Wheaton, MD. — Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee has opened its first location in Maryland this month at the Westfield Wheaton Mall in Wheaton. Located at 2800 University Blvd. W., Suite C., Jollibee’s store hours are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. Jollibee offers customers the option to order food through the store’s call and pick-up order process. Customers may begin placing their orders two hours in advance of their desired pick-up time. In compliance with COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, indoor dining and walk-in orders will not be offered …
Alpharetta, Ga. — Taffer’s Tavern, the new tavern concept founded by star of Paramount Network’s Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to bring 10 locations to Northern and Central Florida, with an initial focus on the Orlando metro area, Gainesville, Jacksonville and Panhandle regions. The territory also extends into Savannah, Ga. Taffer’s Tavern’s first outpost opened in Alpharetta, Ga. last fall, and there are 22 units already secured in the greater Las Vegas, Boston, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta areas. The restaurant concept features tavern food and …
North Plainfield, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $3 million sale of a 13,222-square-foot retail asset net leased to Advance Auto Parts in North Plainfield, about 30 miles southwest of New York City. Alan Cafiero, Brent Hyldahl and Ben Sgambati of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, an individual/personal trust, in the transaction. The trio also secured a limited liability company as the buyer. Both parties requested anonymity.
Jersey City, N.J. and Minneapolis — Imperial Dade, a leading distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, has agreed to acquire Dalco Enterprises, also a leading distributor of janitorial supplies. The transaction represents the 34th acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of CEO Robert Tillis and President Jason Tillis. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Dalco has six facilities across Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin. Owned and operated by Ted Stark, Peter Stark and Rod Dummer, the company has built a strong reputation for …
Lake Forest, Calif. — Del Taco, the nation’s second largest Mexican quick-service restaurant chain, is carrying tremendous momentum into the first quarter of 2021. Despite pandemic-induced pressures, the brand was resilient during the initial COVID-19 slowdown and began to thrive during the second half of 2020. This led to the company’s 8th consecutive year of positive franchise same store sales growth. In Del Taco’s recent financial reports, the following notable highlights were included: In Q3, franchised same store sales increased 6.5%. In Q4, franchised same store sales increased 7.5%. For …
New York City — J.Crew Group has taken important steps to build out its leadership team in order to advance its long term strategic growth plan. The company has appointed four highly experienced retail industry leaders — Jose Davila, chief people officer; Danielle Schmelkin, chief information officer; Derek Yarbrough, chief marketing officer; and Liz Hershfield, senior vice president, sustainability — to its senior management team. “I believe strong and relevant brands are customer-centric, community-minded, purpose-driven and powered through innovation, technology and a deeply collaborative culture,” says Libby Wadle, chief executive …
Kansas City, Mo. — The Halal Guys, the largest American Halal street food concept in the world, is expanding rapidly across the Midwest, recently announcing a multi-unit franchise deal to open locations in Missouri. The first is slated for Kansas City with at least four additional units to follow. The announcement comes on the heels of an expansion into Ohio that will more than double The Halal Guys’ footprint in the region. Franchisee Osama Hanif will bring the quintessential New York City street cart food experience to Kansas City diners …
Boston — The founder of EarthSafe Chemical Alternatives® and its EvaClean® system, RJ Valentine, is now launching a new company: Boston Air Solutions (BAS). Valentine recognized the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) improvement, particularly as a strategic weapon against COVID-19, to restore building wellness and re-instill confidence as the world returns to work, school and life in the new normal. As CEO, Valentine tapped a team of highly experienced business leaders with Steven Wilson as chief operating officer and Alex Biljic as executive vice president of strategic partnerships. Together, …
Fort Worth, Texas — Trademark Property Company, mixed-use investor, developer and operator, welcomes the first standalone store of digitally native lifestyle men’s brand, johnnie-O, to its WestBend development in Fort Worth, Texas. “Even with the vast changes and pressure currently occurring in the retail industry, it is a good sign in leasing that we were able to attract the first standalone store of such a well-known brand to our WestBend property,” says Terry Montesi, CEO of Trademark. “The area’s demographics, including proximity to TCU [Texas Christian University], and the retail …
West Conshohocken, Pa. — Saladworks, a leading fast-casual salad brand, has signed a deal with Ghost Kitchen Brands to double its footprint across the United States and Canada. The agreement will bring 60 non-traditional locations to the U.S. and 30 to Canada by the end of 2021. Many of these new kitchens will live inside Walmart stores offering some seating, and all locations included in the deal will offer carry-out and third-party delivery. “Saladworks is a perfect strategic partner for Ghost Kitchen Brands as we continue to grow and reinvent …