News

Authentic Brands Group Appoints Chief Financial Officer

by Katie Lee July 13, 2023

New York City — Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has appointed Kevin Wills as chief financial officer. In his new role, Wills partners with Authentic’s executive leadership team to drive sustainable, long term value through financial strategy and performance. He is based in the company’s New York headquarters and reports directly to its founder, chairman and CEO, Jamie Salter. “Kevin brings a strong track record of guiding strong financial growth across a broad range of public and private companies,” says Salter. “His diverse experience makes him uniquely qualified to support Authentic’s …

July 13, 2023

News restaurants

Carl’s Jr. to Open First Restaurant East of the Mississippi River

by Katie Lee July 12, 2023

Franklin, Tenn. — CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl’s Jr.® restaurants, is bringing its big, bold flavors to South Florida with its first restaurant in partnership with RSMG Holding LLC and Retail & Food International Brand. The new opening in Doral, Fla., is planned for late 2023 and marks the brand’s first location in Florida — as well as its first restaurant east of the Mississippi River. The first South Florida Carl’s Jr. restaurant will boast the brand’s newly refreshed look. “Carl’s Jr. is known for serving impossible to ignore …

July 12, 2023

construction and design News remodels retailers

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company Reopens Renovated Original Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop

by Katie Lee July 12, 2023

Photos courtesy of Albert Law San Leandro, Calif. — Ghirardelli Chocolate Company will reopen its flagship store, the Original Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop, at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, on July 13, 2023. After a 6-month renovation of the historic building, the store celebrates Ghirardelli’s history and craftmanship as a U.S. chocolate pioneer and the company’s legacy in San Francisco dating back to the 1850s. The new design features North America’s largest flowing chocolate wall, the original, 19-foot “G” from the historic marque Ghirardelli sign, a replica San …

July 12, 2023

franchise development News people restaurants

Wingstop Appoints New Chief Growth Officer

by Katie Lee July 12, 2023

Dallas — Wingstop has added Anne Fischer to its team as senior vice president, chief growth officer. She will lead Wingstop’s marketing and digital strategies. Fischer brings a deep understanding of the restaurant industry, with a proven track record. Prior to joining Wingstop, she was chief marketing & digital officer title at Papa John’s International, where she spent 8 years of her career. She has more than 20 years of combined experience in QSR and hospitality industries, including marketing and sales leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company and SeaWorld …

July 12, 2023

kitchen exhaust/grease control News vendors

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Partners with 100+ Whole Foods Locations

by Katie Lee July 11, 2023

Orlando, Fla. — Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions (Filta), the pioneering leader of active fryer management and environmental kitchen sustainability across the food and hospitality industries, has added many new clients in the first half of 2023 including more than 100 Whole Foods locations nationwide. “We are always thrilled to add new clients,” says Tom Dunn, CEO of Filta. “But the heart of our business is local franchise owners helping both high-profile customers like Whole Foods and independent and multi-unit restaurant operators dependably deliver better tasting fried food to patrons while …

July 11, 2023

News retailers

Take 5 Car Wash Grand Opens Over 50 New and Refreshed Locations

by Katie Lee July 10, 2023

Charlotte, N.C. — Take 5 Car Wash® has opened three brand new sites in Tampa, Fla., Marrero, La., and New Albany, Ind. The retailer also opened 53 updated and rebranded sites across central and eastern Texas, the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, Indiana and Michigan. The newly constructed and refreshed car washes showcase Take 5 Car Wash’s commitment to a quality and convenient car wash experience. Each site features the retailer’s signature Pro5™ five-step process, utilizing Armor All Professional® wash and wax formulas. Notably, the proprietary Ceramic Shield formula with UV …

July 10, 2023

franchise development News restaurants

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to Open in Times Square in Late 2023

by Katie Lee July 10, 2023

New York City — Brand Urban, a real estate brokerage and advisory company based in Manhattan, and Dochter & Alexander Retail Advisors, a Washington, D.C.-based real estate brokerage, have brought Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to Times Square. The nationally beloved brand, known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan ice cream, has signed a lease for a 600-square-foot scoop shop at 2 Times Square in Midtown Manhattan. Marking the brand’s 27th location in New York City, Van Leeuwen at 2 Times Square is slated to open in late 2023. Emily Green …

July 10, 2023

flooring/floor care News people retailers

LL Flooring Names Several Executive Leadership Appointments

by Katie Lee July 10, 2023

Richmond, Va. — LL Flooring Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring in the U.S., has made three new leadership team appointments, effective July 10, 2023. Robert L. Madore has been appointed as executive vice president, chief financial officer, replacing interim CFO Terry Blanchard; Andrew W. Wadhams has been named senior vice president, retail and commercial sales; and Laura Massaro has been named senior vice president, chief marketing officer. “The board of directors and I are pleased to welcome an executive of Bob’s caliber as LL Flooring’s next …

July 10, 2023

franchise development News restaurants

Le Macaron French Pastries Continues Nationwide Expansion With 10 New Locations

by Katie Lee July 7, 2023

Sarasota, Fla. — Le Macaron, the leading French pastries and macaron franchise in the U.S., is on track to meet its year-end goal of 80 franchise units following remarkable growth in 2002 and an impressive first quarter in 2023 with multiple franchise openings. As the #1 macaron franchise with 76 units nationwide in various stages of development, the popular French patisserie will open 10 new locations this summer in Tucson, Ariz.; Gaithersburg, Md.; New York; Columbus, Ohio; Tarpon Springs, Fla.; Pembroke Pines, Fla.; and three California stores in Long Beach, …

July 7, 2023

construction and design management News property management remodels retailers

CenterSquare Completes Renovations, Rebranding of Shopping Center Near Nashville

by Katie Lee July 6, 2023

Brentwood, Tenn. — CenterSquare Investment Management has recently completed renovations at Brentwood Corners (formerly Lakeside Center), a 22,268-square-foot Essential Service Retail (ESR) property located in Brentwood, Tenn., a Nashville suburb. The property has undergone several enhancements, including a newly milled and repaved parking lot, freshly painted facades and awnings, a complete roof replacement, revitalized landscaping, and the installation of LED lighting in both the shopping center and the surrounding parking area. In addition to the range of physical improvements implemented, the property has also undergone a change in ownership and …

July 6, 2023

Newer Posts

Older Posts