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Feb 24, 2020 11:06 AM
Farmer Boys®, the farm-fresh fast casual chain known for its award-winning burgers, has partnered with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, to develop and implement a comprehensive real estate planning platform to support decision making as they plan their expansion into new markets. The customized solution will include a market development plan and Forum’s exclusive ShopoGraphics retail segmentation analysis to assist the Southern California-based brand with their development strategy.
Presented in a quick 7 minutes during the Around the Industry segment on day two of the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference, Paul Sill, founder of Forum Analytics, dove into the concept of what his firm calls ShopoGraphics, a deeper way of looking at the pros, cons, opportunities and challenges of retail sites.
Urban Air Adventure Park, the leader in active indoor family entertainment, has enlisted Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, to develop a comprehensive real estate planning platform to guide decision making as they explore new markets for growth. The customized mapping and modeling solution will include customer and trade area analyses and franchisee-focused reporting to assist Urban Air with their development planning.
Nov 20, 2018 11:32 AM
Forum Analytics, a CBRE company has partnered with Texas-based, MINT Dentistry, to develop and implement a customized real estate planning solution to guide decision making in new market expansion. The mapping and modeling solution will include market optimization, customer analysis and VEXRAY site filtering capabilities to assist the luxury dental chain with their development planning.
Sep 11, 2018 12:58 PM
Family-oriented quick-service restaurant, Golden Chick, has partnered with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, to design and implement a comprehensive real estate planning solution to elevate real estate decision making as they continue their growth across the country. The customized solution will include market optimization, sales forecasting and customer analysis to assist the Texas-based restaurant chain with their development strategy.
Aug 21, 2018 06:23 AM
Helzberg Diamonds, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has renewed their partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company, for the continued support and enhancement of their SIMMS real estate planning platform. The renewal will include updates of their current forecasting models and existing unit performance score card. Additions to Helzberg’s solution include Forum’s proprietary ShopoGraphics retail segmentation analysis plus analysis of massive mobile data.
Aug 07, 2018 03:59 PM
The Escape Game, America's #1 escape room experience, has partnered with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, to create a real estate planning solution to guide decision making as they expand into new markets. The initial phase of the solution will include a base system with demographics and a massive mobile data analysis to assist The Escape Game in evaluating trade areas and competition for new locations. For more information, please visit https://theescapegame.com
Aug 07, 2018 02:50 PM
Cross Development, a leading real estate developer for single tenant commercial properties across the country, has renewed its services from Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, for the continued support and enhancement of their SIMMS real estate planning platform. The customized platform assists Cross Development in proactive development decision making as their clients continue to grow in both existing and new territories.
Aug 06, 2018 01:55 PM
Multi-brand portfolio group, RAVE Restaurant Group, has renewed their partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company, for the continued support and enhancement of the SIMMS real estate planning platform. The customized, cloud-based mapping and reporting platform will assist RAVE as it continues to grow its brands.
Jun 21, 2018 01:00 PM
Leading franchise management firm, Franworth, will be working closely with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company to develop and implement a customized Canada-based SIMMS real estate planning platform for Title Boxing Club, the boutique fitness studio specializing in boxing and kickboxing fitness classes. The solution will provide demographics, competitive intelligence and market optimization to assist in the brand’s Canadian expansion.
Jun 20, 2018 03:42 PM
Forum Analytics introduces the release of ShopoGraphics, a revolutionary new real estate segmentation data product developed to enhance real estate forecasting models and provide a new way to segment existing and future brick-and-mortar real estate locations.
Jun 12, 2018 02:53 PM
Salata, the Houston-based fast-casual salad restaurant brand, has partnered with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, to design and implement an extensive real estate forecasting solution to enhance their development plans as they continue their rapid growth across the country. The customized solution will include market optimization and consumer analysis to assist the healthy dining restaurant with real estate decision making as they expand their franchise brand into new markets.
May 10, 2018 10:00 AM
Verizon, one of the largest communication technology companies in the world, has renewed its partnership with Forum Analytics for the continued support and enhancement of their real estate forecasting models and SIMMS real estate planning platform. The cloud-based mapping and reporting solution will assist the retailer as it continues to grow.
May 10, 2018 09:45 AM
Forum Analytics’ Paul Sill has been named a Retail Influencer by Real Estate Forum. The distinction acknowledges retail leaders who have made an indelible impact on their line of business. In “The Retail Issue,” Real Estate Forum recognizes retail influencers based on noteworthy accomplishments, reputation, charitable work, and their significant contributions to the retail real estate industry.
May 04, 2018 01:34 PM
Stretch Zone, the original stretch franchise, has partnered with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, to design and implement a real estate planning solution to enhance their development plans as they continue their rapid growth across the country. The customized solution will include market optimization and consumer analysis to assist Stretch Zone with real estate decision making as they expand their franchise brand into new markets.
May 03, 2018 01:00 PM
Award-winning restaurant concept, Another Broken Egg Cafe, has partnered with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, to design and implement a market optimization solution to enhance their development plans. The customized real estate planning platform will assist the breakfast franchisor in optimizing growth potential in both existing and new markets. They will join a growing number of companies implementing Forum’s proprietary SIMMS platform in their strategic planning.
May 02, 2018 10:00 AM
ShopoGraphics is a proprietary new retail segmentation system from Forum Analytics that uses advanced machine learning to categorize over a million retail locations into 37 distinct retail zones based on consumer shopping habits and co-tenancy.
