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Tuesday Morning Taps Former Burlington COO as its New CEO

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Tuesday Morning, a leading off-price retailer of home goods and décor, has named Fred Hand as its new chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors, effective May 17, 2021. Hand is one of the most experienced and well respected off-price retail executives, most recently serving as chief operating officer of Burlington Stores, Inc. “We are confident Fred is the ideal choice to lead Tuesday Morning’s future growth,” says Sherry Smith, chairperson of the board. “Fred is an exceptional retailer with outstanding operating, merchandising and …

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On The Border Debuts All-New Nostalgic Prototype

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Nearly 40 years ago, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina was born, and it has since grown into the world’s largest Mexican casual dining brand. Now, On The Border is taking it back to the 1980s with the debut of its new prototype that pays homage to the brand’s first design and renowned experience. On The Border North Point, located in Alpharetta, reopened as the brand’s first restaurant to feature the all-new prototype. Featuring a palette of white adobe and rustic colors, longtime guests will immediately recognize …

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Toast Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

by Katie Lee

Boston — Toast, the cloud-based, end-to-end technology platform purpose-built for the entire restaurant community, has appointed Elena Gomez as chief financial officer, effective immediately. As CFO, Gomez will lead Toast’s finance organization and will be responsible for accounting, treasury, financial planning and analysis, and business operations. “I am thrilled to welcome Elena to our executive team,” says Chris Comparato, CEO of Toast. “She is a proven business leader and financial executive with more than two decades of experience leading the financial operations of businesses sitting at the intersection of technology, …

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Ashley Stewart Names New Chief Creative Officer

by Katie Lee

Secaucus, N.J. — Leading fashion retailer Ashley Stewart, Inc., which has 82 physical stores in addition to its e-commerce presence, has appointed Lloyd Boston as chief creative officer (CCO). Boston will assume responsibility for the creative direction of the Ashley Stewart brand. Boston joins Gary Sheinbaum, Ashley Stewart’s newly appointed chief executive officer (CEO). The two unite forces once more after time shared building the Tommy Hilfiger brand. Boston began his career as Tommy Hilfiger’s first hand-picked intern in 1989, rising to the brand’s first vice president of art direction. …

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The Hummus & Pita Co. to Enter West Coast Market with Los Angeles Flagship

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Los Angeles — The Hummus & Pita Co., one of the fastest-growing Mediterranean concepts in the U.S., plans a flagship location for all of California with a grand opening slated for late June in Los Angeles. Located in North Hollywood’s NOHO West Shopping Center, the new locations kicks off a five-unit franchise deal signed with well-known Southern California multi-concept operator, Dan Markel. Markel has already identified his second California location in Toluca Lake, a celebrity enclave in Los Angeles. Other potential locations are currently being scouted in Studio City, Burbank, …

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Pet Wants Added 22 Franchise Locations in 2020, Plans 47 More in 2021

by Katie Lee

Cincinnati — Pet Wants, the Cincinnati-based high-quality pet food and supplies franchise, has enjoyed record-setting sales for the 10th consecutive month. January and February sales increased year-over-year by 35% and 26%, respectively. March is now the second highest sales month in Pet Wants’ history, only falling short to December 2020. Pet Wants, which is part of the Strategic Franchising family, provides pet owners with premium, fresh pet food, free of animal by-products and non-nutritious fillers. “The pet industry exploded in 2020, and we were all curious to see if that …

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Chicago’s Famed Rainbow Cone Opens Second Brick-and-Mortar Location

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Chicago — Chicago’s famed Rainbow Cone will celebrate the grand opening of its second brick-and-mortar location on May 5th in Lombard, Ill. For nearly 100 years, the Original Rainbow Cone has served ice cream featuring extraordinary flavors and textures, including the world-famous 5-flavor combination of chocolate, strawberry, palmer house, pistachio and orange sherbet, sliced — not scooped. The Lombard location will feature Rainbow Cone’s vibrant colors in the interior, creating a welcoming space for friends and family to gather. The exterior will consist of pink and white polka dots, allowing …

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Topgolf Opens Fourth Georgia Venue

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Buford, Ga. — Topgolf Entertainment Group plans has opened its fourth Georgia venue in Buford. The property anchors Exchange at Gwinnett, a mixed-use development by locally based Fuqua Development near Mall of Georgia. The Exchange at Gwinnett has more than 465,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, office space, hotel space and residential units. Other than Topgolf, The Exchange will include retailers such as Five Guys, Starbucks Coffee, Four Fat Cows, Chipotle and Sprouts Farmers Market. Topgolf Buford is a two-floor venue with 72 climate-controlled hitting bays. Other amenities include …

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I Heart Mac & Cheese Continues to Expand Coast to Coast

by Katie Lee

Boca Raton, Fla. — I Heart Mac & Cheese, a fast-casual concept specializing in customizable, made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches, has signed 12 franchise agreements with seven new franchisees throughout the first quarter of 2021. In addition, the brand has opened three restaurants in Indiana, Georgia and New York, with 30 additional openings planned by the end of the year. “I Heart Mac & Cheese is a unique and attractive franchise concept that is really resonating with aspiring entrepreneurs — including those from many diverse backgrounds …

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Midwood to Open $100 Million Shops at Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City, CA

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Studio City, Calif. — Midwood Investment & Development is nearing completion on The Shops at Sportsmen’s Lodge, a $100 million retail redevelopment of land formerly occupied by a meeting and convention center in Studio City, Calif. A rolling opening for the 90,000-square-foot property is scheduled to begin in June. The Shops at Sportsmen’s Lodge will be anchored by Erewhon, a Los Angeles-based market and café known for its selection of organic, healthy foods. Other tenants will include Civil Coffee, Free People Movement, Madison Reed, Myodetox, Roberta’s Pizza, SALT Optics, Tocaya, …

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