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  • Connecticut building materials business is being sold to Massachusetts company
    (yahoo.com - 10/22/2025)
  • A third-generation family-owned lumber and hardware chain from central Massachusetts is acquiring a Connecticut-based retailer from Meriden ...   (full story)

  • Batteries Plus Expands in Rhode Island, Massachusetts with 3-Unit Franchise Deal
    (fox40.com - 10/22/2025)
  • Batteries Plus announced a three-unit development deal to expand its footprint across the Northeast, including the brand's debut in the state of Rhode Island ...  (full story)

  • Children's Lighthouse Closes the Third Quarter with Record Franchise Signings and New School Opening
    (finance.yahoo.com - 10/22/2025)
  • The momentum doesn't stop with new signings and openings. Children's Lighthouse has three additional schools scheduled to open in Q1 of 2026 ...  (full story)

  • Next wave of openings will bring Rooms To Go into Northern Virginia
    (furnituretoday.com - 10/22/2025)
  • Rooms To Go will open 13 new stores over the next couple of years, including its first two showrooms in Northern Virginia ...  (full story)

  • Winn-Dixie buys three Hitchcock’s Markets in Florida-focused expansion
    (mainstreetdailynews.com - 10/21/2025)
  • Hitchcock’s Markets in Alachua, Keystone Heights and Williston will reopen as Winn-Dixie grocery stores starting in December as part of a Winn-Dixie expansion in Florida ...   (full story)

  • ON TARGET It’s official – Target to begin bold expansion across 21 states and bosses say ‘we’re not
    (the-sun.com - 10/21/2025)
  • TARGET bosses have announced that the retailer is expanding – opening stores in more than 20 states ...   (full story)

  • Chicken Salad Chick Plots Growth Across Midwest With Several Deals, Plus More Multi-Unit News
    (franchisetimes.com - 10/21/2025)
  • Fast-casual concept Chicken Salad Chick is set for growth across the Midwest with five new multi-unit agreements ...  (full story)

  • Playa Bowls Signs Master Franchise Agreement in Canada to Launch Its International Expansion
    (prnewswire.com - 10/21/2025)
  • With more than 350 units currently in development across the U.S., Playa Bowls is on track to open 90-plus new shops before the end of the year. Eat Up Canada Inc. marks Playa Bowls' first international development deal and includes plans to open more than 160 shops nationwide ...  (full story)

  • Layne’s Chicken Fingers Signs Landmark 44-Restaurant Deal, Shatters Records in Monumental Third ...
    (1851franchise.com - 10/21/2025)
  • With another eight restaurants slated to open before the end of the year and a strategic focus on growth into the mountain states ...  (full story)

  • Cinnabon Franchisees Turn to Breakfast With Multi-unit Biscuit Belly Deal
    (franchisetimes.com - 10/21/2025)
  • Signed a three-unit agreement to bring the concept to the Florida Panhandle, between Pensacola and Panama City Beach ...  (full story)

  • 19 Frisch’s Big Boy restaurants remain open in Ohio despite Dolly’s closures
    (daytondailynews.com - 10/21/2025)
  • As six Dolly’s Burgers & Shakes restaurants prepare to close on Thursday, Oct. 23, nearly 20 Frisch’s Big Boy restaurants remain open throughout the state ...   (full story)

  • 100-year-old grocery chain closing its last Alabama stores under major rebranding
    (al.com - 10/21/2025)
  • Southeastern said it will transition ownership of most of its locations outside Florida, including 32 Winn-Dixie stores and eight Harvey’s Supermarkets in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi, to other grocery store companies ...  (full story)

  • The Fresh Market to shutter 2 stores
    (grocerydive.com - 10/20/2025)
  • The specialty grocer has decided to exit Naperville, Illinois, and Framingham, Massachusetts, but confirmed plans to open two new stores in December and another two early in the first quarter of 2026 ...   (full story)

  • Primark Continues US Expansion Bringing Amazing Prices to Three New Communities in TX and IL
    (morningstar.com - 10/20/2025)
  • Announced the upcoming grand openings for three new locations in Texas and Illinois ...  (full story)

  • The Pickle Pad's New Florida Signing
    (franchising.com - 10/20/2025)
  • As The Pickle Pad heads into Q4, three new locations are preparing to open their doors ...  (full story)

  • Louisiana's first Reformation clothing store is opening in New Orleans next week
    (nola.com - 10/20/2025)
  • Los Angeles-based clothing brand Reformation is opening the company's first Louisiana store in New Orleans ...  (full story)

