Nevada

LAS VEGAS — Dunkin’ Donuts has opened a new location inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas in partnership with  travel industry retailer Hudson Group. The newly opened Las Vegas location is one of more than 20 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants operated by Hudson Group. The restaurant can be found on the first floor of the hotel near the main entrance and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Dunkin’ Donuts has been strategically expanding in contiguous markets across the country with a long-term goal of having more than 17,000 restaurants in the United States alone. This expansion includes more than 750 alternative points of distribution, including college campuses, hotels, mass transit stations, travel centers, supermarkets, entertainment centers and military bases. Founded in 1950, Dunkin’ Donuts has more than 12,200 restaurants in 45 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin’ Donuts is part of the Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc.

LAS VEGAS — Subway debuted its new Subway Fresh Forward design at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) RECon show in Las Vegas last week. Along with a new Subway logo, flooring, wall coverings, wall art, a curated music program and lighting, the operational flow of the restaurants is changing as well. The workspace will be updated to be more efficient, while additional pieces of equipment, like an exhaust ventilation system, will help maintain temperatures and improve air quality. Subway franchisees have already piloted the new Subway Fresh Forward design in six locations (Knoxville, Tenn.; Orlando, Fla.; Chula Vista, Calif.; Tamarac, Fla.; Vancouver, Wash.; and Manchester, England). In addition, about 50 locations are in various stages of construction around the world and more than 100 restaurants are in the design phase.