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Krystal Debuts in North Carolina With New C-Store Design

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Krystal Restaurants LLC, the original quick-service restaurant chain in the South, plans to open its first location in North Carolina this fall. Located in Wilson, N.C., the store will be built alongside Circle K and feature Krystal’s new convenience store design, which has a sleek and contemporary look and caters to consumers on the go. “We are proud to bring our standout business model and our innovative restaurant design to the state of North Carolina,” says Josh Kern, CEO of SPB Hospitality. “As we continue to focus on …

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WHP Global to Bring Babies“R”Us Shop-in-Shops to 200 Kohl’s Stores

by Katie Lee

Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Kohl’s has formed a new partnership with WHP Global, the owner of the Babies“R”Us® brand, to bring baby gear, furniture, activity and more to Kohl’s stores — broadening the retailer’s reach with younger customers. The first Babies“R”Us shops will open in Kohl’s this August, with plans to roll out to approximately 200 stores in fall 2024. “Evolving our assortment and bringing more relevant product to the millions of customers we serve is a core focus as we continue to deliver on Kohl’s broader growth strategy,” says …

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Blair Sign Programs Launches Redesigned Website

by Katie Lee

Santee, Calif. — BLAIR SIGN PROGRAMS, a leading national sign and graphics company, has launched its newly redesigned website. The new web page is based upon a “less is more” design aesthetic and features design/build work examples of national retail, branding and custom design solutions in the built environment. The site navigation is visual, intuitive and analogous with the project identity and wayfinding designs provided by BLAIR SIGN PROGRAMS in the built environment. “Our clients need solutions to the ‘clicks versus bricks’ challenge in today’s retail environments,” says Scott Blair, …

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PAR Closes Strategic Acquisitions Totaling Approximately $400 Million

by Katie Lee

New Hartford, N.Y. — PAR Technology Corporation, a global foodservice technology company and provider of unified commerce for enterprise restaurant brands, has closed two transactions that expand its cloud-based unified commerce software offerings into convenience stores and fuel retailers, as well as international markets. PAR has entered into an agreement to acquire TASK Group for cash and PAR common stock at an implied value of approximately $206 million assuming an all-cash transaction, and has completed its acquisition of Stuzo Holdings, LLC for approximately $190 million paid in cash and stock. …

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India’s Top Jewelry Retailer, Tanishq, Expands U.S. Presence with First Chicago Store

by Katie Lee

Chicago — Tanishq, a revered jewelry brand under the Tata Group, will open its first Chicago store, marking a significant milestone in its international expansion strategy. Having previously established a presence in New Jersey and Texas, this new store is located opposite Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, Ill. “Having already captured the imagination of the discerning consumer in New Jersey and Texas, Tanishq is excited to be entering another iconic American city with a diverse customer base who can now enjoy our unrivalled offering right at their doorstep,” says Kuruvilla …

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Jack in the Box SVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer to Retire

by Katie Lee

San Diego — Dean Gordon, senior vice president and chief supply chain officer of Jack in the Box Inc., will retire after 15 years at the organization. Gordon joined the company in February 2009 and has been pivotal in driving its growth and success. He has been senior vice president and chief supply chain officer since November 2019. During his tenure, Gordon has spearheaded numerous cost-saving initiatives and built invaluable relationships with the company’s franchise owners, suppliers and vendor partners that propelled Jack in the Box Inc. forward through a …

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Wawa Breaks Ground on First Georgia Stores; Plans 26 Stores in Southern/Coastal Georgia Markets

by Katie Lee

Wawa, Pa. — Wawa, a privately held, family-owned chain of more than 1,040 convenience retail stores currently operating in six states and Washington, D.C., has officially started construction on its first two Georgia stores. The new stores will be located in Brunswick and Jesup, Ga. “It’s official — Wawa is coming to Georgia, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share details of our exciting growth plans with our newest soon-to-be neighbors!” says Robert Yeatts, senior director of store operations for Wawa. “Our two groundbreaking events gave us the opportunity …

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Wicked Weed Brewing Earns Zero Waste Certification

by Katie Lee

Asheville, N.C. — Wicked Weed Brewing and its main production brewery located in Candler, N.C., has been award GOLD certification under the TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) rating system. Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), TRUE helps facilities measure, improve and recognize zero waste performance by encouraging the adoption of sustainable waste management and reduction practices. Wicked Weed Brewing is one of only three breweries in the United States to receive zero waste certification. To reach this milestone, Wicked Weed diverted its waste to 99.3%, sending less than …

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ALDI to Expand Footprint Nationwide with 800 New Stores by the End of 2028

by Katie Lee

Batavia, Ill. — ALDI, one of the fastest-growing grocers in the U.S., plans to add 800 stores nationwide by the end of 2028 through a combination of new openings and store conversions. As a key part of its 5-year plan, ALDI also has completed its acquisition of Southeastern Grocers and its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners, which will drive significant growth in the Southeast region over the next few years. “Our growth is fueled by our customers, and they are asking for more ALDI stores in their neighborhoods nationwide,” says …

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McAlister’s Deli Surpasses $1 Billion in Systemwide Sales

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — GoTo Foods, the parent company of Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, McAlister’s Deli®, Moe’s Southwest Grill® and Schlotzsky’s®, has announced that legacy brand McAlister’s Deli has officially crossed the $1 billion systemwide sales milestone. McAlister’s Deli is the first of GoTo Foods’ concepts to reach $1 billion in systemwide sales. Founded in 1989 in Oxford, Miss., McAlister’s Deli began as a regional brand but has since expanded to 29 states across the United States. After unlocking untapped revenue streams such as digital ordering, pickup windows, tableside service, to-go …

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