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Ducklings Early Learning Center Poised for Franchise Expansion on Pace with Growing Childcare Market
(morningstar.com - 2/11/2026)Ducklings is well-positioned to expand beyond the strong foundation it has built throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. Target markets for the immediate future include Pennsylvania regions west of Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland ... (full story)
Omaha Steaks expands retail stores and exits Foodservice
(ketv.com - 2/11/2026)Plans to open more than a dozen new retail stores in 2026 and expand its nationwide fulfillment center footprint ... (full story)
Donatos Pizza to develop Charlotte market
(pizzamarketplace.com - 2/10/2026)In addition to Charlotte, Donatos is actively targeting expansion in several high-priority markets across the state, including Raleigh-Durham, Wilmington, Fayetteville, Greensboro and Asheville, looking to sign 25-plus additional units ... (full story)
Eggs Up Signs Five-Unit Deal as Houston Emerges as Key Growth Market
(prnewswire.com - 2/10/2026)Eggs Up Grill has entered into a five-unit development agreement with Texas franchise partners as part of its continued targeted expansion in the Houston market ... (full story)
Capriotti's Builds on Breakout 2025 Momentum, Poised for Accelerated Franchise Growth for Golden Ann
(streetinsider.com - 2/10/2026)With 20 new locations scheduled to open in 2026, the brand enters the year with solid momentum and a clear runway for expansion ... (full story)
New Belleville store part of the growth plan for a Georgia-based retailer
(bnd.com - 2/10/2026)Plan to open about 25 new stores, followed by at least 40 stores per year in 2027 and onward ...
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Chipotle’s Turnaround Toolkit: Innovation, Expansion, Lots of Protein
(foodinstitute.com - 2/10/2026)In 2026, Chipotle anticipates accelerating its footprint growth with 350-370 new locations and a lofty goal of 80% of its entire network having a Chipotlane option ...
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Sunoco Acquires 56 C-Stores
(convenience.org - 2/10/2026)Jernigan Oil Company Inc. has sold its convenience retail assets to Sunoco Retail LLC consisting of 56 Duck Thru Food Stores located throughout eastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia ...
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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Charts Southeast Growth With Six-Unit Georgia Deal
(franchisetimes.com - 2/10/2026)Restaurants will span the following cities in Georgia: Dublin, Forsyth, Macon, Milledgeville and Thomson ... (full story)
Experienced Inspire Brands Franchisees to Open Jollibee Across Three States
(franchisetimes.com - 2/9/2026)Among its first development agreements is a deal for 20 locations across California, Nevada and Texas ... (full story)
Gardner White growing to 30 stores, including expansion into Ohio
(furnituretoday.com - 2/9/2026)Top 100 retailer Gardner White is adding nine new stores to its store count, bringing it to 30 total showrooms ... (full story)
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Records Impressive 2025 Driven by National Expansion, Widespread Industry Accl
(restaurantnews.com - 2/9/2026)Looking ahead, the brand is targeting 25 new restaurant openings in 2026, increasing its unit count by nearly 10% and reinforcing its long-term plan for sustained national expansion ... (full story)
LA-based womenswear brand opening first Wisconsin location at Hilldale this year
(channel3000.com - 2/9/2026)LA-based womenswear brand Reformation (Ref) will open its first Wisconsin location later this year at Hilldale ... (full story)
Ridley’s Family Markets to Acquire Terrels Markets in Utah
(progressivegrocer.com - 2/9/2026)6 supermarkets expected to undergo store rebranding after the transaction is completed in April ...
