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Mellow Mushroom Gets a Makeover as It Turns 50

Atlanta-based pizza chain Mellow Mushroom has unveiled the results of a year-long rebranding effort that will refresh the look of both its stores and digital assets. The chain turns 50 this year and many of the updates reflect a change in consumer habits from dine-in

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Express to Grow Retail Presence in Asia, South America

WHP Global has inked licensing agreements with multiple partners to bring Express to markets in Indonesia, Paraguay, Mexico and Central America. WHP, which partnered with the fashion retailer last year to help it expand globally, plans to open flagships and ecommerce channels next year in

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Pepper Lunch Sees Big Potential in US market

Asia-based fast-casual hot plate concept Pepper Lunch is in growth mode in the US and Canada after forming franchise company Hot Palette America last year. Pepper Lunch sees the potential to grow from its current five US units to about 600 nationwide, with a menu

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Hard Rock Hotel to Open in Southern California

A Hard Rock Hotel is coming to Long Beach, California. Developed in partnership with Washington-based Steinhauer Properties, the property will be the first new-build full-service hotel to come to Long Beach in 30 years. It’s also the first Hard Rock Hotel property to be built

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The Budlong Southern Chicken opens first Texas location

Craveworthy Brands and The Budlong Southern Chicken team have opened their first location outside of Chicago in Irving, Texas. Situated on the grounds of the Toyota Music Factory, Budlong features a powerhouse of southern flavor offering chicken sandwiches, tenders, salads, popcorn chicken, sides and desserts,

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Dr. Martens to build bigger retail footprint in London

UK footwear brand Dr. Martens will open a store on London’s Oxford Street next month, joining about 320 company-owned and franchise locations worldwide. The iconic brand expressed confidence that the shopping district is on the upswing after hitting hard times due to the pandemic. BNN

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Courtyard by Marriott coming to airport in Norfolk, Va.

Plans are progressing for a Courtyard by Marriott hotel near Norfolk International Airport in Virginia that would include 168 guestrooms and a rooftop bar. Negotiations will soon be underway with ORF Hospitality Partners to develop, manage and operate the hotel, which may be under construction

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