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Sweetgreen Makes North Carolina Debut

by Katie Lee

Charlotte, N.C. — On Sept. 30, Sweetgreen opened its first North Carolina location in Uptown Charlotte at One Independence Center. The 2,479-square-foot location marks a significant milestone amidst the brand’s continued nationwide expansion. “We’re so grateful for the warm welcome and excitement around Sweetgreen coming to North Carolina to join the Queen City,” says Jonathan Neman, co-founder and CEO of Sweetgreen. “As we expand across the Carolinas, we’re looking forward to teaming up with local partners in the Southeast.” The Uptown space will accommodate up to 42 diners inside and …

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Ahold Delhaize USA Makes Leadership Changes at Stop & Shop

by Katie Lee

Quincy, Mass. — Ahold Delhaize USA has appointed Roger Wheeler, chief commercial officer for Ahold Delhaize USA, as president of Stop & Shop, effective Sept. 30, 2024. The previous Stop & Shop president, Gordon Reid, plans to retire in mid-2025. “At Ahold Delhaize USA, it’s a strength of our organization that we have a depth of internal leadership talent, which will ensure a smooth transition,” says JJ Fleeman, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA. “A native of Massachusetts with more than 30 years of experience in the supermarket industry, and nearly …

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Tarkett North America Appoints President and CEO

by Katie Lee

Solon, Ohio — Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, has appointed Winn Everhart to president and CEO of Tarkett North America. Eric Daliere, previously president and CEO of Tarkett Sports and Tarkett’s flooring division in North America, plans to leave the company. Since Daliere took the reins of Tarkett North America in mid-2020, the turnaround has been well established, and growth has resumed significantly. In addition to Everhart, Tarkett has welcomed Eddy Schmitt, formerly with Steelcase, to its team as president and CEO …

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Quiznos Returns to Tucson, Plans to Open 30 New Locations in Arizona

by Katie Lee

Tucson, Ariz. — Quiznos is returning to Tucson, Ariz., with a new restaurant opening near the University of Arizona campus as part of a blockbuster deal calling for 30 new locations to open in Arizona over the next 5 to 7 years. This is the first new full-menu Quiznos in Arizona since 2010, and it comes with exciting new features like a drive-thru — only the second Quiznos in the U.S. to have one. The Tucson location had a soft opening on Sept. 26, with a grand opening planned for …

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Meijer Achieves Carbon Emissions Reduction Goal — One Year Early

by Katie Lee

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Meijer has surpassed its industry-leading 2025 sustainability goal of cutting carbon emissions by 50% — one year ahead of schedule. The retailer set a target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% compared to 2018 levels. The target has not only been met but surpassed, achieving a 57% reduction in 2023. The retailer credits its clear plan, senior leader involvement and the dedication of its team members. “At Meijer, we understand that to be a good company, we must be a …

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Jittery Joe’s Coffee Marks 30 Years, Launches Drive-Thru Franchise Concept

by Katie Lee

Athens, Ga. — This year, Jittery Joe’s Coffee is celebrating 30 years in business. The specialty coffee roaster, based in Athens, Ga., is also now launching franchise opportunities for a new drive-thru model. Jittery Joe’s Coffee’s new drive-thru concept stands out by maintaining a smaller footprint, offering lower labor costs and enhancing efficiency. “As demand for coffee and energy continues to rise, savvy investments are shifting toward the smaller-footprint, drive-thru-only coffee model,” says Drew French, co-owner of Jittery Joe’s Franchising. “Our new drive-thru concept is poised to capitalize on these …

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Ollie’s Celebrates 10 Grand Openings in Texas

by Katie Lee

Harrisburg, Pa. — Ollie’s, America’s largest retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory, has opened 10 new stores in Texas. The new locations, all former 99₵ Stores, will bring even more brand name bargains to the Dallas, Houston, McAllen and San Antonio markets. “We are incredibly excited to open 10 more stores in the great state of Texas where the folks have been so good to us,” says John Swygert, chief executive officer of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. “With the closing of 99₵ Stores throughout the state, we’re thrilled to provide …

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IHOP President to Retire; Successor is Appointed

by Katie Lee

Pasadena, Calif. — IHOP®, a leader in the family dining restaurant sector, has announced that Jay Johns will retire after 16 years at Dine Brands and nearly 6 years as president of IHOP. Johns will step down from his role on January 6, 2025, but will remain involved with the company in an advisory capacity until March 2025. Lawrence Kim, previously chief innovation officer at YUM! Brands, has been appointed president designee, effective October 21, 2024, and will assume the title of IHOP president on January 6, 2025. Since joining …

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Filta Converts Over 1 Billion Pounds of Cooking Oil into Biodiesel Fuel

by Katie Lee

Orlando, Fla. — Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions (Filta), an industry leader in providing efficient, environmentally forward services to commercial kitchens, has reached a significant milestone: the recycling of 1 billion pounds of used cooking oil into biodiesel fuel. This achievement underscores Filta’s commitment to sustainability and its innovative solutions that have transformed tens of thousands of commercial and restaurant kitchens across North America since the brand began franchising in 2002. Filta’s unique service model enhances commercial kitchen operations by micro-filtering cooking oil, deep cleaning fryers and offering bin-free waste oil …

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ALDI Among the First Grocers with SBTi-Validated Net-Zero Emissions Targets

by Katie Lee

Batavia, Ill. — ALDI SOUTH Group has a goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, making it one of the first international grocery retailers with net-zero emissions targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies to play their part in combating the climate crisis and set GHG emissions reduction targets in line with what is needed to mitigate global warming. As a part of ALDI SOUTH Group and one of America’s …

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