Los Angeles — The luxurious specialty rose gifting brand, OnlyRoses, will debut its first U.S. retail location and second non-franchise store in the heart of Beverly Hills, Calif., at 9631 Brighton Way.
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Franklin, Tenn. — In January 2018, Carl’s Jr. will open its first Manhattan location in Midtown, near Penn Station, at 425-427 Seventh Ave. The restaurant’s parent company, CKE Restaurants, signed a 15-year lease, according to Nation’s Restaurant News.
Topeka, Kan. — Payless ShoeSource has outlined several key initiatives as part of the company’s ongoing transformation. These actions will increase efficiencies across operations and allow Payless to re-prioritize the business to focus on the customer, accelerate and expand its e-commerce business, and invest in future growth — including expanding its domestic and international footprint.
New York City — Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, the rapidly expanding New York artisanal pizza concept, has signed a five-unit franchise deal to bring Artichoke Basille’s Pizza to New Jersey. The New Jersey stores will be located in Hoboken, Jersey City, New Brunswick, Princeton and Newark.
Bucyrus, Kan. — K.A.I. Total Pavement Management, a national construction management firm that specializes in parking lot maintenance, repair and reconstruction, has launched its newly revamped website. The updated website provides an improved user experience with easier to navigate access to K.A.I.’s core capabilities, company background, and more.
Lexington, Ky. — Fazoli’s, America’s largest fast-casual Italian chain, has appointed three industry veterans to the company’s corporate leadership team: Jeff Sturgis as chief development officer, Rodney Lee as chief financial officer and Jodie Conrad as vice president of marketing.
Nashville, Tenn. — Premium Swiss chocolatier Lindt opened its newest Lindt Chocolate Shop at Opry Mills in Nashville, Tenn., on November 17, 2017. The Lindt Chocolate Shop features an array of premium Lindt chocolate offerings including over 20 flavors of the iconic LINDOR truffle, EXCELLENCE premium dark chocolate bars, exclusive Master Chocolatier Specialties and holiday gifts.