  • HomeGoods to open 5 new locations by Nov. 6. See upcoming stores.
    (usatoday.com - 10/18/2025)
  • HomeGoods, a sister store of T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, is set to open five new locations before or on Nov. 6 ...   (full story)

  • Struggling seafood chain keeps closing restaurants, only 18 left
    (thestreet.com - 10/18/2025)
  • Joe’s Crab Shack, which is owned By Landry’s Restaurants Group, used to have nearly 150 restaurants nationwide. That number has dwindled to under 20 with a number of recent closures ...   (full story)

  • CBRE Secures Three Leases for Mediterranean Restaurant CAVA in Chicago Suburbs
    (cbre.com - 10/17/2025)
  • CBRE announced today the successful completion of three new lease transactions for the Mediterranean-focused, fast-casual restaurant chain CAVA ...  (full story)

  • Sola Salons Leans Into Amenity-Heavy Units to Stand Out
    (franchisetimes.com - 10/17/2025)
  • The company to open six or seven units by the end of this year followed by another 20 units in 2026 ...  (full story)

  • National ice cream chain eyes St. Louis expansion with walk-up shop
    (ksdk.com - 10/17/2025)
  • A national ice cream shop with 200 locations is planning to open its first in the St. Louis area ...  (full story)

  • Mavis Expands Footprint, Creating Jobs and Strengthening Community Impact
    (morningstar.com - 10/17/2025)
  • Mavis's sustained strong growth and expansion has resulted in hundreds of new employment opportunities across the country; 152 jobs created year-to-date in 2025 through 19 new store openings ...  (full story)

  • Bed Bath & Beyond to Franchise With Smaller Stores and Community Focus
    (franchisetimes.com - 10/17/2025)
  • These locations will be community-oriented and in smaller spaces than former Bed Bath & Beyond stores, which were quite large with a vast variety of items for sale ...  (full story)

  • Parker’s aims to surpass 220 stores through 2030
    (cstoredive.com - 10/17/2025)
  • The Southeastern retailer’s senior director of construction said it plans to open between 20 and 25 c-stores annually over the next five years in Georgia, South Carolina and Florida ...   (full story)

  • Big Blue Swim School Opens 50th Location, Accelerates Mission to Teach Children Life Saving Skills
    (businesswire.com - 10/17/2025)
  • More than 250 units sold in markets including Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Miami. The company has identified additional growth markets for 2026, including Seattle, Long Island, and Columbus ...  (full story)

  • Marshalls will soon open 9 new stores. See locations, opening dates.
    (usatoday.com - 10/17/2025)
  • New stores are scheduled to open at the following locations on the following 2025 dates ...  (full story)

  • Firehouse Subs Opens Milestone Store No. 1,400
    (qsrmagazine.com - 10/16/2025)
  • Firehouse Subs has officially opened its 1,400th restaurant, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s continued expansion across the U.S. and internationally ...  (full story)

  • Portland Shop Brings Its Late-Night Doughnuts to New York for the First Time
    (ny.eater.com - 10/16/2025)
  • Portland-based Voodoo Doughnut is opening its first New York City location. This NYC shop is one of three new expansions, including Miami. ...  (full story)

  • Pennsylvania-based restaurant chain closing three Midstate locations
    (abc27.com - 10/16/2025)
  • Isaac’s Restaurants will close its businesses in Lancaster City, South York, and Ephrata over the next couple of months ...  (full story)

  • Jack in the Box Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell Del Taco Holdings Inc. to Yadav ...
    (investors.jackinthebox.com - 10/16/2025)
  • Jack in the Box Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Del Taco Holdings Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company which operates and franchises more than 550 Del Taco restaurants, to Yadav Enterprises Inc. ...  (full story)

  • Southern chicken chain opening first West Michigan location
    (woodtv.com - 10/16/2025)
  • The fast-food chain plans to open 18 locations in 8 states by the end of 2025. Six of the locations, including Wyoming ...  (full story)

  • Fast-casual restaurant chain closes all locations in major makeover
    (thestreet.com - 10/16/2025)
  • Plans to close all its remaining 22 restaurants across the Golden State as it transitions into a ghost kitchen that operates out of its sister restaurant, Mimi’s Cafe ...  (full story)

