CoStar: Service-based brands will be biggest leasers of real estate space in 2025 Food and beverage tenants snapped up 20% of leases last year. Shake Shack plots massive expansionShake Shack is planning to more than quadruple its domestic restaurant count. Big Lots leases available for sale nationwide Gordon Brothers is offering Big Lots leases for sale nationwide. Freddy's adds 15 stores to pipeline; to enter new East Coast state After adding dozens of new locations to its pipeline in 2024, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is starting off the new year by signing three new franchise deals. Study: Fewer holiday shopping trips, but bigger spend; bookstores make comeback Holiday shoppers consolidated their trips this season, making fewer visits but spending more on high-value purchases. Online grocery sales rise 18% in December; finalize strong second half of year Online grocery sales continued to see gains in 2024, ending the year with a large year-over-year increase in December. Small business feeling more optimistic, but concerned about interest rates Small business owners are feeling more positive about starting or growing their business in 2025. Yum! Brands names company veteran as CEO of KFC A fried chicken restaurant giant has a new incoming chief executive. Seasonal hiring surged in December amid late demand; total hires on par with 2023 Cautious retailers waited until late in the season to staff up for the holidays. Amazon to end 'Prime Try Before You Buy' Amazon is doing away with one of its benefits for Prime members. First Previous 578 579 580 581 582 Next Last
