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Travel Daily News
5 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.'
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Boss of pizza chain admits prices are too high
When customers complained to a pizza chain that it was too expensive, you'd think the boss would fight back. But Mike Burns, CEO of &pizza, agreed, and yesterday he slashed prices and simplified the menu to win back diners. The chain, known for its oblong pies and bold branding, has dropped the price of its pizzas with unlimited toppings from to a flat $12. That's a drop from the previous $12.99 for specialty pies, plus $1.50 for each topping — or $13.99 for a build-your-own option that only included a few free toppings before extra charges kicked in. 'The restaurant industry has been nickeling and diming customers for years - including us,' Burns told 'We are stopping that. This is a permanent pricing strategy.' 'Previously one of our pies that was listed at $12.99 is significantly more expensive once you add additional toppings at $1.50 each. So in reality a $12.99 American Honey with, say mushrooms, was $14.49.' Knots, drinks, and cookies also got cheaper. Besides lowering prices, &pizza, which has stores in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, announced its plans to begin franchising in March. Customers who walk into a store may notice its knots side option costing $6. Before the changes, the chain's knots were offered at various prices typically ranging between $5.99 and $6.49. 'Our knot pricing was also all over the place and I couldn't tell you a good reason why — so now they are all $6,' Burns told Their cookies are now available to purchase for $1, a 50 percent decrease from its original price. 'We were selling them for $3.49, and 'selling' was a loose term, because nobody's buying a cookie for $3.49,' the CEO revealed. The company opted to expand its price decreases for both beverages and food. While keeping the $3.49 Coca-Cola price tag, &pizza decided to bring other canned sodas down to $2. Besides price dips, &pizza introduced a $7 half cheese pie and a drink combo meal, designed to increase foot traffic. Founded in 2012, &pizza aims to have 300 units by 2030. Its popularity in the East has inspired the chain to look into franchising locations in the DMV and Mid-Atlantic regions. 'The ampersand stands for unity and bringing communities together, and we feel like in order to do that, the owner of those restaurants has to live in those communities,' Burns told QSR . 'So if we're going to develop in El Paso, Texas, or Tallahassee, Florida, or Charlotte, North Carolina, the person should live in that market because they know the people, they know the area.' Burns credited the chain's franchising process as one of the reasons why they explored the possibility of price drops. 'We've had dozens of discovery days with potential franchisees, and across each a common question has been 'can we reduce pricing?' Or 'your pricing structure is too high.' So we listened,' Burns explained. There are no plans to open restaurants on the West Coast anytime soon, but the process itself has been moving faster than expected. 'It just shows that there's passion for the brand. We feel we're different than normal fast-casual pizza, but we hope that the people out there see that potential to grow their personal wealth,' the CEO added. &pizza's cost decrease comes after restaurant chains hiked prices for reasons such as inflation and tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The financial strains have also taken a toll on business owners, including a Pizza Hut franchisee who put 127 restaurants up for sale last year . A &pizza competitor, Pizza Hut has suffered financial hits over the years and its same store sales shrank by 2 percent in the first three months of 2025. Several fast casual restaurants who weren't at risk of closures were found to have significantly raised prices over the last 5 years. Experts discovered that Waffle House increased prices by 96 percent . Its competition has also been financially strong, including CAVA, a Mediterranean 'Chipotle' set to open between 62 and 66 US locations this year.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Boss of giant pizza chain admits prices are too high: 'We just felt we were nickel and diming people'
When customers complained to a pizza chain that it was too expensive, you'd think the boss would fight back. But Mike Burns, CEO of &pizza, agreed, and yesterday he slashed prices and simplified the menu to win back diners. The chain, known for its oblong pies and bold branding, has dropped the price of its pizzas with unlimited toppings from to a flat $12. That's a drop from the previous $12.99 for specialty pies, plus $1.50 for each topping — or $13.99 for a build-your-own option that only included a few free toppings before extra charges kicked in. 'The restaurant industry has been nickeling and diming customers for years - including us,' Burns told 'We are stopping that. This is a permanent pricing strategy.' 