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CVS Pharmacy Opens First Pharmacy-Focused Location; Plans 20 Nationwide

by Katie Lee

Woonsocket, R.I. — CVS Health® has unveiled its first pharmacy-focused CVS Pharmacy®, located in the Boston area. The new pharmacy, situated in Roxbury, will help bridge gaps in pharmacy care and make it easier for community members to access medications, immunizations and other healthcare services provided by pharmacists. Nearly 20 pharmacy-focused pharmacy locations, with footprints averaging around 3,000 square feet, will open in select communities across the country in 2026. Each site will feature a full-service pharmacy with a customized selection of over-the-counter products available for purchase. Patients who would like to purchase items that are not offered at the pharmacy-focused …

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Zaxbys Enters Travel Hospitality Through Landmark Agreement with Areas USA

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Zaxbys®, an Atlanta-based QSR franchise, is entering the travel hospitality sector through a multi-unit agreement with Areas USA, the nation’s largest privately held travel hospitality company. The deal will develop five restaurants at Florida Turnpike service plazas, and the team recently opened the first unit on Sept. 29 at the Turkey Lake Service Plaza in Orlando, Fla. The deal marks Zaxbys’ largest non-traditional development agreement to date. As consumers increasingly seek recognizable restaurant brands wherever they travel, Zaxbys is expanding beyond traditional freestanding restaurants into heavily frequented destinations …

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British Christmas Brand Lapland Debuts in the U.S. with First New York City Store

by Katie Lee

New York City — Beloved British brand Lapland plans to open its first-ever U.S retail concept, Lapland Store, in New York City on Nov. 4, 2026 at 3 West 57th Street — steps from Fifth Avenue and in the heart of Manhattan’s most coveted shopping district. The online store, laplandstore.com, launches this month. Founded in Britain in 2007 by husband-and-wife team Alison and Michael Battle, a former kindergarten teacher and financial trader, Lapland was born from a belief that childhood is precious and fleeting, and that Christmas deserves to be …

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Shake Shack to Enter Brazil in 2027, Plans to Have 40 Locations Open by 2036

by Katie Lee

New York City — Shake Shack Inc. plans to enter Brazil through a new licensing partnership with Bold Hospitality Company, a São Paulo-based hospitality company with longstanding ties to communities across Brazil through its restaurant operations. Following 7 years of growth in Mexico and the brand’s upcoming entry into Panama, Brazil represents the next significant step in Shake Shack’s growth across the region. “As we continue to expand across Latin America, Brazil has long stood out as one of our most requested markets,” says Michael Kark, president of global licensing …

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Harness the Power

by Katie Lee

— By Parminder Singh — How restaurant facility professionals can harness AI platforms for smarter store operations. If you’re responsible for facilities in a restaurant chain, you know how much your brand’s reputation depends on the comfort, safety and reliability of every location. From keeping guests comfortable in the dining area to ensuring refrigeration and kitchen systems run smoothly, the facility director’s job is invisible, yet vital. When something fails — a rooftop unit stops cooling, the walk-in freezer loses temperature or the air quality suffers — it’s not just …

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Centennial Selected to Manage Two Grocery-Anchored Centers in Texas, Massachusetts

by Katie Lee

Austin, Texas, and Shrewsbury, Mass. — Centennial has been selected to provide management services for two grocery-anchored centers: Casis Village in Austin, Texas, and Lakeway Commons in Shrewsbury, Mass. Randalls anchors Casis Village, a 48,500-square-foot center located in the Tarrytown neighborhood of Austin. Other tenants at the property include Tarrytown Pharmacy, Starbucks Coffee and Estilo. Lakewood Commons is a 100,000-square-foot retail center that is anchored by a 50,000-square-foot Whole Foods Market. A mix of dining and service-oriented tenants, such as Starbucks Coffee, Tavern in the Square and Burtons Grill, are …

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True Food Kitchen Initiates Voluntary Chapter 11 Proceedings

by Katie Lee

Scottsdale, Ariz. — True Food Kitchen has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 relief in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. In connection with the restructuring, True Food Kitchen has closed 12 restaurants as of Oct. 4. The company’s remaining 34 restaurants across 14 states are open and serving guests as usual. The company intends to use the Chapter 11 process to strengthen its financial foundation, optimize its restaurant footprint and cost structure and accelerate ongoing operational improvements. “True Food Kitchen is a pioneering brand with a …

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Batteries Plus Fuels Franchise Growth with 19 New Q3 Signings

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Hartland, Wis. — Batteries Plus continued its strong, steady momentum in the third quarter, signing 19 new franchise agreements and opening 13 new locations across six markets. “The continued pace of growth we’re seeing clearly reflects power and connectivity, and Batteries Plus is uniquely positioned to deliver both,” says Victor Daher, vice president of global franchise development for Batteries Plus. “Entrepreneurs recognize that, and our pipeline of new franchisees and existing operators shows continued confidence in our brand, our innovation and the strong returns our model can deliver.” Batteries Plus …

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The Briad Group to Open First Multi-Brand Circle K Travel Centers in New York

by Katie Lee

Binghamton, N.Y. — The Briad Group, a leading hospitality and retail developer based in Livingston, N.J., plans to open its first multi-brand Circle K travel center, located in Binghamton, N.Y., this fall. A second multi-brand Circle K travel center in Watertown, N.Y., is under construction and expected to open in January 2027. The Binghamton and Watertown developments mark the first in a planned series of next-generation convenience and travel centers that will bring together fuel services, convenience retail, and nationally recognized quick-service restaurants under one roof. The 6,800-square-foot travel center …

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Albertsons Companies Names Interim CFO

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Boise, Idaho — The board of directors of Albertsons® Companies, Inc. has appointed Cody Perdue as interim chief financial officer, effective Sept. 30. Perdue currently serves as senior vice president of treasury, investor relations and risk management and will continue to oversee those functions while serving in the interim role. Perdue succeeds Sharon McCollam, who previously announced her plans to retire as president and chief financial officer. McCollam will remain with the company in an advisory capacity through the end of the fiscal year on Feb. 27, 2027, to support …

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