HOUSTON-The company plans to open 45 to 50 new stores through 2012 and roll out a new prototype restaurant.

PLEASANTON, CA-The grocery chain has converted 48% of its 1,740 units to its "lifestyle" concept and is looking to hit 60% by year's end.

SCARBOROUGH, ME-The store here is part of a 438,000-sf, mixed-use project called Gateway at Scarborough, to open next spring.

OVERLAND PARK, KS-IHOP executives look to make the 1,900-unit chain more of a franchise-operated outfit.

OVERLAND PARK, KS-IHOP executives look to make the 1,900-unit chain more of a franchise-operated outfit.

'It really all goes back to the real estate, from our perspective.'

'It really all goes back to the real estate, from our perspective.'

ATLANTA-The deal brings JLL's leasing and management responsibilities to 15 million sf in the Gregory Greenfield & Associates portfolio.