News

construction and designfranchise developmentNewsrestaurantsUncategorized

Taco Bell Opens Digital-Only Location in Times Square, Continues Ambitious Growth Pipeline

by Katie Lee

Irvine, Calif. — On April 14, 2021, Taco Bell® opened a new Cantina in the heart of Times Square. Built with the energy and on-the-go vibrance of the city in mind, the newest restaurant embraces technology in a whole new way to serve the demands of New Yorkers. Features of the new space include: Digital-only ordering with prominent menu kiosks inside the restaurant. The restaurant’s 10 kiosks replace traditional analog menu boards. Order ahead pickup cubbies, located in a separate double-door entrance, allow customers to skip the traditional restaurant experience …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Newspeopleretailers

David’s Bridal Appoints New VP of Global Creative & Brand Marketing

by Katie Lee

Conshohocken, Pa. — David’s Bridal has appointed Bryan Dow as vice president of global creative and brand marketing. He joined the company on April 5, 2021. Dow comes to David’s with over 20 years of strategic creative and brand marketing experience holding multiple leadership roles at national brands including OshKosh B’gosh, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and Lands’ End. In his new role at David’s Bridal, Dow will lead the brand and creative teams with a strategic focus on accelerating the company’s brand presence and creative marketing strategies. He will report …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
franchise developmentNewsrestaurants

Bagel Boss Embarks on Expansion with Plans for 50 New Franchise Locations

by Katie Lee

Jericho, N.Y. — Family owned and operated since 1975, the entrepreneurs behind the Bagel Boss brand plan to bring more than 50 new franchise locations to markets across the country over the next 2 years. Known for its fresh, authentic New York bagels, Bagel Boss already has 15 locations in the Empire State. “Our commitment to providing authentic New York bagels and gourmet coffee, coupled with our innovation and extraordinary customer service, places us in a prime position for future growth,” says Adam Rosner, fifth-generation bagel and bialy baker, as …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
franchise developmentNewsretailers

LION Eye Group to Develop New Retail Stores

by Katie Lee

New York City — LION Eye Group intends to move forward with ‘LION Express,’ a state-of-the art, eyewear focused, retail optometry store. The group is currently scouting New York locations in Garden City, Huntington, Merrick-Bellmore, Smithtown and a few locations along the North Shore of Long Island. The plan is to roll out two locations in the next few months and five to 10 locations by the end of this year. Launched in January 2020, LION has grown to 24 optometry practices in Long Island, N.Y., and surrounding boroughs of …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
franchise developmentNewsrestaurants

Another Broken Egg Cafe Accelerates Franchise Development

by Katie Lee

Orlando, Fla. — Another Broken Egg Cafe, an innovative full-service breakfast, brunch and lunch franchise that specializes in Southern-inspired menu options and creative cocktails, has signed development agreements in the first quarter of 2021 to open 14 new locations. Additionally, the brand opened units in Orlando, Fla.; Cincinnati; Westlake, Ohio; and Bossier City, La., during the first quarter and plans to debut up to 14 more cafes this year. In addition to the company’s development success and growth, Another Broken Egg Cafe just experienced one of its best sales quarters …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Newsretailers

Circle K to Sell 306 Convenience Stores Across the U.S., Canada

by Katie Lee

Tempe, Ariz. — Circle K Stores Inc. plans to sell 269 of its convenience stores across 29 states in the U.S. and 37 stores in Canada. The stores feature an average building size of 2,600 square feet and an average lot size of 29,500 square feet. Of the 306 locations, 122 are fee-owned and 184 are leased, while 238 properties sell fuel and 68 are convenience only. NRC Realty & Capital Advisors has been tapped to market the properties, which are being offered in packages grouped primarily by geography.   …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
construction and designNewsrestaurantsretailers

New 7-Eleven “Evolution Store” Opens in Prosper, Texas

by Katie Lee

Irving, Texas — 7-Eleven, Inc. has opened its newest Evolution Store — which features tacos on handmade tortillas, frozen margaritas on tap, a stocked wine cellar and beer cooler, fresh-baked croissants and cookies, customized espresso drinks, artisan craft sodas, premium cigars in a cedar-lined humidor and more — in Prosper, Texas. This location marks the first Evolution Store for 7-Eleven and Laredo Taco Company®, the convenience retailer’s taqueria, in the North Texas area outside of Dallas County. This is 7-Eleven’s fourth Evolution Store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and seventh …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
construction and designfranchise developmentNewsrestaurants

Famous Dave’s to Debut Drive-Thru and New Quick ‘Que Models in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas

by Katie Lee

Minnetonka, Minn. — Famous Dave’s, the fast-growing barbeque franchise with 134 restaurants across the country, is bringing its counter and line-serve “Quick ‘Que” prototypes to Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. The Las Vegas location — a line-serve model — will open on Paradise Road, just a few blocks from the Las Vegas Strip, in early June. The Salt Lake City restaurant — a counter-serve model with a drive-thru — will open on South State Street in June. Both restaurant models boast small footprints with the goal of a quicker …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
franchise developmentNewsrestaurants

Ziggi’s Coffee Signs 100th Franchise Agreement

by Katie Lee

Longmont, Colo. — Ziggi’s Coffee has inked its 100th deal with the company’s first franchisees. Steve and Jill Anderson signed the first Ziggi’s Coffee franchise agreement just 4.5 years ago. Now, with four stores up and running, the Andersons have signed the company’s milestone agreement as they plan to continue their Colorado expansion. The Andersons opened the company’s first franchise location in 2017, a double-sided drive-thru in Loveland, Colo. Today, they have two locations in Loveland, one in Johnstown, Colo., and one in Castle Pines, Colo., with two more units …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
construction and designNewsretailers

DICK’S Sporting Goods Opens New Concept Store ‘DICK’S House of Sport’

by Katie Lee

Pittsburgh, Pa. — DICK’S Sporting Goods opened its first-ever DICK’S House of Sport, a new concept store, in Victor, N.Y., on April 9. This month, the retailer will also debut nine newly redesigned Golf Galaxy locations and expanded technology offerings in 62 additional Golf Galaxy locations in select cities across the country. DICK’S House of Sport explores the future of retail through multi-sport experiences inside and outside the store, broad integration with the community, elevated customer service and enhanced technology. The store features a 17,000-square-foot outdoor turf field and running …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Newer Posts
Older Posts