Foreign auto brands boost exports as China sales remain weak – data
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Foreign carmakers that have been losing market share to local rivals in China have boosted exports from the world’s largest auto market, accounting for more than a fifth of…
How Happy Joe’s CEO Immerses Himself in the Brand’s Family-Centric Culture
Tom Sacco Happy Joe’s may be best known for its timeless pizza party experience, family fun and original pizza flavors, but there’s one special aspect that makes Happy Joe’s stand out from…
Fransmart Brands Dominate Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers
Several Fransmart franchisors also named to Top 25 Executives List Scottsdale, AZ (-) Fransmart is excited to announce that a fourth of its brand portfolio was honored in Fast Casual’s Top 100…
Juice It Up! Named One of the Nation’s Leading 20 Brands On Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers List
Juice It Up! Ranked #17 in Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers Smoothie, Superfruit Bowl & Raw Juice Chain Climbs Nine Spots to #17 as President & CEO Susan Taylor is…
Fransmart Hires for Multi-Billion Dollar Portfolio of Category-Leading Franchise Brands
Shannon Keller Leading franchise development company fuels consistent growth with its proven formula of turning emerging franchise concepts into international success stories Scottsdale, AZ (-) Solidifying its position as the leader in…
Marco’s Pizza Franchisee Kal Gullapalli to Open 36th Location and the Brand’s Milestone 1,100th Store
Kal Gullapalli Former Wall Street Investor and Serial Entrepreneur Plans 100+ Marco’s Locations by 2025 Tampa, FL (-) Multi-unit growth continues to play a strategic role in Marco’s Pizza rapid expansion, with…
Hospitality Brands and Venues that Focus on Quality Before Anything Else
In a society that is constantly looking for the newest and most innovative things, it’s oftentimes easy to forget about the importance of quality. Hospitality brands and venues that focus on quality…
Encinal Brands Kicks off Summer With Franchise Expansion in the Southwest
Ivan Flores, CEO and founder, Encinal Brands Special franchise opportunities ignite expansion for The Buffalo Spot, Blue Burro, and Tacomasa Garden Grove, CA (-) Encinal Brands LLC, one of the fastest growing…
Fast Casual Disrupter bellagreen Acquired by Ampex Brands
Second acquisition in the past 12 months firmly establishes Ampex as a fast-casual operator Dallas, TX (-) Ampex Brands, Au Bon Pain operator and a leading Yum! Brands and 7-Eleven franchisee with…
Encinal Brands Debuts New Blueberry Red Bull Shake at All The Buffalo Spot Locations
Ivan Flores, CEO and Founder of Encinal Brands LLC, became the latest member of the Red Bull Air Force by jumping out of a plane at Skydive Elsinore. Flores was celebrating a…
Smokey Bones Launches BiteHall & Two New Virtual Brands
Tender Box Five brands now under one virtual roof with one check and one delivery Plantation, FL (PRESS RELEASE) Smokey Bones is first to market again, this time with an innovative virtual…
Encinal Brands Jazzes up Premium Shakes With New Seasonal Pumpkin Spice and Churro Flavors
Encinal Brands LLC is ushering in the flavors of fall with its popular Pumpkin Spice Shake. Popular shakes available at all Blue Burro, The Buffalo Spot, and Mighty Birds locations Garden Grove,…
Exclusive-Assa Abloy considers selling Yale, Emtek brands to win U.S. approval for Spectrum deal -sources
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Emma-Victoria Farr NEW YORK/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Assa Abloy AB is considering options including selling its Yale and Emtek locks brands as it seeks to overturn U.S. antitrust opposition…
Encinal Brands Salutes Personnel and Workers on National Food Service Employee Day September 25
Employees receive training, support, and are considered family members at Encinal Brands restaurants. The rapidly expanding Mexican quick service restaurant group is honoring more than 600 employees on National Food Service Employee…
U.S. fashion brands Forever 21, American Eagle returning to Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) – Forever 21 and American Eagle Outfitters Inc are set to return to Japan after both U.S. fast-fashion brands exited the market in 2019, according to company announcements on Wednesday.…
Encinal Brands Pays Tribute to Franchisees on National Franchise Appreciation Day
Encinal Brands CEO and founder Ivan Flores checks out a Blue Burro franchise location in Bixby Knolls, California. Franchisees propel The Buffalo Spot® and Blue Burro® to rapid expansion throughout California and…
Heritage Restaurant Brands Welcomes David Austin to Newly Created Role of Vice President of Information Technology
David Austin (PRESS RELEASE) Heritage Restaurant Brands has appointed David Austin to their leadership team as Vice President of Information Technology. Heritage is the franchisor of three brands including fast-growing Huckleberry’s Breakfast…
South Toms River Man Charged for Selling Counterfeit Brands
SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ – A South Toms River man who was selling counterfeit name brand products such Louis Vuitton, Versace, Nike, Polo, Gucci, North Face, Fendi, and Coach has been arrested…
Private label ousting big brands as cost of living crisis grows
By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) – Tomasz Łuksza, who took over his father’s Polish confectionary business just over a decade ago, has a problem he’s not unhappy about: European supermarkets want more…
3M to exit Neoplast, Neobun brands in Southeast Asia
(Reuters) – Industrial conglomerate 3M Co said on Friday it will exit its Neoplast and Neobun brands in Thailand and some other Southeast Asian countries, and sell manufacturing assets at its Ladlumkaew…
Impact XM to Inspire Exploration, Connect Life Science Exhibitors from Global Healthcare Brands at Rethink: Healthcare 2022
Leading Event and Experiential Marketing Agency Focuses on the Latest Trends in Healthcare Congresses and What’s to Come in the Future DAYTON, N.J., June 30, 2022 — After over 15 years of…
Focus:Big brands fret over China as middle-class spurns luxury
By Casey Hall and Silvia Aloisi SHANGHAI/MILAN – Chloe Kou, a 28-year old beauty brand marketing manager from Shanghai, won’t be buying her usual “one or two” high-end handbags this year. Instead,…
Mondelez plans to sell Trident, Dentyne among other brands
(Reuters) – Mondelez International Inc said on Tuesday it plans to sell its chewing gum business, including brands Trident and Dentyne, in developed markets, as well as its Halls cough drop brand,…
Pro-military symbols adorn shop windows of western brands in Moscow
(Reuters) – Salvatore Ferragamo and De Beers branded stores were decked out with pro-military symbols to mark Russia’s annual Victory Day parade on Monday, demonstrating how little control high-end retailers have over…
Dstillery Launches ID-free Custom AI™ to Help Brands Reach Their Audiences Without Third-Party Cookies
Privacy-safe solution’s performance on par with cookie-based NEW YORK, April 28, 2022 — Dstillery, the custom audience solutions company, today announced its new programmatic advertising solution, ID-free Custom AI. This revolutionary targeting…
U.S. packaged food makers bulk up on smaller brands in quest for growth
By Praveen Paramasivam (Reuters) – Niche U.S. packaged-food brands facing a funding crunch are emerging as attractive targets for bigger players such as Kraft Heinz and Mondelez, which are looking to expand…
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