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Miniso to Open its Largest Bay Area Store this Month

by Katie Lee

Fremont, Calif. — MINISO, a global lifestyle brand, will open its largest Bay Area store on Jan. 17, 2026 at Pacific Commons Shopping Center in Fremont, Calif. Spanning more than 12,000 square feet, the new location represents a major milestone in MINISO’s Northern California expansion. Managed by Phoenix-based Vestar, Pacific Commons Shopping Center is conveniently located off the I-880 Freeway at Auto Mall Parkway. The new MINISO store is situated at the intersection of Boscell Road and Curie Street, next to T.J. Maxx and across from Costco. “The opening of …

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Mellow Mushroom Finishes 2025 With Expanded Kitchen Tech and New Growth Plans

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Mellow Mushroom, the psychedelic pizza franchise known for its imaginative pizzas, hand-tossed stone-baked dough and unique atmosphere, spent 2025 focused on restaurant operations. Work centered on kitchen execution, back-office efficiency and guest engagement infrastructure. Those initiatives carry into 2026, during which the company expects to be bullish on renewals and new restaurant growth. Over the last year, about one-third of restaurants moved onto a digital kitchen platform. Implementation took place location by location to align with each restaurant’s layout and workflow. The platform is already showing improvements in …

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Danfoss Climate Solutions Opens Commercial Refrigeration Testing Lab

by Katie Lee

Baltimore — Commercial refrigeration original equipment manufacturers (OEM) will now be able to utilize Danfoss’ Application Development Center (ADC) in Tallahassee, Fla., for their product testing needs. In December 2025, Danfoss opened an additional chamber in the ADC specifically for the testing of food retail and commercial refrigeration equipment utilizing A3, A2L or non-flammable refrigerants. With refrigerant and energy efficiency regulations necessitating product redesigns over the past few years, this new Danfoss testing facility will enable OEMs to get their products to market more quickly. Since its opening in 2017, …

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Zales Unveils “The Edit”: A New Jewelry Retail Concept

by Katie Lee

New York City — Zales, a legendary fine jewelry retailer, is ushering in a new era of jewelry shopping with the launch of The Edit, a next-generation in-store retail concept that blends style, storytelling and premier service. Now open in four markets with plans for continued expansion in 2026, The Edit introduces a fresh, modern approach to jewelry discovery — one that’s more personal, inspiring and intuitive. The new stores mark a pivotal step in Zales’ transformation following its 2025 “Own It” rebrand, reinforcing the company’s vision of making fine …

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Del Taco Begins New Year Under New Parent Company

by Katie Lee

Lake Forest, Calif. — Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick-service restaurant, has officially entered a new chapter. Now part of a growing franchise portfolio owned by Yadav Enterprises, which operates more than 300 franchise restaurants nationwide, Del Taco has begun its formal start of business operations under the Yadav umbrella. Founded in 1964, Del Taco operates more than 600 locations in 17 states across the country. “For more than five decades, Del Taco has been a beloved restaurant chain supported by loyal guests who have fueled a special and …

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Bella’s Market Opens as Utah City’s First New Grocery Store in More Than 100 Years

by Katie Lee

Utah City, Utah — Bella’s Market has opened in Utah City, Utah, making it the first new grocery store in Utah City for more than 100 years. Bella’s is locally owned and operated by Lee’s Marketplace in Utah City. Design teams RDC and DyeLot Interiors collaborated on the project, with RDC serving as the store’s architect, and DyeLot providing interior design and branding services. Bella’s Market is supported and managed by Logan, Utah-based Lee’s Marketplace through a partnership with Utah City, built by Woodbury Corp and Flagship Cos. “The concept …

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Names New President & Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee

Irvine, Calif. — Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, has named Sumi Ghosh as president and chief operating officer. With 30+ years of experience in the restaurant industry, including over 12 years of leadership at Starbucks, plus additional executive roles at global brands like Nike, Dutch Bros and Yum! Brands, Ghosh joins Mountain Mike’s at a pivotal moment for the brand, as it continues to grow an impressive national system that includes 315+ restaurants. “We are proud to welcome someone with such a notable …

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CEO of lululemon athletica inc. to Step Down

by Katie Lee

Vancouver, British Columbia — This month, lululemon athletica inc. announced that Calvin McDonald plans to step down as chief executive officer and member of the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 31, 2026. McDonald and the board are working together to facilitate a smooth transition, and he will serve as a senior advisor to the company through March 31, 2026. The board is conducting a comprehensive search process in partnership with a leading executive search firm to identify the company’s next CEO. Additionally, Marti Morfitt, chair of the board, will …

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Twin Peaks to Debut in Connecticut with 3-Unit Franchise Agreement

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Twin Hospitality Group Inc., parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurant, has signed a new area development agreement to bring its signature Twin Peaks sports lodge experience to Connecticut. The agreement marks Twin Peaks’ debut in the state and includes development rights for three future lodges across key markets, including New Haven, Hartford, Danbury, Stamford/Bridgeport and Waterbury. The new lodges will be developed by New London Hospitality, led by business partners Deepak Verma and Kam Singh, both seasoned entrepreneurs with extensive experience in the hospitality space and multi-unit operations. …

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Pacsun Opens First International Store in Dubai; Plans 20 Stores Across the Middle East

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — Pacsun is rolling out significant retail expansion, including U.S. locations opening across key domestic markets and its first international store opening planned for spring 2026 at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. The milestone arrives as Pacsun experiences a resurgence in brick-and-mortar performance in the United States, with double digit growth in in-store traffic. The debut flagship Dubai store, set for early 2026, marks Pacsun’s first international location in its 40-year history. Through an exclusive regional partnership, Majid Al Futtaim and Pacsun plan to open up …

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