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

by Katie Lee

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 …

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

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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 …

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LL Flooring Names Several Executive Leadership Appointments

by Katie Lee

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 …

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Le Macaron French Pastries Continues Nationwide Expansion With 10 New Locations

by Katie Lee

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, …

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CenterSquare Completes Renovations, Rebranding of Shopping Center Near Nashville

by Katie Lee

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 …

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Golden Corral Names New CIO

by Katie Lee

Raleigh, N.C. — Golden Corral is proud to welcome Dawn Gillis as its new chief information officer. With more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant, hospitality and consumer goods industries, Gillis has proven to be a forward thinker while consistently delivering results. As CIO, she is tasked with leading Golden Coral’s digital growth strategy while modernizing its technology stack. “We are excited to welcome Dawn to the Golden Corral family and believe her depth of technological knowledge and outstanding leadership experience makes her the right person to help …

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Tech24 Acquires Harris Warren Commercial Kitchen Service

by Katie Lee

Greenville, S.C. — Tech24, backed by HCI Equity Partners, acquired Harris Warren Commercial Kitchen Service on June 20, 2023. Tech24 is a national provider of repair and maintenance services for foodservice and commercial HVAC equipment, and Harris Warren is its 17th add-on acquisition in the foodservice repair and maintenance market. Financial terms were not disclosed. Harris Warren, based in West Yarmouth, Mass., is a leading provider of repair services, preventative maintenance and installation for commercial kitchens in the Cape Cod area. The company specializes in servicing hot and cold side …

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Solenis Completes Acquisition of Diversey for $4.6 Billion

by Katie Lee

Wilmington, Del. — Solenis, a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals used in water-intensive industries, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Diversey Holdings, Ltd., effective July 5, in an all-cash transaction valued at an enterprise value of approximately $4.6 billion. Diversey is a leading provider of hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning products and technology. With the acquisition, Solenis has grown to an enterprise operating in over 130 countries with 71 manufacturing facilities and more than 15,000 employees. Headquartered in Wilmington, Del., Solenis was acquired by Platinum Equity in 2021. Bain …

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Natural Grocers® Celebrates Sustainability Milestone

by Katie Lee

Lakewood, Colo. — Natural Grocers®, the nation’s largest family-operated natural and organic retailer, has marked an important sustainability milestone: preventing 500 million single-use plastic bags from impacting the environment since 2009 with its disposable bag-free checkouts and additional practices to reduce packaging and waste. Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers is known for its commitment to the health and wellbeing of humans, animals and the planet. As part of this ongoing commitment, the company adopted single-use bag-free checkouts at the register in 2009, with its ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ program. The …

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Dirty Dough Cookies Plans 8 New Locations in Houston Area

by Katie Lee

Houston — According to Colliers, Dirty Dough Cookies is expanding its footprint in Houston with the execution and planned openings of eight new outposts in the Houston area. Adriana Shaw with Colliers Houston worked with Dirty Dough Cookies to curate the strategic market rollout. Starting out of an apartment by a college student in Arizona, Dirty Dough Cookies strives to be a relatable, real-life brand that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It prides itself on substance and authentic goodness. From a dorm room kitchen to franchise locations spreading across the …

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