Apr 05, 2018 09:55 AM
Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company, the Chicago-based provider of advanced, predictive real estate analytics has partnered with UberMedia, supplier of high-quality mobile location data, to offer extensive consumer insights for real estate planning. UberMedia’s mobile location data includes observations from over 300 million active devices in the US, and when combined with Forum’s comprehensive suite of advanced analytic solutions, will allow end users to gain new insights to enhance their real esta
Mar 21, 2018 02:30 PM
Saladworrks used a data science solution from Forum Analytics to identify the best markets for growth.
Dec 19, 2017 12:04 PM
School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, has renewed its partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company for a multi-year extension. Forum Analytics will provide continued support and maintenance of their SIMMS platform and also develop an enhanced modeling engine and market optimization routines to support School of Rock as the unique educational franchise continues to grow.
Sep 22, 2017 12:03 PM
Forum helps companies like Saladworks analyze real estate development and lifestyle and behavioral analysis to see if the demographics of the city fit with the culture of the concept. Read the full article here.
Sep 13, 2017 02:48 PM
Athletic specialty retailer, Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. (“Hibbett Sports”) has partnered with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, to develop and implement a comprehensive mapping and modeling solution to enhance real estate planning across the organization. The customized market optimization and sales forecasting platform will assist the specialized retailer in maximizing growth potential in the US in both existing and new markets.
Sep 13, 2017 12:13 PM
Smoothie King, the first smoothie franchise in the United States, has renewed its partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company, for the continued support and enhancement of their SIMMS real estate planning platform. The customized, cloud-based mapping and reporting solution will assist the smoothie franchisor with its growth strategy.
Sep 13, 2017 12:12 PM
Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company, and RAVE Restaurant Group, home of two exciting pizza brands, have renewed their partnership for the continued support and enhancement of the SIMMS real estate planning platform. The customized, cloud-based mapping and reporting solution will assist Rave as it expands its brands in new and existing markets.
Sep 13, 2017 12:03 PM
Higher education innovator, DeVry University has renewed its long-standing partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company, for the continued support and enhancement of their SIMMS platform. The customized, cloud-based mapping and reporting solution will assist DeVry with its real estate planning.
Sep 08, 2017 10:47 AM
Cross Development, a leading real estate developer for single tenant commercial properties across the country, has partnered with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, to create a real estate planning solution for proactive decision making to help strengthen their existing business partnerships. The customized platform will help Cross Development make smarter development decisions as their clients continue to grow in both existing and new territories.
Jul 10, 2017 01:29 PM
Coworking space, Industrious, has expanded its services partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company, to develop a real estate planning solution deployed in the SIMMS platform. The customized, cloud-based mapping and reporting solution will be used by Industrious on demand across the organization in support of their real estate initiatives.
Jun 14, 2017 03:15 PM
Marco’s Pizza® (Marco’s Franchising, LLC), one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza companies, has renewed its partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company, for the continued support and enhancement of their SIMMS real estate planning platform. The customized, cloud-based mapping and reporting solution will assist the pizza franchisor with its expansion plans.
Jun 08, 2017 09:49 AM
Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, will be working closely with Rita’s, the world’s largest Italian Ice concept, to design and implement a comprehensive real estate planning solution deployed across the organization. The customized market optimization and sales forecasting platform will assist Rita’s in maximizing growth potential in the US in both existing and new markets. They will join a growing number of companies implementing Forum’s proprietary SIMMS platform in their development plans.
Jan 11, 2017 10:13 AM
Batteries Plus Bulbs, the nation’s largest battery, light bulb and smartphone repair franchise, has renewed its partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company, for the continued support and enhancement of their SIMMS real estate planning platform. The cloud-based mapping and reporting solution will assist the retail franchise with its expansion plans.
Jan 10, 2017 12:37 PM
Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe has renewed its partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company, for the continued support and maintenance of their SIMMS real estate forecasting platform. The cloud-based solution will assist the fast-casual brand as it continues its rapid expansion.
Jan 10, 2017 12:01 PM
Eyemart Express, a value leader in optical retail, is partnering with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, to develop and implement a comprehensive real estate planning solution using the SIMMS framework. The solution will leverage the power of Forum’s predictive analytics in conjunction with insights from StreetLight Data to create a cloud-based platform to enhance decision making in the optical retailer’s strategic planning.
Jan 10, 2017 11:59 AM
Suburban Chicago-based CD One Price Cleaners has renewed its partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company, for the continued support and maintenance of their SIMMS platform. The cloud-based real estate mapping and reporting solution will assist the dry cleaning brand as they explore growth options in the markets it serves in the Midwest including Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri.
Jan 10, 2017 11:55 AM
Award-winning dog daycare provider, Dogtopia®, is partnering with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, to develop a customized real estate planning solution to identify new areas of opportunity. The final cloud-based solution will be deployed in SIMMS, combining the power of Google Maps and Excel-based reporting to assist Dogtopia with its development plans as it grows.
Nov 16, 2016 10:12 AM
Home Helpers, one of the nation’s leading senior-care franchises, is partnering with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company to customize a territory and market optimization tool that will help identify high areas of opportunity to accelerate the growth of their franchise network. The final solution will be deployed in the SIMMS framework and will combine the power of Google Maps and Excel-based reporting to create a cloud-based platform to assist Home Helpers with their expansion plans.
Nov 15, 2016 04:16 PM
Driven Brands, the leading franchisor in the automotive aftermarket space, has expanded its partnership with Forum Analytics, A CBRE Company to include a real estate planning solution for its CARSTAR brand. In addition, Driven Brands has also renewed its partnership for support and maintenance of its site planning through SIMMS Online, a customized, web-based mapping, reporting and sales modeling tool.
