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

by Katie Lee

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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Dog Haus to Open First Location in Florida

by Katie Lee

Pasadena, Calif. — Dog Haus will soon make its Florida debut. The California-born concept has signed an area development agreement with seasoned restaurant franchisees Livingston and Terri Chatman, marking the brand’s first expansion into the Sunshine State. Livingston, a notable University of Florida basketball alumnus, and his wife, Terri, bring more than 20 years of experience in franchising multiple restaurant concepts. The duo plans to open their first Dog Haus location in Tampa in late 2025 or early 2026. They are exploring potential additional sites across Florida in the years …

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Mitsubishi Motors to Open First Retail Sales Gallery Dealership in Nashville Area in Early 2026

by Katie Lee

Franklin, Tenn. — In May 2024, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) outlined its North American-focused 5-year business plan, dubbed Mitsubishi Motors Momentum 2030. The plan outlines the company’s business and product plans that run through fiscal-year 2030. As part of this plan, the first Mitsubishi Motors retail sales gallery dealership will open in the first quarter of 2026 in Antioch, Tenn., southeast of Nashville. The new retail development opening in 2026 in Antioch, Tenn., will be located at 4230 Century Farms Terrace. Century Farms is a 300-plus-acre mixed-use master-planned …

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Beyond, Inc. Changes Name to Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.

by Katie Lee

Murray, Utah — Beyond, Inc., owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY and a blockchain asset portfolio, will change its corporate name to Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., effective Aug. 29, 2025. The renewed brand combines its billion-dollar www.BedBathandBeyond.com platform with localized, capital-efficient stores. The Bed Bath & Beyond comeback is underway with its first store conversion in Nashville, Tenn., which has experienced significant traffic and revenue alongside nationwide media coverage with a de minimis capital investment. Over the next 24 months, the companies plan to convert additional …

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