Daddy’s Chicken Shack’s new owner has growth plans
Colorado-based investment firm Area 15 Ventures has acquired a majority ownership stake in franchisor Daddy’s Chicken Shack, which has about 160 new units in the works. Area 15, which was created by RE/MAX co-founder Dave Liniger, has investments in a dozen companies including 130-unit Nevada sandwich chain Port of Subs. Restaurant Business
Lidl expands in Washington, DC, with 2nd store
Lidl US opened its newest store in Washington, DC on in the Columbia Heights neighborhood. The 27,000-square-foot store employs close to 50 workers. Winsight Grocery Business
Foxtrot opens another hybrid store model in DC
Foxtrot has opened a 3,760-square-foot hybrid cafe, corner store and delivery market in Washington, DC, its eighth in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. Since its founding nine years ago, Foxtrot has created a presence for itself with 25 stores across Washington, DC, Chicago, Dallas and Austin, Texas and plans to add more locations in […]
Lidl to grow presence in New York City
A second Manhattan store is in the works for Lidl, which plans to complete a 23,000-square-foot building that will be part of a mixed-income residential development in the Chelsea neighborhood by 2026. Lidl’s first Manhattan store opened in Harlem in 2022. Store Brands
Grocer’s hybrid format meets needs in Las Vegas area
Hybrid supermarket and food pantry The After Market has opened in Las Vegas, filling the gap left by a nearby grocery closing in 2016 and simultaneously serving as an area food pantry. Winsight Grocery Business
Bojangles’ growth strategy focuses on experience
Bojangles has been testing a new format in six markets for about a year, as part of a strategy to “get out of the chicken business” and “get into the experience business,” CEO Jose Armario said. The new strategy from the 46-year-old chain features a pared-down menu starring Bojangles chicken tenders, a breakfast menu that […]