Oct 12, 2016 12:18 PM
Known for its lively neighborhood hangouts, Potbelly Sandwich Shop will collaborate with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, to develop and implement a comprehensive real estate planning solution using the SIMMS framework. The solution will leverage the power of Forum’s predictive analytics in conjunction with insights from StreetLight Data to create a cloud-based platform for enhanced decision making as the sandwich brand continues to grow.
Oct 11, 2016 03:07 PM
Leading franchise management firm, Franworth, will be working closely with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company to develop and implement a customized real estate planning solution for The Lash Lounge. The solution will be incorporated into Franworth’s existing SIMMS solution, Forum’s proprietary cloud-based real estate planning platform combining Google Maps with Excel-based reporting.
Oct 07, 2016 08:58 AM
Vein Clinics of America, the largest medical group in the country dedicated exclusively to the minimally invasive treatment of vein disease, has partnered with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company to customize a real estate planning solution that will refine decision making related to overall business growth potential.
Aug 05, 2016 02:47 PM
Mama Fu’s Asian House, the Austin-based restaurant concept specializing in fresh and innovative Asian cuisine, is partnering with Forum Analytics to customize a real estate planning solution that will refine decision making related to overall business growth potential.
Jul 26, 2016 11:07 AM
Texas Roadhouse, home of Legendary Food, Legendary Service® — all with lots of Legendary Fun, has renewed its partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company for a multi-year extension. Forum Analytics will provide continued support and maintenance of SIMMS Online and also integrate additional data resources to support Texas Roadhouse with enhanced decision-making related to their development plans.
Jul 25, 2016 09:37 AM
Saladworks, the nation’s first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise, will collaborate with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, to develop and implement a comprehensive real estate planning solution using the SIMMS Online framework. The solution will leverage the complete power of Forum’s predictive analytics to create a cloud-based platform for enhanced decision making as the quick service brand grows.
Jul 22, 2016 10:28 AM
Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, will be working closely with Forth Worth-based Fuzzy’s Taco Shop to develop and implement a comprehensive real estate planning solution using the SIMMS Online framework. The solution will leverage the complete power of Forum’s predictive analytics in conjunction with insights from StreetLight Data, creating a fully deployed decision-making platform to assist the quick service restaurant brand with future unit development.
Jun 28, 2016 10:20 AM
Ratner Companies whose diverse brands include Hair Cuttery, BUBBLES, Salon Cielo, Salon Plaza and Cibu, has renewed its partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company, for a multi-year extension. Forum will provide continued support and maintenance of SIMMS, a customized web-based mapping, reporting and sales modeling tool used for Ratner’s continued expansion and site planning efforts.
Jun 08, 2016 03:08 PM
Premier educational childcare provider, The Goddard School, has expanded its partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company. Forum will continue the support and maintenance of SIMMS Online and will work closely with The Goddard School to develop a comprehensive real estate planning solution that will leverage the complete power of Forum’s predictive analytics to create an enhanced decision-making platform for the long-term client’s future-unit growth.
Jun 03, 2016 03:49 PM
Atlanta-based Uncle Maddio's Pizza is partnering with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company on a customized solution that will refine decision making related to overall business growth potential to assist in their expansion plans.
Jun 03, 2016 03:42 PM
Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of personal learning for students in grades K-12, has renewed and expanded its partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company for a multi-year extension. Forum will provide continued support and maintenance of SIMMS Online and also create some additional modules and profiling to support Sylvan’s expansion across the US and Canada.
May 10, 2016 01:32 PM
Nashville-based Captain D’s will work closely with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company to design and implement a customized real estate planning solution using the SIMMS Online framework. The cloud-based platform will leverage the complete power of Forum’s predictive analytics in conjunction with insights from StreetLight Data and will be deployed across the enterprise for daily decision making as the leading fast casual seafood restaurant grows.
May 10, 2016 08:43 AM
Primrose Schools, the nation’s leader in providing a premier early education and care experience, has renewed a multi-year extension of their relationship with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company.
Apr 04, 2016 12:48 PM
The luxury beauty boutique with a twist, Cos Bar will partner with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, on a market optimization analysis for their 35-store expansion in the US in both existing and new markets. The solution will refine decision making related to development as Cos Bar grows.
Mar 24, 2016 04:40 AM
Award-winning Pieology Pizzeria, will be working closely with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company to design and implement a customized real estate mapping and reporting solution deployed in the SIMMS Online framework. The final solution will combine the power of Google Maps and Excel-based reporting in conjunction with insights from StreetLight Data to create a cloud-based platform for daily decision making related to future unit development.
Mar 02, 2016 10:59 AM
Forum Analytics, a CBRE company will partner with a dental services chain with over 150 locations to design and implement a customized real estate planning and market optimization solution deployed in the SIMMS Online framework. The final solution will refine decision making and provide a competitive advantage to help accelerate expansion in the US in both existing markets and new markets. SIMMS Online and the resulting reports will be used to help evaluate all new opportunities.
Feb 26, 2016 02:30 PM
The Midwest’s largest retailer of Sealy and Simmons Mattresses, Slumberland Furniture, will be working closely with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company to design and implement a customized real estate mapping and reporting solution deployed in the SIMMS Online framework. The final solution will combine the power of Google Maps with advanced data visualization, market optimization, and Excel-based reporting for deployment across the organization for daily decision-making to help accelerate expansion.
