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Ferragamo Reopens Newly Designed Store at Royal Hawaiian Center

by Katie Lee

Honolulu — Ferragamo has reopened a newly designed boutique at Waikīkī’s premier luxury destination, Royal Hawaiian Center. Located along the iconic Kalākaua Avenue, Ferragamo has officially opened its doors to the two-floor space. The space pays tribute to Ferragamo’s design codes rooted in Italian-crafted excellence as well as the innovative, modern vision that its creative director, Maximilian Davis, has for Ferragamo. Unique, luxurious materials and textures are strategically integrated throughout the boutique, evoking contemporary classicism — such as internal panels in calacatta and lined stucco, while stairs are crafted from …

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Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay to Enter Canada with 65-Unit Development Agreement

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Charlotte, N.C. — Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay, the premium handcrafted burger concept co-founded by renowned chef Bobby Flay, has signed a multi-year agreement with The Falcon Capital Group to open 65 locations across Canada. “Expanding into Canada and becoming an international brand is a major milestone,” says Flay. “The Falcon Capital Group brings proven expertise in brand development and retail franchising that makes them the ideal partners to bring our signature handcrafted burgers, fries and milkshakes to a new audience. I look forward to working with the accomplished team …

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Spirit Halloween to Open More Than 1,500 Locations for 2025

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Egg Harbor Township, N.J. — Spirit Halloween is expected to open more than 1,500 store locations across North America this year. “The opening of Spirit Halloween stores signals the start of something special for our guests and our dedicated team that works year-round to reach this moment,” says Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We know every guest looks to our stores as an entertainment destination that brings the spirit of the season to life — and this year is no different, as we unveil our unique in-store experience inspired …

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Applebee’s Appoints Chief Operations Officer

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Pasadena, Calif. — Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar has appointed Jerrold (Jay) Wong as chief operations officer, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to bold innovation, operational excellence and long term growth. He will officially join Applebee’s on Sept. 15. As COO, Wong will focus on driving consistency, accelerating growth and working closely with his team and franchisees to elevate restaurant performance and deliver a seamless guest experience across the system. Wong brings extensive leadership experience from across the hospitality industry, having scaled global teams and led transformations at world-class brands including …

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Rejuvenation, a Williams-Sonoma Brand, Opens First Store in Tennessee

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Portland, Ore. — Rejuvenation, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., has opened its 12th retail location — and first in Tennessee — in Nashville’s Hill Center Green Hills. The new store marks a milestone expansion for the nationally recognized lighting, hardware and home furnishings brand in the Southeast. Founded in 1977, Rejuvenation has grown from an architectural salvage and restoration shop into designing products in-house and establishing its lighting factory in Portland, Ore. Rejuvenation joins sister brands Pottery Barn, West Elm and Williams Sonoma in the premier shopping center. “Opening …

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Bluebox Launches Ice-as-a-Service for Retail Vending Equipment

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Orlando, Fla. — Bluebox Smart Ice and Water introduces the industry’s first on-premise ice and water vending solution functioning as an “Ice-as-a-Service” enterprise. Using an exclusive licensing agreement for the convenience store sector, Bluebox Ice as a Service employs Everest’s VersaVendTM proprietary ice vending equipment. Bluebox lifts responsibility off operators and handles all delivery, setup, preventative maintenance and repairs. With proven 99% uptime and a daily ice production capacity of 2 tons, this equipment produces fresh ice on demand, right at the point of use, and is available 24 hours …

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White Castle Plans to Bring its First Restaurant to Texas in 2026

by Katie Lee

Columbus, Ohio — White Castle, America’s fast-food pioneer and the company behind The Original Slider®, has made a monumental announcement. For the first time in its 104 years, the family-owned business is opening a restaurant in Texas. For inaugural location will be in The Colony. The White Castle at Grandscape, is located in The Colony, near the intersection of Destination Drive and Grandscape Boulevard. It plans to serve hot and tasty Sliders, prepared on steamed buns made in White Castle’s own bakeries, beginning in summer 2026. “White Castle has been …

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Inside Bojangles’ Design Strategy

by Katie Lee

— By Jim Cannon — Location design and its impact on operations, franchisee success and guest experience. Restaurant design plays a critical role in the success of any QSR brand. From streamlining operations and supporting menu execution to shaping the guest journey, every design decision has a direct impact on restaurant performance. At Bojangles, our approach to location design evolves as we continue to grow as a brand. And, with nearly five decades of experience behind us, evolving with changing consumer, operations, menu, financial and technology trends is something Bojangles …

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Victoria’s Secret Opens New Flagship Store in Miami Beach

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Miami — Victoria’s Secret has opened its new flagship store in Miami Beach, Fla., marking a bold new chapter for the brand. After relocating from a nearby site, Victoria’s Secret secured a 12-year lease with ALTO Real Estate Funds. ALTO acquired the retail asset 4 years ago, during the height of the pandemic. Today, with Victoria’s Secret anchoring the location, the property reflects the Lincoln Road corridor’s resurgence and long term growth. The flagship’s opening follows 6 months of extensive preparations and represents a major milestone for both the retailer …

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Chicken Salad Chick Plans to Open New Units in 5 New States

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Atlanta — Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is ready for expansion into five new states — Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey, New York and Utah — creating opportunities in key markets for experienced franchise owners who are ready to grow quickly. The brand is on pace for a record-setting year through robust sales growth and an ambitious development pipeline. Key Markets for Growth: • Arizona: Flagstaff, Phoenix metropolitan area, Prescott, Tucson • Nevada: Las Vegas metropolitan area • New Jersey: Central and South Jersey • …

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