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Starbucks to Open 23,000 SF Store in New York City’s Empire State Building

by Katie Lee

Seattle — Starbucks Coffee Company plans to open a new Starbucks Reserve location spanning 23,000 square feet and three floors at the iconic Empire State Building in New York City. Starbucks Reserve® Empire State Building®, to open on Nov. 16, will be a one-of-a-kind destination that celebrates connecting over coffee through innovative coffee house experiences. The store will showcase the imagination of Starbucks with new and classic beverages crafted with Starbucks Reserve® coffee, immersive and imaginative hands-on workshops and tasting flights, and an extensive menu of Princi® shareable plates and …

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Take 5 Car Wash Opens 17 New and Newly Converted Locations in Colorado

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Denver — Take 5 Car Wash® is marking the grand openings of 17 new and newly converted locations in the greater Denver, Colorado Springs and western Colorado areas — all of which officially opened to customers on Oct. 20, 2022. These sites are now branded as Take 5 Car Wash® and equipped with the retailer’s proprietary Pro5™ five-step process for a professional clean, powered by Armor All® Professional formulas. “I am eager to bring the Pro5 experience to our customers and show off all the hard work we’ve done to …

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Jack in the Box Opens New Prototype for Off-Premise-Only Customers

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San Diego — Jack in the Box Inc. has introduced its new off-premise-only restaurant prototype with the opening of a new location in Tulsa, Okla. The new prototype was designed to meet the continued increasing demand for drive-thru service and digital ordering. At only 1,350 square feet, the restaurant features a double y-lane drive-thru, a walk-up window for ordering, dual assembly kitchens and a dedicated pickup window for mobile and third-party delivery orders. The goal of the new prototype is to reduce buildout costs by around 20%, while also increasing …

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The Rise of Micro Fulfillment Centers

by Katie Lee

— By Balmiki Bhattacharya —   Micro fulfillment centers are on the rise — and here to stay.   The fundamental changes in consumer behavior have caused an essential shift in how items are delivered. The rise of e-commerce has transformed supply from its physical and limited state to a virtual state — which is “always available.” According to Digital Commerce 360, 68% of online shoppers cited fast shipping capabilities as the determining factor for placing an online order. Part of the solution for this lies within micro fulfillment centers …

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Roy Rogers Readies for Unit Growth with Prototype Remodel and Technology Upgrades

by Katie Lee

Frederick, Md. — Roy Rogers Restaurants, a western-themed quick-service restaurant chain based in Frederick, Md., has made key investments in remodeling and technology initiatives to drive brand growth with franchise partners. Renovating a collection of restaurants that were built in different decades and survived a host of design trends was a challenging goal. The stores needed changes, both inside and out, to ultimately look and feel like they belong to the same family. The design had to respect the past, while improving convenience for guests and speed of service — …

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West Elm Launches Virtual Design Experience on Roblox

by Katie Lee

Brooklyn, N.Y. — Global design company West Elm, a member of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, has launched its own virtual world, West Elm Home Design, on Roblox, a global platform bringing 52 million daily users together through shared experiences. The first major specialty home retailer to premiere on Roblox, West Elm’s debut into the metaverse offers a best-in-class virtual experience with high-fidelity design and unprecedented photorealism that will appeal to new and existing West Elm fans and design enthusiasts. The West Elm Home …

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Johnny Rockets and Hurricane Wings Debut First Co-Branded Location

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Los Angeles — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. has opened its first co-branded Johnny Rockets and Hurricane Wings. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., at the Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, the restaurant combines Johnny Rockets’ classic menu with the all-new co-branded model of sister wing brand Hurricane Grill & Wings, Hurricane Wings. “Burgers and wings pair perfectly together, which we have witnessed firsthand at FAT Brands with the co-branding of Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express,” says Jake Berchtold, COO of FAT Brands’ fast-casual division. “The demand for that co-branded …

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Macerich Underway on Next Phase of its Renovation of Scottsdale Fashion Square

by Katie Lee

Santa Monica, Calif. — Macerich, one of the nation’s leading owners, operators and developers of one-of-a-kind retail and mixed-use properties in top markets, is underway on the next phase of ongoing reinvestment in its iconic Scottsdale Fashion Square located in Scottsdale, Ariz. Plans include an extensive interior and exterior renovation of the south wing, building on the successful first phase that launched the property’s spectacular luxury wing in 2018. New, complementary uses coming soon to Scottsdale Fashion Square include high-end fitness + wellness destination Life Time Scottsdale and the new …

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Wings and Rings Creates a New Remodel Program; Implements New Technologies

by Katie Lee

Cincinnati — Wings and Rings, an 85-unit sports restaurant and bar franchise, continues to open new stores around the country; is implementing a new remodel program, the first of which was in Crestview Hills, Ky.; and is leveraging technology to streamline operational and back-of-house needs. The brand has also extended its development incentive program, with no franchise fee and no royalties for the first 6 months of operation. Recently the brand opened a new-generation unit in Campbellsville, Ky. Additional openings are in the works in Ohio, Georgia, Texas, Kentucky and …

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FRONTIER Companies Completes Wawa’s 100th Store in Virginia

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Miami — FRONTIER Companies, an experience-focused national investment, development, construction and management firm, recently completed the development of Wawa’s 100th store in Virginia, located in Fairfax. The 6,049-square-foot convenience store and gas station is also Wawa’s first in Fairfax. The store includes 12 gas pumps under canopy, 48 parking spaces and 12 electric vehicle charging stations. FRONTIER purchased the 1.82-acre lot in 2020, which was the former site of the Rodeway Inn Motel, and secured the location for Wawa to mark a milestone project. FRONTIER demolished the motel and cleared …

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