Category: Company News


  • The Chipotle Mexican Grill being readied at the Elko Junction plaza off Mountain City Road will open its doors on Wednesday, the company said. It is the first Chipotle Mexican Grill in Elko and the only one within 130 miles, a company spokeswoman said in an email. “The restaurant will feature the brand’s signature Chipotlane,…

  • Starbucks Corp. promises it can get your order right, without yelling. That’s in part because the coffee chain has started to open new stores with some serious renovations, including dampening baffles in its ceilings to diminish background noise and echos. By refining acoustics inside, guests with hearing loss will be able to ask baristas for their order more easily,…

  • Starbucks operating licensee in Guyana, Prestige Holdings Guyana, today announced that more customers can enjoy the Starbucks Experience at its newest store located in the city of Georgetown. The new store is located at Movie Towne Mall and is the second Drive-thru in the Guyana market.  This new store features the convenience of a Drive-thru,…

  • A Chipotle is set to be built across the street from the Merchants Way shopping plaza, giving patrons another dining option. Two years after the City of Concord approved the construction of a new Starbucks on Whitney Road – a site located off Exit 17 on I-93 that has already been developed to include grocery and…

  • Radisson Collection has strengthened its presence in Italy with the opening of its sixth hotel, the highly anticipated Radisson Collection Hotel, Roma Antica. Nestled in the heart of Rome’s historic city center, the hotel is situated in a prime location near the iconic Altare della Patria, the Pantheon, Piazza Venezia, and ancient ruins of Largo…

  • Sephora, the French multinational retailer of personal care and beauty products, has made a comeback to the UK after an 18-year hiatus. The company’s return to the UK market with stores in London and plans for further outlets outside the capital, raises questions about what has changed in the beauty industry and within Sephora itself to…

  • Year Business Began: 1985 Franchising Since: 1986 Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia Estimated Number of Units: 1,810 Franchise Description: Cinnabon Franchisor SPV LLC, the franchisor, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FOCUS Brands Systems LLC. Cinnabon bakeries are retail stores that sell fresh baked cinnamon rolls and related products, which may include alcoholic beverages. There are six types of franchises offered: Territory Granted: The…

  • Lacoste S.A. is a luxury sports fashion French company, founded in 1933 by tennis player René Lacoste, and entrepreneur André Gillier. It sells clothing, footwear, sportswear, eyewear, leather goods, perfume, towels and watches. The company can be recognised by its greLacoste, the iconic French brand known for its premium casual wear, particularly the classic polo shirt, is a global leader in the fashion and lifestyle sector. Representing elegance,…

  • JD Sports has a documented international franchise strategy built around substantial regional operators. Its agreements with GMG and Grupo Axo show the proposition clearly: multi-store development, local operating capability and, in Mexico, an integrated e-commerce business. Investors need to present a retail platform capable of delivering that scale.

  • The grocer snapped up the freehold for the 35,000 sq ft Caldy Valley Retail Park off Valley Road in Great Boughton several years ago, and will convert units three and four into a supermarket. Those units were previously occupied by Rightway and B&M. The other two units will remain occupied by a 10,000 sq ft…