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California Pizza Kitchen Partners With T-ROC Global to Expand Automated Retail Kiosks

by Katie Lee

Costa Mesa, Calif., and Coral Gables, Fla. — California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has teamed up with T-ROC Global, a leading provider of technology-enabled retail solutions, to dramatically expand access to CPK through a new generation of automated retail experiences. Through the partnership, T-ROC will implement and operate up to 1,000 CPK automated retail machines nationwide over the next 3 years, bringing the brand to high-traffic locations where a traditional restaurant may be impractical, but consumers are often underserved with elevated food options. From airports and universities to hospitals, hotels, office …

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Walmart Energizes 100th Store with EV Fast Charging

by Katie Lee

Bentonville, Ark. — Walmart celebrated the opening of its 100th company-owned and operated electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging site at the Walmart Supercenter located in Monument, Colo. Walmart EV Chargers are now available at 100 stores across 20 states. “By expanding EV fast charging at Walmart locations across the country, we’re giving drivers a dependable way to charge while they’re in the store,” says Shayne Wahlmeier, senior vice president, Walmart Energy. “Reaching 100 sites is an important milestone, and our broad footprint positions us to make EV charging more accessible for …

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Jack in the Box Inc. Appoints President

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San Diego — The board of directors of Jack in the Box Inc. has appointed Taylor Montgomery as president, effective Sept. 14, 2026. In this newly created role, Montgomery will lead brand strategy, with a focus on driving sustainable sales growth, improving franchisee profitability and positioning the company for long term success. He joins the company from Taco Bell. Montgomery’s appointment marks the next step in the company’s previously announced succession plan. He is expected to assume the role of chief executive officer within the next 12 months and will …

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Food Service Solutions USA Appoints Regional Sales Director

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Wilmington, Del. — Food Service Solutions USA (FSS USA), a leading provider of premium commercial foodservice equipment and culinary solutions, has appointed Steven Snitkin as regional sales director. With more than 30 years of experience in the commercial foodservice industry, Snitkin brings a combination of culinary expertise, strategic sales leadership, product management and customer-focused business development. Throughout his career, he has helped operators, dealers, consultants and manufacturers identify innovative solutions that enhance kitchen performance, improve food quality and drive operational success. In his new role, Snitkin will be responsible for …

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OLIVE TREE PEOPLE to Open First U.S. Flagship Store in Venice, CA

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Los Angeles — On Aug. 27, a living 150-year-old olive tree rooted thousands of miles away in Spain will ceremonially open the first U.S. flagship of OLIVE TREE PEOPLE, the leader in Waterless Beauty, in Venice, Calif. From thousands of miles away, the tree will open the Los Angeles flagship through its live frequency — connecting the company’s newest chapter directly to the olive grove where its story began. The milestone comes only 3 years after OLIVE TREE PEOPLE began selling its products in the United States. Waterless Beauty is …

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A&W Restaurants Launches New Restaurant Design

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Lexington, Ky. — A&W Restaurants has launched its new restaurant prototype, a design that honors the brand’s iconic past while creating a relevant, differentiated experience for today’s guests. The updated design will serve as the foundation for future A&W restaurant development across the U.S., supporting the brand’s expansion into both new and existing markets. Inspired by A&W’s classic diner restaurants and its original roadside root beer stands, the modern heritage concept blends timeless Americana with contemporary architecture, enhanced guest comfort and a flexible footprint that can be adapted for a …

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Academy Opening 11 New Stores Across 6 States in Q3

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Katy, Texas — Academy Sports + Outdoors, a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, has opened two new stores in St. Clairsville, Ohio, and Kerrville, Texas; and will open nine additional locations this quarter in Celina, Texas; McAlester, Okla.; Lacy Lakeview, Texas; Fayetteville, Ga.; Roanoke, Va.; Statesboro, Ga.; Granbury, Texas; Millington, Tenn.; and Fairview, Texas. To date, Academy has opened seven new stores in 2026, with plans to open a total of 20 to 25 new locations this fiscal year. In pursuit of becoming the best sports and …

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Sweetgreen Expands “sweetlane” Footprint with First-Ever East Coast Location

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McLean, Va. — Sweetgreen is opening its newest sweetlane location in McLean, Va., on Aug. 20, bringing the brand’s order-ahead drive-up format to Northern Virginia. Located at Chesterbrook Shopping Center, the new restaurant introduces a faster, more seamless way for guests to enjoy Sweetgreen’s chef-crafted salads, warm bowls, plates and wraps through a dedicated sweetlane drive-up window. The McLean location marks the latest milestone in Sweetgreen’s continued investment in digitally enabled customer experiences. First introduced as a pilot concept in 2022, sweetlane was designed to offer a seamless pickup experience …

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SUGARED + BRONZED Celebrates 50th Store Opening

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Los Angeles — SUGARED + BRONZED, the nation’s largest sugaring and sunless tanning brand, has opened its 50th location, marking a major milestone in the company’s journey from a $1,000 startup founded in a Santa Monica, Calif., apartment to a nationally recognized beauty services brand. Founded by Courtney Claghorn, SUGARED + BRONZED began in 2010 when Claghorn set out to solve a problem she experienced firsthand: finding affordable, high-quality spray tanning services. What started as Courtney airbrushing clients in her apartment during lunch breaks and after work evolved into a …

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Shipley Donuts Marks 90th Anniversary; Will Debut in Michigan with 15 Units

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Houston — Shipley Donuts, which is celebrating 90 years in business this year, will make its Michigan debut in metro Detroit through a 15-unit franchise agreement. The agreement will bring Shipley Donuts to Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties across metro Detroit, with the first location targeted for late first quarter 2027. The agreement establishes plans to open three additional shops per year for the next 4 years, resulting in 15 new stores over a 5-year development period. This agreement marks a major milestone for Shipley Donuts as the brand celebrates …

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