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Shawarma Press Continues Expansion with its First Location in Georgia

by Katie Lee November 22, 2023

Johns Creek, Ga. — Shawarma Press, the first authentic Shawarma franchise in the U.S., continues its expansion with the opening of a flagship restaurant in Georgia. Located in the Atlanta suburb of Johns Creek, the popular Mediterranean spot is the first of several franchise units planned throughout the state. The expansion to The Peach State follows seven well-established Texas locations in Irving, Plano, Georgetown, Arlington, Frisco, San Antonio and a recently opened flagship restaurant in the Dallas Arts District. Sawsan Abublan, CEO and co-founder, says expansion in Georgia is significant …

November 22, 2023

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MINISO to Open 100th U.S. Store in December

by Katie Lee November 21, 2023

Guangzhou, China — Global lifestyle brand MINISO will open its 100th store in the U.S. Located in the Florida Mall in Orlando, Fla., the new store will officially open its doors on Dec. 9, promising a whimsical and festive pink Christmas shopping experience. The milestone opening marks another significant step in the China-based brand’s rapid U.S. expansion as it brings its signature fun, affordable and well-designed products to even more shoppers around the country. The 2,080-square-foot store occupies a prime location, just minutes from Orlando International Airport, Disney World and …

November 21, 2023

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Huddle House Expands its Presence in the Southern U.S.

by Katie Lee November 20, 2023

Atlanta — Huddle House Franchise is driving expansion across Southern markets through its existing franchise network. In recent months, Huddle House announced new store openings in Lynchburg, Va., Owensboro, Ky., Nahunta, Ga., as well as a 10-year renewal agreement in Lady Island, S.C. All of these announcements have come from existing franchise owners. Christopher and Stephanie Wilson, the husband-and-wife business duo, are the operators of Huddle House of Lady’s Island, and have been serving the community since 2018. The Wilsons recently renewed their agreement with a 10-year commitment, ensuring that …

November 20, 2023

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Rejuvenation, a Williams-Sonoma Brand, Opens First Store in North Carolina

by Katie Lee November 20, 2023

Portland, Ore. — Rejuvenation, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., has opened a new store in Cary, N.C. Located in the Fenton Shopping Center, the new Rejuvenation store is the 12th retail location for the Portland, Ore.-based lighting, hardware and home furnishings company — and the first location in the state of North Carolina. In addition to showcasing Rejuvenation’s assortment of furniture, textiles and one-of-a-kind vintage finds, the new 5,900-square-foot store will showcase more than 240 light fixtures and 40 collections of hardware designed for cabinets, doors, windows and outdoor …

November 20, 2023

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Fogo de Chão to Enter Tennessee with First Location in Nashville

by Katie Lee November 17, 2023

Nashville, Tenn. — Fogo de Chão has signed a lease agreement to open its first location in the state of Tennessee. The new 8,500-square-foot restaurant is scheduled to open in 2025 at Nashville Yards, a 19-acre mixed-use development in Nashville that is being developed by Southwest Value Partners and AEG. 2023 has proven to be another strong year for Fogo with 22 new domestic and international leases signed and recent openings in key markets including Paramus, N.J., Providence, R.I., Huntington Beach, Calif., Thousand Oaks, Calif., Irving, Texas, and Emeryville, Calif., …

November 17, 2023

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Crate & Barrel Launches First Virtual Store, a Re-Creation of New NYC Flagship

by Katie Lee November 16, 2023

New York City — Crate & Barrel has launched its first immersive virtual store in partnership with experiential e-commerce platform Obsess. The fully shoppable virtual environment takes the form of Crate & Barrel’s new flagship in New York City’s Flatiron neighborhood, which opened Nov. 16 at 881 Broadway, and features engaging animations and interactive personalization tools that let customers visualize their own sofa and living room set and build their own bouquet using the brand’s selection of vases and botanicals. The virtual store is among the largest fully 3D-rendered spaces …

November 16, 2023

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Subway Names New Chief Financial Officer

by Katie Lee November 16, 2023

Miami — Subway has appointed Jeff Shepherd as chief financial officer (CFO). He will report directly to CEO John Chidsey and oversee Subway’s global finance organization. Formerly with Advance Auto Parts, Shepherd succeeds Ben Wells who will retire at the end of the year after a 46-year career. “Jeff has a well-earned reputation for driving strong financial results for global brands, bringing nearly 30 years of financial and accounting experience to our organization,” says Chidsey. “As we welcome Jeff to Subway, we also thank Ben for his significant contributions. Since …

November 16, 2023

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Thomas Park Management Awarded Property Maintenance Contract at Annapolis Town Center

by Katie Lee November 15, 2023

Annapolis, Md. — Thomas Park Management, a fast-growing property management and building maintenance services firm, has been awarded a contract to provide building maintenance services at the Annapolis Town Center in Annapolis, Md. “We are thrilled to be awarded this contract to provide building maintenance services at the Annapolis Town Center,” says Mason Popham, executive vice president at Thomas Park Management. “The Annapolis Town Center is a premier shopping and dining destination, and we are committed to providing the highest level of service to build on the Class A environment …

November 15, 2023

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Modern Market Eatery to Open First Drive-Thru Location

by Katie Lee November 15, 2023

Denver — Modern Market Eatery, a Colorado-based fast-casual concept specializing in scratch-made foods using clean ingredients, will open the brand’s first drive-thru restaurant in Colorado Springs in the First & Main Town Center on Nov. 17. The new company-owned restaurant is the third Modern Market Eatery location in Colorado Springs. Offering dine-in, drive-thru and delivery options, it will serve the full Modern Market menu, including the new winter menu, which launched on Nov. 1, featuring eight new dishes. The space offers seating for 84 guests between the dining room and …

November 15, 2023

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Bass Pro Shops Opens New Destination Store in Ohio

by Katie Lee November 15, 2023

Niles, Ohio — Bass Pro Shops is opening a new Bass Pro Shops Outpost in Niles, Ohio, on Nov. 15, 2023. The all-new 93,000-square-foot destination retail experience marks the company’s seventh location in the state. “We are thrilled to open a brand-new store in Northeastern Ohio, home to incredibly passionate sportsmen and women who love the outdoors as much as we do,” says Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris. “We’re excited to expand our ability to serve them while showcasing our iconic outdoor brands, including Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s and …

November 15, 2023

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