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Multi-Brand Machine: Family Business Accelerates Growth – Issue 1 2019

"When we last spoke with Shirin Kanji in early 2016 (see MUF, Q1), his company, Impact RTO Holdings, had just closed...

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It's Mega-nanimous! Six Inspiring Stories to Start the Year

"We're starting the year in our usual way: with our "Mega 99" list of the largest U.S. franchisees, ranked by total...

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Multi-Unit Franchisee Insight

"We talk to successful multi-unit operators regularly here at Franchise Update Media. These busy on-the-go...

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Land sold for Kernan Courtyard by Marriott hotel

"Newmark Knight Frank announced Friday that Impact Kernan LLC paid $2.3 million for 2.27 acres at northwest Kernan...

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Developing Emerging Concepts with Shirin Kanji of Impact Properties

"Shirin Kanji is responsible for overseeing all of Impact Properties investment related activities and directly...

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Marriott branded hotel in review for Wildlight

"Impact Properties, with offices in Jacksonville, filed plans with the St. Johns River Water Management District for...

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New owners paid more than 57 million for Westin Tampa Bay

"TAMPA — The Westin Tampa Bay sold for $57.6 million, according to a deed recorded Friday with the...

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Nashville group buys the Westin Tampa Bay on Rocky Point

"Castlerock is investing in a high-quality, branded asset in an irreplaceable waterfront location," Nick Plasencia...

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The Plasencia Group Arranges Sale of Westin Tampa Bay

"Tampa, Fla. (July 2, 2019) - The Plasencia Group is pleased to announce the sale of The Westin Tampa Bay, located...