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Freddy’s Hits Milestone with 500th Location Opening

by Katie Lee October 4, 2023

Wichita, Kan. — Fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® has opened its 500th restaurant, located at 608 SW Wilshire Blvd, in Burleson, Texas. This milestone underscores Freddy’s accelerated growth since its inception in 2002. “As we celebrate this milestone, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of pride and gratitude. Reaching 500 locations was made possible first and foremost through the commitment of our passionate franchise partners, which we believe are the best group of franchisees in the country. Over the years we have had thousands of devoted …

October 4, 2023

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Integrated Facilities Management Pioneer NEST Releases Inaugural Social Responsibility Report

by Katie Lee October 3, 2023

Philadelphia — NEST, a pioneer of integrated facilities management, has released its inaugural Social Responsibility Report, highlighting the company’s environmental stewardship, social programming, diversity, equity, inclusion and ethics. The report revealed new impactful programs, including “Trees for ISPs,” where NEST plants a tree for select work completed through its network of 26,000 Independent Service Providers (ISPs). “We recognize that our work at NEST impacts thousands of companies, employees and the environment,” says Rob Almond, CEO of NEST. “We believe that true success means making a positive impact through every facet …

October 3, 2023

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SCHEELS Opens First Store in Arizona

by Katie Lee October 3, 2023

Santa Monica, Calif. — Macerich, one of the nation’s leading owners, operators and developers of high-quality retail and mixed-use properties in top markets, opened Arizona’s first SCHEELS at Chandler Fashion Center in suburban Phoenix on Sept. 30, 2023. In addition to 75 specialty shops set inside the popular sporting goods retailer, Chandler SCHEELS features a wide variety of fun, family-friendly entertainment including a Ferris wheel, 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, a wildlife mountain, Fuzziwig’s Candy Shop, Ginna’s Café, as well as arcade games and sports simulators. “SCHEELS is a fantastic fit for …

October 3, 2023

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Martin’s Tavern Celebrates 90th Anniversary in Washington, D.C.

by Katie Lee October 3, 2023

Washington, D.C. — Martin’s Tavern, the city’s oldest family-run restaurant, is celebrating 90 consecutive years of serving patrons in Georgetown. This unique establishment, situated on the prominent corner of Wisconsin and N St, N.W., has remained a favorite destination for influencers from politics, sports, media and culture. “Martins Tavern is one of those rare places that is steeped in D.C. culture and offers a rich cultural and historical experience to visitors from around the world,” says Elliott Ferguson, president and CEO of Destination D.C. “The restaurant is a national treasure and …

October 3, 2023

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Dollar General Opens First Montana Store

by Katie Lee October 2, 2023

Goodlettsville, Tenn. — On Sept. 30, 2023, Dollar General marked a major milestone as it celebrated the grand opening of its first store in Montana. With the addition of the Columbia Falls store, DG now serves all 48 continental U.S. states. “Today marks an exciting milestone in our history as we extend our ability to provide customers with convenient and affordable access to household essentials throughout all 48 continental states,” says Steve Deckard, Dollar General’s executive vice president of growth and emerging markets. “As America’s general store, we believe each …

October 2, 2023

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Topgolf Enters New England with Opening of Rhode Island Venue

by Katie Lee October 2, 2023

Dallas — Modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf will open its first Rhode Island venue on Friday, Oct. 6. Roughly 5 miles from downtown Providence, Topgolf Rhode Island is located at 120 Sockanosset Cross Rd. in the city of Cranston. This will be Topgolf’s first venue in Rhode Island and first in New England overall. The opening of Topgolf Rhode Island will mark the company’s 81st outdoor venue in the U.S. and 91st globally. “The opening of our Rhode Island venue is a huge milestone for us as it marks our …

October 2, 2023

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WHP Global Plans Toys”R”Us® Expansion Nationwide Beginning in 2024

by Katie Lee October 2, 2023

New York City — WHP Global, parent company of Toys”R”Us®, unveils bold new plans for the expansion of the iconic toy brand. The company has partnered with Go! Retail Group to roll out Toys”R”Us flagship stores nationwide in the U.S. beginning in 2024. In addition, WHP is set to bring Toys”R”Us to the travel industry with a new retail experience for airports and cruise ships. The first Toys”R”Us airport store will open in November at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport through a partnership with Duty Free Americas. “The Toys”R”Us brand is …

October 2, 2023

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Eataly Appoints New CEO North America

by Katie Lee September 29, 2023

New York City — Eataly, the international Italian restaurant and retail group, has appointed Tommaso Brusò as the new CEO of North America, effective Oct. 2, 2023. Tommaso Brusò joins from Colourful Standard (part of RTG Group), the sustainable essentials clothing brand, where he was Group CEO. He was previously global COO for Benetton Group, where he spent a significant period of time in the U.S. Prior to that, he was CEO of Diesel North America from 2013-2017, CEO of Furla Americas from 2008-2013, and CEO of Fedon for the …

September 29, 2023

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President of Smart & Final Retires

by Katie Lee September 29, 2023

Los Angeles — Chedraui USA, the fourth largest grocery retailer in California and parent company for El Super, Smart & Final and Fiesta Mart stores, has announced the retirement of Smart & Final’s president, Scott Drew, effective Sept. 29, 2023. Drew began his career in the industry more than four decades ago as a grocery clerk. He joined Smart & Final in 2010, leading the organization with a steadfast commitment to Smart & Final’s core values and a profound dedication to the personal and professional growth of the company’s associates. …

September 29, 2023

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Scooter’s Coffee Opens 700th Drive-Thru Location

by Katie Lee September 28, 2023

Elkhart, Ind. — Scooter’s Coffee®, best known for its fast drive-thru and specialty coffee, is opening its 700th unit, located at 616 W. Bristol Street, Elkhart, Ind. The new location is part of the company’s new strategic growth phase in the Midwest and nationwide. “Opening our 700th location and celebrating this milestone with the great community in Elkhart is really exciting for Scooter’s Coffee,” says Joe Thornton, president of Scooter’s Coffee. “We look forward to sharing our amazing brand and love for all things coffee to new customers.” The drive-thru …

September 28, 2023

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