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Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs Announces First Colorado Location in Highlands Ranch
(franchising.com - 3/21/2025)The Highlands Ranch Fitness Premier club is slated to open within the next several months. It will be the largest Fitness Premier location in the country, featuring every amenity that Fitness Premier offers ...
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Ocean State Job Lot acquires 15 Big Lots leases; to open 22 new stores this year
(chainstoreage.com - 3/20/2025)OSJL plans to open up to 22 new stores this year, including the 15 former Big Lots locations and five to seven additional locations ... (full story)
Vera Bradley to Sell Pura Vida, Cut Costs in Response to Dwindling Sales
(giftsanddec.com - 3/20/2025)After another rough quarter, Vera Bradley is making some big changes, announcing plans to sell its Pura Vida business and cut costs at its retail stores as the company restructures ... (full story)
Five Below is opening 150 stores in 2025 as ... Dollar General and Big Lots close locations
(fastcompany.com - 3/20/2025)Five Below has announced that it will be opening 150 new stores this year, adding to the company’s already sizable footprint ... (full story)
Perspire Sauna Studio Grows DFW Footprint with Three-Unit Deal
(morningstar.com - 3/20/2025)This development will introduce new studios to McKinney, Frisco, and Prosper, with the first location in McKinney set to open in Fall 2025 ... (full story)
Walmart to Open 45 Fuel Stations
(cstoredecisions.com - 3/20/2025)Walmart will have over 450 Fuel and Convenience stations with the new openings ...
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Revolving sushi chain to open new location in Lynnwood in continued western Washington expansion
(king5.com - 3/20/2025)Additional locations are in the works in Seattle, Tacoma and Tukwila ...
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Darden Restaurants sees growth in FY25 and beyond amid menu, tech Innovations
(alphastreet.com - 3/20/2025)The Darden leadership has revealed plans to open 60-65 new restaurants in fiscal 2026, and to spend $375-400 million for new restaurants and $300-325 million on ongoing restaurant maintenance and technology ... (full story)
Cracker Barrel growing in Colorado. Here's when state's 1st new store in decades will open
(coloradoan.com - 3/19/2025)Colorado is getting another outpost of a popular chain restaurant, welcoming the state’s first new Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in 28 years ...
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Signet Jewelers to Close Stores, Cut Staff Amid Declining Sales
(nationaljeweler.com - 3/19/2025)The company said that it will be evaluating 150 underperforming stores, primarily in malls, over the next two years and decide whether they should be closed or improved ...
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Cold Stone Creamery locations in the works for Lincolnia, Lorton
(ffxnow.com - 3/19/2025)One of the world’s most popular brands for cold confections is targeting two Fairfax County neighborhoods ...
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Restaurant chain, founded in Portland, to close last location in Oregon
(kgw.com - 3/19/2025)Seafood and steakhouse national chain McCormick & Schmick's, founded in Portland, is preparing to shut down its only remaining restaurant in Oregon ... (full story)
Chicken Salad Chick Targets Fast Growth With Existing Operators
(franchisetimes.com - 3/19/2025)Chicken Salad Chick set a goal to nearly double its unit count in the next five years ... (full story)
Altitude Trampoline Park Reports Robust Q1 2025 Growth and Outlines Strategic Expansion Plans
(prweb.com - 3/19/2025)Is excited to announce significant growth in the first quarter of 2025 with three new parks opening in the first quarter and several more on the horizon ... (full story)
Hand & Stone Signs Three-Unit Development Agreement to Expand North Texas Footprint
(franchising.com - 3/19/2025)The first location will be in Cedar Hill followed by two other trade areas, with site selection underway for the first spa ... (full story)
Dog Haus Expands National Footprint with New Franchise Locations in Ohio and Arkansas
(restaurantnews.com - 3/19/2025)Have a signed five-unit franchise agreement, bringing Dog Haus to Columbus, Ohio, and Fayetteville, Arkansas ... (full story)
Lake Grove woman opens Woodbury Playa Bowls, three more planned for LI
(greaterlongisland.com - 3/18/2025)It’s “Pineappleland’s” fifth outpost on the Island. And three more are on the horizon ...
