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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Jollibee Chicken Restaurant Opens First Location in Maryland

by Julia Sanders

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 …

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Taffer’s Tavern Signs Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement for 10 Locations in Florida and Georgia

by Julia Sanders

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 …

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3 Million Sale of Advance Auto Parts in Metro New York City

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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.

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Imperial Dade Expands into Upper Midwest with Plans to Acquire Dalco Enterprises

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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 …

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Del Taco Posts 8th Consecutive Year of Franchise SSS Growth

by Katie Lee

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 …

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J.Crew Group Bolsters Senior Management Team

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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 …

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