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The Michaels Companies Announces CEO Transition

by Katie Lee

Irving, Texas — The Michaels Companies, Inc. has announced that Ashley Buchanan is stepping down from his role as chief executive officer and member of the board of directors, effective Jan. 15, 2025. The board of directors has already initiated a CEO search with leading executive search firm, Spencer Stuart. “On behalf of the board and Michaels team members, I want to thank Ashley for his valuable contributions since he joined the company in 2020,” says Andrew Jhawar, chairman of the board. “Ashley has led Michaels through significant transformation, delivering …

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Tom’s Watch Bar Names Co-Founders as Co-CEOs

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Denver — Tom’s Watch Bar, a rapidly expanding premier venue for sports viewing and entertainment, has appointed Brooks Schaden and Shannon McNiel as co-CEOs. Schaden and McNiel are both co-founders, along with fellow industry veterans Tom Ryan and Rick Schaden, both of whom remain with the company as board members and active advisors. Rick Schaden remains chairman of the board. “Brooks and Shannon have demonstrated the strength of their partnership over the past 7 years, together successfully driving Tom’s Watch Bar’s growth to 12 — soon to be 13 — …

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Going the Distance

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— By Nathan Willard — Kitchen cleaning and maintenance is a marathon, not a sprint. For restaurant managers who already have enough on their plates, preventative maintenance (PM) can easily get swept away in the busyness of a daily routine. As a result, PM items that need to be performed on a regular basis often get pushed to the side. In the blink of an eye, a fire safety inspection that restaurant managers and owners should be prepared for is only weeks away, catching managers and their kitchen staff off …

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Brilliant Earth Achieves SBTi Validation of Net-Zero Emissions Target

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San Francisco — Brilliant Earth Group, Inc., an innovative, global leader in ethically sourced fine jewelry, has announced that the Science Based Targets initiative has verified the company’s long term target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operations (Scopes 1 and 2) and its supply chain (Scope 3) by 2050. This validation reinforces Brilliant Earth’s commitment to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 and addresses the urgent need to try to limit global temperature increases to less than 1.5°C, below catastrophic levels, in line with the Paris Agreement. …

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Craveworthy Brands Appoints First In-House General Counsel

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Chicago — Craveworthy Brands, an innovative, multi-brand restaurant platform, has appointed its first in-house general counsel, John Silvestri, J.D. With over 25 years of experience, Silvestri’s addition to the team strengthens Craveworthy’s goal to build a comprehensive legal framework that enhances operational resilience, supports partner success and drives the company’s vision forward. As general counsel, Silvestri will oversee corporate governance, franchise compliance, M&A negotiation and risk management across Craveworthy’s expanding portfolio of legacy brands and emerging concepts. “John’s expertise and leadership will be a game-changer for Craveworthy as we redefine …

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Bealls Inc. Selects Legion WFM to Optimize Labor Operations

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Santa Clara, Calif. — Legion Technologies, an innovator in workforce management (WFM), has formed a new partnership with Bealls Inc., a family-owned, privately-held retailer with stores in 22 states. Bealls Inc. will leverage Legion’s AI-native workforce management platform in demand forecasting, automated scheduling, time and attendance tracking, and frontline communications to improve the employee experience for associates across the company’s 650 retail locations. Headquartered in Bradenton, Fla., Bealls Inc. operates under the names bealls, Bealls Florida and Home Centric. The 110-year-old retailer’s longevity is based on the motto “outfitting families …

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Chipotle Reaches 1,000th Chipotlane Milestone

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Newport Beach, Calif. — Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its 1,000th Chipotlane restaurant on Nov. 21. Located in the Kansas City metro area, in Olathe, Kan., the milestone restaurant features the company’s signature digital order drive-thru pickup lane. Of the company’s more than 3,600 restaurants in its real estate portfolio, nearly 30% feature a Chipotlane. “Chipotlanes are a critical piece of our long term growth goal of reaching 7,000 restaurants in North America,” says Chris Brandt, chief brand officer. “This restaurant format is the fastest way for fans to get Chipotle …

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Skiptown, Upscale Pet Care Services Concept, Opens First Atlanta Location

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Atlanta — Pet parents can now book pet care services, including grooming, training, daycare and boarding for their pups at the first Atlanta location of Skiptown, the upscale off-leash dog park, social club and pet care concept. Skiptown Kirkwood will be hosting its grand opening event in December, including the debut of the dog park + restaurant and social club areas. Daycare: A stay in Skiptown’s daycare includes a schedule packed with play, so pet parents don’t have to worry while they’re away. Daycare pups are separated into play groups …

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Dave’s Hot Chicken Partners with Qu to Enhance Operations

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Pasadena, Calif. — Dave’s Hot Chicken is enhancing operational capabilities with the integration of Qu’s unified commerce platform. Designed to streamline the brand’s expanding network, Qu’s real-time data management and offline resiliency with Edge computing provide a critical upgrade to the brand’s in-store processes, ensuring seamless operational and guest experiences across locations. “Qu has been a game-changer for us because it provides an easy-to-connect API that allows us to push and pull data in real time,” says Leon Davoyan, chief technology officer of Dave’s Hot Chicken. “Its flexibility and stability …

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Publix Names Vice President of Finance

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Lakeland, Fla. — According to Publix Super Markets CEO Kevin Murphy, Doug Stalbaum has been promoted to vice president of finance, effective Jan. 1, 2025. He joined the company in 2019 as director of business analysis and reporting, and was promoted to his current role, vice president and controller, in 2022. Prior to joining Publix, Stalbaum was a senior audit manager at an accounting firm for 8 years, senior director and controller at a restaurant chain for 6 years and director of finance at a furniture retailer for 3 years. …

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