Good morning, Dev Test County. A Northeast classic is heading south as Friendly's ice cream chain expands into Texas under new ownership. Legacy Brands International, led by longtime franchisee Amol Kohli, has acquired Dallas-based Brix Holdings—bringing those famous "Fribbles" milkshakes to the Lone Star State while adding several food brands to its portfolio, including Clean Juice and Red Mango.
In other local developments, Dallas native Michael Hennessy has traded Vatican art direction for legal briefs, applying his unique background to convention center hotel projects since joining Garfield Public/Private in 2020. Meanwhile, firefighters battled a dramatic midnight blaze at Dallas Discount Tire and Auto Care early Wednesday. While the shop suffered extensive damage, quick action prevented the fire from spreading to nearby apartments under construction as investigators work to determine the cause.
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🍦 Friendly's ice cream chain is expanding to Texas with new owner. Dallas-based Brix Holdings has been acquired by Legacy Brands International, managed by longtime Friendly's franchisee Amol Kohli. The acquisition includes several food brands like Clean Juice, Red Mango, and Souper Salad. Friendly's, a Northeast staple known for "Fribbles" milkshakes and diner-style cuisine, will soon open locations in Texas, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Brix will remain headquartered in Dallas with its existing leadership team while Kohli serves as Chairman of the Board.
🌎 From Vatican art director to Dallas lawyer, Hennessy's journey defies convention. The Dallas native traded his role overseeing Vatican Museums' preservation and fundraising for a legal career at Garfield Public/Private, a real estate development firm. Since joining in 2020, he has contributed to multiple convention center hotel openings and The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences in Lubbock. His unique background includes missionary work in Venezuela, theological studies in Rome, and spearheading the first partnership between the Vatican Museums and Rome's Jewish Museum. Hennessy finds satisfaction in both careers through solving complex problems and bringing diverse people together toward common goals.
🔥 Midnight blaze devastates Dallas tire shop as firefighters battle flames. Dallas Discount Tire and Auto Care was engulfed in a massive fire around 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, prompting a swift response from Dallas firefighters. Emergency crews worked strategically to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby apartments under construction. While the tire shop suffered heavy damage, the adjacent residential building escaped with only minor impact. Authorities are currently investigating what sparked the fire.
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