San Diego — Petco has appointed accomplished sales leader and retail veteran Justin Tichy as chief stores officer (CSO) to oversee all operations and execution for Petco’s 1,500+ retail locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
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Dallas — Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar, a national casual dining brand, has named two franchise industry veterans to its leadership team. Ryan Reeves will assume the role of vice president of sales, and Adam Garner will become vice president of operations.
Hoffman Estates, Ill. — On October 15, 2018, Sears Holdings Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief. Effective immediately, the company’s chairman and CEO, Edward S. Lampert, is stepping down from the CEO role. Also, the company will close 142 stores in addition to the previously announced 46 store closings.
Canton, Mass. — Dunkin’ continues to focus on growth and development efforts outside of the Northeast, recently signing six development agreements for nearly 20 new units in Colorado. Over the next few years, 15 Dunkin’ restaurants will be developed throughout the state, along with three multi-brand Dunkin’/Baskin-Robbins locations and one standalone Baskin-Robbins location.
Dublin, Calif. — Ross Stores opened 30 Ross Dress for Less® and 10 dd’s DISCOUNTS® stores across 19 different states in September and October. These new locations complete the company’s store growth plans for fiscal 2018 with the addition of 99 new stores.
Cancun, Mexico — Grupo Anderson’s, a Mexican hospitality industry leader, plans to sell its iconic fun themed restaurant brand Señor Frog’s in the U.S. The group owns and operates restaurants and bars located in the main cities and tourist destinations in Mexico, the United States and the Caribbean. Currently they have five Señor Frog’s business units in the country: Myrtle Beach, Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando and San Juan (Puerto Rico).
Denver — Restoration Management Company, a California-based restoration services company, has opened its 13th location in Littleton, Colo. The expansion is a direct result of the tremendous growth Restoration Management Company (RMC) has experienced. RMC provides 24-hour emergency and restoration services for customers when they experience a catastrophe at their commercial or residential property.