Retail and Franchise
New financing options & Labor Day event happening at reopened Florida American Freight stores
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Florida, with locations in Jacksonville (Old Kings Road), Jacksonville (103rd Street), Melbourne, Ocala, Orlando (Viscount Road), Orlando (Orange Blossom Trail) and Tallahassee. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994….
Snappy Tomato Pizza Grows Again with New Maysville, Kentucky Location
BURLINGTON, Ky. — Snappy Tomato Pizza (“Snappy”) is excited to announce its newest location coming soon to Maysville, Kentucky! Set to open in early August, the new store will be conveniently located in the Bluegrass Center at 1122 US HWY 68. Offering delivery and carryout only, this location will make it easier than ever for Maysville residents to enjoy Snappy’s famous pizza….
Snappy Launches New Snappy Savers Menu Including Two New Irresistible Appetizer Options
BURLINGTON, Ky. — Looking for crave-worthy comfort food at a price that satisfies your taste buds and your wallet? Snappy Tomato Pizza (“Snappy”) is thrilled to announce the introduction of their new Snappy Savers menu – featuring Medium 1-topping pizzas, Cinnabreads, Cheesy Breads, boneless wings, and two NEW appetizers – Mozzarella Sticks and Pepperoni Rolls. The best part? For a limited time, buy two or more for just $6.99 each!…
Matrix Advises TBC Corporation on the Sale of Midas International to Mavis Tire
RICHMOND, Va. — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. has advised TBC Corporation on the sale of Midas International, LLC, a franchisor of automotive repair and maintenance services, to Mavis Tire Express Services Corp., a leading provider of automotive repair and maintenance services and one of the largest independent tire and service providers in North America….
Yiftee Enables Contactless ‘Tap & Go’ Payments, Teaming Up with Mastercard and Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank
MENLO PARK, Calif. — Yiftee, a leading provider of Community Cards that “Keep Local Dollars Local,” announced the launch of contactless Tap & Go capabilities for their virtual Community Cards that support over 700 communities and over 20,000 local businesses. Developed with Mastercard and Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, this latest innovation is expected to help drive spending to local shops and restaurants across the country, fueling the “shop local” movement….
Kelly Auto Group Celebrates Top Dealer Awards for Nissan, Toyota, and Hyundai Dealerships
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. — Kelly Auto Group is proud to announce that Kelly Nissan, Kelly Toyota, and Kelly Hyundai of Hamburg have each earned the Top Dealer Award by their respective manufacturers. This prestigious recognition highlights the dedication, performance, and unwavering passion that each store brings to their brand, their customers, and the greater automotive industry….
Doherty Enterprises-Owned New Jersey Applebee’s® Restaurants Honor Eight Area Teachers in 9th Annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest
ALLENDALE, N.J. — Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurants in New Jersey announced today the winners of the 9th annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest. This spring, eight exceptional New Jersey educators-each nominated by their own students-will receive a $500 sponsorship check to enrich their classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year, as well a special end-of-year party for their students at Applebee’s….
Scrubblade Joins Walmart: 17-Year Entrepreneurial Journey Hits the Fast Lane
TEMECULA, Calif. — Scrubblade, a leader in advanced windshield wiper technology, announced a nationwide partnership with Walmart, bringing their highly anticipated Black Edition silicone wiper blades to shelves across the U.S. This monumental milestone reflects the culmination of a 17-year journey marked by persistence, ingenuity, and grit, driven by founder Billy Westbrook’s vision to revolutionize driver safety….
American Gem Society Launches the Jewelry Evaluation Advisor (JEA) and the Updated Certified Sales Associate (CSA)
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The American Gem Society (AGS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Jewelry Evaluation Advisor(tm) (JEA) designation and the relaunch of the updated Certified Sales Associate (CSA) designation. These programs, available to AGS members, are designed to empower jewelry professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their careers while upholding the highest standards of excellence and professionalism….
Advantage Honda to Break Ground on New Dealership in Fox Lake, IL
FOX LAKE, Ill. — Advantage Dealer Group is proud to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for its newest dealership, Advantage Honda of Fox Lake. The event will take place on Thursday, April 17, at 11 a.m. at 91 US Route 12, Fox Lake, IL 60020. This milestone underscores Advantage Dealer Group’s ongoing commitment to excellence in automotive sales and service, as well as its dedication to supporting the local community….