All in the Family

— By Katie Lee —   At Mamoun’s Falafel, it’s one big, happy (growing) family — with over 40 new franchises soon to join the fold.   As one of the oldest falafel restaurants in New York City, Mamoun’s Falafel

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Finding a Better Way

— Interview by Katie Lee — At Blink Fitness, it’s not just another gym — it’s a better approach to customers, to franchisees and to facility operations overall.   As Thomas Flaherty of Blink Fitness likes to say: “There’s always

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Franchising Franks

— By Katie Lee — Pasadena, California-based Dog Haus is entering new markets through franchising and partnerships with Kitchen United and Live Nation.   Dog Haus is an emerging new restaurant concept that, frankly, isn’t that new. But it is

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Design For Experience

— Interview by Katie Lee — How The Container Store’s new prototype design enhances the customer experience. When The Container Store unveils a new store prototype, you can bet it is innovative, organized, high-tech, and a completely refreshing customer experience.

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Franchising Freddy’s

— By Katie Lee —   Coming off its second highest expansion year to date, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers now eyes non-traditional venues such as colleges, stadiums and, eventually, airports.   When fast-casual brand Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

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Del Taco Delivers

For its guests and its team members, Del Taco is in the early stages of delivering a new look and brand refresh. — By Katie Lee — When Southern California-based Del Taco recently launched a brand refresh that puts a

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Gone to the Dogs

Dallas-based MUTTS Canine Cantina brings a unique concept to unique real estate spaces. — By Katie Lee — Imagine the coolest dog park and the coolest dog-friendly restaurant — together in one place. Like a beer garden with your dog.

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New Memories in the Making

FAO Schwarz, which has stood for experience for over 150 years, returns to New York with a new flagship store.

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New Pig: Safe & Clean

New Pig stays in the leak-and-spill lane so it can hyper-focus solutions and mitigate an increasingly litigious culture. By Lynn Peisner Leaks and spills create dangerous conditions. Dangerous conditions can cause injuries. Injuries can lead to litigation and bad press.

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Biscuitville Builds Business

With a rise in remodels and new Southern markets under development, North Carolina-based Biscuitville bets on new business with a fresh new look.

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Brandpoint Services: Powered by People

Retailers, restaurants and other businesses partner with BrandPoint Services for a full spectrum of remodeling and maintenance capabilities. By Lynn Peisner When retailers, restaurants — and a growing palette of other businesses, such as banks, grocery stores or healthcare —

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Beauty & Power of Nature

How global beauty brand L’OCCITANE en Provence harnesses the power of nature for the power of good.

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Ad Art: Signage as an Art

Appreciating Ad Art’s colorful history, smart innovation and brilliance of business for more than 80 years. By Katie Lee Ad Art is a national sign company doing business in all 50 states, with seven branch offices in California, Nevada and

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Good Neighbor

With no two locations alike, Potbelly Sandwich Shop immerses itself in the local neighborhoods.

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MIFAB: Water Wise

One of MIFAB’s signature products helps restaurants and retailers keep wastewater clean. By Lynn Peisner Commercial plumbing manufacturer MIFAB is known for developing products based on customers’ concerns and requests. Solution-based products for building and facility owners are leading rapid

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Gig Economy

How Walmart’s ‘Project Gigaton’ is saving emissions — and saving along the company’s bottom line.

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All American Facility Maintenance: No Problems, Only Solutions

All American Facility Maintenance Inc. (AAFM) prides itself on solving any problem its customer may have. By Katie Lee No problems, only solutions: that’s the customer-focused foundation of All American Facility Maintenance Inc. (AAFM). The Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based full-service facilities

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Revolution by Evolution

As Pizza Inn enters its 60th year in business, adaptation is how the classic pizza chain not only survives but thrives.

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Creativity Underfoot

Custom-made concrete is leading Linron Commercial Flooring into the future, while signature service keeps the company connected to its roots.

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A Partner in Performance

CLM Midwest uses its self-performing model and partner approach to elevate retail and restaurant facilities and relationships.

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New Look, New Vision

Following a redesign and rebranding, Pearle Vision is reinvigorating its concentration on patient care.

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Niche Strength

PVI Industries has always manufactured commercial water heaters, never residential.

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KFC’s Bold Climb

After more than 10 years of downsizing, KFC is on the way back up — with a colorful, creative new prototype that speaks to a new generation.

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Big Frog Leaps Forward

With 18 new stores planned in 2018, Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More is jumping into niche retail with a big splash.

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Relate & Integrate

How Divisions Maintenance Group utilizes game-changing technology as well as ‘boots on the ground’ to become a truly integrated partner to its retail and restaurant clients.

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Gateway To A New Era

Golden Corral unveils its new look, called Gateway, which debuted in Greensboro, North Carolina, in December 2017.

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