Feb 10, 2016 10:29 AM
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc., has renewed its working partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, for the continued support and maintenance of SIMMS Online, a customized web-based mapping, reporting and sales modeling tool used for their site planning efforts. The comprehensive solution will provide forecasting to enhance the decision-making process as the national retailer continues its expansion.
Feb 10, 2016 10:08 AM
Sephora, a leader in global beauty retail, has renewed its working relationship with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, for the continued support and maintenance of SIMMS Online. The customized web-based mapping, reporting and sales modeling tool will continue to enhance the decision-making process as the leading international beauty destination proceeds with its growth.
Jan 11, 2016 04:03 PM
Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of personal learning for students in grades K-12, has expanded its partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company to include a web-based real estate mapping and reporting solution to assist in their growth plans in Canada. The modifications to Sylvan’s current SIMMS Online solution will create a decision-making platform covering both Canada and the United States.
Jan 04, 2016 01:13 PM
Suburban Chicago-based CD One Price Cleaners has renewed its partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE Company to refresh its comprehensive, web-based real estate mapping and reporting solution to assist in their real estate expansion efforts.
Dec 22, 2015 12:30 PM
Pittsburgh dining institution Primanti Bros. has entered into a client partnership with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, to develop a solution to enhance strategic planning as they expand into new and existing markets. Forum will work closely with this quick-service concept to develop and implement a customized real estate planning solution using the SIMMS Online framework.
Dec 22, 2015 12:28 PM
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, known for handmade quality food, has renewed its working relationship with Forum Analytics, a CBRE company, for the continued support and maintenance of SIMMS Online, a customized web-based mapping, reporting and sales modeling tool used for their site planning efforts.
Dec 18, 2015 09:14 AM
Driven Brands, the leading franchisor in the automotive aftermarket space, has renewed its partnership with Forum Analytics for support and maintenance of its site planning through SIMMS Online, a customized, web-based mapping, reporting and sales modeling tool. Driven Brands will use the tool to develop forecasting models for its family of brands, including Meineke Car Care Centers and Maaco. The tool assists Driven Brands with incorporating changes in business structure, from franchise sales t
Nov 19, 2015 03:08 PM
Midwest Dental Support Center is a leading professional dental service organization that supports over 170 local dental offices in 15 states across the country. Practices are branded Midwest Dental, Mountain Dental, Merit Dental and Mondovi Dental. With an emphasis on patient-centered care and traditional, hometown dentistry, their clinical team members are able to focus on providing patients with exceptional care while their support center team takes care of the rest.
Nov 16, 2015 01:07 PM
GNC is a leading, highly-regarded brand in Health and Wellness, with a multi-channel, global reach. Customers shop GNC for premium brands, product innovation, quality, trust and integrity. GNC’s brand awareness and people's desire to LIVE WELL have allowed them to open new stores all across the world to satisfy the increasing demand for nutritional supplements.
Nov 03, 2015 04:20 PM
Rent-A-Center is one of the largest rent-to-own operators in the United States. The Company owns and operates approximately 3,001 stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico, and as well as approximately 1,417 AcceptanceNow kiosk locations in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Oct 26, 2015 03:24 PM
Results Physiotherapy offers world-class physical therapy, a ground-breaking advance over the old exercise-only treatments. Their licensed therapists are trained in the newest, evidence-based techniques from around the world, combining the best of traditional physical therapy with expert hands-on release of muscle and joint tension. Not only does their therapy bring better results, it also just feels better.
Oct 20, 2015 05:09 PM
Franworth helps franchisors build a strong foundation, navigate their acceleration, and ensure the business is maximizing its value to the fullest potential. Its partner brands include TITLE Boxing Club, spavia™ and Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea.
Oct 13, 2015 09:22 AM
Living Room® Theaters is a visionary new concept created by longtime filmmakers. They set out to reinvent the way films are viewed and distributed. Welcome to the new evolution of cinema - Living Room® Theaters -- the sophisticated yet superbly comfortable environment that combines a European style café and lounge with a relaxing place to see wonderful movies.
Oct 13, 2015 09:22 AM
Headquartered in Murray, Utah at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, Sizzling Platter’s operating territory in the United States currently includes the Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West, Southwest, South, and Southeast regions under the Dunkin’ Donuts, Little Caesars, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, and Sizzler Family Steakhouse brands. Internationally, Sizzling Platter operates Little Caesars in Mexico and Dunkin’ Donuts through a joint venture in Shanghai, China.
Oct 09, 2015 11:15 AM
Art Van Furniture is the Midwest's largest furniture retailer and America's largest independent furniture retailer. The company operates 95 stores throughout Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana, including freestanding Art Van PureSleep mattress stores, Art Van Flooring stores, and Art Van Furniture franchise locations as well as a full service e-commerce website. Founded in 1959, the company is family-owned and headquartered in Warren, Michigan.
Oct 05, 2015 03:18 PM
In 1995, a new kind of coffee house opened its doors in the heart of New Orleans, a comfortable place where good friends gathered around great coffee that Louisiana families treasured. Today, CC’s Coffee House is more than 30 locations strong, with deep roots in the communities they serve.
Sep 21, 2015 02:35 PM
Forum Analytics will be working closely with BUCA, Inc., to design and implement a customized real estate planning solution in the proprietary SIMMS Online cloud-based platform for deployment across the organization. The first Buca di Beppo opened its doors in 1993 in the basement of a Minneapolis apartment building and has since grown to over 105 locations worldwide. Today, Buca di Beppo leads the market in family style Italian dining.
