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Multi-Unit Franchises: How to Franchise your Business to Multi-unit Franchise Owners
(franchisingmagazineusa.com - 4/22/2024)In the landscape of franchising, multi-unit franchising has emerged as a dominant model ... (full story)
Express files for bankruptcy; to close 95 stores
(chainstoreage.com - 4/22/2024)As part of the process, Express intends to close approximately 95 namesake stores and all UpWest locations. Has named Mark Still as senior VP and CFO effective immediately ...
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Flynn Group Expands Portfolio Through Acquisition of Applebee’s Restaurants; Signs Agreement with Ap
(businesswire.com - 4/22/2024)Signed an agreement with the world’s largest restaurant franchise operator, Flynn Group, with the goal to open 25 new Applebee’s restaurants in the U.S. over the next seven years ... (full story)
Kroger, Albertsons to sell 166 more stores seeking approval of $25 billion merger
(ca.finance.yahoo.com - 4/22/2024)Kroger and Albertsons Cos are expanding their planned sale of grocery stores, offloading 166 more locations than previously agreed upon to C&S Wholesale Grocers as they work to get regulatory approval for their proposed $25 billion merger ... (full story)
After 25 Years, a Rebrand is Just the Beginning for Edible
(retailtouchpoints.com - 4/22/2024)As President — she took on the role in January 2023 — has been eventful, with the rollout of a new marketing approach, multiple product expansions and a rebrand in which the company dropped the word “Arrangements” from its name, as well as a new store concept in the works ... (full story)
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse makes its debut on Maui at The Shops at Wailea
(mauinow.com - 4/19/2024)Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener made its long anticipated debut on Maui at The Shops at Wailea last week ...
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Tijuana Flats declares bankruptcy, gains new owners
(restaurantdive.com - 4/19/2024)New owners Flatheads plans to improve quality controls, speed of service, food consistency, serving size and the in-store experience ...
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Pollo Campero Celebrates 100-Unit Milestone With Miami Gardens Opening
(1851franchise.com - 4/19/2024)The franchise opened its 100th U.S. location in early April in Miami Gardens, Florida ... (full story)
Culver's burger chain planning to open as many as 51 new locations in 2024: Here's where
(poconorecord.com - 4/19/2024)"There is always the possibility that we may open even more, however, the current projections and development tracks are for 51" ... (full story)
Half-Moon Outfitters opening soon in Richardson
(communityimpact.com - 4/19/2024)Outdoor goods store, Half-Moon Outfitters, is set to open its first Texas location in Richardson later this month ...
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Two Brands of Convenience Coming to North Carolina, Royal Farms and Arko
(convenience.org - 4/18/2024)Royal Farms and Arko unveil plans for new locations in Lumberton and Newport ...
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Discount Tire Direct Now Part of Tire Rack
(moderntiredealer.com - 4/18/2024)Discount Tire Direct “has officially sunset” and is now part of Tire Rack, according to Discount Tire officials ...
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Macy’s to open 1st small format store in New Jersey as it accelerates expansion
(hometextilestoday.com - 4/18/2024)Macy’s Inc. announced plans to step up expansion of its small-store strategy, beginning in 2024. By the second half of 2025, it expects to operate up to 30 new small-format Macy’s units ... (full story)
Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs Expands Reach and Introduces New Programs in Q1
(1851franchise.com - 4/17/2024)Latest expansion drive includes Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin, also looking to expand beyond the Midwest and into the South, with priorities in South Carolina, Northern Georgia and Southeastern Tennessee ... (full story)
José Andrés Group shutters last location of once-promising concept Beefsteak
(bizjournals.com - 4/17/2024)The original — and last surviving — location of José Andrés’ vegetarian restaurant chain Beefsteak has quietly closed its doors ...
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Look out, Sheetz, Wawa is officially moving into your territory with Central Pa. expansion
(keystonenewsroom.com - 4/17/2024)The Delaware County-based convenience store chain broke ground on its first Dauphin County location Wednesday in Middletown, with five more stores in the region expected to open this year ...
