Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
Couche-Tard strikes deal with Giant Eagle; makes takeover offer to 7-Eleven parent
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is expanding its footprint of convenience stores in the United States through an acquisition while eyeing an even bigger deal that would create a global c-store powerhouse.
Chick-fil-A Redefines Fast-Food Convenience with Bold Two-Story Drive-Thru Concept
Chick-fil-A is taking its drive-thru to new heights with its latest digital-focused concept. The company is set to open its first two-story, four-lane “elevated drive-thru” on Thursday in McDonough, Georgia, near its home base in Atlanta.
Kroger files to block FTC challenge to proposed $25 billion Albertsons merger
Legal activity surrounding the proposed $25 billion merger of The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. continues to grow.
Bad Ass Coffee plans new Colorado stores
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is planning to double its footprint in Colorado through a franchise agreement.
Burger King Franchisee Sun Holdings Buys Freebirds World Burrito
Multi-brand franchisee Sun Holdings announced Monday that it acquired Freebirds World Burrito, adding to its portfolio of over 1,500 locations.
First Look: Ace unveils new store format; to invest $1B in remodels, new stores
After recently reaching 5,000 U.S. stores, Ace Hardware has unveiled an experiential store concept to enhance the customer shopping experience while also driving store growth.

Dollar General dominates new store openings in new SN Monthly Store Map
Discount grocers Dollar General and Dollar Tree had the biggest presence in the first edition of Supermarket News’ monthly store map with 87 combined store openings and seven closings.