Sep 21, 2015 02:27 PM
Earl of Sandwich (USA), LLC is part of Earl Enterprises®, the marquis brand for the group of restaurant companies of Earl of Sandwich®, Planet Hollywood®, Planet Dailies® and Buca di Beppo®. Named after the 4th Earl of Sandwich who is credited with having invented the sandwich in 1762 and in partnership with his direct descendants, Earl of Sandwich® launched in 2004 with immediate success. The brand is now found in 27 locations, including 11 corporate owned and 16 franchised operated locations.
Sep 04, 2015 01:37 PM
Forum Analytics will collaborate with CiCi’s Pizza to design and implement a customized real estate planning and market optimization solution. The comprehensive SIMMS Online solution will leverage the power of Google Maps with customized Excel-based reporting to assist with daily decision making related to CiCi’s future unit development.
Sep 03, 2015 12:26 PM
CKE Restaurants, Inc. has renewed its working relationship with Forum Analytics for the continued support and maintenance of SIMMS Online, a customized web-based mapping, reporting, and sales modeling tool used for their site planning efforts. The restructured solution will include the addition of massive mobile data from StreetLight Data to enhance the comprehensive, fully deployed decision-making platform provided by Forum.
Aug 26, 2015 11:02 AM
Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. is the premier specialty coffee and tea company in the United States. The company was founded in 1966 in Berkeley, California by Alfred Peet. Peet was an early tea authority who later became widely recognized as the grandfather of specialty coffee in the U.S.
Jul 27, 2015 08:30 AM
Forum Analytics, LLC, the Chicago-based provider of business intelligence solutions for enterprise real estate planning, and StreetLight Data, supplier of aggregated analytics and insights from mobile devices measuring consumer mobility patterns, announced today they have entered into a partnership.
Jul 15, 2015 10:05 AM
Complete Nutrition, a network of high-quality nutritional supplement retail stores, has renewed its working relationship with Forum Analytics for the continued support and maintenance of a suite of market research, analysis, mapping, and reporting tools through its SIMMS Online platform. This customized solution enhances daily decision making related to Complete Nutrition’s future unit development.
Jul 15, 2015 09:22 AM
Language Stars has taught fun foreign language to more than 40,000 kids since opening their doors in 1998. Their mission is to revolutionize how and when American children learn foreign language to foster a future generation of multilingual Americans.
Jun 09, 2015 10:05 AM
Natural Grocers, Inc. is a rapidly expanding specialty retailer of organic and natural groceries, body care and dietary supplements. The company offers a flexible, small-store format, affordable prices and free science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers has over 2,000 employees and operates more than 90 stores in 16 states. Founded in Colorado in 1955, the company is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2015.
Apr 06, 2015 04:16 PM
Forum Analytics will be working closely with Ashley Furniture HomeStore to design and implement a customized real estate planning solution deployed in the SIMMS Online framework. The solution will leverage the full power of Forum’s predictive analytics to create a comprehensive, fully deployed decision-making platform to assist with Ashley Home Store’s rapid expansion plans.
Apr 01, 2015 04:15 PM
Founded in 1991, The EDGE Fitness is a leading fitness club operator on the East Coast. Its mission is to offer extraordinary fitness facilities, innovative programming and an energetic, friendly staff to ensure that members enjoy their fitness experience and see the results of their hard work.
Apr 01, 2015 04:14 PM
Founded in 1997, Movati Athletic is a leading fitness club operator and has established an innovative club concept for the Canadian market. Serving members through 11 clubs located throughout Ontario, Movati’s mission is to consistently deliver an experience that makes its members feel welcome, feel comfortable and feel healthy.
Mar 12, 2015 09:00 AM
Based in Dallas, Texas, RAVE Restaurant Group owns, franchises and supplies more than 275 Pie Five and Pizza Inn restaurants operating domestically and internationally.
Mar 04, 2015 04:15 PM
Established in 1995 in Winter Park, Fla., Tijuana Flats is a unique, fast-casual Tex-Mex dining experience featuring superior guest service and fresh, made-to-order food. Tijuana Flats has more than 100 locations in Florida, Georgia, Indiana, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Mar 03, 2015 09:21 AM
In 1971, Robert and David Lando opened the first The Athlete's Foot store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Back then it was the first athletic footwear specialty store of its kind in the United States. It later became the world's first franchisor of athletic footwear. Today The Athlete’s Foot has 389 stores worldwide, and that number is only rising. The Athlete’s Foot is still recognized as one of the world’s leaders in athletic footwear, priding itself on proper fit and customer service.
Jan 08, 2015 09:17 AM
Forum Analytics will be working closely with Tandem Hospital Partners to design and implement a customized real estate planning solution deployed in the SIMMS Online framework, combining the power of Google Maps with customized Excel-based reporting to assist with their strategic real estate initiatives.
Dec 15, 2014 10:17 AM
Famous Brands International operates two iconic brands — Mrs. Fields and TCBY, which have been delighting taste buds for over 30 years.
Dec 15, 2014 10:12 AM
Raising Cane’s concept is simple and unique… they only have ONE LOVE – quality chicken finger meals! At Raising Cane’s® you get an exceptionally high quality product served quickly and conveniently. The specialized systems developed by Raising Cane’s® allow them to maintain a level of quality unmatched in the industry.
Dec 11, 2014 09:09 AM
Hooters of America, LLC, the Atlanta-based operator and franchisor of over 415 Hooters locations in 26 countries is partnering with Forum Analytics for a customized real estate planning and market-optimization solution.
