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Überrito Fresh Mex Launches Franchise Expansion Plan

by Katie Lee

Houston — Authentic fast-casual Mexican concept Überrito Fresh Mex, which first launched in 2014 in Houston’s Durham Park neighborhood, has revamped its restaurant model and, with the support of parent company MRI Heritage Brands, Inc., eyes a more ambitious franchise expansion program. “Almost everyone can relate to a freshly made burrito or taco because people are driven by an emotional connection to authentic Mexican food — it’s very strong and powerful,” says Pete Pascuzzi, CEO of MRI Heritage Brands, Inc. “We’ve remained true to who we are as a brand …

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Bloomingdale’s to Open Smaller-Footprint Bloomie’s Store in Metro Washington, D.C.

by Katie Lee

Fairfax, Va. — Bloomingdale’s plans to open its first Bloomie’s store at the Mosaic District shopping center in Fairfax on August 26. Bloomingdale’s is the latest retailer to unveil an updated store concept designed to reflect the changing wants and needs of shoppers following the COVID-19 pandemic. The new, smaller-footprint concept will span 22,000 square feet and feature an evolving mix of merchandise from top brands alongside tech-enabled stylist services and a restaurant. A standard Bloomingdale’s location spans approximately 200,000 square feet. Fresh deliveries from a mix of designers already …

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Dollar General Expands Healthcare Services with Newly Created Chief Medical Officer Role

by Katie Lee

Goodlettsville, Tenn. — Dollar General Corporation is expanding its healthcare offering to continue to meet more of its customers’ needs and establish itself as a health destination. This effort includes the appointment of Albert Wu, M.D. to the newly created position of vice president, chief medical officer. He joined the company on July 6 and reports to Jeff Owen, Dollar General’s chief operating officer. Dr. Wu will help to develop Dollar General’s new healthcare services efforts by establishing and strengthening relationships with current and prospective healthcare product and service providers …

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Shipley Do-Nuts Expands Executive Leadership Team

by Katie Lee

Houston — Shipley Do-Nuts continues building its senior leadership team with the addition of Donna Josephson as chief marketing officer and Kerry Leo as vice president of technology. Josephson (pictured at right) previously held CMO titles at Corner Bakery, Fazoli’s and McAlister’s Deli. She also brings experience from Wendy’s International, Applebee’s International and Chick-fil-A. Leo has more than a decade of technology and operational leadership experience and joins Shipley from Church’s Chicken/Texas Chicken, where he served as senior director of information technology. Prior to Church’s Chicken, Leo served as director, …

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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

by Katie Lee

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

by Katie Lee

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

by Katie Lee

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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