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Southeastern Grocers Names New Ownership of Winn-Dixie & Harveys Banners

by Katie Lee

Jacksonville, Fla. — A consortium of private investors, spearheaded by the current CEO and president of Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), Anthony Hucker, and C&S Wholesale Grocers, has acquired Southeastern Grocers and its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners from ALDI U.S. ALDI U.S. previously purchased Southeastern Grocers in March 2024. The agreement includes the acquisition of SEG grocery and liquor store operations under the Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners. This includes approximately 170 grocery stores in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida, as well as the existing Winn-Dixie liquor store business. …

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Jason’s Deli Unveils New Brand Identity and Restaurant Prototype

by Katie Lee

Beaumont, Texas — Jason’s Deli is stepping into a new era with a refreshed visual identity system and innovative new restaurant design, in partnership with experience agency ChangeUp. The brand refresh, which began rolling out in recent months, is centered on a new core concept: “The Art of Delicious.” This captures the essence of Jason’s Deli’s mission — to craft delicious, honest-to-goodness food served with the same care and attention that has made the restaurant a favorite for nearly five decades. The new identity is being integrated across all touchpoints …

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Marco’s Pizza to Build on 2024 Growth Momentum

by Katie Lee

Toledo, Ohio — Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, enters 2025 on the heels of a landmark year. With 85 franchises awarded and 70 new store openings in 2024, Marco’s surpassed its 1,200th store milestone. Marco’s enters 2025 with a renewed focus on multi-unit franchise development, with 65% of 2024 agreements coming from existing franchisees. Key growth areas include expansion into non-traditional locations and international markets, including Mexico. “Marco’s leads the charge in growth, innovation and customer satisfaction,” says Tony Libardi, co-CEO and president of Marco’s Pizza. …

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IT’SUGAR Revamps & Relocates Store at Woodfield Mall Near Chicago

by Katie Lee

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — IT’SUGAR, one of the largest specialty candy retailers in the U.S., has relocated its current location in the Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, Ill., to an upgraded 5,600-square-foot storefront — nearly double the size of the previous location. The Woodfield Mall location is the fifth IT’SUGAR store in the Chicago market. “IT’SUGAR is more than a candy store,” says Jonathan Schwartz, vice president real estate of IT’SUGAR. “We deliver a candy experience unlike any other, bringing your favorite brands to life with bright colors, hilariously entertaining displays …

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Taco Cabana to Open 2nd Location with New 3.0 Prototype

by Katie Lee

Houston — On the heels of its franchise program launch in October, Taco Cabana is readying to open its second TC 3.0 restaurant prototype in Houston before year’s end. The sleek new footprint boasts a streamlined, franchise-ready design that combines modern functionality with Taco Cabana’s rich heritage to fuel the brand’s new growth-focused era. Crafted with franchising in mind, the TC 3.0 prototype is purpose-built for efficiency and adaptability, featuring: • A condensed footprint that lowers initial investment for franchise partners. TC 3.0’s 2,500-square-foot model reduces the brand’s previous footprint …

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Chipotle Reaches 1,000th Chipotlane Milestone

by Katie Lee

Newport Beach, Calif. — Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its 1,000th Chipotlane restaurant on Nov. 21. Located in the Kansas City metro area, in Olathe, Kan., the milestone restaurant features the company’s signature digital order drive-thru pickup lane. Of the company’s more than 3,600 restaurants in its real estate portfolio, nearly 30% feature a Chipotlane. “Chipotlanes are a critical piece of our long term growth goal of reaching 7,000 restaurants in North America,” says Chris Brandt, chief brand officer. “This restaurant format is the fastest way for fans to get Chipotle …

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The Placemaker

by Katie Lee

— By Katie Lee — PREIT is redefining the role of malls by transforming them into vibrant community hubs. As a premier developer and operator of retail and entertainment destinations all over the country, in some of the most sought-after, high barrier-to-entry MSAs, PREIT has long understood the importance of creating a “sense of place.” But with more than 6 decades of experience and a foresight to see beyond the traditional malls or power centers of its early years, today PREIT and its 17 premier properties offer so much more …

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El Pollo Loco Unveils New Restaurant Design Ahead of 50th Anniversary

by Katie Lee

Costa Mesa, Calif. — El Pollo Loco, a premier fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, has unveiled its new restaurant prototype showcasing an enduring, yet modern and efficient, design. As the brand approaches its 50th anniversary next year, it looks to create a modern legacy of curated experiences, inspired by place and punctuated by new menu innovation. While the new restaurant prototype includes existing brand elements — such as the fire stack gradient, logo and font — that fans have come to know and love, these elements now reflect an updated color …

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Harrison to Design More Than 30 Global Fogo de Chão Locations

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Dallas-based global consultant firm Harrison is currently designing 33 global Fogo de Chão locations, including remodels and new builds. As global design lead, Harrison has helped evolve the Fogo restaurant designs since 2018. The firm’s work covers the spectrum from interior design and architecture to development of the Butchery brand identity including graphics, logo creation and packaging design. “As Fogo de Chão continues to expand its presence internationally, Harrison remains dedicated to delivering innovative design solutions that reflect the brand’s design pillars to create authentic guest experiences,” says …

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La-Z-Boy Opens Renovated Showroom at High Point Market, Names CFO Succession

by Katie Lee

High Point, N.C., and Monroe, Mich. — La-Z-Boy Incorporated has opened a newly renovated showroom at High Point Market in Furniture Plaza, High Point, N.C. In addition, Bob Lucian, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will retire at the end of the fiscal year, effective April 26, 2025. Taylor Luebke, vice president, finance and treasurer, will succeed Lucian on January 1, 2025. Luebke joined La-Z-Boy Incorporated in 2021 and has held roles of increasing responsibility, most recently working in close partnership with the CFO. Lucian joined La-Z-Boy Incorporated in …

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