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American Signature, Inc. Files Voluntary Petitions for Chapter 11 Relief

by Katie Lee

Columbus, Ohio — American Signature, Inc. (ASI), one of the nation’s leading home furnishings retailers and the parent company of Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture, has filed voluntary petitions for chapter 11 relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. ASI expects to enter into a stalking horse asset purchase agreement with ASI Purchaser LLC under which, subject to court approval, ASI Purchaser LLC will acquire substantially all of the company’s assets and assume certain related liabilities. Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture …

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Taco John’s Boosts Franchisee Relations with Bikky

by Katie Lee

New York City — Bikky, a customer data platform built exclusively for multi-unit restaurants, has partnered with Taco John’s®, one of the largest QSR Mexican restaurant brands in the country. The brand started out in the mid-1960s as a small Cheyenne, Wyo., taco stand. Two local businessmen wanted to share the taco stand’s unique flavors with the world and bought the franchise rights in 1969. From there, Taco John’s restaurants began popping up in the Midwest. “We have franchisees that have been with us for 50 years and they know …

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Shake Shack Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition

by Katie Lee

New York City — Katherine Fogertey, chief financial officer of Shake Shack Inc., will step down on March 4, 2026. Beginning immediately, Fogertey will move into a senior advisor role to support a smooth handoff and ensure continuity across all financial functions during the transition. The company plans to launch a search for a new chief financial officer immediately. As part of this transition, the company is establishing an Office of the CFO, composed of a tenured team of experienced leaders across financial planning, accounting, treasury, data science and investor …

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DICK’S Sporting Goods Names President, Foot Locker International

by Katie Lee

Pittsburgh — DICK’S Sporting Goods has appointed Matthew Barnes as president of Foot Locker International, effective Dec. 3, 2025. Barnes will lead the Foot Locker business’ international operations with a focus on driving strategic growth, accelerating business momentum and executing targeted turnaround strategies. In his position at Foot Locker, now part of DICK’S Sporting Goods following its acquisition in September 2025, Barnes will oversee the Foot Locker stores, e-commerce and digital businesses across Europe, Asia and Australia and its licensed store presence in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Barnes …

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Moe’s Casa Mexicana to Make International Debut in India

by Katie Lee

Gurugram, India — Moe’s Casa Mexicana™, the global evolution of the popular U.S. fast-casual chain Moe’s Southwest Grill®, is entering the Indian market with franchise partner Unify Foodworks. The brand’s international flagship restaurant will open on Dec. 6, 2025, at Elan Miracle with a second location set to open at Ambience Mall Vasant Kunj. “We are thrilled to bring Moe’s Casa Mexicana to New Delhi and make India our first international market,” says Steven Yang, senior vice president, APAC at GoTo Foods, parent company of Moe’s Casa Mexicana. “Unify Foodworks …

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Kohl’s Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

by Katie Lee

Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Kohl’s Corporation and its board of directors have unanimously appointed Michael J. Bender as chief executive officer, effective Nov. 23, 2025. He had served as interim chief executive officer since May 1, 2025. Bender will continue to serve on the company’s board. “Over the past several months as interim CEO, Michael has proven to be an exceptional leader for Kohl’s — progressively improving results, driving short and long term strategy, and positively impacting cultural change,” says John Schlifske, board chair. “With three decades of leadership experience …

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Bonchon to Debut in Puerto Rico with 6 Units in 2026

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Bonchon, a global leader in Korean Fried Chicken, is expanding to Puerto Rico. The company signed a 6-unit deal with a new franchise partner with the first restaurant slated to open in late 2026. “We’re thrilled to expand into a new market with strong demand for Korean cuisine and a trusted, experienced partner,” says Suzie Tsai, CEO, Bonchon. “As Korean food continues to gain global popularity, Puerto Rico presents an exciting opportunity for Bonchon to introduce our signature Korean Fried Chicken. Through our turnkey franchise program, we’re committed …

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Boot Barn Opening 500th Store, Marking Milestone in Coast-to-Coast Growth

by Katie Lee

Irvine, Calif. — Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. is opening its 500th store this month. This milestone arrives alongside several new store openings across the nation — including stores in Killeen, Texas; East Peoria, Ill., Phoenix; Deptford, N.J.; Indio, Calif.; Chandler, Ariz. — and a meaningful return to Huntington Beach, Calif., where the very first Boot Barn store opened its doors in 1978. From that single storefront, Boot Barn has grown its nationwide presence to span 49 states. “Reaching our 500th store is a proud moment for all of us, from …

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Dairy Queen to Open 187 New Restaurants Internationally

by Katie Lee

Minneapolis — International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), through its wholly owned subsidiary American Dairy Queen Corporation, has signed deals to open DQ® restaurants in new markets Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, and grow the number of DQ restaurants in Qatar. The deals commit to opening 187 DQ restaurants throughout the four markets. “Entering new markets and growing existing markets is a key component of our growth strategy,” says Nicolas Boudet, COO international at International Dairy Queen. “With 7,700 DQ restaurants in more than 20 markets, we’re pleased to add to …

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Winn-Dixie Expands Amazon Return Kiosks to 68 Additional Stores Across Florida

by Katie Lee

Jacksonville, Fla. — Winn-Dixie is expanding its popular in-store Amazon return kiosks to 68 additional locations across 23 Florida counties, giving even more customers a convenient, hassle-free way to return Amazon packages while they shop for groceries. The expansion builds on the successful pilot launch of Amazon return kiosks at 20 Winn-Dixie stores across the greater Jacksonville area, including in Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties. It also reinforces Winn-Dixie’s ongoing commitment to delivering convenience and value while strengthening its collaboration with Amazon. “We’ve seen incredible enthusiasm from customers …

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