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Meijer Keeps Growing in NE Ohio
(progressivegrocer.com - 3/18/2025)The Midwest retailer has revealed the opening date of three new superstores in the communities of Austintown, Medina and Richmond Heights ... (full story)
Spavia Expands to Urban Markets With Tech-Forward Concept
(franchisetimes.com - 3/18/2025)Spa concept Spavia has predominantly served suburban markets over its 20-year history. That’s about to change with its newest concept launch, Sway by Spavia ...
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Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill Announces Development Deal in Columbus, Ohio
(qsrmagazine.com - 3/18/2025)A signed deal to open four Naf Naf locations in the greater Columbus area ... (full story)
Birkenstock's US Expansion Has Significant Upside With Fewer Than 10 Stores Today, Analyst Says
(finance.yahoo.com - 3/17/2025)Management plans to open locations in Nashville and Houston this month, aiming for 14 stores by year-end ... (full story)
Color Me Mine paint your own pottery franchise seeks Lubbock location
(lubbockonline.com - 3/17/2025)Color Me Mine has seven studios in Texas, with four more locations in development ... (full story)
Slim Chickens Unveils New Opening in Yuma
(qsrmagazine.com - 3/17/2025)Spearheaded by multi-unit operator AZ Slims, this is the group’s fourth Slim Chickens opening with plans to open over 30 restaurants throughout the state ... (full story)
Wetzel’s Pretzels Comes to Dover, Delaware
(qsrmagazine.com - 3/17/2025)This will be the first Delaware location, a result of Wetzel’s continued expansion into high-traffic retail environments ... (full story)
Little General debuts small-format Buffalo Wild Wings in West Virginia
(cstoredive.com - 3/17/2025)The c-store retailer plans to bring at least five more Buffalo Wild Wings “Go” locations to West Virginia, with the next one set to open within 30 days ...
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Fossil leans on layoffs, more store closures to cut costs
(retaildive.com - 3/17/2025)This year the accessories company expects to save about $100 million in selling, general and administrative expenses through February layoffs, a shift to a distributor model in some markets abroad and the closure of about 50 more stores ... (full story)
Jack in the Box Is Finally Opening New Chicago Area Locations This Summer
(retailwire.com - 3/16/2025)After many stops, starts, and false alarms, up to 10 locations will open over the next two years in Chicago, Countryside, Tinley Park, New Lenox, Plainfield, Naperville, Carol Stream, and Lake in the Hills ... (full story)
F21 OpCo, LLC Initiates Voluntary Chapter 11 Process With Support of Its Lenders
(businesswire.com - 3/16/2025)U.S. Stores and Website are Open and Serving Customers as Orderly Wind Down Commences, International Stores Unaffected ...
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H-E-B continues North Texas expansion. Here are the stores in the works.
(mysanantonio.com - 3/16/2025)Here are the nine stores in the works, according to its website ...
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Popular supermarket chain closing hundreds of stores
(msn.com - 3/15/2025)Over 200 Winn-Dixie locations are going away ...
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Portillo’s Possible CO Portfolio is Growing
(whatnow.com - 3/15/2025)Three potential sites in Colorado are currently under review ... (full story)
Joann To Put All 790 Stores Up For Bids As No Rescuer Emerges
(forbes.com - 3/14/2025)GA Group and A&G Real Estate Partners announced plans to auction all 790 of the company’s store leases and five distribution centers ... (full story)
Cava opens store in Hamilton County, with another location on the way
(indystar.com - 3/14/2025)A rapidly growing Mediterranean fast casual chain has brought its pita chips and dips to Indianapolis, continuing its expansion in the Midwest ...
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Beloved Atlanta Mexican spot Taqueria del Sol closes last Nashville restaurant
(tennessean.com - 3/13/2025)Atlanta-based Taqueria del Sol will close its last Nashville restaurant on March 30th ...