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Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Announces Exciting Franchising Opportunity with Food Truck Expansion
(restaurantnews.com - 4/17/2024)Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, a popular fast-casual franchise, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its food truck program, offering an enticing franchising opportunity for passionate entrepreneurs... (full story)
Black Bear Diner Continues Expansion with Three New Openings In Arizona and Texas
(restaurantnews.com - 4/17/2024)The Eloy opening marks the company’s 15th diner in Arizona and the New Braunfels and Waco openings mark its 20th and 21st locations in Texas, a significant step in the company’s plans for growth and development in the year ahead...
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Houston TX Hot Chicken to Celebrate Grand Opening of First Michigan Location
(restaurantnews.com - 4/17/2024)Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC), an industry leader in serving high-quality hot chicken with a wide range of spice levels for everyone, is opening its first and latest location in the state of Michigan in Sterling Heights... (full story)
Hy-Vee speeds up eastern expansion, acquiring Indiana grocery chain Strack & Van Til
(desmoinesregister.com - 4/17/2024)Hy-Vee is jumpstarting its eastward expansion, announcing plans Wednesday to acquire the Strack & Van Til Food Markets with 22 stores ... (full story)
Noodles & Company Welcomes New Franchise Partner, DND Group, Inc., with Plans to Open 10 Locations
(prnewswire.com - 4/17/2024)Noodles & Company Franchisee Group is Set to Immediately Acquire Six New Restaurants in Portland ...
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Little Caesars® Fuels Nationwide Growth Signing Several New Multi-Unit Development Agreements
(prnewswire.com - 4/17/2024)Leading Pizza Chain to Add More Than 30 Restaurants Across Seven States ...
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Aesop opens Beverly Hills store, plans two additional openings in NYC
(retaildive.com - 4/17/2024)Aesop said it plans to continue its expansion with the opening of two New York City locations later this year... (full story)
Del Taco plans five North Carolina locations. Could the Mexican chain come to Fayetteville?
(fayobserver.com - 4/17/2024)There are at least three more locations on the way. In late 2021, Del Taco announced it signed a deal with North Carolina franchise group Ram Restaurants Inc. to open five Del Taco restaurants in the Triangle... (full story)
Ulta Beauty to open at Outlets Park City
(townlift.com - 4/17/2024)Ulta Beauty will open an 8,730-square-foot store, expected to open in late 2024 ... (full story)
Sky Zone plots more expansion — here's where
(chainstoreage.com - 4/16/2024)Sky Zone is expanding its footprint as it eyes its 300th location milestone ...
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7-Eleven, Inc. Completes Acquisition of 204 Stripes Stores
(morningstar.com - 4/16/2024)Retailer now operates all Stripes convenience stores and Laredo Taco Company restaurants ...
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PHOTOS: Aging Las Vegas-area office to be repurposed into open-air shopping center
(fox5vegas.com - 4/16/2024)An aging office complex that sits at 2500-2550 Paseo Verde Parkway will be repurposed into a new, 100,000-square-foot center called “The Cliff,” according to developers ...
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Red Lobster Considers Bankruptcy to Deal With Leases and Labor Costs
(yahoo.com - 4/16/2024)Seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster is mulling a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing as it looks to restructure its debt, according to people with knowledge of the matter... (full story)
How Malls Are Making a Comeback in 2024
(mytotalretail.com - 4/16/2024)Shopping centers have proved their resilience over the past couple of years, staging an impressive comeback ... (full story)
TGI Fridays enters $220M agreement to combine with UK franchisee
(restaurantdive.com - 4/16/2024)The deal will bring the American restaurant chain to trade on the London Stock Exchange under a “TGIF” symbol ...