  • American Signature Furniture Announces Strategic Exit from Nashville Market
    (morningstar.com - 10/16/2025)
  • American Signature Furniture announced plans to close its four Nashville-area stores as part of a broader initiative to realign its market presence and strengthen operations in its top-performing regions ...  (full story)

  • Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Seeks to Expand Into Raleigh-Durham with Local Franchise Partners
    (1851franchise.com - 10/16/2025)
  • While Raleigh-Durham is the entry point, the brand has its eye on broader growth across North Carolina ...  (full story)

  • Wilco Farm Store, Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union coming to Centralia Station
    (chronline.com - 10/16/2025)
  • The Port of Centralia Commission approved purchase and sale agreements Wednesday to bring Wilco Farm Store to Centralia Station ...   (full story)

  • ‘Will be missed’: Owners closing all Hitchcock’s Markets locations
    (wcjb.com - 10/15/2025)
  • The owners of Hitchcock’s Markets are planning to close all of their locations ...  (full story)

  • After Bankruptcy, This Beloved Chain And Its Legendary Monte Cristo May Be Making A Comeback
    (yahoo.com - 10/15/2025)
  • This failed restaurant chain we actually miss is hoping for a comeback, opening new locations and expanding its presence across the country once more ...  (full story)

  • Tequila-focused Mexican restaurant chain continues Texas growth
    (chron.com - 10/15/2025)
  • It's adding locations in multiple Lone Star State cities ...   (full story)

  • Barry Bagels to expand to another Midwestern state
    (wtol.com - 10/15/2025)
  • The agreement is expected to develop 20 Barry Bagels locations throughout the state ...  (full story)

  • Popular Southern chicken chain to open 18 new restaurants in 8 states by end of 2025
    (mlive.com - 10/15/2025)
  • The chain, known for its fried chicken, biscuits, and tea is expected to open 18 restaurants in eight different states ...  (full story)

  • Cookie Cutters Acquires Snip-its
    (franchising.com - 10/15/2025)
  • The ownership group of Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids (Cookie Cutters) has acquired Snip-its Franchising Company, LLC and Affiliates, forming the new entity Snip-its Franchising, LLC. ...  (full story)

  • Grocery chain to open 2 new locations this month in Alabama
    (al.com - 10/15/2025)
  • The grocery chain is opening two new stores in the state this month, in Selma and Chelsea ...  (full story)

  • Mr Gatti's corporate location acquired by OneRyan Global LLC
    (pizzamarketplace.com - 10/15/2025)
  • With the acquisition, Mr Gatti's officially transitions to a 100% franchise-owned system, a significant milestone in the brand's growth strategy ...  (full story)

  • Ross Stores thrives with major expansion plans while retail giants close locations nationwide
    (foxbusiness.com - 10/15/2025)
  • The company doesn't have plans to press pause on its expansion plans with plans to open 90 new locations throughout the rest of the year ...  (full story)

  • CVS closes deal for 63 Rite Aid stores
    (retaildive.com - 10/15/2025)
  • CVS has completed a deal to buy 63 Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores in Idaho, Oregon and Washington ...  (full story)

  • R&R Brands Makes Power Move with Strategic Investment and Management Partnership of ...
    (restaurantnews.com - 10/15/2025)
  • R&R Brands is making its most transformational move yet with the strategic investment and management of BRAVO! Italian Kitchen and Brio Italian Grille, bringing 48 company-owned restaurants across 20 states under R&R’s management and operational leadership ...  (full story)

  • T.J. Maxx opening 6 new stores in 5 states. See locations, opening dates.
    (usatoday.com - 10/15/2025)
  • The retail chain is opening six stores across five states in late October and early November ...  (full story)

  • How Huey Magoo's is Mastering Franchise Site Selection for Faster Growth
    (franchising.com - 10/14/2025)
  • With 79 restaurants open and over 250 in the development pipeline, the brand is strategically expanding its footprint, targeting major growth across the Southwest, Midwest, West Coast, and Northeast, including hot markets like Texas and the Carolinas ...  (full story)

  • Breakfast chain sets sights on Central Ohio for first Buckeye State cafe
    (614now.com - 10/14/2025)
  • Keke’s Breakfast Café has announced plans to open its first Ohio location in the Columbus area, marking the start of its Midwest expansion ...  (full story)

  • Whole Foods expanding in Florida. See list of new stores, planned locations
    (tcpalm.com - 10/14/2025)
  • Whole Foods will be opening a new store in Rockledge Nov. 6. Four other stores are in development in Florida ...  (full story)








     

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