Freddy’s expansion on track; looks to double footprintFreddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has maintained its strong growth momentum in the first quarter of the new year. Mastercard SpendingPulse: March sales increase 8.4%; in-store sales reboundConsumer spending on services is making a comeback. So are in-store sales. American Dream inks deal with Live Nation; Ludacris to appear on May 7 Don Ghermezian has long held that his American Dream center is not a mall, but an entertainment brand. Tropical Smoothie Cafe starts year strong with new store openings Tropical Smoothie Cafe continued its 2021 expansion momentum into the first quarter of 2022. Kroger enters restaurant supply business The Kroger Co. is launching a new business aimed at independent restaurant operators in a major U.S. city. Chipotle launches burrito-rolling game — online Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering a new promotion on the popular Roblox digital gaming platform with “real world” crossover. Red Lobster on the hunt for a new CEO The chief executive of Red Lobster is leaving after less than a year on the job. Report: Ninth Starbucks store votes to unionize as Schultz returns The arrival of a familiar face as interim CEO is not dampening enthusiasm for unionization at corporate Starbucks stores. San Francisco stadium manages concessions inventory in real time Customers at San Francisco’s Oracle Park will have enhanced access to concessions products. Former WSJ exec Craig Lowe joins EnsembleIQ as senior VP, membership, subscriptions EnsembleIQ, a North American business intelligence company and parent company of Chain Store Age, has tapped Craig Lowe as senior VP, membership and subscriptions. First Previous 116 117 118 119 120 Next Last
