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Restaurant Construction Franchise on the Rise – Where do you start?

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In fact, Crain’s Chicago Business just reported that Moe’s Southwest Grill has sold restaurant franchise agreements to open 10 new units in the Chicago market. As suggested in my 2011 commercial construction trends blog post, there seems to be a rise in new restaurant construction, particularly among franchise restaurants.

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Agreement to kick start feasibility study of Cleveland-Chicago hyperloop

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Hyperloops and other high-speed tube systems are gaining ground in the U.S., with several proposed routes and studies underway.

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Alta Acquires Martin Implement Sales

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Alta Equipment Group announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Martin Implement Sales, a privately held premium equipment distributor with three branches in the Chicago metropolitan area. Martin has an expansive range of new and used equipment available for sale or rent…

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Navistar to Pay $135 Million to Settle Lawsuit

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A Chicago federal judge has given initial approval to Navistar’s agreement to pay truck owners and lessees $135 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over defective engine emission systems, according to the Chicago Tribune. The settlement would end a court battle for Lisle-based manufacturer,…

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Skender, Z Modular reach agreement to fabricate multifamily housing components

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Skender and Z Modular have signed an agreement to manufacture multifamily housing components in a factory on the southwest side of Chicago. The aim is to produce “high-quality, multi-story modular housing that addresses a critical affordable housing need in Chicago,” according to a Skender news release.

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constructionattorneyblog: Indemnity Agreement

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Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Mayors sign Chicago Climate Charter; will strive to meet Paris accord goals

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Dozens of mayors from around the globe signed the Chicago Climate Charter early this month. The agreement is intended to spur cities to reach greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals, similar to the Paris climate accord. According to reports, 51 mayors attended the event, though it was unclear how many mayors signed the charter.

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