Nov 21, 2014 09:09 AM
DineEquity unites great franchisees, team members and the Applebee’s® and IHOP® brands to create the world's leading restaurant company, one guest experience at a time.
Nov 21, 2014 09:03 AM
Academy Sports + Outdoors is a premier sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer with a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear along with sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel and much more. The Texas-based company operates over 185 stores making it one of the nation's largest sporting goods and outdoor stores.
Nov 06, 2014 10:45 AM
Forum Analytics will be working closely with Yalla Mediterranean (formerly Daphne’s) to develop and implement a customized mapping, reporting and analysis solution deployed in the SIMMS Online framework, combining the power of Google Maps with customized Excel-based reporting to assist with Yalla’s rapid expansion plans.
Oct 16, 2014 03:48 PM
Flywheel was founded by a passionate team of fitness experts, dedicated to re-inventing the indoor cycling experience through camaraderie, technology, music and, most importantly, fun. Every Flywheel ride delivers a high-intensity cardio workout in a fun, welcoming, and energetic atmosphere.
Oct 16, 2014 03:46 PM
The Pet Valu family of stores includes Pet Valu, Paulmac’s Pet Food and Bosley’s, and together they are one of the largest retail operations in North America dedicated to providing families with food and supplies for dogs, cats, companion birds, wild birds, fish, reptiles and small animals.
Aug 26, 2014 09:56 AM
Huddle House has renewed its working relationship with Forum Analytics for the continued support and maintenance of SIMMS Online, a customized web-based mapping, reporting, and sales modeling tool used for their site planning efforts.
Jul 28, 2014 01:09 PM
Gold’s Gym has been the authority on fitness since 1965. It was then that fitness legend Joe Gold took the knowledge and expertise he gained from training at the world famous “Muscle Beach” and opened up the first Gold’s Gym on Pacific Avenue in Venice, California.
Jul 21, 2014 02:45 PM
American Signature, Inc. is the parent company to Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture, two of the country’s premier furniture retailers. Together they operate over 125 stores and five distribution centers in 18 states.
Jun 30, 2014 11:46 AM
CST Brands, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company, is one of the largest independent retailers of motor fuels and convenience merchandise in North America. Based in San Antonio, Texas, CST has nearly 1,900 locations in the Southwestern United States and Eastern Canada offering a clean, friendly environment to conveniently refuel, restock and refresh. Their signature Fresh Choices® packaged products focus on providing both quality and value to customers.
Jun 24, 2014 04:09 PM
Cowboy Chicken has been cooking natural chicken over a wood-burning fire since 1981. With nine locations in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth market, their scrumptiously roasted chickens are a flavorful and healthy alternative to today's rushed eateries.
Jun 09, 2014 12:41 PM
Forum Analytics is proud to have been named to a prestigious short list of promising big data analytic firms. With double-digit growth for five consecutive years and a rapidly expanding client roster of Fortune 500 firms, Forum Analytics continues to pioneer in the fusion of big data analytics with map-based technologies.
Jun 09, 2014 10:29 AM
American Blue Ribbon Holdings (ABRH) was established in Denver in 2009 and is currently the eighth largest Full Service Restaurant holding company in the United States operating brands that include Baker’s Square, Village Inn, Max & Irma’s, Ninety Nine, O’Charley’s, and others. ABRH operates over 646 restaurants in 43 states serving over 90 million guests annually generating over $1.2 billion in revenues.
Jun 05, 2014 01:02 PM
Smoothie King first introduced the nutritional fresh-blended smoothie in 1973 when founder Steve Kuhnau began experimenting with mixing real fruit, nutrients and proteins in a blender at home. Soon enough, his concoctions began to have a positive impact on his health, which spawned the creation of the first Smoothie King.
Jun 04, 2014 10:27 AM
Orgill, Inc. is the world’s largest independently owned hardlines distributor providing retailers across the United States and in more than 60 countries throughout the world access to over 75,000 products and industry-leading retail services.
Jun 03, 2014 10:23 AM
Headquartered in Toledo,OH, Marco’s Pizza (Marco’s Franchising, LLC) is the fastest-growing pizza company in the U.S. (based on the number of stores signed into development since 2007). Marco's was founded by native Italian, Pasquale "Pat" Giammarco, and is committed to making Ah!thentic Italian pizza with fresh ingredients. The company has grown from its roots as a beloved Ohio brand to operate more than 470 stores in 33 states, and the Bahamas.
May 28, 2014 03:16 PM
Forum Analytics will be working closely with Your Pie, Inc. Your Pie was one of the first brands to help create what is now the burgeoning and booming fast-casual pizza segment, and the chain wants to not only keep growing its own slice of the pie, but also the size of the whole sector.
May 12, 2014 02:58 PM
CJ Foodville Corporation started its business by opening a family restaurant in 1994 and successfully launched a homegrown, Western-style family restaurant VIPS in 1997 to lay the foundation as a specialized food service company. CJ Foodville Corp. has grown as an integrated food service company, splitting from CJ Corp. in 2000 and merging the group’s franchise business division in October 2006.
Mar 26, 2014 11:32 AM
Forum Analytics will be working closely with Core Power Yoga, a Colorado-based company, to design and implement a customized real estate planning solution deployed in the SIMMS Online framework. The solution will leverage the full power of Forum’s predictive analytics in conjunction with MasterCard Purchase Insights to create a comprehensive, fully deployed decision-making platform.
