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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
The world's largest hot dog chain announces partnership with Walmart
Walmart shoppers will soon find Wienerschnitzel locations inside select stores. The hot dog chain announced its plans to open six restaurants inside Walmart locations this fall. The restaurants will be located at stores in Washington, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, and California. The partnership will help the world's largest hot dog chain branch out and bring more stores to the Eastern US. 'Wienerschnitzel has spent decades building a strong reputation, especially on the West Coast, and this expansion into Walmart stores signifies a new era of growth for the brand,' said Wienerschnitzel's director of franchise expansion Shak Turner. Wienerschnitzel's Walmart menus will feature fan-favorite items like its Chili Cheese Dogs, Junkyard Dogs, chili cheese fries, jalapeño poppers, and Tastee Freez deserts. The restaurant chain has approximately 340 locations throughout 13 states and more than 50 US units in development. Walmart and Wienerschnitzel have not revealed if they plan to open more restaurants together in the future. The hot dog chain's partnership with Walmart will help it branch out and bring more stores to the Eastern US Walmart frequently looks for prospective tenants to enter its stores and is excited for Wienerschnitzel to be part of it. Before Wienerschnitzel, Walmart entered partnerships with brands like Burger King McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Subway. The partnership is one of many changes the retailer will be undergoing this year. All of what's to come began in 2023 after Walmart unveiled a $9 billion makeover for 1,400 stores. The newest design began a small rollout in Arkansas in 2024, and is in the process of expanding to 650 stores this year. Walmart also debuted a new logo in January, which unimpressed shoppers believed looked similar to the old one. Other 'exciting' Walmart changes include an expansion of fuel station convenience stores and a revamped delivery system to compete with Amazon. Besides revamps, Walmart has been forced to make some unpopular changes due to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Walmart said it is excited for its partnership with Wienerschnitzel The retail empire announced it would hike its prices after warning customers this was a possible result of tariffs. Walmart employees leaked photos of price increases showing that some products have seen an 80 percent cost hike. Wienerschnitzel has also made changes recently, including a partnership with Presto Phoenix for AI-driven voice ordering technology and new franchise agreements. Like fast food chain hamburgers, the price of hot dogs could potentially be altered if they are imported from other countries. As of now, it is unclear if Wienerschnitzel plans to raise its menu prices as a result of the tariffs.
Entrepreneur
2 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is a Trusted Franchise in the Growing Home Inspection Industry
Join a nationally recognized franchise with a reputation for quality and professionalism. Why Own a Pillar To Post franchise? Are you ready to take the next step toward business ownership in a stable, high-demand industry? At Entrepreneur, we're excited to introduce you to Pillar To Post Home Inspectors—North America's leading home inspection franchise and a trusted name for over 25 years. As a Pillar To Post franchise owner, you'll provide essential home inspection services that help buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals make confident decisions. With a proven business model, comprehensive training, and ongoing support, you can build a thriving business with the backing of an industry leader. Benefits of owning a Pillar To Post Home Inspectors: Established Brand: Join a nationally recognized franchise with a reputation for quality and professionalism. Growing Market: The real estate industry's continued strength drives steady demand for home inspection services. Comprehensive Support: Benefit from in-depth training, marketing resources, and operational guidance from day one. Flexible, Scalable Model: Start as a single operator or grow into a multi-inspector business at your own pace. Click the button below to learn more about how Pillar To Post can help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals.
