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Discount Tire Opens First Store in North Dakota

by Katie Lee July 5, 2023

Scottsdale, Ariz. — One of the leading retailers of tires and wheels, Discount Tire, has expanded into North Dakota for the first time, marking the brand’s entrance into its 38th state. Discount Tire’s latest store opened at the end of June in Grand Forks, N.D. “We’re honored to bring Discount Tire to Grand Forks,” says Michael Vanella, Discount Tire store manager in North Dakota. “We are humbled to become part of the community and look forward to helping keep North Dakota’s drivers safe on the road.” Since its founding in …

July 5, 2023

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Yum! Promotes Sean Tresvant to Taco Bell Division CEO

by Katie Lee July 5, 2023

Louisville, Ky. — Yum! Brands, Inc. has promoted Sean Tresvant to Taco Bell division chief executive officer, reporting to Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs, effective January 1, 2024. Tresvant, who currently serves as global chief brand and strategy officer of Taco Bell, will succeed Mark King, who plans to retire at the end of 2023. As CEO, Tresvant will assume global responsibility for driving Taco Bell’s growth strategies, franchise operations and overall performance. “Sean is a visionary business leader and best-in-class brand builder who is driving transformative R.E.D. (relevant, easy, …

July 5, 2023

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Newmark Signs NYC Flagship for Miami-Based Sneaker Concept, Yankeekicks

by Katie Lee June 30, 2023

New York City — Newmark has arranged a 5,104-square-foot retail flagship for Yankeekicks on behalf of ownership, The Wings Group, at its NoHo asset 666 Broadway in New York City. Yankeekicks, a Miami-based sneaker retailer, signed a long term lease to occupy the ground-floor corner flagship space. Newmark’s vice chairman, Ariel Schuster, and director, Mitch Heifetz, represented the landlord on the lease transaction. Yankeekicks’ CEO and founder, Yaniv Bar, began collecting and reselling rare sneakers in 2017, capturing the attention of consumers along the way. Within a 3-year period, Bar’s …

June 30, 2023

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ServiceChannel Teams Up with Accruent

by Katie Lee June 29, 2023

Pleasanton, Calif. — ServiceChannel, a leading platform for facilities and asset performance, has formed a strategic partnership with Accruent, a leading provider of real estate and workplace management software. The two operating companies of Fortive Corporation have combined their best-of-breed solutions into a powerful Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) for multi-site business operators that automates important processes around commercial real estate, construction, leases, facilities and assets. “There’s no other software portfolio in the world like ours to meet the needs of multi-unit real-estate operators. Fortive is committed to offering world-class …

June 29, 2023

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INKED Tacos and The Original Hot Chicken Open Dual-Concept Flagship Location

by Katie Lee June 29, 2023

Sandy Springs, Ga. — INKED Tacos and The Original Hot Chicken have opened a dual concept location in Sandy Springs, Ga., near Atlanta. Both INKED Tacos and The Original Hot Chicken are portfolio concepts of Atlanta-based Experiential Brands. The grand opening took place on June 29th. “We are excited to expand our presence in Atlanta and play an important role in the daily lives of people who live, work and visit here,” says a restaurant representative. “We strive to create memorable food experiences that will keep guests coming back for …

June 29, 2023

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Camping World Names Strategic Appointments to Field Operations Leadership Team

by Katie Lee June 29, 2023

Lincolnshire, Ill. — Camping World Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest recreation dealer, has appointed several key hires to its field operations leadership team. “As we continue to capitalize on today’s dealership acquisition landscape, it’s equally important that we strengthen our field leadership bench by aggressively attracting the industry’s best talent,” says Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World. “These recent strategic additions to our team bring regional expertise and national leadership skills, which we expect to help optimize and grow our presence across the country, organically and through future …

June 29, 2023

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Subway® Marks 15 New Master Franchise Agreements Since 2021

by Katie Lee June 29, 2023

Miami — Subway, one of the world’s largest restaurant brands, is continuing to strategically expand its international footprint and recently celebrated the signing of its 15th new master franchise agreement over the past 2 years. The brand’s latest agreements in Bahrain, Georgia, Mainland China, Uruguay, Costa Rica and Panama will add more than 4,000 future restaurants across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific (APAC), and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) within the next 20 years. Since 2021, Subway has signed 15 master franchise agreements or country development …

June 29, 2023

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Kimco Realty® Publishes 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report

by Katie Lee June 29, 2023

Jericho, N.Y. — Kimco Realty®, North America’s largest publicly traded owner and operator of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and a growing portfolio of mixed-use assets, has published its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report highlights the company’s progress in addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics, which have been a focus for Kimco and its stakeholders for over a decade. “We remain dedicated to our focus on ESG, acknowledging its inherent connection to the maximization of long term stakeholder value,” says Conor Flynn, CEO of Kimco. “Our 2022 achievements reflect …

June 29, 2023

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SPB Hospitality Names New CEO

by Katie Lee June 28, 2023

Houston — SPB Hospitality, an industry-leading operator and franchisor of restaurants spanning a national footprint, has appointed Josh Kern as chief executive officer. He was named interim CEO in August of 2022. SPB Hospitality encompasses a wide array of brands in the casual, fast-casual, quick-service and fine dining categories, as well as bars and breweries. Kern steered the company’s merger with Krystal, the original quick-service slider concept in the South. Furthermore, he has blended the companies while streamlining costs and launched the first major refranchising effort for the Krystal brand. …

June 28, 2023

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Casey’s Unveils New 3-Year Strategic Plan

by Katie Lee June 28, 2023

Ankeny, Iowa — Casey’s General Stores, Inc. has announced its new 3-year strategic plan. Building on the last plan, this strategy leverages Casey’s resilient business model, expanding footprint, guest-centered convenience and restaurant-quality food as a road map to further differentiate Casey’s from competitors and position the company as a top retailer. “Casey’s has delivered exceptional performance over the last 3 years, growing our inside same-store sales by 6.5% this past fiscal year, and expanding our footprint by over 350 stores since 2020,” says Darren Rebelez, Casey’s president and CEO. Through …

June 28, 2023

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