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Whole Foods To Open New, Small-Format Stores: Look Inside Whole Foods To Open New, Small-Format Stores: Look Inside
Whole Foods To Open New, Small-Format Stores: Look Inside Whole Foods says it will be launching new small-format stores aimed at providing customers with a quick, convenient shopping experience. The company says the stores, targeting urban areas, will provide "easier access to the fresh, high-quality offerings." The new stores will be called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop. The first location to open will be in the Upper East Side in Manhattan with additional locations in New York City to follow.  The first store, located at 1175 Third Ave., is expected to open later this year.  Following the New York City launch, Whole Foods Market pla…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Pair Of Leading Restaurant Chains Could Combine, Report Says Pair Of Leading Restaurant Chains Could Combine, Report Says
Pair Of Leading Restaurant Chains Could Combine, Report Says Two of the nation's leading restaurant chains may soon combine, according to a brand-new report. Under the plan, IHOP and Applebee's would share dining space, the Nation's Restaurant News says., Both eateries are owned by California-based Dine Brands. The company has already launched eight prototype combined IHOP/Applebee's locations -- all in international markets outside the US, the report said. The prototypes feature “discrete entrances,” while inside guests can be seated in both spaces when necessary and possible, Dine Brands CEO John Peyton told the outlet. This would allow overflo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Chick-fil-A Announces Opening Date For New Long Island Restaurant Chick-fil-A Announces Opening Date For New Long Island Restaurant
Chick-fil-A Announces Opening Date For New Long Island Restaurant Hey, Chick-fil-A fans, just three days until a brand-new location throws open its doors on Long Island. The newest restaurant, located in Smithtown on the border of Hauppauge, is slated to open for business on Thursday, March 4.  Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Bryan Beasley as the independent franchised owner of this new Chick-fil-A restaurant.  During the time of the pandemic, Chick-fil-A is all about safety and will open the new restaurant via drive-thru only. Guests can take advantage of contactless ordering and payment through the free Chick-fil-A mobile app or through online…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Melt Shop Opens At Smith Haven Mall Melt Shop Opens At Smith Haven Mall
Melt Shop Opens At Smith Haven Mall America's top sandwich is grilled cheese according to a YouGov survey which is good news for Melt Shop, which opened a location in Smith Haven Mall in September. The franchise opened in 2011 in New York City. It is a casual restaurant with a robust menu that includes plenty of food melts, house-made chicken tenders, tots, salads, and shakes.  One popular item is Fried Chicken Melt topped with pepper jack cheese, red cabbage slaw and Melt Sauce on country white bread. There's, of course, plenty of grilled cheese options. The Sweetness has muenster cheese, caramelized oni…

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by Donna Christopher