'Previously one of our pies that was listed at $12.99 is significantly more expensive once you add additional toppings at $1.50 each. So in reality a $12.99 American Honey with, say mushrooms, was $14.49.' Knots, drinks, and cookies also got cheaper. Besides lowering prices, &pizza, which has stores in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, announced its plans to begin franchising in March. The restaurant chain lowered the prices months after announcing its plans to start franchising Customers who walk into a store may notice its knots side option costing $6. Before the changes, the chain's knots were offered at various prices typically ranging between $5.99 and $6.49. 'Our knot pricing was also all over the place and I couldn't tell you a good reason why — so now they are all $6,' Burns told Their cookies are now available to purchase for $1, a 50 percent decrease from its original price. 'We were selling them for $3.49, and 'selling' was a loose term, because nobody's buying a cookie for $3.49,' the CEO revealed. The company opted to expand its price decreases for both beverages and food. While keeping the $3.49 Coca-Cola price tag, &pizza decided to bring other canned sodas down to $2. Besides price dips, &pizza introduced a $7 half cheese pie and a drink combo meal, designed to increase foot traffic. Founded in 2012, &pizza aims to have 300 units by 2030. Its popularity in the East has inspired the chain to look into franchising locations in the DMV and Mid-Atlantic regions. 'The ampersand stands for unity and bringing communities together, and we feel like in order to do that, the owner of those restaurants has to live in those communities,' Burns told QSR. 'So if we're going to develop in El Paso, Texas, or Tallahassee, Florida, or Charlotte, North Carolina, the person should live in that market because they know the people, they know the area.' Burns credited the chain's franchising process as one of the reasons why they explored the possibility of price drops. 'We've had dozens of discovery days with potential franchisees, and across each a common question has been 'can we reduce pricing?' Or 'your pricing structure is too high.' So we listened,' Burns explained. There are no plans to open restaurants on the West Coast anytime soon, but the process itself has been moving faster than expected. 'It just shows that there's passion for the brand. We feel we're different than normal fast-casual pizza, but we hope that the people out there see that potential to grow their personal wealth,' the CEO added. &pizza's cost decrease comes after restaurant chains hiked prices for reasons such as inflation and tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The financial strains have also taken a toll on business owners, including a Pizza Hut franchisee who put 127 restaurants up for sale last year. A &pizza competitor, Pizza Hut has suffered financial hits over the years and its same store sales shrank by 2 percent in the first three months of 2025. Several fast casual restaurants who weren't at risk of closures were found to have significantly raised prices over the last 5 years. Experts discovered that Waffle House increased prices by 96 percent. Its competition has also been financially strong, including CAVA, a Mediterranean 'Chipotle' set to open between 62 and 66 US locations this year.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Casino to introduce Franprix and Monoprix retail brands in Morocco
French convenience retailer Casino Group has partnered with Moroccan conglomerate H&S Invest to introduce its retail brands in Morocco. The collaboration seeks to establish 210 Franprix and Monoprix stores across the country by 2035. The alliance is part of Casino Group's international growth plan through franchising. The group, with operations spanning 30 nations, already collaborates with 472 franchised outlets outside mainland France, contributing to 3.5% of its net sales in 2024. Casino Group CEO Philippe Palazzi stated: 'This partnership with H&S Invest Holding is fully in line with our strategy of expanding internationally through franchising. It illustrates our ability to leverage the strength of our brands, our logistics know-how and our expertise in convenience retailing in a market as dynamic as Morocco. 'Thanks to H&S Invest Holding's deep local roots and solid operations, we will be able to rapidly roll out a network of high-performance convenience stores in step with changing consumer habits in Morocco.' H&S Invest views the partnership as an opportunity to diversify its retail division. The introduction of Franprix and Monoprix is expected to improve the Moroccan convenience retail landscape. Franprix operates convenience stores in cities and towns while Monoprix offers food, apparel, home goods, beauty products and leisure items. The inaugural stores will launch in 2026 and will offer a curated selection of fresh goods, and a substantial quantity of local products. H&S Invest Holding chairman Moncef Belkhayat stated: 'We are proud to be partnering with a major international player like Casino Group. This strategic partnership will enable us to offer a new customer experience in the Moroccan market. By 2030, we aim to create more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs across the Kingdom through the roll-out of the Franprix and Monoprix banners.' In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, net sales of the Monoprix brand dropped 0.6% and Franprix's sales by 1.7%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2024. "Casino to introduce Franprix and Monoprix retail brands in Morocco" was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Casino Group and H&S Invest Holding plan to open 210 convenience stores in Morocco with by 2035
