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Sage Hospitality Group Welcomes Mercantile Dining & Provision to Portfolio

by Katie Lee

Denver — In late August, Sage Hospitality Group welcomed Mercantile Dining & Provision to its portfolio. Located in Denver’s Union Station, the award-winning restaurant by James Beard Award Winner Chef Alex Seidel is joining a roster of more than 50 restaurants, bars and entertainment venues under Sage Restaurant Concepts (SRC). Mercantile will be an owned restaurant concept for Sage, alongside brands such as Urban Farmer and Departure, with plans to strategically grow the brand in suitable standalone restaurant locations. Additionally, Chef Seidel will be joining SRC as a collaborator, leveraging …

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Spirit Halloween to Open a Record-Breaking 1,525 Locations in 2024

by Katie Lee

Egg Harbor Township, N.J. — Spirit Halloween plans to open a record-breaking 1,525 stores in 2024. With more than 1,100 locations already open, the nation’s largest Halloween retailer plans to bring its unique carnival experience to a few hundred more locations before the end of September. “The Halloween fandom continues to grow, and our incredible team works year-round to create an unparalleled and unique in-store experience that will engage customers all season long,” says Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “Visiting a Spirit Halloween store is more than just a …

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FCPT Acquires 19 Bloomin’ Brands Restaurant Properties for $66.4 Million

by Katie Lee

Mill Valley, Calif. — Four Corners Property Trust (FCPT), a real estate investment trust that owns and acquires high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties, has acquired 19 Bloomin’ Brands restaurant properties comprising 20 total restaurants (10 Outback Steakhouse restaurants and 10 Carrabba’s Italian Grill restaurants, including one dual-tenant property with both concepts) for $66.4 million. The 19 properties are located across 10 states: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Tennessee. The sites are in strong retail corridors with high traffic and attractive demographics. The …

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Hollywood Mobile Grooming Expands with First Brick-and-Mortar Store

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — Hollywood Mobile Grooming, Los Angeles’ premier mobile pet grooming service, has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in the heart of downtown Burbank, Calif. Known for its fleet of 11 luxury mobile grooming vans, Hollywood Mobile Grooming is now offering its top-tier services and exclusive pet products at a convenient physical location. The new store is situated in a bustling area filled with shops and restaurants, providing pet owners the convenience of dropping off their pets for grooming while they enjoy the surrounding amenities. Whether grabbing a bite …

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Fogo de Chão to Open First Ohio Location in Columbus

by Katie Lee

Columbus, Ohio — Fogo de Chão, the internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil, has signed a lease agreement to open its first Ohio location in Columbus. The new 7,245-square-foot restaurant is scheduled to open later this year in the Polaris Towne Center, one of the city’s largest retail and dining destinations. “We have long anticipated expanding our presence into the state of Ohio and are excited to share our authentic culinary experience from Brazil with the Columbus community soon,” says Barry McGowan, chief executive officer of Fogo de Chão. “This city’s …

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Tony’s Fresh Market to Reopen Illinois Store Following Remodel

by Katie Lee

Itasca, Ill. — Tony’s Fresh Market plans to reopen its Waukegan, Ill., store this week. The newly remodeled store is located at 1700 N. Lewis Ave. “This store was updated and redesigned to enhance the shopping experience and meet the needs of our local customers,” says Frank Ingraffia, chief executive officer of Tony’s Fresh Market. “This investment demonstrates our commitment to the Waukegan community and will provide an exceptional and expanded variety of fresh and authentic food options, friendly customer service and great prices in a refreshed and updated atmosphere. …

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First Topgolf in Iowa to Open on Sept. 6

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf will open its first venue in Iowa, Topgolf Des Moines, on Sept. 6. This is Topgolf’s 101st global outdoor venue. Located at 7655 Mills Civic Pkwy. within the West Des Moines city limits, the new venue will feature 72 outdoor climate-controlled hitting bays spanning two levels. Each bay will have lounge-type furniture or high-top tables. It will be equipped with Topgolf’s Toptracer technology, which traces each golf ball’s flight path, distance and other cool metrics. The new Iowa location will also feature a …

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Chick-fil-A Opens First Elevated, Drive-Thru Only Restaurant in McDonough, GA

by Katie Lee

McDonough, Ga. — Chick-fil-A is opening its first elevated, drive-thru only restaurant in the south Atlanta suburb of McDonough today. Located at 2155 Jodeco Rd., the restaurant features four drive-thru lanes that run below an elevated kitchen that is twice the size of a typical Chick-fil-A kitchen. Food reaches the delivery team members via a custom meal transport system that uses conveyor belt technology. Patrons can either order onsite with a Chick-fil-A team member or order ahead on the Chick-fil-A app. The restaurant features dedicated lanes for both ordering methods, …

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Floor & Decor to Open First Rhode Island Store

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Floor & Decor, a leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, plans to open its first warehouse location in Rhode Island, located in Warwick, on August 29. The warehouse store and design center will be led by Mike Falco, the store’s chief executive merchant. “We’re thrilled to announce our first store location in Warwick, Rhode Island,” says Falco. “For more than two decades, Floor & Decor has had the opportunity to serve professionals and homeowners throughout the nation, and we are excited to expand …

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Tony Roma’s Appoints First Female CEO

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Orlando, Fla. — Tony Roma’s, the world’s largest casual-dining concept renowned for its ribs, has appointed Mohaimina ‘Mina’ Haque as chief executive officer. She is the first female CEO to helm the 52-year-old brand. Mina Haque, Esq., is a seasoned attorney and founder of The Law Office of Mohaimina Haque, PLLC. Since 2021, she has served as Tony Roma’s outside counsel, managing global legal matters and providing strategic guidance. An Official Member of the Forbes Business Council, Mina’s deep expertise in business and franchise law has been pivotal in driving …

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