Costa Rica’s Hotel Belmar named #3 Best Resort in Central America
Recognized for its varied wildlife, sustainability efforts, adventurous and wellness pursuits and more, the country of Costa Rica (Travel + Leisure’s Destination of 2024) continues to produce the best and brightest in the hospitality industry. In the recently released Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024, seven resorts from Costa Rica were named as part of the ten favorite resorts in Central America. Hotel Belmar, a carbon neutral boutique hotel located in the cloud forest of Monteverde, has been named the No. 3 Best Resorts in Central America by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024. Globally recognized for its sustainable practices and rated for its guestrooms, location, farm-to-table gastronomy offerings, and its unique art residency program and more, this marks the third time the property has received this prestigious award.
Jimmy John’s, Jersey Mike’s look to Canada for growth
Jimmy John’s and Jersey Mike’s Subs are in growth mode in Canada. Jimmy John’s parent company, Inspire Brands, unveiled plans to launch a franchising program in the greater Toronto area, and Jersey Mike’s has signed a deal with Ontario-based Redberry Restaurants to open 300 units
WHSmith planning 50 store openings in North American airports
WHSmith and subsidiary Marshall Retail Group plan to open 110 stores in fiscal 2024, with more than 50 expected to be in the North American travel retail market. In the 20 weeks ending January 20, sales in WHSmith’s travel division grew 16%, double that of
Levi’s has its sights set on global expansion
Levi Strauss & Co. not only plans to diversify its product categories to add more denim and non-denim options, it is also on a mission to grow globally, especially in Asia, where the market looks promising for franchises. Sourcing Journal
B.J.’s expansion continues in New York, Florida
B.J.’s Wholesale Club’s will open its 48th New York store in Johnson City, New York, and it has also grown to 37 Florida locations with the recent opening of a store in North Jacksonville. The New York store will feature fresh foods including produce, deli
Salad and Go is on a mission to grow across the US
Salad and Go has grown to more than 100 units since launching in 2013, and with former Wingstop CEO Charlie Morrison at the helm, the health-focused fast-casual aims to eventually operate thousands of US locations. The chain prepares its ingredients in central commissary kitchens and
How Tim Hortons is revving up US growth plans
Tim Hortons, which turns 60 this year and marks 40 years since its first US location opened, is on a mission to raise its profile in America and become the “best national beverage company.” The chain is in franchise growth mode with two new formats
Trilith Guesthouse set for Trilith film campus
The 193-room Trilith Guesthouse has opened in Fayetteville, Georgia, and is expected to mainly serve guests working at the nearby Trilith film campus. The hotel, which includes 36 extended-stay suites and four one-bedroom apartments, was developed by Trilith Development, Mainsail Lodging & Development and Development
First Watch plans to operate 2,200 unique restaurants
First Watch has been in growth mode since raising more than $170 million in a 2021 initial public stock offering, and the company now has 525 units in 29 states and a goal of reaching 2,200 locations, all with a business model that aims for
Qdoba maps aggressive franchise growth plans
Qdoba is the second-largest fast-casual Mexican chain in the country, with 750 units in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico, and demand from prospective franchisees to enter the industry segment could give the chain an advantage over first-place Chipotle Mexican Grill, which doesn’t franchise. Seventy-eight
Port Charlotte, Florida lands Sonesta ES Suites hotel
Sonesta International Hotels has chosen Port Charlotte, Florida, as the location of the first newbuild property in its upscale Sonesta ES Suites brand. The 117-room extended-stay hotel is expected to debut in spring 2025 and will offer an outdoor pool, a market pantry, a fitness
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Costa Rica’s Hotel Belmar named #3 Best Resort in Central America
Recognized for its varied wildlife, sustainability efforts, adventurous and wellness pursuits and more, the country of Costa Rica (Travel + Leisure’s Destination of 2024) continues to produce the best and brightest in the hospitality industry. In the recently released Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024,