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H Mart Subsidiary to Ramp Up U.S. Expansion of Restaurant Concepts
(progressivegrocer.com - 2/8/2026)Asian supermarket chain H Mart, has officially launched a national expansion of its premier restaurant concepts: global specialty coffee shop Ten Thousand and premium bakery-cafe L’AMI Bakery & Cafe ... (full story)
Innovative Ice Cream Shop Headed to Fort Worth
(whatnow.com - 2/8/2026)An exciting young ice cream concept is preparing to bring imagination and unique flavor profiles to the DFW ... (full story)
Nation’s largest western-wear clothing retailer to open 2 more N.J. stores
(nj.com - 2/7/2026)Boot Barn, the nation’s largest western and work-wear retailer, plans to open two new stores in New Jersey this spring ...
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A Growing Bagel Restaurant Chain is Planning Columbia Locations
(thestate.com - 2/6/2026)A growing Midwestern bagel chain is planning to break into the South Carolina market and is bringing three locations to the Columbia area ... (full story)
Little Caesars plans 25 new Colorado locations
(coloradobiz.com - 2/6/2026)With a foundation of about 80 restaurants already operating across the state, the third-largest pizza brand plans to add up to 25 new locations ...
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National fast food chain plans to double restaurants in St. Louis area
(ksdk.com - 2/6/2026)The chain would like to increase its current 20 locations to reach about 35 ... (full story)
Natural Grocers® Plans Expansion to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
(prnewswire.com - 2/6/2026)The location will be Natural Grocers' first store in Wisconsin, marking a significant milestone for the growing retailer ... (full story)
39-year-old brewpub and dining chain files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(thestreet.com - 2/6/2026)Popular brewpub owner JIB Foods Inc., which operates as Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to reorganize its business ...
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Almost 60 Saks Off 5th and Last Call store leases go up for sale
(costar.com - 2/6/2026)Leases for nearly 60 Saks Off 5th and Last Call stores that total 1.7 million square feet have officially gone on the block, with the sites touted as a chance for expanding chains to get locations in high-traffic retail corridors ...
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Kroger to Reportedly Close 18 Health Clinics in Georgia
(progressivegrocer.com - 2/5/2026)The supermarket giant is shuttering all 18 of its The Little Clinic locations in the state of Georgia ... (full story)
JINYA Ramen Bar Expands to Tennessee with First Location in Nashville
(restaurantnews.com - 2/5/2026)JINYA Ramen Bar is officially bringing its signature Japanese ramen to Tennessee with the debut of its first-ever location in the state ... (full story)
Trendy discount chain opening 40 new stores, including one in Alabama
(al.com - 2/5/2026)Five Below is opening 42 stores in February and March, an expansion that comes on the heels of 150 new locations in 2025 ... (full story)
Murphy USA Opened 29 New Locations Last Quarter
(convenience.org - 2/5/2026)The retailer said it also has 18 locations currently under construction ...
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Pizza Guys Wraps Up Strong 2025
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/5/2026)Pizza Guys signed development agreements for six future locations currently in progress across key California markets ... (full story)
Zaxbys Surpasses 1,000 Locations as Brand Transformation Fuels Momentum Into 2026
(franchising.com - 2/5/2026)This year, the brand is targeting more than 60 new restaurant openings, supported by a long-term goal of reaching 100 new stores annually ... (full story)
Sheetz racing to open 14 gas stations in Detroit suburbs
(freep.com - 2/5/2026)Sheetz is announcing it plans to open more than a dozen locations in the state this year, an estimated half-billion-dollar investment ...
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Love’s Travel Stops to build 20 new stores, remodel 35 more in 2026
(cspdailynews.com - 2/5/2026)Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is investing $700 million in building new locations and remodeling existing ones in 2026 ...
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Potbelly Inks 15-Unit Development Agreement in New Jersey
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/5/2026)Potbelly Sandwich Works is debuting in New Jersey through a new 15-shop development agreement with its first New Jersey franchise ... (full story)
Early childhood learning franchise plans to double Columbus presence with 4 new centers
(dispatch.com - 2/5/2026)The Learning Experience is doubling its Columbus-area presence through new centers in Pickerington, Westerville, Lewis Center and the Preserve South neighborhood ...
