{"id":15164,"date":"2021-07-02T08:52:54","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T12:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/?p=15164"},"modified":"2021-07-02T08:52:54","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T12:52:54","slug":"in-other-business-news-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/2021\/07\/in-other-business-news-8\/","title":{"rendered":"In Other Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Free<\/a>\u2022 Casey\u2019s General Stores<\/strong> Inc<\/strong>. reported it has closed on the purchase of 48 convenience stores from Couche-Tard Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Grocery Outlet Inc<\/strong>. recently reached a milestone with the opening of its 400th store, in Hailey, ID.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Raley’s Family of Fine Stores<\/strong> has named Craig Benson as Senior VP of Technology. The company also name Levi Wingo as VP Operations.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Parker Companies<\/strong> announced it has hired Katie Kerney as Chief People Officer. John Rudolfs has been hired as Chief Development Officer. Scott Smith has joined the company as Director of Information Technology. Kara Hardiman has joined the company as Director of Learning and Development. Also, Johnny Wood Jr. has been hired as the company\u2019s new Controller.<\/p>\n

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Retail<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u2022 Hamshaw Lumber Inc<\/strong>. has acquired Leader Home Centers<\/strong>, a chain of five retail stores with locations in Massachusetts and Vermont.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hibbett Sports Inc<\/strong>. has changed its name to better reflect its expanded fashion focus. The new corporate name is now Hibbett Inc.<\/p>\n

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Restaurant<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u2022 Ampex Brands<\/strong> has acquired Au Bon Pain from Panera Bread Company<\/strong> for $60 million.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Brinker International Inc.<\/strong> has promoted Michael Breed to Senior VP of Marketing for domestic operations and virtual brands.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Curry Up Now<\/strong> has signed a lease agreement to open their first location in Austin, TX.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Fat Brands<\/strong>, Inc<\/strong> has acquired Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million. The acquisition will add five new franchises including Hot Dog On A Stick<\/strong>, Marble Slab Creamery<\/strong>, and Round Table Pizza<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Fazoli’s<\/strong> has opened a new location in Zanesville, OH.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Honeybee Foods Corporation<\/strong> plans to grow their Jollibee locations to 300 units by 2025.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Inspire Brands<\/strong> has hired John Varughese as COO of their international division.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts<\/strong> raised $500 million during their IPO.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Marco’s Pizza<\/strong> has signed two development agreements that will add 20 locations in Denver, CO, by the end of 2024.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs<\/strong> is planning to revive quick service chain Arthur Treacher\u2019s as a ghost kitchen concept before eventually adding physical locations.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Noodles & Company<\/strong> has opened a new location in Minot, ND.<\/p>\n

\u2022 On The Border LLC<\/strong> has opened a new location in South Padre Island, TX.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pizza Guys<\/strong> is currently seeking partners to develop new location in the San Diego, CA, area.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Red Lobster<\/strong> has named Kelli Valade as CEO.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Slim Chickens<\/strong> has opened a new location in Bowie, MD.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Taco Cabana Inc<\/strong>. has been sold to Yadav Enterprises, Inc.<\/strong> for $85 million.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Wendy’s Company<\/strong> is currently testing a new plant based spicy burger creation.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Twin Peaks Restaurant<\/strong> has opened a new location in Bryan, TX.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Walk-On’s Enterprises<\/strong> has opened a new location in Wilmington, NC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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