property management

Bill Schaphorst Retailers Storms quote

The increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters pose a growing threat to many restaurants and retailers. All too often, unprepared businesses struggle to contend with property damage, power interruptions and repair delays that can plague communities for months in the wake of a catastrophic wildfire or storm. “Businesses that have stores operating in hurricane-prone areas like Florida or other regions threatened by natural disasters need to have a plan in place, with committed assets or a vendor to support them in an emergency,” says Bill Schaphorst, vice president of …

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San Jose, Calif. — T&T Supermarket Inc., Canada’s favorite Asian grocery retailer, will open its first store in California at the Westgate Center in San Jose in fall 2025. With two stores in the works in Washington, this marks T&T’s third store announcement in the Unites States. The 55,000-square-foot store is taking over space formerly occupied by Walmart. T&T operates more than 33 stores across Canada, and is a full-service unique shopping experience known for its vast selection of authentic Asian products, fresh produce, full service meat counter, live seafood …

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— By Jack Child — How to choose a contractor for your parking lot striping project. Your parking lot is your welcome mat for your business. Maybe the lines are getting pretty faded. Or, maybe you’ve been tagged with a violation from the city or Fire Marshal for a code violation for improper or inadequate pavement markings. Poor or improper markings are a legal liability that should not be overlooked. It’s time to get new paint on the ground. Who do you call? The following is for those who really …

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— By Lindsey Walker — Why asset tracking software is good for your restaurant business. Operating a foodservice or restaurant business involves managing various appliances, each essential for daily tasks like cooking and refrigeration. Integrating these appliances into a system that gathers data for decision-making can be time-consuming. The Internet of Things (IoT) offers a solution by utilizing appliance data to optimize property management and enhance business performance with real-time insights. From ensuring customer satisfaction to maintaining quality standards, running a restaurant or café requires careful attention to detail to …

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Dallas — Galleria Dallas, a 1.9 million-square-foot shopping center managed by Trademark Property Group, will have a new anchor in fall 2025: a hotly anticipated entertainment venue called Netflix House. This will be the first Netflix House in Texas, and only one of two to be announced in the United States. Netflix House will be a permanent experiential venue featuring Netflix stories and characters beyond the screen year-round. Netflix House will offer regularly updated immersive experiences, Netflix related retail merchandise and unique, Netflix-inspired food and drink offerings. “Welcoming Netflix House …

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Bill Schaphorst MaintenX Hurricane Facility Maintenance quote from article

People and businesses across the United States are bracing for what could be the most active hurricane season on record. Forecasts predict that the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season alone is predicted to have five major hurricanes — those of Category 3 or greater, with sustained winds of at least 111 miles per hour. Compare this to 2023, when there were only three major hurricanes in the United States. The potential for storm damage to homes and businesses is greater in 2024’s especially active hurricane season. “While the development of technology …

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— By Jeremy Johnson — The case for solar-powered signage in parking lots. In today’s competitive retail and hospitality landscape, every aspect of a business must be optimized to create a positive and memorable customer experience. Although the parking lot usually represents the first interaction a customer has with an organization, it is often overlooked, and one crucial element is signage. Retailers, restaurants and property managers can significantly improve their parking lots by incorporating signage that is solar-powered, reaping a multitude of benefits that extend beyond mere aesthetics. In this …

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Checklist Facility Maintenance quote from article — Mike Garcia

Business owners have a lot on their plate; it’s a full-time job to survive in the ultra-competitive fields of restaurants and retail. In this challenging environment, facilities management often takes a back seat. Yet, diligent maintenance not only showcases a business’s care for its premises but also fosters opportunities for success by attracting clientele. Plus, a proactive maintenance strategy can identify necessary repairs long before they escalate into significant issues. A clean, well-maintained facility can bring customers to a store or restaurant, says MaryAnn Velez, a sales executive at Colt …

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Annapolis, Md. — Annapolis Town Center plans to expand Life Time Annapolis to include 11 indoor pickleball courts. Construction is set to begin later this spring with completion planned by end of year. Once complete, Life Time Annapolis will expand to nearly 90,000 square feet, following its initial November 2022 opening. The project will transform the former Bed Bath & Beyond with the addition of the pickleball courts, a pickleball lounge and a viewing area, along with a new dedicated Alpha Signature Group Training space. “We’re thrilled about the expansion …

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Los Angeles — 911 Restoration has experienced significant early 2024 growth, with new franchise locations set to open in 10 new territories by the end of the second quarter. After onboarding its new executive director of franchise development, Ken Sussex, the restoration brand has been signed new franchise agreements in California, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas and Tennessee, and plans are in place for further expansion across the East Coast and Midwest.  “We are proud to see the impact our brand is making, and the interest we are …

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