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Dollar General sales top estimate; closing 96 namesake, 45 Popshelf stores
(chainstoreage.com - 3/13/2025)The discounter plans to close 96 Dollar General stores, will shutter 45 Popshelf stores, and convert an additional six Popshelf locations to the Dollar General banner ... (full story)
Ollie's Bargain Outlet opening new stores in Indiana. Find out where
(indystar.com - 3/13/2025)Ollie's has plans to open 75 new locations this year, with an Indiana location set to open this month ... (full story)
Pickleman’s Brings the Flavor in DFW with a New Multi-Store Expansion
(franchising.com - 3/13/2025)Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe is making a bold move into the Dallas-Fort Worth market by signing its third multi-unit franchisee in the market ... (full story)
Daiso Announces Grand Opening of First Two Colorado Stores in Fort Collins and Aurora
(prnewswire.com - 3/13/2025)Is excited to announce the grand opening of its first two stores in Colorado opening on March 15th and March 22nd, 2025, marking a milestone in the brand's expansion ... (full story)
The Pickle Pad Sets the Stage for Accelerated Growth in 2025
(franchising.com - 3/13/2025)These locations are the next steps in the company’s plan to open several locations per quarter and eventually ramp up to 10 to 15 new locations annually, driven by both current and future franchisees ... (full story)
QDOBA Celebrates Remarkable Franchise Growth with 500+ Development Commitments
(prnewswire.com - 3/13/2025)America's #2 restaurant brand in the Mexican fast-casual category, continues its impressive franchise expansion with major agreements to bring more than 33 new locations to key markets across the country ... (full story)
How El Pollo Loco is Reigniting Growth with Innovation and New Brand Vision
(qsrmagazine.com - 3/13/2025)The fast casual plans to open 10 locations in 2025, most of which will be outside its home state of California ... (full story)
Florida Paints Expands Footprint in Central Florida with Two New Store Openings
(coatingsworld.com - 3/12/2025)These two new stores kickstart Florida Paint’s growth plans for 2025, which include four additional openings in the Southeast region ... (full story)
Westlake Ace Acquires Chicago's Edgebrook Ace
(building-products.com - 3/12/2025)Westlake Ace Hardware has agreed to acquire Edgebrook Ace Hardware, a family-owned retailer based in Chicago, Il. ...
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Jersey Mike’s, Wingstop Franchisee Signs Massive 7 Brew Agreement
(franchisetimes.com - 3/12/2025)Rigassio signed a 70-unit development agreement with 7 Brew Coffee for the greater Washington, D.C. market and plans to open 10 new locations in 2026 ... (full story)
Publix Expands in Florida with Three New Store Openings in March 2025
(newsbreak.com - 3/12/2025)Publix is broadening its footprint across Florida, with three new stores slated to open in March 2025, each tailored to its community's unique needs ... (full story)
Tyson Cole's Uchi set to expand to Washington D.C. come fall, per report
(chron.com - 3/11/2025)It's one of four upcoming, out-of-Texas Uchi restaurants planned, including Charlotte, N.C., Newport Beach, Calif., and Philadelphia, Penn. ... (full story)
‘Edo Japanese Grill’ to debut its first U.S. location in Chandler
(abc15.com - 3/11/2025)Edo Japanese Grill, the Canadian brand known for its teppanyaki-style meals, will debut its first U.S. location with a restaurant in Chandler! ... (full story)
Fast-Casual Chain Continuing Charlotte Expansion
(whatnow.com - 3/11/2025)Panda Express has multiple locations in the pipeline for the market ...
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Another Broken Egg Cafe Propels Franchise Growth with Key Market Expansions and New Multi-Unit ...
(franchising.com - 3/11/2025)Nation’s Leading Daytime-Only Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch Brand Expands Footprint with New Leases, Planned Openings and Robust Development Pipeline ...
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Bringing Iconic Big Whiskey’s To The Lone Star State
(franchising.com - 3/11/2025)As part of a multi-location deal, the franchise is gearing up to open its very first Texas location ... (full story)
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