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Guests are the chef at newly opened all-you-can-eat Town Center restaurant GEN Korean BBQ House
(jacksonville.com - 4/16/2024)GEN Korean BBQ House has opened its first Northeast Florida restaurant ... (full story)
Madison-based Metcalfe's Market sold to Michigan-based grocery retailer SpartanNash Company
(madison.com - 4/16/2024)Plans to purchase Metfcalfe’s, which has two Madison stores and another in Wauwatosa. The sale is expected to close this spring with Metcalfe’s branding and its employees remaining in place ... (full story)
Atomic Wings Opens New Prototype in Greenville, IN, & Sees Record Q1 Growth
(restaurantnews.com - 4/16/2024)Atomic Wings, the pioneering chicken wing franchise led by franchisees, is proud to announce a landmark quarter of growth culminating in the grand opening of its latest prototype location in Greenfield, Indiana... (full story)
Port of Subs Announces Major Expansion with 20-Unit Development in Arizona
(franchising.com - 4/16/2024)The 20-unit expansion is set to make waves in Greater Phoenix, landing communities like East Valley Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, and Gilbert ... (full story)
Guernsey Holdings Acquires 20 Zaxby’s Restaurants in South Carolina
(valdostadailytimes.com - 4/16/2024)Guernsey partnered with existing management, Candice Anderson and Chad Ham, to acquire the restaurants from licensees Jim and Britt Poston, who started the business 27 years ago... (full story)
The Athlete's Foot to open two new stores in Louisiana
(us.fashionnetwork.com - 4/16/2024)The opening of these retail locations underscores TAF's dedication to broadening its reach and bringing its distinctive blend of footwear, apparel, and accessories to more communities... (full story)
Melting Pot Kicks off 2024 With 2 Franchises Awarded, 6 Restaurants in Development and Launch of New
(1851franchise.com - 4/16/2024)With 92 units and six more in development, Melting Pot, the national fondue franchise, has started 2024 strong ... (full story)
Paris Baguette Continues Tremendous Growth in Q1, Launches Development in ...
(finance.yahoo.com - 4/16/2024)Paris Baguette has awarded 27 new franchises, opened six new bakery cafés, secured 13 more leases in prime real estate locations ... (full story)
Live Ventures Subsidiary Vintage Stock Announces Opening of its 72nd Store in Chattanooga, Tennessee
(markets.businessinsider.com - 4/16/2024)Has opened its 72nd store in Chattanooga, TN, first store east of the Mississippi signifying a significant step in expansion into the Southeastern U.S. A store in Huntsville, AL, is expected to open in approximately 60 days ... (full story)
Chandi Hospitality signs 10-unit agreement with Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy
(fastcasual.com - 4/16/2024)The first location is set to open in American Canyon this summer, with expansion planned for nine counties across the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento ... (full story)
Bonchon Continues Momentum Announcing Strong First Quarter
(prnewswire.com - 4/16/2024)Q1 2024, the company opened four new restaurants – two in California, one in New York, and one in Massachusetts – and signed an additional 20 new deals across the United States ... (full story)
Chicken Salad Chick Opens First New Mexico Location on April 23
(prnewswire.com - 4/16/2024)Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is opening its first New Mexico location ... (full story)
Wake up to The Human Bean, Now Serving Coffee in River Edge, NJ
(thehumanbean.com - 4/15/2024)Baristas at The Human Bean, NJ began pouring coffee and other specialty beverages Tuesday, April 16th ... (full story)
Smashburger franchisee adds to portfolio
(fastcasual.com - 4/15/2024)Smashburger has signed an agreement with existing franchisee Sachi Foods, owned by Farhana Ali, to add two Salt Lake City-based restaurants to its portfolio of 15 locations... (full story)
First Watch Restaurant Acquires 21 Franchise Restaurants in North Carolina
(streetinsider.com - 4/15/2024)First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc., the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced the completion of its previously-announced acquisition of 21 of its franchise-owned restaurants and corresponding development rights in North Carolina for an aggregate purchase price of $75 million... (full story)
New Henderson shopping center to replace aging office complex
(reviewjournal.com - 4/15/2024)“This location is what restaurants and retailers dream of,” ... (full story)
Lindora, Leader in Wellness Solutions, Signs First Wave of Multi-Unit Franchise Agreements in Key Ma
(morningstar.com - 4/15/2024)Lindora, a leading provider of medically guided weight loss and metabolic health solutions, announced today that its recently launched franchise opportunity and fueled expansion efforts have commenced with multi-unit licenses awarded in key markets across the nation (full story)
Waxing the City Accelerates Growth with 18 Units Added to Pipeline in March
(prnewswire.com - 4/15/2024)Announced today the signing of several franchise development agreements throughout the month of March to further accelerate its nationwide growth ... (full story)
Bojangles Brings Chicken and Biscuit Craze to Los Angeles County with Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement
(businesswire.com - 4/15/2024)Bojangles has announced the signing of a 30-unit agreement that will bring the concept to Los Angeles for the first time ... (full story)
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