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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sweet Paris Debuts in Arkansas and Missouri with Four-Unit Signed Agreement
The Four-Unit Signed Agreement Brings Two Stores to Arkansas and Two Stores to Missouri Texas-Born Entrepreneurs and Seasoned QSR Franchisees Michael and Melissa Aaron are Behind the Deal The First Store is Slated to Open in Fall 2025 at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers, Arkansas, With a Missouri Debut Planned for 2027 ROGERS, Ark., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, the ultra-popular restaurant brand serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner and specializing in sweet and savory crêpes, hot drinks and more, expands its national presence entering two new states: Arkansas and Missouri. In a four-unit signed agreement, two restaurants will be opening in Arkansas metropolitan cities, and two restaurants will be opening in Kansas City, Missouri. The first restaurant is slated to open in the fall of 2025, at Pinnacle Hills Promenade located at 2203 Promenade Blvd, Space 8105, Rogers, Arkansas. Behind the deal is Texas native husband-wife duo Michael and Melissa Aaron. As multi-unit and multi-brand franchise owners, the Aarons were introduced to franchising at an early age. Michael began his career as an assistant manager at Sonic Drive-In, when he was presented with the opportunity to open a new store as a manager. Meeting Melissa at work, the two climbed the ladder to open and operate numerous Sonic Drive-In locations for over 30 years, and recently a Nothing Bundt Cakes location. It wasn't until the couple walked into a Sweet Paris that they immediately knew they wanted to form a partnership with the brand. "When we were looking to expand our portfolio, we knew we wanted a brand that we were passionate about," said Michael Aaron. "We heard about Sweet Paris and upon visiting immediately took notice of the ambiance. Once we tasted the food, we knew this was a business we wanted to be part of. Seeing how involved Ivan and Allison are, we are confident in our partnership with this brand. We are excited to lead the brand's expansion into two new states and introduce a taste of Paris to new communities." Pinnacle Hills Promenade is a luxury retail lifestyle center known as a destination shopping and dining experience in Rogers. One of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, Rogers is a musical hub, home to Walmart's home office and 30 minutes from the University of Arkansas. The vibrant atmosphere of Pinnacle Hills Promenade combined with the growing bustle of the city of Rogers makes the perfect location for Sweet Paris' debut in the state. As the Aarons continue development in their multi-unit signed agreement, they are looking to expand into Little Rock, Arkansas and Kansas City, Missouri. "Breaking into Arkansas and Missouri is a key move in our strategic national expansion, and we are thrilled to have the Aarons leading the way," said Allison Chavez, co-founder of Sweet Paris. "As seasoned restaurant franchise owners, we are confident in our partnership with them and their ability to bring communities together through high-quality food. We are eager to continue to grow and strengthen our national presence, introducing more communities to our Parisian-inspired cuisine." Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café continues to expand nationwide, now boasting 20 stores in operation in Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, Texas and Mexico. Founded in 2012 by Ivan and Allison Chavez, Sweet Paris is on a mission to revive the art of eating crepes. The brand continues to embark towards national expansion, and is looking to partner with qualified and engaged individuals seeking multi-unit opportunities through its strategic partnership model. The brand offers a highly scalable opportunity with strong profit-potential. For more information on Strategic Partnership opportunities, please visit ABOUT SWEET PARIS:Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café is a fast-growing restaurant franchise specializing in sweet and savory crêpes, waffles, salads, hot drinks and more. On a mission to "Revive the Art of Eating Crêpes" one crêperie at a time, Sweet Paris is seeking qualified Strategic Partners, especially those with a background in hospitality, to expand the concept in new markets. For more information about the brand, please visit and for more information on Strategic Partnership Opportunities, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Sweet Paris
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Excl: Spanish duo to compete for 25-year-old English defender
After completing a move to Spain in January, Bournemouth defender Max Aarons will have the opportunity to stay there should he so desire. The 25-year-old right-back has featured infrequently of late at Valencia, but it appears as if he has shown enough to attract plenty of attention. Aarons moved on loan to Valencia in January, where he joined Carlos Corberan, who was familiar with him from his time in the Championship. Los Che also have a €9m buy option on Aarons, but have decided against executing said option. That leaves his situation up in the air this summer. Advertisement Sources close to Football España can reveal that Aarons has received enquiries from Andalusian giants Sevilla and Real Betis over a potential move to the South of Spain this summer. Both are interested in signing Aarons in a loan move for next season, and are fans of his speed and offensive attributes. Image via Valencia CF Bournemouth are expected to explore moves for Aarons this summer, but it is not clear whether they are willing to let him part on loan, or if they will prioritise a sale. The Cherries have set an asking price of €12-15m for his signature, and on top of the two La Liga giants, Atalanta, Marseille, Lille, Leeds United, and Sheffield United are all keeping tabs on his situation too. It seems highly unlikely that Sevilla or Betis would be willing to consider a permanent move for Aarons at those price points, with both sides conscious of their salary limits. Aarons held his own against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu during their 2-1 earlier this month, but has been second choice to Dmitri Foulquier, and has played just 204 minutes for Corberan since his arrival, spread across three appearances. Aarons has spoken positively about his time at Valencia though, and noted that he was always keen on a move to La Liga.
Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Premier League star admits fury over Daniel Farke sacking as finger of blame pointed
Ex- Norwich City defender Max Aarons labelled Daniel Farke's 2021 dismissal from Carrow Road as "horrendous", identifying it as the catalyst for the Canaries' downfall. Farke has since steered Leeds United to the Premier League in his second season at the helm. Their triumphant return to the top tier was sealed following a resounding 6-0 victory over Stoke City at Elland Road. However, rumours of Farke's potential sacking began to circulate shortly after their automatic promotion was confirmed. Despite an impressive season, his Premier League track record reveals two seasons and two relegations, both occurring during his tenure at Norwich. While he enjoys the support of Leeds' fans, it remains uncertain whether the club's owners, 49ers Enterprises, will continue to back him. Aarons played under Farke during both relegation seasons, before eventually leaving East Anglia to join Bournemouth in 2023. He insisted that the issues at Norwich, who have since dropped to 14th in the Championship table and recently dismissed manager Johannes Hoff Thorup, were not entirely Farke's fault. Aarons, who is currently on loan at Valencia from the Cherries, shared his thoughts on the Talk Norwich City podcast. He said: "I could sense it in the whole group. "It wasn't like he'd been sacked and everyone felt like, 'Right, we can really kick on here.' Obviously we felt we'd give it a good go until the end of the season, but everyone in that group had an amazing relationship with him. "Everyone knew the style of play, everyone knew that he improved everyone. So then to have that taken away, I feel like it was a horrendous decision. He was the person who had done so much for us as a group." Farke's tenure at Norwich came to an abrupt end in November 2021 following a challenging start to their Premier League season, with just one win in the first 11 games. The team faced a tough start to the campaign early on with clashes against Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Leicester City, Watford, and Everton. The irony of Farke's sacking lay in its timing, as he was let go right after Norwich clinched their first win of the season, a 2-1 triumph over Brentford in west London. Dean Smith stepped into his shoes and after winning his first match, only managed three more wins in his next 26 Premier League matches. Reflecting on the managerial change, Aarons said: "We all knew our roles. We all knew the way of playing, and we all believed in it. We'd just beaten Brentford and we did have horrendous fixtures at the start of that season. He wasn't backed. "I don't feel like us as players or the fans were backed going into that season. It was frustrating, and that was the point where it kind of switched a little bit." A win against Plymouth Argyle on Saturday will see Leeds hit the 100-point mark and win the Championship. After the match at Home Park, all eyes will be on whether Farke will be kept on for the upcoming Premier League season. The Daily Express has named a few potential replacements for his role, including Jose Mourinho, Michael Carrick, Thiago Motta, Bodo/Glimt's manager Kjetil Knutsen, and Ange Postecoglou, provided the latter is let go by Tottenham Hotspur.
BBC News
04-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Kluivert encouraged Aarons into Valencia move
Bournemouth loanee Max Aarons says he is "loving" his time in Spain after moving to Valencia in 25-year-old has made two appearances since the move, both against Barcelona - the team he was close to joining five years ago. "From a young age it was always a dream of mine to play in Spain," Aarons told BBC Radio 5 Live's Euro Leagues podcast."In 2020 it nearly happened with Barcelona. Ever since then, I've said it doesn't matter which team, as long as it's in La Liga I would love to be there and the opportunity happened in January."You do have to be a certain kind of character to do that, especially as an English player. It doesn't happen a lot and I can understand for some players why it wouldn't be the right thing."But, for some, especially myself, it's something you always want to do and if you're to do it you have to immerse yourself in the culture and be all in. You can't expect to come in and it be England - you have to jump in and be ready."Learning the language, trying the food - everything. It's an experience and I have to say I'm loving it."Valencia's Mestalla stadium holds 49,000 compared to the Vitality Stadium's 11,000 capacity and Aarons is enjoying the change in setting."I knew the Mestalla stadium was incredible before coming here," he added. "One of my Bournemouth team-mates Justin Kluivert played here and told me 'you're going to be blown away'. "The first game I couldn't believe it, it's crazy. It's no disrespect for where I came from in Bournemouth but going from there to here in January... you have to get used to the difference in the stadium and atmosphere."Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds
