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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 ...
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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 ...
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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)
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 ...
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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)
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)
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)
Opportunity Is Served: Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Seeks to Expand Into Raleigh-Durham with Local Franchis
(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 ...
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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)
‘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 ...
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Husband-and-Wife Entrepreneurs Laurel and Greg Otey Bringing First Charcuterie Board Franchise ...
(citybiz.co - 10/14/2025)The national franchise recently celebrated its 100th location; plan to open two additional locations in the greater Richmond region, expanding the brand’s footprint across Central Virginia ... (full story)
Luxury brand to open its largest store in San Francisco's Union Square
(yahoo.com - 10/14/2025)The new store marks the first of three new California locations for Bang & Olufsen, followed by outposts in West Hollywood and Palo Alto ... (full story)
Boasting an AUV of over $2 million, the brand has big plans to expand on the East Coast.
(fsrmagazine.com - 10/14/2025)So far, Fat Patty’s has two stores opening this year with about 10 more on the horizon ... (full story)
Taco Cabana closes a handful of stores
(nrn.com - 10/14/2025)The decision was made to ‘position the brand for sustained growth’ as it embarks upon a new franchise development plan ... (full story)
Lightbridge Academy Expands National Footprint in Q3 with Minnesota Groundbreakings and ...
(prnewswire.com - 10/14/2025)In Q3, Lightbridge Academy celebrated the groundbreaking of its centers in Champlin and Ramsey, MN, and also expanded its presence in existing markets, celebrating groundbreakings in Powell and Dublin, OH, and Tampa, FL. ... (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)
7 Brew hits 500 store mark
(restaurantdive.com - 10/14/2025)The opening means the drive-thru focused coffee chain has achieved more than 50% unit count growth in 10 months ... (full story)
Boardroom Doubles Franchise Footprint After Closing Development Agreement with CP Wolf Ventures, LLC
(finance.yahoo.com - 10/14/2025)The longtime franchise group will add eight locations across two states to its portfolio ...
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Sun Auto Tire & Service Acquires Vannoy’s Tires in Florida, Expanding Their Gulf Coast footprint
(morningstar.com - 10/14/2025)Sun Auto Tire & Service today announced the acquisition of seven Vannoy’s Tires locations in the greater Pensacola region ... (full story)
Take-and-bake pizza chain closes nearly 20% of its stores
(thestreet.com - 10/14/2025)MTY Food Groups CEO made it clear that while Papa Murphy's has closed over 100 locations, it's shutting down stores on a strategic basis ...
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Not since In-N-Out has Boise craved a fast-food chain so much. It’s finally here
(idahostatesman.com - 10/14/2025)There are more than 900 total; Idaho will be Raising Cane’s 43rd state ...
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Expands with 28 New Ghost Kitchens Nationwide
(restaurantnews.com - 10/14/2025)Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the world’s largest barbecue concept, announced the opening of 28 new Ghost Kitchens across the United States in September 2025 ... (full story)
'Aggressive' Jersey Mike's Expansion Continues With 4 More Shops In Connecticut — See Where
(patch.com - 10/13/2025)The Jerseys Mike's sandwich chain will be featuring four more shops in Connecticut ...
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Popular beverage chain franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(thestreet.com - 10/13/2025)Jamba Juice franchisee Valley Juice LLC, which operates over 20 franchises in the San Francisco Bay Area, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a proposed sale of 18 of its locations fell through in the summer of 2025 ... (full story)
Metro Mattress to shutter doors for good, liquidation sales begin
(furnituretoday.com - 10/13/2025)Metro Mattress, a longtime Northeastern sleep retailer, is going out of business following approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York to begin store closing sales to wind down the business ... (full story)
Peloton Opening Three New Micro-Store Showrooms in Georgia, Florida, & Virginia
(pelobuddy.com - 10/10/2025)Peloton is continuing its rapid expansion of their micro-store showroom concept (which are essentially mall kiosks), with three new locations opening soon in Georgia, Florida, and Virginia ... (full story)
Aritzia's shift to handle all American orders from Ohio sets it up to navigate the U.S. ...
(financialpost.com - 10/10/2025)The company previously identified the potential to have up to 150 U.S. stores, but that might be closer to 180 to 200 over the long term ...
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