPG Architecture

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New York City — Over the last year, performance lifestyle brand Rhone has been working with TPG Architecture to reimagine its in-store experience with an all-new retail identity. As of April 25, the first remodeled location in New York City’s Hudson Yards reopened for business. The store’s official grand opening was celebrated on June 28. Rhone was founded in 2014, offering a men’s apparel line engineered for optimal style, comfort and activity. Its name was inspired by the relentless Rhone River that runs from the Alps in Switzerland to the …

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Print the Wall

by Katie Lee

— Interview with Darin Ross — Building a wall for Walmart has never been faster, cheaper or safer — thanks to 3D concrete printing. When Walmart makes waves, it can create a tsunami. The mega-retailer, which has more than 10,000 stores around the globe, continues to be a leader in sustainability, productivity and innovation. Recently, Walmart teamed up with Alquist 3D, in partnership with Atlanta-based FMGI as general contractor, to complete their second 3DCP (3D Concrete Printing) build. The new 5,000-square-foot expansion at Walmart Supercenter #5197 outside Huntsville, Alabama, set …

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Pure Green Aims to Have 100 Locations Open by 2026

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Sunrise, Fla. — Pure Green, a functional wellness brand on a mission to build healthier communities through clean, nutrient-dense smoothies, açaí bowls, cold-pressed juices and wellness shots, is rapidly expanding its footprint and closing in on a major milestone: 100 open locations by early 2026. In just 6 months, the juice bar has grown from 43 to 70 open units — a 63% increase — and is on track to open three to five new stores each month through the end of the year. Founded in New York City in …

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