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Liquid Theater

by Katie Lee

— By Rick Marencic — The rise of the ‘mocktail’ movement and how it impacts restaurant bar design and facility operations. Consumer awareness of the benefits of low alcohol consumption has increasingly permeated the market — influencing everything from product offerings to how restaurants, bars and entertainment venues are designed. Retail surveys show that sales of non-alcoholic wines, beers and spirits grew from $8 billion in 2018 to over $11 billion in 2022, according to IWSR (International Wine and Spirits Record). This paradigm shift is largely driven by evolving health …

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Stretch Zone Celebrates 400th Location

by Katie Lee

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Stretch Zone, the nation’s leader in practitioner-assisted stretching, announced today the opening of three new locations across the country, reaching 400 studio locations — marking a major milestone in the brand’s rapid national expansion. Stretch Zone has achieved this growth without a single location failure, a rare feat in the franchise world, and a testament to the brand’s proven model, operational excellence and robust franchise support. The multi-location debut underscores Stretch Zone’s momentum and growing national footprint, with three new studios set to open in Rogers, Ark.; …

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Chicken Salad Chick to Open First Restaurant in Kansas

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, will open its first restaurant in Kansas on July 1 — expanding the brand’s footprint to 22 states. The new restaurant will be located in Overland Park. Sisters Jo Anne Williams and Cindy Sulzman are the team behind this milestone opening for the brand. In addition to their Overland Park restaurant, the pair are slated to open two more Chicken Salad Chick restaurants in Johnson County in 2026. Sulzman will be heading up retail operations, catering and …

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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Pilots New Hospitality-Driven Model in Sugar Land, TX

by Katie Lee

Sugar Land, Texas — Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has shaken things up in the Houston area with the grand opening of its newest location in Sugar Land, called Fuzzy’s Tacos and Margs, on June 16, 2025. The restaurant marks a new offering for the brand, debuting a fresh dining experience with full-service hospitality, digital innovations and a menu refresh. Unlike traditional Fuzzy’s locations where guests order at the counter and collect their food at a pickup window, the Sugar Land restaurant will offer tableside service. Guests will be welcomed to take …

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Abercrombie & Fitch Opens Women’s-Only Store at Domain NORTHSIDE

by Katie Lee

Austin, Texas — Abercrombie & Fitch has officially opened at Domain NORTHSIDE with a women’s-only concept store. Located near Grimaldi’s, it will offer the latest styles in women’s fashion and accessories catered to millennials and Gen-Z alike. Domain NORTHSIDE, home to the Rock Rose entertainment district, is the latest evolution in mixed-use real estate in Austin with over 120 tenants comprised of restaurants, retailers, services and entertainment venues. Abercrombie & Fitch joins a host of new high-end tenants at Domain NORTHSIDE, including the coming soon J.Crew, Fashionphile, OMEGA, Loro, Google …

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Berner International Doubles Manufacturing Footprint in New Castle, PA

by Katie Lee

New Castle, Pa. — Berner International, North America’s leading manufacturer of air curtains, plans to double its current manufacturing footprint in New Castle, Pa., by adding 55,000 square feet of new production space and 70 new jobs, in order to meet growing global demand. Construction will begin in summer 2025 and is expected to conclude in early 2026. Operations will commence as early as second quarter 2026. Berner recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony with nearly 100 attendees; the formal ceremony was followed by a tour of Berner’s plant and an …

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T&T Supermarkets Plans Largest California Store in Chino Hills

by Katie Lee

Chino Hills, Calif. — T&T Supermarket Inc., Canada’s largest Asian grocery retailer, plans to open its second store in Southern California at the Crossroads Marketplace Chino Hills, set to open in fall 2026. Following the announcement of its upcoming store in the Great Park community of Irvine, this will mark T&T’s sixth planned location in the United States. The new T&T location will be the latest Asian grocer to join the suburban community that is considered one of the best places to live in California. The 61,000-square-feet store will join …

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Shipley Do-Nuts Opens First Location in Virginia

by Katie Lee

Houston — Shipley Do-Nuts, a fast-growing donut and kolache brand with more than 375 shops, has opened its first Virginia location in Lynchburg. The new shop marks Shipley’s expansion into its 14th state. Founded in 1936 in Texas and expanding rapidly into new states such as Virginia, Shipley offers more than 60 varieties of fresh donuts, handmade daily. These include its signature hot glazed, cut in the iconic Shipley hexagon shape, plus filled, iced and cake donuts, bear claws, coffee and more. Owned by Lexington, Va.-based businessman and Texas native …

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Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash Report Double Digit Mid-Year Growth

by Katie Lee

Livonia, Mich. — With the franchise industry expected to generate $936.4 billion in economic output this year, pet retail franchise leaders Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash are capitalizing on the record-setting momentum with double-digit growth through the first half of 2025. The two brands have secured 15 new franchise agreements so far and are on track to open more than 25 stores in 2025, with a goal of selling 35 locations by year’s end. “The first half of 2025 has been incredibly successful and speaks to the strength …

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Zara Unveils New Two-Level Store in Cambridge, MA

by Katie Lee

Cambridge, Mass. — CambridgeSide, a New England Development shopping and entertainment destination in Cambridge, Mass., has added fashion brand Zara to its retail lineup. The expansive new Zara store spans two floors, dedicated to Women’s and Men’s collections. Conceived and developed by the Zara Architecture Studio, the store’s interior is accented with neutral tones and natural textiles that create a clean backdrop for customers to visit each section. Customer service is a pillar of the project. Zara is focused on providing all customers, wherever they are, with a seamless shopping …

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