Feb 26, 2014 08:59 AM
Domino's delivered over 400 million pizzas last year. That's just over one pizza for everyone in the US. Domino’s operates over 9,000 pizza places in more than 60 countries dedicated to providing great tasting pizza for carryout or delivered to your door. From humble beginnings as a single pizza restaurant in 1960, Domino's Pizza today has become the recognized world leader in pizza delivery.
Feb 26, 2014 08:43 AM
Visionworks (formerly Eye Care Centers of America, Inc.) is a leading provider of eye care services with more than 620 optical retail stores in 40 states and the District of Columbia. Their comprehensive service offerings include contact lens dispensing, in-store labs, which provide one-hour service on many prescriptions at nearly all locations and doctors of optometry at or next to every store. Visionworks is a fully American owned and operated subsidiary of HVHC, Inc.
Feb 14, 2014 03:38 PM
Since 1981, Kiddie Academy®, a Maryland based educational childcare company, has provided a better way to care for and educate children and create stronger communities. Only Kiddie Academy provides the kind of care that focuses on days filled with learning and fun, the key ingredients of their Life Essentials® curriculum.
Jan 22, 2014 09:12 AM
Taco John’s is one of the largest Mexican restaurant brands in America with over 400 locations in 25 states. Taco John’s stores are located in the central and north central regions of the United States. Unlike many quick service restaurant chains, Taco John’s has focused its growth in smaller cities and rural areas.
Nov 13, 2013 12:34 PM
Rainbow Academy was founded 15 years ago, began franchising in 2011, and is now a fast-growing regional network of childcare centers. Without a single failure, their system successfully balances quality education, family-focused customer service and a genuine sense of care from the core of their business model. Rainbow Academy’s brand of family-centered care has been adopted by many over the years.
Nov 13, 2013 09:00 AM
Claire’s Stores, Inc is one of the world’s leading specialty retailers of fashionable jewelry and accessories for young women, teens, tweens and kids. Claire’s ® is their primary global brand operating in 41 countries through company-owned or franchise stores. Icing ® is their other brand currently operating in North America through company-owned stores.
Nov 11, 2013 01:38 PM
Sylvan is a leader in the supplemental education industry. For approximately 30 years, Sylvan has been helping children succeed in school by unlocking their academic potential. They offer tutoring services for pre-K through Grade 12 students. Because each child is unique with different learning styles and academic needs, Sylvan personalizes the learning process. Sylvan currently operates in over 900 learning centers throughout the US and Canada.
Nov 08, 2013 12:38 PM
Brinker International, Inc. is one of the world’s leading casual dining restaurant companies. With more than 1,500 restaurants and over 100,000 team members in 32 countries and two territories, Brinker and its brands welcome more than one million guests into their restaurants every day.
Oct 29, 2013 01:29 PM
What began in 1996 as eight dry cleaners in the Baltimore-Washington area has evolved into the largest chain of retail dry cleaners in the region. Today, ZIPS is operating more than 30 stores and growing strong. ZIPS is committed to serving its customers with "Professional Cleaning. Unbeatable Prices."
Oct 28, 2013 11:35 AM
The Zales® story began in 1924 in Wichita Falls, Texas, where Morris (M.B.) Zale, William Zale, and Ben Lipshy applied their vision of providing customers with quality merchandise at the lowest possible price to the opening of the first Zales® Jewelers.
Oct 17, 2013 02:45 PM
Next Level Urgent Care, a Houston, TX based urgent care provider, has engaged with Forum Analytics to design a customized SIMMS Online mapping and reporting solution to assist with its future facility development efforts.
Jul 10, 2013 09:51 AM
Giordano’s Pizza, a legendary Chicago pizza chain, has selected Forum Analytics as its partner in developing a real estate mapping, reporting, and planning solution to assist with future unit development and expansion plans.
May 24, 2013 09:10 AM
Robbins Brothers, the engagement ring store® has selected Forum Analytics to develop a customized SIMMS Online solution for their unique retail requirements. Forum was selected to design a solution that can assist with day-to-day real estate planning decisions, existing unit disposition, and cannibalization concerns.
May 15, 2013 09:50 AM
Forum’s Principal and Founder, Paul Sill will sit on a panel with other industry experts in predictive analytics to discuss the uses of big data in creating corporate change. The conference will take place at the Chicago Hyatt Regency McCormick Place June 10-13th, 2013.
May 01, 2013 04:59 PM
Forum Analytics is very pleased to announce the promotion of Sarah Baumgartner to Principal and Chief Client Officer. In her new role Ms. Baumgartner will be responsible for the quality of all projects and deliverables, from user experience to final executive presentations.
Apr 29, 2013 11:46 AM
Forum Analytics will be working closely with Cheddars Casual Cafe, a Texas-based chain, to design and implement a customized real estate planning solution deployed in the SIMMS Online framework...
Apr 15, 2013 03:40 PM
Pure Barre, a specialized operator of fitness and body shaping studios, has formed a working relationship with Forum Analytics to develop a comprehensive real estate planning solution to assist with its rapidly growing concept. Pure Barre will be utilizing SIMMS Online and various customized analytics to assess their long term growth strategy and make data-driven decisions on each future facility it opens.
Apr 15, 2013 12:40 PM
The HoneyBaked Ham Company, a family owned and operated business for over 50 years, has renewed its working relationship with Forum Analytics for the continued support and maintenance of a suite of market research, analysis, mapping, and reporting tools through its SIMMS Online platform. Collectively these tools provide HoneyBaked Ham with an advanced analytic framework for future expansion efforts and a blueprint for successful growth in markets across the country.
