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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Signs 30-Store Franchise Development Deal in Utah

by Katie Lee

Newport Beach, Calif. — Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 40 years, has signed a development deal that is expected to bring 30 Mountain Mike’s restaurants to Utah over the next decade. The new development partnership is with Pelican Food Concepts, LLC, who will have exclusive development rights to the state. Pelican Food executive Mike Smith, former Brigham Young University basketball great and NBA alum, is helping to spearhead the chain’s growth throughout Utah, which was inaugurated earlier this month with the acquisition of the one …

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B2B Technology Veteran Joins The ODP Corporation

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Boca Raton, Fla. — The ODP Corporation has hired Prentis Wilson to further drive the company’s digital transformation, leading a new technology business focused on transforming B2B sourcing, purchasing and supply chain for suppliers and buyers. Wilson spent almost 8 years at Amazon.com, Inc., where he launched Amazon Business and grew it to over $10 billion in annual sales. Prior to joining Amazon, he held senior operations and B2B procurement roles at Cisco Systems, Inc. and Honeywell International, Inc. Most recently, he was the president of Boxed.com, a wholesale technology …

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Noodles & Company Unveils Multi-Unit Franchise Growth Initiative

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Broomfield, Colo. — Noodles & Company has launched a multi-unit franchise growth initiative to increase its presence in southern and southwestern markets. With plans to expand an off-premise oriented footprint perfectly suited for today’s consumer environment, this expansion will be fueled by company locations, existing franchisees as well as potential new partnerships with experienced multi-unit franchise owners. The planned expansion will target select DMAs including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, South Carolina and Texas. Noodles & Company already offers delivery, curbside pickup and takeout, and its off-premise capabilities and digital …

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Modular VaxMod Units to Help Retailers Deliver COVID-19 Vaccine with Safety and Speed

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Appleton, Wis. — As the nation’s infrastructure is wrestling with distribution strategies for the COVID-19 vaccine, a new modular system called VaxMod offers healthcare networks, states, municipalities and retailers an operational solution for delivering the vaccine with safety and speed. Designed by Boulder Associates, Inc. and built by The Boldt Company, the prefabricated, modular units are designed to be deployed in any location, provide safe and efficient vaccination settings for healthcare workers and individuals, and serve as a long term space solution post-COVID. Developed in collaboration with public health experts, …

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BoomerJack’s Grill & Bar Continues Expansion with Help of Architect of Record Harrison

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Dallas — BoomerJack’s Grill & Bar once again enlisted the help of Harrison, a Dallas-based, award-winning architecture and design firm, to bring the brand’s vision to life for its new Plano, Texas, location. Located at 5430 State Hwy. 121, the new 9,432-square-foot restaurant features an all-season, dog-friendly patio with a container bar and plenty of seating. The expansive patio also has cooling and heating systems, ensuring a comfortable environment for all. The completed restaurant features vintage industrial interior design with a retro theme complete with dark wood and leather. BoomerJack’s …

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‘Collared Greens’ Opens All-New Retail Concept in Charleston, S.C.

by Katie Lee

Charleston, S.C. — The first American-made “green” clothing brand, Collared Greens, is putting down permanent roots on King Street in Charleston, S.C., with a new retail store. Founded in 2008, and with a previous store in Richmond, Va., the brand will be partnering with sister brands Bird Dog Bay, Beau & Tassel, Skiff Dogs and other local craftsmen to house all the best and brightest apparel and accessories brands under one roof, with a focus on American and locally made goods. The new concept officially opens on February 19, 2021. …

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Roy Rogers Names New VP of Franchise Sales

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Frederick, Md. — Roy Rogers Restaurants has named Gregg Koffler vice president of franchise sales, a new position at the company. Based in Roy Rogers’ Frederick, Md., headquarters and reporting to Jeremy Biser, executive vice president, Koffler will lead the western-themed quick-service brand in attracting new franchise candidates to open locations throughout the eastern United States. Koffler was most recently vice president of franchise sales and development for bakery café restaurant concept Paris Baguette America. In that role, he oversaw all aspects of the brand’s franchise expansion, including real estate, …

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Century 21 Stores Plans a Comeback in 2021

by Katie Lee

New York City — In response to the outpouring of love from the Big Apple and the admiration of its loyal shoppers from around the world, Century 21 Stores will officially relaunch the beloved institution in 2021. While the specifics of where and when are still being finalized, the plan has one goal in mind: to bring shopping joy to Century 21’s faithful local customers while introducing that very same excitement to new fans across the globe. In a story far too familiar these days, the iconic retailer was a casualty of …

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PVI Water Heater Serves Up Performance, Reliability & ROI for Restaurants & Retailers

by Katie Lee

Fort Worth, Texas — The PVI Brigade® is a powerful, gas condensing, firetube water heater that delivers safe, reliable hot water for demanding commercial applications, including retail outlets and restaurants. Its semi-instantaneous hybrid design with an integrated buffer can tolerate brief high-spike draws, while its burner modulation delivers thermal efficiencies up to 99% under routine demands. Constructed with AquaPLEX® duplex stainless steel, the compact, durable Brigade is a dependable domestic hot water system that lasts much longer than typical glass-lined water heaters. Measuring only 16 W x 26 D x …

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Captain D’s Opens 10 New Restaurants and Accelerates Franchise Development in 2020

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Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D’s, a leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, achieved significant growth amid an unprecedented year, opening 10 new restaurants across the Southeast and Midwest and expanding its footprint into its 23rd state, Michigan. The brand also signed five franchise development agreements throughout 2020 to bring 17 new restaurants to key markets such as the Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta metro areas over the next several years. Coinciding with its ongoing development, Captain D’s has continued to prioritize real estate innovation in driving sustainable growth. Over the years, the brand …

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