Casino Group and H&S Invest Holding plan to open 210 convenience stores in Morocco with by 2035 Casino Group and H&S Invest Holding sign a strategic partnership agreement to deploy the French Group's brands in Morocco. The aim of this exclusive partnership is to open more than 210 Franprix and Monoprix brand stores over the next ten years throughout Morocco. The partnership marks a decisive step in Casino Group's new international expansion strategy, which is leveraging franchising to strengthen the presence of its emblematic brands outside of France. Already present in more than 30 countries, the Group is already a partner of 472 franchised stores outside Metropolitan France representing 3.5% of its net sales in 2024. For H&S Invest Holding, a Moroccan multi-business group specialising in essential sectors, this partnership is part of a drive to diversify its Retail division. By introducing Franprix and Monoprix in Morocco, the group aims to enrich the country's convenience retail offering with innovative concepts combining quality food products, fast food, everyday services and a digitalised customer first stores will open in 2026, with positioning based on quality, convenience, a range of carefully selected fresh produce and a high proportion of local products. Philippe Palazzi, Chief Executive Officer of Casino Group, said:'This partnership with H&S Invest Holding is fully in line with our strategy of expanding internationally through franchising. It illustrates our ability to leverage the strength of our brands, our logistics know-how and our expertise in convenience retailing in a market as dynamic as Morocco. Thanks to H&S Invest Holding's deep local roots and solid operations, we will be able to rapidly roll out a network of high-performance convenience stores in step with changing consumer habits in Morocco.' Moncef Belkhayat, Chairman of H&S Invest Holding, added:'We are proud to be partnering with a major international player like Casino Group. This strategic partnership will enable us to offer a new customer experience in the Moroccan market. By 2030, we aim to create more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs across the Kingdom through the roll-out of the Franprix and Monoprix banners.'Founded in 2005, H&S Invest Holding is a multi-sector Moroccan group operating in manufacturing, logistics, real estate and media & communication. Active in essential sectors, it is a key player in the production and the distribution of food, hygiene, beauty and health products. With a strategy based on excellence, innovation and governance in line with international standards, the group has established itself as a vital component of the national economic Group is a recognised leader in the French retail market. It operates the country's largest network of convenience stores, with some 7,500 points of sale, and ranks second in online non-food retailing through its Cdiscount brand. Thanks to its more than 25,000 employees, driven by their passion for retailing and customer service, the Group has built a portfolio of strong, dynamic, complementary brands and generated gross merchandise volume (VAT included) of €12.4 billion in 2024. With a clear vision of how its industry is changing, the Group is committed to accelerating the transformation of retail. To this end, all its retail activities are positioned in the future-facing convenience, premium and e-commerce segments. For more information, visit and Monoprix are two emblematic urban convenience retailing brands in France. specialises in convenience stores in towns and cities. At the heart of neighbourhood life, Franprix stores offer urban dwellers choice, quality products and innovative services. The ever-evolving brand continues to reinvent the local neighbourhood store to meet its customers' needs. stands out for its 'everything under one roof' offering that caters to all budgets. It provides a broad spectrum of food, fashion, home, beauty and leisure products. In addition to private-label products, customers can find exclusive major brand offers and premium brand collaborations. This announcement is for information purposes only, in accordance with currently applicable laws and regulations, and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of such securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. *** ANALYST AND INVESTOR CONTACTS Charlotte Izabel – cizabel@ – Tel: +33 (0)6 89 19 88 33 Investor Relations – IR_Casino@ – Tel: +33 (0)1 53 65 24 17 PRESS CONTACTS Casino Group – Communications Director Stéphanie Abadie – sabadie@ – Tel.: +33 (0)6 26 27 37 05 Press Office – directiondelacommunication@ – Tel: +33 (0)1 53 65 24 29 Attachment 2025-05-26 - PR - Casino Group H&S Invest Holding 210 stores Morocco 2035Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
