Cedar Knolls, N.J. — The groundbreaking for a stand-alone building that will house two restaurants at Hanover Crossroads marks the final phase of construction for the 107,000-square-foot Morris County, N.J., shopping center. IHOP and Mangiamo’s, an Italian eatery with catering services, will occupy the 8,650-square-foot structure, according to owner/developer Key Properties.
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St. Louis — St. Louis-based Knoebel Construction has completed construction of the 50th store it has built for fashion boutique Altar’d State in 5 years, working with the retailer across 26 states. Knoebel has worked with the retailer nearly since its inception and through rapid expansion, constructing stores that create a unique brick-and-mortar shopping experience.
Wichita, Kan. — Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is steadily expanding in the Southeastern United States with the opening of three new franchised locations — including its first location in Mississippi — and the announcement of a new franchise development agreement.
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.