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Saladworks and Frutta Bowls Debut First U.S. Walmart Location

by Katie Lee September 16, 2021

Rochester, N.Y. — WOWorks, the parent company of health-centric fast-casual brands Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek, has debuted its first location in a Walmart grocery store in Rochester, N.Y. The ghost kitchen location will include Saladworks, the nation’s leading fast-casual entrée salad franchise, and Frutta Bowls, the nation’s fastest-growing superfoods café, alongside other mouthwatering brands. This opening comes after WOWorks signed a deal for 90 non-traditional retail presences with Ghost Kitchen Brands in the spring of this year. Saladworks currently has over 150 locations across …

September 16, 2021

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Names Chief Operations Officer

by Katie Lee September 15, 2021

Atlanta — Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a leading national fast-casual cafe franchise known for its better-for-you smoothies and food with a tropical twist, has promoted its former senior vice president of operations, Richard Key, to chief operations officer, effective immediately. Key has served on the brand’s senior leadership team since joining the company in 2018. In his new role, he will help grow and evolve field support teams and lead internal initiatives that prioritize the Tropical Smoothie Cafe guest experience and franchise profitability. “Over the past 3 years, Richard and his …

September 15, 2021

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Hibbett Promotes its Chief Merchant to Executive Vice President

by Katie Lee September 14, 2021

Birmingham, Ala. — Hibbett, Inc., an athletic-inspired fashion retailer, has promoted Jared Briskin to executive vice president, merchandising, effective immediately. A 23-year veteran of the company, Briskin will be responsible for merchandising, planning, allocation and supply chain. Briskin joined the company in April 1998 as a buyer and has held positions of increasing responsibility over the years in such leadership roles as vice president over various aspects of the business from June 2004 through September 2014 to senior vice president and chief merchant since September 2014. “Jared has been a …

September 14, 2021

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Another Broken Egg Cafe Sales Rise 20% From Pre-Pandemic Levels

by Katie Lee September 13, 2021

Orlando, Fla. — Another Broken Egg Cafe, a full-service breakfast, brunch and lunch franchise, has seen its focus on seasonality, service and guest experience both on- and off-premise pay off this year. Same-store sales are up nearly 20% from pre-pandemic levels, and that momentum is attracting new franchisees as well as inspiring many of the brand’s existing franchisees to develop more locations. “Between our sales increases and new cafe openings, we expect system-wide growth to exceed 35% this year,” says Paul Macaluso, president and CEO of Another Broken Egg Cafe. …

September 13, 2021

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Pet Supplies Plus Commits to Growth with 69 New Stores in Development

by Katie Lee September 13, 2021

Livonia, Mich. — Pet Supplies Plus, the largest independent pet retailer in North America, has signed 69 new store commitments year-to-date for 2021. From these 69 new store commitments, the pet retailer will continue to grow its footprint in hundreds of neighborhoods across the country including the following states: Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Nebraska, New York, Minnesota, Missouri and Texas. “It’s incredible to watch our franchise lead in one of the hottest industries out there. Not only are our existing owners increasing their number of locations, but we’re also adding new …

September 13, 2021

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MOD Pizza Names New Senior Vice President, Operations

by Katie Lee September 10, 2021

Seattle — MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC, a fast-casual pizza concept, has appointed Becky Mulligan to the role of senior vice president, operations, effective immediately. She brings to MOD over 25 years of experience at leading brands. In her new role, Mulligan will oversee all aspects of operations across 420+ company-owned and operated stores, focusing on continuous improvement of MOD’s operational execution and the development and support of field leadership teams, in order to deliver a consistently exceptional experience. She will lead the field operations and operations excellence teams, …

September 10, 2021

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The Athlete’s Foot Names New President and General Manager of Americas

by Katie Lee September 9, 2021

Atlanta — The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) has named Matt Lafone as its new president and general manager of Americas. The veteran retail executive will start immediately, managing operations in North, South and Central America, and will report directly to the company’s new owner and global executive chairman, Param Singh. Lafone joins The Athlete’s Foot from Payless ShoeSource. Lafone will be responsible for providing leadership, strategic and operational guidance to the Americas team with the goals of driving profitable growth, building brand equity and enhancing customer satisfaction. Globally, TAF retail sales …

September 9, 2021

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Weitzman to Redevelop Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center in Dallas

by Katie Lee September 8, 2021

Dallas — Weitzman will redevelop Meadow Central Market, a 108,778-square-foot shopping center located at the intersection of North Central Expressway and Meadow Road in Dallas. A 29,121-square-foot Tom Thumb store anchors the center, which originally opened in the 1970s. The grocery store will receive new flooring, lighting and select food departments as part of the project. Other tenants include CVS/pharmacy, Edible Arrangements, The UPS Store and Sylvan Learning Center. Weitzman will upgrade the center’s façade, landscaping, signage and parking. Hodges & Associates is leading design of the project, which is …

September 8, 2021

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P.F. Chang’s Launches Flagship Location in Hawaii

by Katie Lee September 8, 2021

Scottsdale, Ariz. — P.F. Chang’s has opened its Royal Hawaiian location as an upgraded flagship restaurant. The Honolulu dining destination was the focus of significant investment recently completing a 6-month renovation, resulting in significant upgrades to design, décor and ambiance at the 10,000-square-foot site. The new flagship at 2201 Kalakaua Ave. opened on September 7. “P.F. Chang’s prides itself in offering an immersive Asian dining experience, and this new flagship location allows us to do so in a distinctly differentiated way,” says Tana Davila, chief marketing officer at P.F. Chang’s. …

September 8, 2021

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Oink & Moo BBQ and Burgers to Open Second Location

by Katie Lee September 7, 2021

Holmdel, N.J. — Somerset Development has signed a lease with Oink and Moo BBQ & Burgers at Bell Works in Holmdel, N.J. Oink and Moo will open in October. The Southern-inspired menu offers classic barbecue dishes, and is created with a mix of styles from each region of the southern ‘Barbecue Belt.’ Every meal is made from scratch. “We’re constantly seeking one-of-a-kind restaurants and retailers to add to Bell Works’ blooming ecosystem of business and culture,” says Ralph Zucker, president of Somerset Development. “Oink and Moo BBQ & Burgers is …

September 7, 2021

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