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Push Operations and Crumbl Cookies Partner to Streamline Restaurant Management

by Katie Lee

Vancouver, B.C. — Push Operations, the all-in-one cloud-based workforce management platform built uniquely for the hospitality industry, has forged a strategic partnership with Crumbl Cookies, one of North America’s fastest-growing dessert chains. This collaboration makes Push’s integrated HR, payroll, scheduling and time-tracking solutions available to Crumbl’s 1,000+ locations, enabling franchise owners who adopt the platform to optimize operations through data-driven decisions. The partnership addresses challenges faced by multi-location franchisees with automated solutions that reduce administrative tasks while enhancing labor cost management. Participating franchise owners can leverage real-time analytics to balance staffing …

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Levine Leichtman Capital Partners and Management Acquire Shipley Do-Nuts

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP), a middle-market private equity firm, has partnered with management to acquire Shipley Do-Nuts from Peak Rock Capital. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Houston-based Shipley is the nation’s largest donut and kolache brand, providing handcrafted, fresh-made-daily donuts, kolaches and coffee at over 375 locations across 14 states. Shipley was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company will continue to be run from its Houston headquarters by the existing executive team led by CEO Flynn Dekker. According …

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R&R Brands Launches to Elevate Hospitality and Entertainment

by Katie Lee

Baton Rouge, La. — R&R Brands has officially launched as a parent company and embedded operating partner powering a portfolio of nearly 50 restaurant and entertainment locations across seven states. Built by operators, for operators, R&R exists to scale brands with real alignment and zero spin. The R&R Brands portfolio currently includes Party Fowl, Cody’s Original Roadhouse, Santa Fe Cattle Co., multiple franchise locations of Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux and Celebrity Theatres. Uniquely structured as both franchisor and franchisee — while also owning and operating brands directly — R&R brings a …

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Paradies Lagardère Expands Footprint with Retail/F&B Contracts at 2 Key Airports

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Paradies Lagardère, a leading North American airport restaurateur and retailer, has finalized new food and beverage and retail contracts at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). “We are truly humbled by the trust that our airport partners have placed in us, and we are honored to continue growing these relationships,” says Gregg Paradies, president and CEO. “These new opportunities allow us to do what we’re most passionate about, which is partnering with local artisans and entrepreneurs to create a genuine sense of …

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ABM Partners with Nashville Yards to Deliver Facility Services

by Katie Lee

Nashville, Tenn. — ABM, a leading provider of facility services, has entered into a new strategic partnership with Nashville Yards. As part of the multi-year agreement, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships and Southwest Value Partners, ABM has been named an Official Partner of the 19-acre downtown development, further expanding its presence in Nashville and reinforcing its operational expertise in high-profile urban environments. ABM will deliver a comprehensive suite of janitorial services across Nashville Yards, including in parking garages and common areas. ABM will also oversee post-construction and pre-tenant occupancy cleaning …

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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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BH Properties Names Managing Director, Retail Properties

by Katie Lee

Seattle — BH Properties, a vertically integrated, value-add real estate investment firm, has hired Janel Jensen as managing director, retail properties. With deep experience in the Pacific Northwest, Jensen will be based out of BH Properties’ Seattle office and will lead the strategic leasing, merchandising and positioning efforts for the company’s growing portfolio of retail and mixed-use assets across the Pacific Northwest and West Coast. Jensen brings more than a decade of experience shaping vibrant retail environments in both urban cores and suburban mixed-use developments and will play a key …

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DICK’S House of Sport to Anchor New Retail Offerings at PREIT’s Cherry Hill Mall

by Katie Lee

Philadelphia — PREIT has named its next wave of retail additions to Cherry Hill Mall, one of the region’s premier shopping destinations, located in Cherry Hill, N.J. Anchoring the new lineup will be DICK’S House of Sport, a new retail experience from DICK’S Sporting Goods. Replacing the former One Cherry Hill office building, the new space will open in 2026 and introduce a new entrance, infusing fresh energy into the 1.3 million-square-foot shopping center. This targeted investment aligns with PREIT’s value-enhancing strategy with a focus on repurposing underutilized real estate …

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Levin Management Corporation Names New CFO 

by Katie Lee

North Plainfield, N.J. — Levin Management Corporation (LMC) has appointed Jeanette Oliver as chief financial officer (CFO). LMC is an established, vertically integrated commercial real estate services provider with a 125-property leasing and management portfolio. Prior to joining LMC, she was chief accounting officer at Silverstein Properties Inc. Oliver has more than 25 years of experience in the real estate and development industries. She brings a wealth of finance and accounting expertise to her new role. Prior to Silverstein, she previously served as accounting director at Forest City Ratner Companies. …

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Levin Management Promotes Portfolio Manager to Director of Operations

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North Plainfield, N.J. — Levin Management Corporation (LMC) has promoted Denise Ciaravino to director of operations. The move recognizes her exceptional leadership and longstanding contributions to the firm’s property management department, according to Erika Morasco, vice president of property management.   Ciaravino’s promotion marks her second career advancement at LMC in 4 years. She joined the commercial real estate services firm as a property manager in 2006 and steadily rose through the ranks, most recently serving as portfolio manager. “Denise is a true asset to the property management team, and we …

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