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Whole Foods Market Eyes Spring Openings for New Brooklyn, Holbrook Stores
(progressivegrocer.com - 2/4/2026)Whole Foods Market is expanding its New York footprint with two new openings slated for late February and early March, spanning both a compact urban format and a traditional, full-size store ... (full story)
Beloved restaurant chain stuns patrons by closing all locations after 30 years
(finance.yahoo.com - 2/4/2026)Darden Restaurants, announced that it is closing the final 28 Bahama Breeze locations in the coming months ... (full story)
Three long‑running Jacksonville Krystal restaurants shut down
(jacksonville.com - 2/4/2026)Two Krystal restaurants, including one dating back more than 70 years, have closed in Jacksonville, a third Krystal restaurant has also closed in recent days or weeks ...
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Florida to Welcome Its First-Ever Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream Location
(franchising.com - 2/4/2026)Handel’s Ice Cream is officially expanding into Florida ... (full story)
Goodwill plans 100 new stores for 2026 after hitting record revenue in 2025
(modernretail.co - 2/4/2026)Goodwill is planning some 100 new locations for 2026, especially larger-format ones ... (full story)
Pizza Hut to close 250 stores
(restaurantdive.com - 2/4/2026)About 4% of the chain’s U.S. store system will close during the first half of this year as Yum Brands continues a strategic review of the ailing QSR ...
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Rock N’ Roll Inks 6 Franchise Deals Thanks to Anniversary Incentive
(fsrmagazine.com - 2/4/2026)The brand secured six new development agreements with existing operators, including its first commitment in a new state ... (full story)
Hawaiian restaurant to open 6 more Las Vegas Valley locations
(neon.reviewjournal.com - 2/4/2026)Hawaiian Bros announced a franchise development agreement to open six restaurants in south Vegas ... (full story)
Bambu Eyes Accelerated Growth with Walmart
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/3/2026)Bambu, the handcrafted drink brand known for real fruit smoothies, boba teas, and Vietnamese coffee and desserts, is accelerating national growth through a new partnership with Walmart ... (full story)
Buddy’s Home Furnishings finds new owner
(furnituretoday.com - 2/3/2026)Skyline Investors has acquired Buddy's Home Furnishings, a rent-to-own franchise headquarted in Orlando, Florida ... (full story)
Ford’s Garage Expands into Iowa Through New Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement
(franchising.com - 2/3/2026)Announces its official entrance into the Hawkeye state through a new multi-unit development agreement including plans for three Ford’s Garage locations ... (full story)
Shipley Donuts Caps Record-Breaking 2025 With 35 New Shop Openings
(franchising.com - 2/3/2026)The brand's momentum positions Shipley for continued growth in 2026 and beyond, with franchise opportunities available throughout the South, Southeast and Midwest ... (full story)
Kroger doubles down on large-format stores as it chases growth
(grocerydive.com - 2/3/2026)The grocer plans to open numerous locations under its Marketplace banner in Indiana, Texas and West Virginia over the next two years ...
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Bojangles makes its debut in Michigan
(nrn.com - 2/3/2026)North Carolina-based Bojangles has made its debut in Michigan with an opening in Wyoming, near Grand Rapids ...
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Magnolia Bakery announces Nathan Louer as new CEO
(nrn.com - 2/3/2026)By the end of 2026, the company plans add 19 locations globally, including its first franchised locations in the U.S. in Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Detroit, Louisville, Connecticut, Cleveland, and Staten Island ...
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ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Launches National Expansion with Applejack Purchase in Colorado
(winebusiness.com - 2/2/2026)ABC Fine Wine & Spirits announced that it has acquired Applejack Wine & Spirits, a top Colorado-based retailer with a long-standing reputation in the Mountain West ... (full story)
A 43-location Subway franchisee has filed for bankruptcy
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 2/2/2026)The company, which declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy late last month, operates the locations in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Maine and Virginia ... (full story)
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