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Ace Hardware builds a bigger store base

Ace Hardware has grown by 110 new stores this year and 60 more are planned to open before the start of 2022. The hardware retailer’s cooperative model puts independent local owners in charge of Ace’s 5,500 stores throughout 70 countries and all 50 US states.

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Choice’s Cambria Hotel Napa Valley arrives

The four-story, 90-room Cambria Hotel Napa Valley has opened in Napa. The hotel was developed by Stratus Development Partners LLC, which also recently teamed with the brand to open the Cambria Hotel Sonoma Wine Country, located in Rohnert Park in Sonoma County. North Bay Business

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Freebirds aims to soar above Texas burrito rivals

Fast-casual Freebirds World Burrito is on a mission to grow from 55 units to 100 over the next five years in a push to become the biggest burrito chain in Texas. Plans call for expansion into nontraditional locations, including college campuses, starting with a new

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Ghost Kitchen Brands makes US debut at Walmart

Canada-based Ghost Kitchen Brands has opened the first of 30 planned US locations in partnership with Walmart. The location at a Walmart store in Rochester, New York lets customers order takeout or delivery via in-store kiosks or a mobile app from 25 restaurant and packaged

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Starbucks leaving malls for drive-thrus

Starbucks is reportedly following through with plans to move from mall kiosks to drive-thrus as former employees at mall stores have reported closings. The coffee company remains committed to malls and other high-traffic locations and has opened 554 new stores combined with in-store seating and

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Wags Capital to invest $20M to grow chicken concept

Investment firm Wags Capital has acquired Utah-based Dirty Bird Fried Chxx with plans to invest $20 million to open 30 new units of the fast-casual concept over the next year or so. Dirty Bird’s menu features a handful of items including chicken sandwiches, fries and

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