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Fatburger Returns to Japan with First of 4 New Locations

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and 17 other restaurant concepts, has opened its newest Fatburger location in Okinawa in partnership with Green Micro Factory Inc., marking the brand’s highly anticipated return to Japan. The new location is the first of four Fatburger restaurants slated to open across Okinawa. “Fatburger’s strong legacy of serving quality, made-to-order burgers and other signature menu offerings has made the brand an international favorite,” says Jake Berchtold, COO of FAT Brands’ fast casual division. “We look forward to …

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America’s Tire Expands Retail Footprint into New Jersey

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Burlington, N.J. — America’s Tire, a leading retailer of tires and wheels, has opened its first location in the state of New Jersey. The new tire store is located at 2501 Mount Holly Rd. in Burlington. (America’s Tire operates under the name Discount Tire in most of the U.S.) As a service to drivers, America’s Tire offers customers free tire repair and air pressure checks at its new Burlington location and reminds New Jersey drivers of tire safety tips, including the importance of properly inflated tires. “Our doors are officially …

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Twin Hospitality Group Names New CEO, President

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Dallas — Twin Hospitality Group Inc., the parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurant, has appointed Andy Wiederhorn as chief executive officer, effective immediately, following the termination of CEO Kim Boerema. Additionally, Roger Gondek, currently chief operating officer of Twin Peaks Restaurant, will also assume the role of president of Twin Peaks Restaurant while continuing in his COO responsibilities. Wiederhorn, who was integral in spinning out Twin Peaks and Smokey Bones into Twin Hospitality Group Inc., has served as chairman of the board since August 2025. In this role, he has …

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Jack in the Box Completes Rollout of Qu to Over 2,100 Restaurants

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Arlington, Va. — Jack in the Box Inc. has completed a systemwide deployment of Qu’s unified commerce platform across its over 2,100 restaurants, marking one of the fastest full-scale POS transformations in the quick-service industry. The modernization comes at a critical inflection point for QSRs, as brands face cost pressures and legacy technology systems that can’t keep up with today’s demands. Jack in the Box is using this moment to reshape its future. Through its “Jack on Track” plan and shift to an asset-light model, the company is simplifying its …

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Total Wine & More Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer

by Katie Lee

Bethesda, Md. — Total Wine & More has named Ryan Ross as its next chief executive officer. He will join the company from Neiman Marcus on Jan. 12, 2026. Ross has more than 25 years of experience in retail, e-commerce and lifestyle brands. He most recently served as president of Neiman Marcus Brand and head of NMG Customer Insights and previously held leadership roles at Williams Sonoma and HSN. He is recognized for driving growth, elevating customer experience and building high-performing teams. “Ryan’s proven leadership and innovative mindset will lead …

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Teriyaki Madness Opens 200th Location

by Katie Lee

San Antonio — On Dec. 19, 2025, Teriyaki Madness (TMAD) celebrated a major milestone with the grand opening of its 200th shop, located at 18410 Highway 281 N. in San Antonio. Franchisees Daniel Gifford and Gilbert Vergara are behind the new restaurant, marking their second TMAD shop in the Alamo City. This milestone is part of TMAD’s 2025 expansion, which saw 47 new shops open during 2025 alone, bringing the brand’s total to 200 locations nationwide. The San Antonio shop joins three additional openings on Dec. 19: Fresno, Calif.; Niles, …

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Miniso to Open its Largest Bay Area Store this Month

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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

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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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