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Ohm Fitness Plans for 35 Locations in Arizona Over 3 Years

by Katie Lee July 25, 2022

Scottsdale, Ariz. — Ohm Fitness, the nation’s first fitness franchise to use EMS (electro muscle stimulation) technology wirelessly and in a small group setting, plans to open up to 35 locations in Arizona over the next 3 years. Two seasoned entrepreneurs and marketing executives have purchased the area developer rights to Arizona and are actively selling franchise licenses to open new locations across the state. Ohm Fitness offers a high-tech EMS fitness experience that packs the benefits of an intense 2-hour workout into a low-impact, 25-minute session. The first corporate …

July 25, 2022

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Arby’s Opens New California Location with Double Drive-Thru Design

by Katie Lee July 25, 2022

Oroville, Calif. — On July 15, Arby’s opened a new location with the company’s latest double drive-thru design in Oroville, Calif. The opening marks the second Arby’s in Butte County and sixth location owned and operated by Fremont, Calif.-based franchise group, Kang Foods LLC. The group’s newest Arby’s is one of the first in the entire Arby’s system to showcase the brand’s double drive-thru design and is the first ground-up Arby’s in Northern California in more than 40 years. “We took special care in constructing this brand-new location to ensure …

July 25, 2022

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Array Appoints North American Chief Commercial Officer

by Katie Lee July 25, 2022

Toronto — Array Marketing, a market leader in end-to-end in-store merchandising solutions, has appointed Chris Olivier as North American chief commercial officer. Olivier is a skilled commercial executive from the retail services industry, having held leadership roles in multiple retail sales, marketing and activation companies. With over 20 years of global leadership in retail marketing, Olivier has strong familiarity with Array’s business from his many years in adjacent retail service companies. Most recently, he was CEO at SPAR Group, a retail merchandising, field sales, installation, remodel and reset business. Prior …

July 25, 2022

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Dollar General CEO to Retire; COO is Promoted to CEO

by Katie Lee July 25, 2022

Goodlettsville, Tenn. — Dollar General Corporation’s CEO, Todd Vasos, has decided to retire from his position on November 1, 2022. Additionally, the company’s board of directors approved the promotion of Jeffery Owen (pictured), its chief operating officer since 2019, to succeed Vasos as CEO effective immediately following Vasos’s retirement from the CEO role. To assist in the transition of leadership, Vasos is expected to serve in a senior advisory position beginning November 1, 2022, and continuing through April 1, 2023, at which time Vasos will retire from employment with the …

July 25, 2022

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Taco Bell Go Mobile Opens in Las Vegas

by Katie Lee July 22, 2022

North Las Vegas, Nev. — Diversified Restaurant Group is opening the first Taco Bell Go Mobile location on the West Coast in North Las Vegas on July 18. The unit is the first of its kind to have two drive-thru lanes, one fully dedicated for mobile orders and delivery drivers. The store is located at 2224 E. Craig Rd. In North Las Vegas. “Taco Bell is a significant part of the DRG portfolio and we are thrilled to be art of the exciting growth and evolution of the brand by …

July 22, 2022

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Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone Sign Multiple Franchise Agreements

by Katie Lee July 21, 2022

Las Vegas — Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone signed 18 new franchise agreements during the second quarter which will add 62 stores — 37 Capriotti’s and 25 Wing Zones — across the country. The brands have more than 430 stores under development, with 90 set to open between the two brands by the end of 2022. New markets for Capriotti’s include Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Las Vegas, and the Inland Empire and Bay Area in California. Wing Zone will expand to Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Sacramento, Houston, …

July 21, 2022

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Smoothie King Appoints New Chief Development Officer

by Katie Lee July 18, 2022

Dallas — Smoothie King has appointed Chris Bremer as its new chief development officer. He will be responsible for implementing strategies to meet Smoothie King’s ongoing expansion plans and overseeing the franchise development, real estate, design and construction departments. He joins Smoothie King from Nothing Bundt Cakes. “We are thrilled to welcome Chris Bremer to our executive leadership team,” says Wan Kim, CEO of Smoothie King. “Chris is an exemplary, purposeful leader, possessing a passion for leading teams in the food & beverage and hospitality industries and will undoubtedly make …

July 18, 2022

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Batteries Plus Marks 37 Signed Agreements and 18 New Stores in 2022

by Katie Lee July 15, 2022

Hartland, Wis. — In the past 3 months, Batteries Plus has signed franchise deals for 19 new locations throughout the country. This places the brand at 37 signed agreements and 18 total openings for 2022 thus far. The company projects to have over 740 units in full operation by year end, with approximately 60 units stemming from efforts this year alone. In large part, the brand’s increased presence has been a result of its efforts to break ground in new markets. The second quarter saw Batteries Plus its first locations …

July 15, 2022

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McDonald’s Appoints EVP and President, International Operated Markets

by Katie Lee July 14, 2022

Chicago — On July 13, McDonald’s has expanded its global senior leadership team. According to CEO Chris Kempczinski, Jill McDonald will be returning to McDonald’s as executive vice president and president, IOM, overseeing the company’s five largest wholly-owned international markets and its IOM Business Unit, consisting of its remaining wholly-owned international markets. McDonald formerly served McDonald’s as chief marketing officer for its UK business and Northern Europe, and later became the managing director for its UK business and president, Northern Europe. In her tenure, she sustained strong performance across all …

July 14, 2022

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NAOT Footwear to Open First Flagship in Fall 2022 in New York City

by Katie Lee July 13, 2022

New York City — NAOT Footwear, Israeli maker of quality shoes that combine fashion and comfort, will open a flagship store in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood this fall. The store is set to open in early fall 2022 at 436 W. Broadway, right in the heart of SoHo. NAOT has long had roots in the New York area with the U.S. headquarters on Long Island. This store will mark the brand’s first boutique-style retail location. “Opening a flagship store in New York City has been a dream of ours …

July 13, 2022

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