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Berry AI Welcomes New Member of Leadership Team

by Katie Lee November 7, 2023

Lewes, Del. — Berry AI, a leading provider of AI camera solutions for the QSR industry, has appointed Eric Marchant as the newest member of its leadership team, as its U.S. vice president of business. This addition comes as Berry AI experiences unprecedented growth in response to the surging demand for AI camera adoption within the QSR sector, aimed at enhancing the speed of service. In 2023, the quick-service restaurant industry witnessed a rapid surge in demand for advanced AI camera solutions, as businesses sought to optimize their operational efficiency …

November 7, 2023

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Pink Taco Appoints Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee November 6, 2023

New York City — Pink Taco has appointed David E. Miller as chief operating officer. Miller brings almost two decades of leadership experience with other renowned brands, including Hard Rock, Carmine’s, City Winery, Joe’s Crab Shack and Virgil’s Real BBQ. In his new role, Miller will oversee operational strategy, financial management, quality control and human resources for Pink Taco. In the near term, he will spearhead the ongoing growth of Pink Taco’s flagship location in Times Square, New York City, as well as four other nationwide locations. He also will …

November 6, 2023

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Scooter’s Coffee Names Next CEO

by Katie Lee November 2, 2023

Omaha, Neb. — Scooter’s Coffee has appointed Joe Thornton as its next chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Thornton currently serves as the company’s president and will succeed Todd Graeve, who will retire after serving as CEO since 2016 and after nearly two decades in the Scooter’s coffee business. “Joe has been a blessing for our business since joining as president. He’s an exceptionally experienced leader in the restaurant, franchise and retail industry, and I know Joe is the right leader for us in our next acceleration of growth,” …

November 2, 2023

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A Brave New World

by Katie Lee November 1, 2023

— By Jason Hlewicki — It’s a new day in retail and restaurant construction: here are 3 realities today. As consumers are changing the way they shop and dine, the way restaurant and retail spaces are being designed and built is also evolving. New footprints and new prototypes mean fresh challenges and opportunities in both architecture and construction. A learning curve is at play today as build-and-design professionals catch up to the realities of the newest environments. By considering these three realities impacting the restaurant and retail industry, developers, restauranteurs …

November 1, 2023

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Jack in the Box Opens its First Restaurant in Kentucky

by Katie Lee November 1, 2023

San Diego — Jack in the Box Inc. has opened its newest location in the Louisville, Ky., market, the brand’s first ever entry into the state of Kentucky. This opening represents the brand’s second new market entry in the past 3 months, joining Salt Lake City. The new location features the brand’s innovative CRAVED image, which includes a new restaurant image package with bold colors and signage. With its first location open, Jack in the Box has additional locations planned throughout Louisville for future development. “We’re pleased to announce the …

November 1, 2023

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PrimoHoagies Names New Director of Business Development

by Katie Lee November 1, 2023

Westville, N.J. — PrimoHoagies has appointed a new director of business development, Lauren Tesche-Johnson, whose arrival coincides with PrimoHoagies’ exceptional growth over the past few years. After surpassing the 100-location milestone earlier this year and with another 70 new locations actively in development, the beloved hoagie brand is on course to have at least 115 stores open by the end of 2023. In her new role, Tesche-Johnson will be at the forefront of leading expansion initiatives, playing a vital role in helping the brand achieve its goal of surpassing 300 …

November 1, 2023

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Toastique Marks Q3 with 9 New Openings and Several Leadership Additions

by Katie Lee October 30, 2023

Chatham, N.J. — Toastique, a rapidly growing gourmet toast franchise, is wrapping up Q3 with nine new franchise openings — eight of which saw record-breaking grand opening sales. In June, Toastique opened its Chatham, N.J., store, which became the busiest in the system. The brand also opened its first California location in August and had two more openings in July. In total, Toastique now has 20 locations open across the country. “This quarter has been exceptionally strong for us, and we anticipate this momentum to carry into Q4,” says Toastique …

October 30, 2023

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‘Eatertainment’ Concept Pickle Haüs to Debut Next Month

by Katie Lee October 26, 2023

Chicago — Pickle Haüs, a new state-of-the-art entertainment venue and eatery, will celebrate its flagship grand opening on Nov. 17, 2023 in Algonquin, Ill. The 41,000-square-foot eatertainment destination will redefine the pickleball experience, combining 12 indoor pickleball courts with an exceptional restaurant, bar, two golf simulators, private event space and an outdoor dining patio. According to the Pickle Haüs leadership team, the new facility will combine top-notch pickleball courts, a robust food and beverage program with a goal of fostering community and creating exceptional experiences for guests. “At Pickle Haüs, …

October 26, 2023

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Tanger Opens its First U.S. Outlet Center Since 2019

by Katie Lee October 26, 2023

Greensboro, N.C. — Tanger® Outlets, a leading operator of upscale, open-air shopping centers, will open its 37th shopping center, Tanger Outlets Nashville, on October 27. The 290,000-square-foot open-air shopping center, located in southeast Nashville, Tenn., is the first outlet center and one of the few major shopping centers in the United States to break ground and deliver to the market since 2019. The center features a transformational design intended to foster onsite experience and consumer engagement, as well as to facilitate product interaction and pickup. This consumer-informed design and an …

October 26, 2023

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Capital Tacos Secures First Franchise Deal in North Carolina

by Katie Lee October 25, 2023

Raleigh, N.C. — Capital Tacos, a small-town taco shop turned nationally-acclaimed Tex-Mex restaurant franchise, has secured the brand’s first-ever franchise agreement for the state of North Carolina; the first unit will open in spring 2024 in Raleigh. David and Silvia Robertson, the husband-and-wife duo bringing the brand to North Carolina, combine his 25 years of sales leadership experience in the IT market with her background in the operations and quality control of various restaurant brands. The deal is for a single unit, although the Robertsons have each expressed an intention …

October 25, 2023

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