La-Z-Boy Opens Renovated Showroom at High Point Market, Names CFO Succession
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...
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Harrison to Design More Than 30 Global Fogo de Chão Locations
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...
View ArticleBoot Barn Holdings, Inc. Announces CEO Transition
Irvine, Calif. — Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. has announced that Jim Conroy plans to step down as chief executive officer (CEO) and president and as a member of the company’s board of directors, effective...
View ArticleClean Eatz Appoints First CEO
Wilmington, N.C. — Clean Eatz, a health-focused lifestyle brand and meal plan franchise, has appointed 30-year restaurant and retail industry leader Eric Wyatt as the first CEO of the brand. Wyatt...
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Planet Fitness Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Hampton, N.H. — Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers, has appointed Jay Stasz as its next chief financial officer (CFO), effective...
View ArticleEl Pollo Loco Unveils New Restaurant Design Ahead of 50th Anniversary
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...
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Stay Out of the “Dead Zone”
— By Del Williams — Advanced Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES) eliminate potential dead zones in commercial buildings to help first responders stay connected. First...
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First Anthropologie Store in New Hampshire Now Open
Salem, N.H. — The first Anthropologie store in New Hampshire has opened at The Mall at Rockingham Park, New England’s premier destination for tax-free and fashion-forward shopping. The first...
View ArticleThe Flying Biscuit Café Plans to Open 15 New Units Next Year
Atlanta — Since opening its first location in 1993, the Flying Biscuit Café franchise has taken off as a leader within the breakfast and brunch industry. This year, Flying Biscuit opened five new...
View ArticleNatural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Appoints CFO
Lakewood, Colo. — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. has appointed Richard Hallé s chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Hallé has served as a member of Natural Grocers’ board of...
View ArticleHillphoenix Recognized by EPA for GreenChill Store Certification Excellence
Atlanta — Hillphoenix, a pioneer in environmentally sustainable refrigeration, has once again earned the GreenChill Store Certification Excellence recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection...
View ArticleCalifornia-based Starbird Signs First Franchise Development Deal
San Francisco — Starbird, one of the nation’s first super-premium fast food concepts, has signed its inaugural franchise development agreement with Whiplash Holdings to bring seven new locations to...
View ArticleTrue Religion Expands Retail Store Footprint
Los Angeles — True Religion, the iconic global lifestyle, apparel and accessories brand, has expanded its retail stores with four new locations in Dallas, New York City, San Antonio and Chicago. One...
View ArticleMr Gatti’s Pizza Opening in 12 Walmart Stores Across Texas and Oklahoma
Fort Worth, Texas — Mr Gatti’s Pizza will begin opening its first 12 locations inside Walmart stores across Texas and Oklahoma this week, with all slated to open before Thanksgiving. Another 23...
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Canada-based T&T Supermarket to Open First U.S. Store
Bellevue, Wash. — T&T Supermarket, Canada’s largest Asian grocery chain, plans to open its flagship U.S. store at The Marketplace at Factoria, located in Bellevue, Wash. The store will open on...
View ArticleRed Lobster Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Orlando, Fla. — Red Lobster® has appointed Larry Konecny as chief operating officer (COO). In this role, Konecny will lead the operational strategy for Red Lobster’s 545 restaurants across the United...
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RH Opens 60,000-Square-Foot RH Raleigh, The Gallery at North Hills
Corte Madera, Calif. — RH has opened RH Raleigh, The Gallery at North Hills, an immersive retail experience in Raleigh, N.C., integrating luxury home furnishings collections from RH Interiors,...
View ArticleTropical Smoothie Cafe Names New CEO
Atlanta — Tropical Smoothie Cafe has named Max Wetzel as its new chief executive officer. He succeeds Charles Watson, who is stepping down after more than 16 years with Tropical Smoothie Cafe,...
View ArticleGrocery Outlet Holding Corp. Announces CEO Transition
Emeryville, Calif. — Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has announced that Eric Lindberg, current chairman of the board, has been appointed interim president and CEO, effective immediately. Lindberg...
View ArticleCousins Maine Lobster Opens 75th Unit
South Portland, Me. — Cousins Maine Lobster opened its 75th unit in early November, located in Jacksonville, Fla. The brand, which launched in April 2012 by real-life cousins Jim Tselikis and Sabin...
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