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The Point of Sale Cloud Launches as Post-Pandemic Solution for Multi-Unit Restaurants

by Katie Lee

Cincinnati — The Point of Sale Cloud, an easy-to-use, fully integrated cloud platform for multi-unit restaurants, recently launched as a new competitive advantage for the restaurant industry. The Point of Sale Cloud allows restaurants to take control of their technology while streamlining the way restaurateurs manage all aspects of their business including customer facing transactions and back-of-the-house operations. As a response to the challenges faced by the restaurant industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Point of Sale Cloud assists restaurants in deploying their own guest service experience for dine-in, delivery …

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Swiss Chocolate Retailer Läderach to Open 15 New Premium Stores in Simon Properties

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New York City — Läderach – chocolatier suisse has signed lease agreements with Simon to open 15 new premium chocolate stores from coast-to-coast starting in the beginning of August through September. Each store will feature more than 85 varieties of fresh artisanal chocolate directly from Switzerland. Läderach currently has more than 100 stores worldwide. Each store will feature more than 85 varieties of fresh artisanal chocolate directly from Switzerland to be experienced with the five senses (sight, sound, touch, scent, and taste). The stores will also include a dedicated FrischSchoggi™ …

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BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. Plans Senior Management Transition

by Katie Lee

Huntington Beach, Calif. — Gregory A. Trojan, chief executive officer of BJ’s Restaurants, Inc., will retire effective September 1, 2021, at which time BJ’s current president and chief financial officer, Gregory S. Levin, will be appointed president and chief executive officer. Trojan is expected to continue to serve on the board of directors following his retirement, and Levin is expected to be appointed to the board. In addition, the company’s vice president of strategy and financial planning and analysis, Thomas A. Houdek, will be appointed senior vice president and chief …

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The Halal Guys Redesigns Restaurants, Inspired by Pandemic Pivots

by Katie Lee

New York City — The Halal Guys, the fast-casual restaurant famous for pioneering American halal food, is unveiling its newly designed restaurant concept. The new design pays tribute to the brand’s roots as a New York City street cart and incorporates new, innovative safety precautions for customers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The Halal Guys selected Rubber and Road Creative, a San Francisco-based brand strategy and retail design firm, to work together on a design that could elevate the customer experience and brand identity for its growing international franchise …

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Williams-Sonoma Names New Sustainability Goals

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San Francisco — Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has released its Annual Impact Report and announced several new ambitious goals to further differentiate WSI as the industry leader of sustainable home furnishings. The Annual Impact Report shares the company’s progress and achievements across its three sustainability pillars: people, planet and purpose. The 2020 report also highlights a new goal of having 75% of all WSI products represent one or more of the company’s social and environmental initiatives by 2030, up from 40% as of today. This commitment represents over $1 billion in product …

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Terminix Adds New General Counsel and New CIO to Leadership Team

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Memphis, Tenn. — Terminix Global Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of residential and commercial pest control, has hired Deidre Richardson as senior vice president and general counsel, as well as Joy Wald as senior vice president and chief information officer. “Deidre and Joy are dynamic and experienced executives,” says Terminix CEO Brett Ponton. “Deidre’s rich and diverse experience with multi-unit businesses and large distributed workforces will help us develop a framework through the Terminix Way where our teammates can be successful. Joy’s operational background and experience with subscription and route-based …

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Opens First New Jersey Location

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Linden, N.J. — In a transaction arranged by CBRE, fast-casual restaurant Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will be opening its first New Jersey location this month in Linden. The Wichita, Kan.-based chain has committed to a pad lease for its 3,200-square-foot prototypical building and double drive-thru at Legacy Square, Cypress Development’s new open air shopping center along Linden’s primary retail corridor. Co-founded in 2002 by Scott Redler and Bill, Randy and Freddy Simon, Freddy’s opened its first location in Wichita, Kan. The brand was acquired by private equity firm Thompson …

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CrossFit Names Former Nike Executive as President

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Boulder, Colo. — CrossFit LLC has appointed former Nike executive Jason Dunlop to the new role of president. Dunlop, a seasoned business leader who also held senior roles at Starbucks and Gap, will help accelerate CrossFit’s global growth. “I’m thrilled to welcome Jason as my partner in leading CrossFit towards our goal of transforming 100 million lives,” says Eric Roza, CEO of CrossFit. “Jason’s expertise leading the hypergrowth of some of the world’s leading brands across Europe, the Middle East and Africa will be a powerful driver for achieving CrossFit’s …

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New Farm-Fresh Concept, Naked Farmer, Expands into South Florida

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Miami — As its nears its first anniversary, Naked Farmer will be expanding its operations and opening two new locations, one of which will mark the concept’s entrance into the South Florida market. Naked Farmer has signed leases in Miami’s Coral Gables neighborhood and Water Street in downtown Tampa. The farm-to-fork restaurant concept opened its flagship location last June amidst the pandemic with great success and plans to expand and open 15 to 20 additional locations throughout the state over the next 3 to 4 years. “This is a Florida …

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Williams-Sonoma Brand, Rejuvenation, Opens First Store in Minnesota

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Portland, Ore. — Rejuvenation, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., opened its first Minnesota location in Edina’s shopping and restaurant destination, Galleria Edina, on July 2, 2021. The new Galleria store serves as a go-to destination for consumers and industry experts looking to shop Rejuvenation’s signature assortment of quality lighting, hardware and home goods. The 5,500-square-foot space will showcase more than 240 light fixtures and 40 collections of hardware alongside the brand’s assortment of furniture, textiles, outdoor living collections and more. “We’ve been partnering with customers on residential and commercial …

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