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Sonny’s BBQ Names Senior Director of Information Technology

by Katie Lee

Orlando, Fla. — Sonny’s BBQ has hired Keith Berger as the senior director of information technology. Berger brings with him a wealth of IT experience and proven leadership to the brand. In his role, Berger will spearhead the development and implementation of Sonny’s BBQ’s information technology strategy, provide expert and strategic counsel to the leadership team and drive transformational change and innovation within the company. “We’re excited to welcome Keith and leverage his knowledge and expertise to shape a new vision for technology that supports our people-first strategic priorities,” says …

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Superior Group of Companies Names New Chief Information Officer

by Katie Lee

St. Petersburg, Fla. — Superior Group of Companies, Inc. has appointed Soo-Jin Behrstock as the company’s chief information officer (CIO). The appointment was effective Oct. 9, 2023. Behrstock will report to SGC’s chief strategy officer, Phil Koosed. Behrstock, with more than 25 years of broad technology and information systems experience in both business-to-business and e-commerce industries, has an impressive record of strategic thought leadership and transformational implementations. Most recently, she was the chief information officer at King’s Hawaiian, a 70-year-old internationally-renowned bakery. Prior to that, Behrstock served as chief information …

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Good Feet Holdings, LLC Appoints First Chief Brand Officer

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Carlsbad, Calif. — Good Feet Holdings, LLC, a global holdings group of premium wellness brands, including The Good Feet Store and ING Source, has appointed Doug Zarkin as its incoming chief brand officer. He begins his new role on Oct. 15. As chief brand officer, Zarkin will oversee the portfolio of companies within Good Feet Holdings, which encompasses The Good Feet Store and ING Source compression socks, among others. His responsibilities will extend across the entire range of brands, strengthening the equity and footprint of each entity as leaders in …

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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop to Enter Nevada with 20-Restaurant Agreement

by Katie Lee

Irving, Texas — Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has entered into a 20-restaurant agreement with new franchisee Mark Justice, who will expand the brand’s footprint into Nevada, marking its first units in the state. Justice is eyeing Las Vegas for his first Fuzzy’s Taco Shop location, with expansion into other markets in Nevada over the next 7 years. In addition to Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Justice owns and operates IHOP restaurants in eight states. Notably, Justice is the first IHOP franchisee to enter into a franchise agreement with Fuzzy’s Taco Shop after its …

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Meijer Recognized for Smart Refrigerant Management by U.S. EPA

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Grand Rapids, Mich. — For the third consecutive year, Meijer has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Program for having the lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate out of all GreenChill Partners nationwide over the past year. As an active participant in the EPA’s program since 2012, the Midwest retailer focused on reducing its refrigerant leak rate and is well below the industry average of 25%. “Lessening our impact on the environment through a continued commitment to reduce carbon emissions is important to us and our customers,” says …

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Iron Hill Brewery Names New Chief Financial Officer

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Exton, Pa. — Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has named Jim Roberts as its new chief financial officer. Roberts will develop and execute financial strategies to support the company’s business plans, as well as lead the finance department, continuing to strategically position Iron Hill as a premier brewery and restaurant group throughout the eastern seaboard. “I am thrilled to announce Jim as our new CFO,” says Chris Westcott, CEO of Iron Hill. “The experience he is bringing to our organization, coupled with his dynamic leadership qualities, will drive profitability and …

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Walmart GoLocal Appoints Former Chief Business Officer at Shipt as its New VP

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Bentonville, Ark. — Walmart has named Rina Hurst as vice president of Walmart GoLocal, Walmart’s delivery service platform. Hurst joins Walmart from Shipt, where she served as chief business officer. Hurst will be responsible for the strategic direction, operations and general management of Walmart GoLocal as it continues to scale in bringing retailers of all sizes reliable, same-day delivery. “Rina brings extensive last-mile and delivery expertise and a track record of building strategic partnerships and accelerating growth. I’m thrilled to welcome Rina to the Walmart team and see the impact …

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Opened 141 New Cafes Through Q3 in 2023

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Tropical Smoothie Cafe continues to see positive growth through third quarter of 2023, opening 141 new cafes and signing 166 franchise agreements. The brand now has more than 1,335 open locations. In the third quarter alone, Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisees opened 51 new cafes. In addition to new openings in the third quarter, the brand signed 77 new franchise agreements, further strengthening the development pipeline to fuel its future growth. “I’m extremely proud of what the brand has accomplished already this year thanks to the dedication and commitment …

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Bloomie’s by Bloomingdale’s to Open in Seattle Next Month

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New York City — Bloomingdale’s will open a “Bloomie’s” store location in Seattle on November 2, 2023 within University Village. The smaller store concept by Bloomingdale’s provides a casual, contemporary, and highly curated experience for shoppers in the Seattle community. This will be the third Bloomie’s location to open, with the other stores located in Fairfax, Va., and Skokie, Ill. This is the brand’s first brick-and-mortar presence in the market. The 19,000-square-foot, two-floor Bloomie’s store is expertly designed with flexibility in mind, allowing Bloomie’s to adapt and meet the needs …

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Shipley Do-Nuts to Open First North Carolina Locations Next Year

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Houston — Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s oldest and largest do-nut brands, has signed a development deal with Charlotte, N.C.-area franchisees John and Lillian Brijeski to open the brand’s first North Carolina locations beginning in late 2024. The family plans to open three locations in the Charlotte area, starting with the first in Concord, N.C. “After trying Shipley Do-Nuts for the first time in South Carolina, we agreed they were delicious and that we needed to bring the world’s greatest do-nuts to the residents of North Carolina,” says Lillian …

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