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Twin Hospitality Group Inc. Names New Leadership & Direction for Smokey Bones

by Katie Lee

Plantation, Fla. — Twin Hospitality Group Inc., the parent company of Smokey Bones, has appointed Ken Brendemihl as president of Smokey Bones, effective immediately. He has over 25 years of restaurant leadership experience, most recently as chief operating officer of Alamo Drafthouse. Prior to that, he held key leadership roles at Velvet Taco, California Pizza Kitchen, Texas Roadhouse and On the Border. “Smokey Bones is a beloved brand that has amassed a loyal following over the years,” says Kim Boerema, CEO of Twin Hospitality Group. “Since joining Twin Hospitality, we …

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Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens 11 New Stores in Q3 2025

by Katie Lee

Katy, Texas — Academy Sports + Outdoors has opened three new locations in Boardman, Ohio; Beaufort, S.C.; and Virginia Beach, Va.; and will open eight more stores in fall 2025 in Rome, Ga.; Cullman, Ala.; Mishawaka, Ind.; Lakeland, Fla.; Columbia, Tenn.; Albany, Ga.; Palestine, Texas; and Batesville Miss. To date, Academy has opened 11 new stores in 2025 with plans to open 20-25 new locations this fiscal year. Combined, the 11 new stores opening this quarter are expected to bring more than 650 total new jobs across Academy’s footprint. Academy …

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Jimmy John’s Opens Second Location in Canada, With 12 More Scheduled to Open by Year’s End

by Katie Lee

Montreal — Jimmy John’s has opened its second location in Canada, inside Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls. The opening is part of a wave of new stores — 12 according to the last count — that will open across Canada by year’s end. New stores are expected to open in Winnipeg, Ottawa, Edmonton, Barrie, Windsor and additional locations in the Greater Toronto Area. “We have a big appetite for opening new stores because we know how much our fellow Canadians appreciate a fantastic-tasting sandwich with fresh ingredients,” says Peter Mammas, …

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Eggs Up Grill Approaches Milestone 100th Restaurant Opening

by Katie Lee

Spartanburg, S.C. — Eggs Up Grill, a fast-growing “better breakfast” restaurant franchise, wil open its 100th location next month. This milestone follows 4 years of rapid expansion during which the brand nearly doubled in size, driven by consistent positive guest counts, a 40% increase in average restaurant volumes, and strong same-store sales performance as Eggs Up Grill approaches its 19th consecutive quarter of growth. “This milestone is not just about reaching our 100th location; it is another in our growing list of accomplishments built on our unique brand positioning and …

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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

by Katie Lee

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

by Katie Lee

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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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

by Katie Lee

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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