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Jan 3, 2025 | 
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2 Seattle — In late December 2024, Nordstrom Inc. signed a definitive agreement with the Nordstrom family and Mexican omnichannel retailer El Puerto de Liverpool SAB de CV (Liverpool) in a deal that will take the fashion department store giant private. The all-cash transaction is valued at $6.25 billion.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
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2 Manasquan, N.J. — Jersey Mike’s Subs held a 12-store opening celebration to mark the company’s 3,000th location on Dec. 18. In 2024 alone, Jersey Mike’s will have opened a record-breaking 322 locations. “Congratulations to all our owners and teams for all they have accomplished with their commitment and hard work,” says Peter Cancro, founder and CEO, Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, Inc.
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Dec 13, 2024 | 
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2 Bowling Green, Ohio — Specialty chemical and equipment manufacturer Betco® Corporation has entered into a binding acquisition agreement for key environmental management intellectual property and clients from BiOWiSH Technologies, Inc., serving the hydrocarbon remediation, odor control, waste management, surface and wastewater treatment industries.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
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2 St. Petersburg, Fla. — Barberitos, a fast-casual burrito brand and member of the better-for-you dining platform WOWorks, is signing a 10-unit franchise agreement that will introduce the brand to multiple locations across Alabama. This expansion follows the recent unveiling of Barberitos’ reimagined look and enhanced menu. The first two Barberitos locations are currently under construction in Wetumpka and Prattville, Ala., with an anticipated opening by March.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
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2 Tampa, Fla. — RNR Tire Express, a leading franchise retailer for tires and custom wheels, is accelerating its growth with the opening of its 200th location — a major milestone in the brand’s expansion. The landmark store is set to open in Schenectady, N.Y.At the helm of the 200th location is husband-and-wife team Jeff and Patrina Leland, who bring over three decades of business acumen to the brand.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
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2 San Diego — Jack in the Box Inc. is undergoing a strategic leadership restructure. Tony Darden, senior vice president and chief operating officer, who has been a valued member of the Jack in the Box executive team since June 2021, will depart from his role.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
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2 Chicago and Vancouver, B.C. — RISE Dispensaries, a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc., has opened its landmark 100th retail location, with RISE Dispensary Carson City on Nov. 23, located in Carson City, Nev. In addition, the company opened its 101st retail location with RISE Dispensary Brooklyn Park on Nov. 23 in Brooklyn Park, Minn. The two locations represent the 11th and 8th dispensaries to open in Nevada and Minnesota, respectively.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
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2 Houston — Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts, a large and fast-growing donut brand first founded in 1936, will expand its presence in Florida and Tennessee under a 22-unit franchise agreement with the hospitality arm of private investment platform Virentes Partners Group. Virentes operates multiple franchise brands through its subsidiary, Virentes Hospitality. Its development agreement with Shipley is the brand’s largest commitment inked in 2024.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
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2 Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Kohl’s Corporation has announced that CEO Tom Kingsbury plans to step down on Jan. 15, 2025. He will stay on in an advisory role to the new CEO and retain his position on Kohl’s board of directors through his retirement in May 2025. The board has appointed retail veteran Ashley Buchanan as CEO, effective Jan. 15.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
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2 Mt. Prospect, Ill. — Crane Payment Innovations (CPI), a Crane NXT, Co. company and a global leader in payment technology, has opened its first depot service center where customers can send their CPI components and Cummins Allison products to be serviced. “This is a significant milestone to be able to offer our customers the flexibility and versatility they want in a service provider,” says Chase Andrews, CPI’s vice president and general manager of service.
