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FAT Brands to Convert 30 Smokey Bones Restaurants into Twin Peaks

by Katie Lee September 24, 2024

Los Angeles — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., a leading global franchising company and parent company of 18 brands including Twin Peaks, has opened the first converted Smokey Bones location to Twin Peaks in Lakeland, Fla. Since acquiring Smokey Bones last year, FAT Brands has identified a select number of Smokey Bones locations to convert to its fastest-growing brand, Twin Peaks. The global restaurant franchising company has identified this strategy as a key growth pillar for the brand and currently has a pipeline of approximately 30 Smokey Bones locations …

September 24, 2024

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The Magic of Balancing Maintenance Costs

by Sarah Daniels September 23, 2024

Running a retail or restaurant facility requires balancing costs, maintenance and operational uptime — a challenge that is further compounded when dealing with multiple stores. Facility owners and operators face the challenge of keeping their properties in top condition while managing expenses and minimizing disruptions to business. In the retail and restaurant industries, any downtime at all can be costly. A malfunctioning bathroom or a broken HVAC system can lead to customer dissatisfaction, lost revenue and temporary closures. Preventative maintenance and proactive scheduling can address these concerns by managing costs, staggering …

September 23, 2024

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Bluemercury Marks 25th Anniversary with Digital Rebrand, New In-Store Design

by Katie Lee September 6, 2024

New York City — Bluemercury, a neighborhood-based leading luxury beauty retailer and Macy’s, Inc. nameplate, has rebranded its digital presence, inked new brand partnerships, and overhauled its in-store retail design. All steps are part of Bluemercury’s 25th anniversary and aligned with its ongoing omni evolution coined “The New Blue,” whereby it seeks to redefine modern luxury in beauty. Bluemercury’s new store design includes hyper-personalized service offerings, highly curated assortments and unmatched expertise courtesy of the brand’s beauty experts. “The New Blue” brick-and-mortar format is now present in eight locations across …

September 6, 2024

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Prep Now for HVAC Manufacturer Backlogs, Service Delays in 2025

by Sarah Daniels September 4, 2024

An approaching shift in refrigerants for heat pumps and air-conditioning systems will have far-reaching implications for restaurant and retail operators, potentially delaying the availability of new equipment, replacement parts and access to the service providers needed to install or repair them. “In the months before a rule change like this, everybody starts to scramble to get ready,” says John Brightwell, regional project manager at facilities repair service provider MaintenX. “We’ve budgeted for this and have adjusted our equipment, tools and training to install and service the new systems; but if …

September 4, 2024

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Meijer Opens Full-Service Pharmacy Inside Corewell Health Hospital

by Katie Lee August 30, 2024

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Building upon a national trend to offer additional convenience to patients who need prescriptions filled before leaving the hospital, Meijer has expanded its partnership with Corewell Health with the opening of a new, full-service retail pharmacy on-site at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich. This is the retailer’s second pharmacy inside a Corewell Health hospital, following the opening of a similar pharmacy inside Butterworth Hospital in 2015. “Our pharmacies are designed to be a one-stop health and wellness destination, and expanding our partnership with Corewell Health …

August 30, 2024

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Sage Hospitality Group Welcomes Mercantile Dining & Provision to Portfolio

by Katie Lee August 28, 2024

Denver — In late August, Sage Hospitality Group welcomed Mercantile Dining & Provision to its portfolio. Located in Denver’s Union Station, the award-winning restaurant by James Beard Award Winner Chef Alex Seidel is joining a roster of more than 50 restaurants, bars and entertainment venues under Sage Restaurant Concepts (SRC). Mercantile will be an owned restaurant concept for Sage, alongside brands such as Urban Farmer and Departure, with plans to strategically grow the brand in suitable standalone restaurant locations. Additionally, Chef Seidel will be joining SRC as a collaborator, leveraging …

August 28, 2024

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Tony’s Fresh Market to Reopen Illinois Store Following Remodel

by Katie Lee August 27, 2024

Itasca, Ill. — Tony’s Fresh Market plans to reopen its Waukegan, Ill., store this week. The newly remodeled store is located at 1700 N. Lewis Ave. “This store was updated and redesigned to enhance the shopping experience and meet the needs of our local customers,” says Frank Ingraffia, chief executive officer of Tony’s Fresh Market. “This investment demonstrates our commitment to the Waukegan community and will provide an exceptional and expanded variety of fresh and authentic food options, friendly customer service and great prices in a refreshed and updated atmosphere. …

August 27, 2024

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A Fresh Spin on Tradition

by Katie Lee August 21, 2024

— By Katie Lee — Carvel celebrates 90 years of soft serve ice cream with a new shoppe design and growth in new markets. Success doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t happen by accident. However, the beloved ice cream brand Carvel may beg to differ. It was way back in 1934, in Hartsdale, New York, when founder Tom Carvel had a flat tire in his ice cream truck. Pulling over, he tried to salvage the product he had left and sold the slightly melted ice cream to people passing by. …

August 21, 2024

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Food Lion Invests $365 Million to Renovate Stores in North Carolina and Virginia

by Katie Lee August 19, 2024

Salisbury, N.C. — With a $365 million capital investment, Food Lion has enhanced the customer shopping experience with remodeled stores in the greater Raleigh-Durham, N.C., area and Mecklenburg County, Va. On Aug. 21, Food Lion will hold ribbon-cutting events at 167 stores in the greater Raleigh-Durham market, which is among the fastest growing areas nationwide. Nearly all stores are introducing self-checkout lanes, allowing customers to choose between traditional cashier-assisted checkout or self-checkout options. Additionally, Food Lion continues to invest in training and developing associates to provide the best customer experience. …

August 19, 2024

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Ace Hardware Launches ‘ELEVATE³ Ace’ Experiential Store Format

by Katie Lee August 12, 2024

Oak Brook, Ill. — Ace Hardware, the world’s largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative, plans to roll out ELEVATE3 Ace, a new experiential store concept that will be launched in new and existing stores over the next 5 years, supported with a $1 billion investment. This groundbreaking, immersive store design was unveiled this month at the fall convention in Chicago, celebrating Ace’s 100-year anniversary and marking a fundamental shift in the Ace store model to boost both the customer experience and drive store growth. “Elevate Ace is not just a new store …

August 12, 2024

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