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REGO Restaurant Group Partners with BCubed Manufacturing

by Katie Lee

Denver — As part of its brands’ continued transformations, REGO Restaurant Group — parent company of fast-casual sandwich chain Quiznos and regional Mexican chain Taco Del Mar, among other brands — has inked a strategic partnership and development deal with BCubed Manufacturing LLC, a Michigan-based manufacturing company that makes high-quality, fully outfitted freestanding drive-thru restaurants. With approximately 650-square-foot layouts designed for flexibility and efficiency, BCubed restaurants include both drive-thru and walk-up windows. Designed to fit on parcels of land that are too small for traditional restaurant development, BCubed restaurants contribute …

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Food Lion Expands To Go Services at 15 Additional Stores

by Katie Lee

Salisbury, N.C. — With more shoppers opting to save time by ordering groceries online, Food Lion is expanding its Food Lion To Go grocery pickup service to 15 more stores in the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee, beginning Aug. 29. Food Lion is offering shoppers their first pickup for free. Customers can confirm availability and place orders through the Food Lion To Go website or the Food Lion To Go app. With the click of a button, shoppers can place an order, pick up their groceries on the same day and …

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Pokemoto Opens First Mississippi Location

by Katie Lee

Burleson, Texas — Pokemoto, Muscle Maker, Inc.’s expanding Hawaiian poke bowl restaurant concept, has opende its first Mississippi franchise location in Oxford, Miss. The opening marks the first of three previously inked franchise deals in the Mississippi market. Being near “Ole Miss” provides exposure to Pokemoto’s core targeted audience: Millennials and Gen Zs. The location features Pokemoto’s brand new interior graphic design package, signage and menu items. “We are very excited to be opening our first Pokemoto location in Mississippi, especially in Oxford — the home of the University of …

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Bloomingdale’s to Open “Bloomie’s” Store in Greater Chicagoland Area

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New York City — Bloomingdale’s will open its second “Bloomie’s” store location in the greater Chicagoland area at the end of 2022. Bloomie’s, which opened its first location in Fairfax, Va., in 2021, is the retailer’s smaller store concept that provides a casual, contemporary and highly curated experience. “We’re excited to be opening our second ‘Bloomie’s’ location,” says Charles Anderson, director of stores, Bloomingdale’s. “The new concept remains authentic to the Bloomingdale’s brand yet reinterprets it on a smaller scale that is infused with energy and ripe for discovery. We’re …

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Heatcraft Refrigeration Products Names VP and General Manager

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Stone Mountain, Ga. — Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, LLC, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems as part of Lennox International, has promoted Bob Landi to vice president and general manager. In this role, Landi will apply his proven operations and supply chain acumen to continue to grow the business and deliver customer-centric solutions. “There is no one more capable to serve in this position than Bob Landi,” says Gary Bedard, president and chief operating officer, Worldwide Refrigeration at Lennox International. “During his 20-year career with Heatcraft and Lennox, Bob’s …

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WaBa Grill Signs 20-Unit Development Deal for Northern California

by Katie Lee

Anaheim Hills, Calif. — WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, has signed a 20-unit Northern California development deal during its second quarter. Following an impressive first quarter, second quarter same store sales (SSS) rose to $43.7 million — up 2.2% from the previous year. Second quarter total system sales (TSS) reached $45.1 million — an increase of 4.3% compared to the same prior-year period. WaBa Grill is tracking toward a third-consecutive year of record growth. “The record-breaking success WaBa Grill experienced last year was phenomenal, …

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Dollar Tree, Inc. Names Chief Financial Officer

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Chesapeake, Va. — Dollar Tree, Inc. has added a key member of its executive leadership team, as Jeffrey A. Davis will be joining the organization as chief financial officer. “I am extremely pleased to announce that Jeff Davis will be joining the Dollar Tree team as our new chief financial officer. For many years, Jeff has been recognized as a strong and collaborative retail business partner, driving superior financial and operational results,” says Mike Witynski, president and chief executive officer. “Jeff has a proven track record of strategic leadership, and …

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French-Mediterranean Restaurant, LouLou, Opens in Santa Monica

by Katie Lee

Santa Monica, Calif. — Husband-and-wife duo Erik and Florence Chol recently opened an upscale French-Mediterranean concept, LouLou, within the outdoor Santa Monica Place shopping center in the beachside town of Santa Monica, Calif. The new restaurant and lounge, which captivates all five senses, offers an intimate atmosphere featuring eye-catching greenery, candlelit trees and earthy joinery design components where guests can enjoy a European-like dining experience — being directly transported to the Riviera. LouLou guests truly experience the joie de vivre through indulging in dishes prepared with organic and local ingredients, …

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Arhaus Names New Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee

Boston Heights, Ohio — Arhaus, Inc., a rapidly growing lifestyle brand and omnichannel retailer of premium artisan-crafted home furnishings, has hired Tim Kuckelman to join the company in the new role of chief operating officer at the end of September. He will report directly to John Reed, Arhaus co-founder and chief executive officer. Kuckelman, who has more than three decades of leadership experience in retail operations and logistics, will be responsible for enhancing Arhaus’ operational capabilities across the business, overseeing sourcing, planning, logistics, customer experience, manufacturing and information technology. “We …

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Mongolian Concepts Adds New VP of Technology to Executive Team

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Irving, Texas — Mongolian Concepts, the management group behind three fresh bowl brands — Genghis Grill, Flat Top Grill and BD’s Mongolian Grill — has hired Jason Levinson as vice president of technology. He will leverage the latest in technology to enhance the brand’s digital strategy and drive growth across all three brands. “Jason brings a multi-faceted approach to technology and digital innovation and his experience and expertise will help expand our brand’s potential,” says Gregg Majewski, CEO of Mongolian Concepts. “His knowledge in the restaurant industry gives him the …

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