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Slim Chickens Inks 23-Unit Franchise Agreement in Tampa DMA

by Katie Lee

Tampa, Fla. — Slim Chickens has signed a 23-unit agreement with investment group Florida Slims to bring the brand to Tampa. The first located is slated to open in the Wesley Chapel area in early 2022. Florida Slims is experienced in real estate development and multi-unit restaurant operations. The group’s background is expected to well equip them to open the new locations. “Florida Slims is the perfect group to help us expand in Florida’s Gulf Coast. Their portfolio proves that they will do amazing work,” says Jackie Lobdell, vice president …

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The Purple Factory Outlet to Open First Store in Georgia

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Atlanta — Innovative mattress retailer The Purple Factory Outlet will open its first store in the state of Georgia late this summer. Located at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, the new store is scheduled to open in early September. The Purple Factory Outlet will encompass 4,506 square feet. In addition to mattresses, The Purple Factory Outlet will also sell a variety of other products, including pillows, seat cushions, frames, sheets and more. “The Purple Factory Outlet brings a whole new dynamic to The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, and we couldn’t …

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London-based Flight Club to Debut Immersive Bar/Restaurant in Houston

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Houston — Flight Club will bring its immersive bar and restaurant concept to Houston later this year, marking the third location for the British import that has revolutionized the traditional game of darts. The Houston location is set to open in late 2021 in the newly developed Regent Square and will feature semi-private game areas, an eclectic bar program led by award-winning Peter Vestinos, and menu curated by acclaimed Chicago Chef Rich Gresh. “Houston is an incredibly diverse city with vibrant food and drink scene; we are so thrilled that …

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ENTOUCH Introduces New EMS Platform for Convenience Stores

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Richardson, Texas — ENTOUCH, an IoT-based Energy Management Solutions (EMS) leader, has released its most comprehensive suite of convenience store solutions to date. The Octane series offers convenience stores a preconfigured yet fully customizable suite of EMS tools designed to drive the most return from energy management and operational efficiency for multisite convenience store operators. In developing the OCTANE series, the ENTOUCH team focused on five critical areas required by best-in-class convenience store operators: Providing insight into existing equipment. Predictive reporting to identify when issues should be addressed before failure. …

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FAT Brands Inc. Agrees to Acquire Global Franchise Group for $442.5 Million

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Los Angeles — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. has agreed to acquire Global Franchise Group, which franchises and operates a portfolio of five quick-service restaurant concepts — Round Table Pizza, Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick, Marble Slab Creamery and Pretzelmaker — from Serruya Private Equity, Inc. and Lion Capital LLP, for $442.5 million in cash and stock. The transaction is expected to close by the end of July 2021. With the acquisition of GFG, FAT Brands will have more than 2,000 franchised and company owned restaurants …

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BoConcept to Open Brand New Store Model in Massachusetts

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Dedham, Mass. — BoConcept, a global leader of the furniture franchise industry with more than 300 locations in 65 countries, is adding a new location in Dedham, Mass., this week. The store will feature a refreshed, evolved store concept that offers customers an elevated take on the shopping experience, including consultations with expert interior designers, the ability to view and customize items from a vast collection of items, and the ability to create a 3D rendering of the space the customer would like to design. The Dedham BoConcept will be …

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Papa Murphy’s Launches New ‘Kitchen Delite’ Store Design

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Vancouver, Wash. — Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza has launched two major rebranding initiatives: the new ‘Kitchen Delite’ store design — an open-kitchen concept that enhances the in-store experience for consumers and employees alike — and a new primary brand logo. This is Papa Murphy’s first introduction of a new store design since 2014 and its first logo update in more than a decade. “The ‘Kitchen Delite’ store remodel program is available for all stores nationwide, and we are so excited to showcase its many benefits,” says Victoria Tullett, senior vice …

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Authentic Brands Group to Acquire Heritage Brands Portfolio from PVH Corp.

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New York City — Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand owner, marketing and entertainment company, has agreed to purchase the Heritage Brands portfolio from PVH Corp. Through the transaction, ABG will own and manage the intellectual property of Izod, Van Heusen, Arrow and other distinguished brands. “This acquisition was particularly attractive because of PVH’s well-established partnerships for these heritage brands,” says Jamie Salter, founder, chairman and CEO of ABG. “Each brand has strong consumer recognition, global distribution anchored at leading retailers and robust product programs with best-in-class licensing partners. …

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Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse to Open in Pittsburgh’s Historic Union Trust Building

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Pittsburgh – The Davis Companies (TDC) and Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, Inc., owned by Tilman J. Fertitta and family, plan to open a Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in September 2022 in the recently restored Union Trust Building in downtown Pittsburgh. Del Frisco’s reaffirmed its 15-year commitment, which will occupy 11,032 square feet of first floor and mezzanine-level space at the prime corner of Fifth Avenue and William Penn Place. The restaurant’s upper and lower dining rooms will be connected by the restoration of an existing grand marble staircase. The …

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Target Outlines Bold New Sustainability Strategy

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Minneapolis — Target Corporation has unveiled Target Forward, the company’s new sustainability strategy that builds on the retailer’s legacy of corporate responsibility and sustainable practices. “As a company and a member of the global community, it’s imperative for both the health of our business and of our planet that we embrace new ways to move forward,” says Brian Cornell, chairman and chief executive officer of Target. “We know sustainability is tied to business resiliency and growth, and that our size and scale can drive change that is good for all. …

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