Mar 07, 2013 07:34 PM
Ratner Companies supports the largest family-owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, operating over 800 salons in 16 states, and employing approximately 12,000 stylists. Its diverse family of brands includes Hair Cuttery, BUBBLES, Salon Cielo and Spa, ColorWorks, and Salon Plaza.
Mar 05, 2013 07:36 PM
Primrose Schools, the leader in educational childcare, announces a new multi-year extension of their relationship with Forum Analytics to further build upon a SIMMS Online real estate planning solution for use in enterprise decision-making, site selection, franchise support, and marketing.
What products should your store sell? This question is especially challenging for Ace Hardware, a chain whose stores carry everything from hammers to hats. Forum Analytics and Ace Hardware have teamed up to identify stores with high revenue potential for unique product “Niches.”
Global Franchise Group, LLC is a strategic brand management company with a focus on franchising. The company owns a portfolio of franchise brands that includes two retail franchise concepts: TAF® and Shoebox New York®, as well as five quick service restaurant (QSR) franchise concepts: Great American Cookies®, MaggieMoo’s®, Marble Slab Creamery®, Pretzelmaker® and Pretzel Time®.
J.Crew debuted in 1983 with the mailing of its first catalog. Six years later, they opened a flagship store at New York’s South Street Seaport. Today, the business includes retail and outlet stores nationwide and an ever-growing online and catalog business.
Carlson Restaurants Inc., headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, is a global restaurant company operating one of the world’s best-loved restaurants, T.G.I. Friday’s, in more than 900 restaurants in 60 countries.
Sephora is a visionary beauty-retail concept founded in France by Dominique Mandonnaud in 1970. Sephora’s unique, open-sell environment features an ever-increasing amount of classic and emerging brands across a broad range of product categories including skincare, color, fragrance, body, smilecare, and haircare, in addition to Sephora’s own private label.
Ace stores – 4,400 of them across the U.S.A. – come in all sizes and shapes. Ace operates small urban stores, large rural stores and everything in between. Ace stores offer a wide variety of hardware and fix-and-replace type products, as well as niche items and services relevant to your community. And of course, every Ace store offers friendly, expert advice and service that sets Ace stores apart from all the rest.
Dots is the fast fashion party place for women’s apparel and accessories at exceptional prices. The brand caters to women ages 25 to 35 who are both fashion- and price- conscious. With a unique fast fashion sourcing model to deliver the latest trends, it is a balance of speed and fashion that has helped Dots emerge as a force in a highly competitive retail landscape.
Driven Brands, the parent company operating Meineke, Maaco, EconoLube, and a collection of smaller Mobile Services brands, has extended its partnership with Forum Analytics to develop a set of comprehensive market optimization, forecasting and customer models to assist in strategic planning and real estate related efforts.
Luxottica Retail North America, Inc. selected Forum Analytics to develop and deploy a new customized, comprehensive online mapping and forecasting platform for their Pearle Vision domestic development efforts. The solution will combine the entire national data footprint including demographics, mall locations, and key competitive datasets into a single platform accessible by their corporate and field real estate resources via an easy-to-use web mapping interface.
Sears is one of the most trusted and preferred brands in retail and has a long-time tradition of serving America. Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, the parent company, have several retail franchise and non-franchised dealer store concepts in the market today, including: Sears Hometown Stores – premier retailing in rural America (non-franchised), Sears Home Appliance Showrooms – the leader in home appliance shopping (franchised), Sears Appliance & Hardware Store.
Wawa, Inc. celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2002. Wawa. Inc. an iconic chain of convenience stores and gas stations located along the East Coast, has partnered with Forum Analytics to develop a comprehensive, web-based real estate mapping solution to assist in their domestic real estate expansion efforts.
CKE Restaurants, Inc. has selected Forum Analytics to assist in the development of a comprehensive real estate mapping, forecasting, and reporting tool within Forum’s SIMMS Online solution platform. The tool will be utilized primarily for the Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. concepts and will provide front line decision makers the critical information needed to make fully informed real estate decisions across the United States. The SIMMS Online solution combines the simplicity of Google Maps with customi
Sleep Number has selected Forum Analytics to assist in the development of a forecasting and reporting tool within Forum’s SIMMS Online solution platform. Forum will also assist Sleep Number in profiling its customer base and for better understanding the lifestyle habits and preferences of its best consumers.
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has selected Forum Analytics to assist in the development of a forecasting and reporting tool within Forum’s SIMMS Online solution platform. The enterprise application will contain multiple forecasting models to assist in their real estate expansion efforts.
Through its mastery of the poetry of precision, Swarovski continues to be the market leader, driving force, and reliable partner within its industry to meet people’s desire for adornment and delight since 1895. Swarovski distributes in 42 countries through over 1,000 Swarovski-operated boutiques and over 800 partner-operated retail boutiques.
Leading fast food franchisor and operator, FOCUS Brands Inc., renews its partnership with Forum Analytics.
CHICAGO – January 9, 2011 – FOCUS Brands Inc., franchisor of Carvel, Cinnabon, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Schlotzsky’s Deli, Auntie Anne’s and Seattle’s Best international, among others, has renewed its partnership with Forum Analytics to refresh its comprehensive, web-based real estate mapping solution...
Nationally acclaimed music school School of Rock chooses Forum Analytics to help expand its franchise to reach more kids who are passionate about music.
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