Hospitality Net
3 days ago
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Hyatt Announces Plans For Samara Lombok, The First Destination By Hyatt Hotel In Southeast Asia
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with PT Lombok Torok Developments for Samara Lombok, debuting the Destination by Hyatt brand in Southeast Asia. The integrated development in south Lombok will join Hyatt's portfolio of 15 properties in Indonesia, across 7 brands including Alila, Andaz, Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Regency and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Lombok is known for its untouched beaches and prime surf breaks that are amongst the best in Indonesia. It is also home to Mount Rinjani, the second highest volcano in the country, and a popular trekking destination. Accessible by air and sea, Samara Lombok is only 25 minutes away from Lombok International Airport. Totaling more than 300 acres (125 hectares) on the pristine island, the integrated development of Samara Lombok will encompass two sites, Samara Bay and Samara Hills. Guests can look forward to a comprehensive wellness village, multiple swimming pools, and over 10 restaurants and bar venues offering a diverse range of culinary concepts developed in collaboration with some of the region's most respected chefs. There will be purpose-built sports facilities, including four tennis courts and four padel courts, a marine and water sports center, an educational marine biology center, an organic farm and sustainability hub, a dedicated kids' zone, and a collection of beach clubs and day clubs designed for guests to relax and connect. The hotel will offer 249 guest rooms and villas located throughout the development. The architecture and interior design will be by several award-winning architects based in Bali, drawing inspiration from the lush paddy fields that surround the development. Construction is currently underway and Samara Lombok is planned to open in 2027. To learn more about Destination by Hyatt hotels, please visit the official brand website: The term "Hyatt" is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates. Hotel website
Travel Daily News
3 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
K9 Resorts names Scott Schubiger as Chief Growth Officer
K9 Resorts appoints Scott Schubiger as Chief Growth Officer to lead national and global expansion in the booming luxury pet care market. BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. – Continuing to build on its momentous year of growth and brand milestones, K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel announces the appointment of Scott Schubiger as Chief Growth Officer. With more than 170 locations open or in development across 28 states, K9 Resorts is primed to continue its expansion with a franchise industry veteran, and deepening its leadership in the luxury pet care market. About Scott Schubiger: An accomplished senior executive with over 30 years of success across franchising, technology, food and beverage, real estate, and wellness sectors, Schubiger brings extensive, global knowledge of franchise sales, private equity, and business development. Throughout his executive career, Schubiger has held leadership positions for NRD Capital, ZGrowth Partners, Massage Heights, Lunchbox Wax, Snap Fitness, Rita's Italian Ice , and Realogy Corporation . , and . Most recently, he served as Chief Growth Officer of The Picklr where he played a key role in bringing more than 70 franchisees developing over 500 units into the system and launching the franchise opportunity in Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand In his new role, Schubiger will lead the strategic growth of K9 Resorts across the country and eventually, globally. His responsibilities will include identifying sophisticated, business-savvy individuals who are looking to stake their claim in the fast-growing pet care vertical. As a lifetime dog owner, Schubiger recognizes the value and need for specialized services in the pet care industry and is excited to bring K9's luxury boarding and daycare services to more dog parents across the U.S. 'I have been interested in K9 Resorts since meeting the founders, Jason and Steven Parker, at their original location a decade ago and have continued to admire the brand from afar,' saidSchubiger. 'Their passion and leadership, coupled with the brand's commitment to excellence, truly stood out. I'm excited to help expand this beloved concept, bring in new franchise partners, and fulfill the increasing demand for luxury pet care.' His appointment comes at a pivotal time, as findings in a recent industry report found that pet ownership has increased with 51% of U.S. households now owning a dog. Younger generations are a huge driver of this and hold high standards for how they care for their pets – from services to products. 'We are looking to level-up our franchise development goals over the next few years, and Scott is the right leader to help us scale with purpose,' said Jason Parker, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of K9 Resorts. 'His reputation, experience and passion for franchising make him an invaluable addition to our team. This is a full-circle moment, and we're thrilled to have him guiding our next phase of growth.'
Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
‘Scream 7' Is Getting a Time Jump From the Franchise's Previous Installments
Details regarding Scream 7 are starting to trickle out as the horror franchise detours back into a story with its original remaining stars. As original film scribe Kevin Williamson takes the helm of a Scream film for the first time, he's bringing it all together with Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and Gale Weathers (Courtney Cox) as they encounter ghosts of friends and ghostfaces past, including David Arquette, Scott Foley, and Matthew Lillard. Some of the Scream reboot core cast also remains, with Mason Gooding and Jasmine Savoy reprising their roles as the Meeks twins But now there's the development that the film will jump ahead in time for a 'really cool reason' as shared by the film's writer Guy Busick to Busick continued to elaborate why the movie has become a Sidney-centered story, making the series' original final girl once again the lead. 'I don't want to give anything away about the reason [Scream 7] had to be a Sidney movie because there's a really cool reason,' Busick told ComicBook. 'In all these movies, you have to ask, 'Why now? What is the thing Scream is commenting on now?' Scream is always in a conversation with the audience about the state of movies, the state of horror movies and in particular, franchises.' He shared that her participation was tantamount to the new installment's themes. 'We went to Neve Campbell and said, 'This is why. This is why Sidney now.' Neve was like, 'Oh, I get that.' I pitched Kevin [Williamson] this first, too. He got it and then I pitched the studio.' He added that the new movie will not be set in New York, as the previous film was. It will also feature a time jump. 'I don't want to be the one to spoil where it is,' Busick said; he also was vague on the time shift, but for seemingly less spoiler-y reasons. 'It's an unspecified amount of time [after Scream VI]. I might get contradicted by other people, but in my mind, more than two years. I would say at least two years. It could be two years, but I would say two years plus.' Many are rightfully mad that Melissa Barrera was controversially pushed out of leading the franchise's rebirth, and the repercussions of that might affect the interest with this particular sequel. It remains to be seen if bringing back so many past characters will be enough to compensate for perhaps wrongfully abandoning the Carpenter sisters storyline. In the meantime we'll be wondering if it's back to Woodsboro we go! Scream 7 will hit theaters February 27, 2026.
