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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Adds to Leadership Team

by Katie Lee

Baton Rouge, La. — Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux has appointed Trey Hughes as senior director of franchise sales. The nationally renowned restaurant and sports bar has also hired Andy Izquierdo as its vice president of communications. “We are excited to welcome Andy Izquierdo and Trey Hughes to the Walk-On’s family. Their impressive backgrounds and proven track records align seamlessly with our commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience. As we continue our journey of expansion, their strategic insights and leadership will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in further elevating Walk-On’s Sports …

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Bob Evans Selects PAR Technology to Enhance Guest Experience and Loyalty

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New Hartford, N.Y. — ParTech, Inc. (PAR), a global restaurant technology company and provider of unified commerce solutions for enterprise restaurants, has been chosen by Bob Evans, the iconic family-style restaurant chain with 437 locations in the U.S., for its industry-leading loyalty and offer solution PAR Punchh®. PAR Punchh will provide customers with personalized offers and rewards through the Bob Evans app, including family deals, value offers and convenient online takeout options. “At Bob Evans, we extend our hospitality well beyond the delicious dishes we serve. We want every guest …

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Gibson Garage to Open First Flagship Store Outside of the U.S., in London

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Nashville, Tenn. — Gibson, the iconic and leading global instrument brand, will officially open a Gibson Garage flagship store in Historic London on Feb. 24, 2024. The London location marks the first-ever Gibson flagship store outside of the U.S. and follows the successful opening of the Gibson Garage Nashville. The Gibson Garage is the ultimate guitar experience and destination for music lovers across the globe and the place to explore Gibson’s 130-year music history. Located in historic London just off Oxford Street, and featuring 4,500 square feet of retail space, …

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Academy Sports + Outdoors Names SVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer

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Katy, Texas — Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. has appointed Robert (Rob) Howell to the role of senior vice president and chief supply chain officer. In this role, Howell will oversee supply chain operations, distribution centers and domestic & international logistics. Howell will join Academy in February 2024 and report to Sam Johnson, president of Academy. Howell brings nearly 30 years of supply chain, distribution and logistics experience to Academy. Previously, he spent nearly 20 years with Sysco Corporation, a wholesale restaurant food distributor, where he performed various supply chain, …

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Layne’s Chicken Fingers Welcomes Chief Development Officer

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Frisco, Texas — Layne’s Chicken Fingers, a growing chicken franchise with 13 restaurants open and another 113 sold, is welcoming part-owner Eric Reed as its new chief development officer to support the system’s ongoing growth. “My ultimate, long term goal is to get Layne’s to the point that all we have to do is put an Astro Chicken on the sign in front of the restaurant and people know who we are,” says Reed. “If we can get to that level of brand awareness, we’ve made it. That’s all we …

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Beans & Brews Coffeehouse Opens First Texas Location

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Salt Lake City — Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, a rapidly growing drive-thru coffee franchise, celebrated the recent opening of its newest location in San Antonio, Texas, on Jan. 20, 2024 — marking the first Beans & Brews in the state. “We’re excited to invite the San Antonio community to join us in celebrating the launch of our newest coffeehouse,” says Chad Gretzema, CEO of Beans & Brews Coffeehouse. Located at 6507 W. Loop 1604 N., the restaurant officially opened its doors on Dec. 16, 2023; grand opening events continued into …

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Gucci Owner Acquires Fifth Avenue Retail Property in New York City for $963 Million

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New York City — Global luxury group Kering has acquired a multi-level retail property at 715-717 Fifth Ave. in New York City for $963 million. The Paris-based company manages the development of a number of major fashion houses including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen.  The 115,000-square-foot space spans multiple levels at the base of the Corning Glass Building, a 28-story office tower developed in 1959. Rival fashion houses Dolce & Gabbana and Armani currently occupy the space. The Armani lease at the property is up in a few …

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Canadian Pizza Franchise Freshslice Enters U.S. Market

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Burnaby, B.C. (Canada) — Marking a significant 100-store milestone and entering 2024 with unprecedented momentum, Freshslice Pizza, an innovative Canadian pizza franchise, plans to expand into the United States. Known for its commitment to quality ingredients, innovation and an amazing ROI for franchise partners, Freshslice will now offer franchise opportunities to the U.S. market. “We are thrilled to bring Freshslice Pizza to the United States,” says Ray Russel, founder and CEO. “Our 3-in-1 system meets the evolving needs of our franchisee partners at a fraction of our competitors’ cost. Our …

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Kirkland’s Home Promotes COO to CEO

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Nashville, Tenn. — Kirkland’s, Inc., a specialty retailer of home décor and furnishings, has promoted Amy Sullivan to chief executive officer, effective February 4, 2024; she will also join the company’s board of directors. She succeeds interim CEO Ann Joyce, who will remain on the board. Prior to Kirkland’s Home, Sullivan held senior-level positions for Express, Lands’ End, Kohl’s and JCPenney. Sullivan, who has been with the company for more than a decade, was promoted to president and chief operating officer in spring 2023. As a member of the executive …

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Scooter’s Coffee Hires Chief Operating Officer

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Omaha, Neb. — Restaurant industry veteran John Owen joins Scooter’s Coffee as chief operating officer to help lead the successful, expanding drive-thru kiosk franchise model. “As we continue to set our sights on expanding our brand’s footprint and providing world-class coffee and customer service, we are delighted John has joined our Scooter’s Coffee family,” says Joe Thornton, CEO of Scooter’s Coffee. “I am confident John’s alignment with our core values and his extensive industry experience will allow us to build upon our brand promise to customers and help us drive …

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