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Rock N’ Roll Sushi expanding in Arkansas with four new locations
(5newsonline.com - 4/3/2025)Four new Rock N’ Roll Sushi restaurants are under development in Jonesboro, Hot Springs, Fort Smith and in northwest Arkansas ... (full story)
Batteries Plus Expands to Hawaii with First-Ever Franchise Deal in the Aloha State
(franchising.com - 4/1/2025)Batteries Plus is making its debut in Hawaii with a multi-unit franchise agreement to open four stores across Hawaii’s four largest islands ... (full story)
‘Project Polecat’: Stinker Stores Divesting 13 Convenience Locations in Colorado
(cspdailynews.com - 3/31/2025)Retailer selling a group of c-stores acquired from Bradley Petroleum in 2017 ...
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Moran Family of Brands Accelerates Franchise Growth, Securing Seven Agreements in Q1
(finance.yahoo.com - 3/31/2025)Automotive Industry Growth Fuels Expansion Across Key Markets for Moran Family of Brands Franchise Network ...
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Missouri’s Woods Supermarket Expands Into Colorado
(progressivegrocer.com - 3/31/2025)The company officially expanded its footprint into Colorado with the debut of its Johnstown grocery store ... (full story)
Hooters Inc. and Hoot Owl Restaurants LLC, Two Leading Hooters Franchisees, Reach Historic Transacti
(restaurantnews.com - 3/31/2025)As a result of these transactions, the Hooters brand will once again be in the hands of highly experienced Hooters franchisees and we will be well-positioned to return this iconic brand to its historic success ... (full story)
Large QSR Franchisee Signs 50-Unit Agreement With Tide Laundromat
(franchisetimes.com - 3/31/2025)CMG signed a 50-unit development agreement in the Southwest with Tide Laundromat, which is a subsidiary of Procter & Gamble ...
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Duck Donuts Reveals Opening Date For 1st CT Location: CT Business News
(patch.com - 3/30/2025)The popular donut franchise's first location in the state will open soon ... (full story)
Jake Paul and His Team Get Ready to Rumble with Dog Haus
(franchising.com - 3/29/2025)Expanding franchise portfolio with plans to open 10 additional locations by the end of 2025 ... (full story)
Burrito fans rejoice: More Allsup's stores set for Las Cruces, Texas-New Mexico stateline
(lcsun-news.com - 3/28/2025)Opened 21 new stores in 2024 and plans to open about 16 stores in 2025, including two more in Las Cruces ...
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Iconic Restaurant Chain Closing Locations Across the U.S. After Bankruptcy
(whatnow.com - 3/28/2025)TGI Fridays is planning to close 130 locations following its bankruptcy filing last November ...
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TXB upgrading tech as it aims to double store count
(cstoredive.com - 3/28/2025)The Texas retailer, which has operated roughly 50 c-stores for years, touted plans last week to grow to over 100 locations ...
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Hattie B’s Hot Chicken Bringing Nashville Heat To Wrigleyville
(blockclubchicago.org - 3/28/2025)Hattie B’s will replace the former Foxtrot space at Gallagher Way and will be the restaurant chain’s first location in Chicago ...
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Dutch Bros opens its 1,000th drive-thru, aims for 6,000 more
(oregonlive.com - 3/27/2025)Drive-thru chain Dutch Bros said Thursday it opened its 1,000th shop last month and now hopes to open 7,000 eventually. Dutch Bros finished 2024 with 982 drive-thrus and aims to open 160 more this year ... (full story)
Circle K Opens 20th Sioux Falls Store, Plans for More
(cstoredecisions.com - 3/27/2025)But Circle K is not done in Sioux Falls — currently, it has building plans submitted for two additional stores ...
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&pizza Embraces Franchising To Fuel Bold New Growth Strategy
(1851franchise.com - 3/27/2025)Expects to open between 250 and 300 new stores by 2030, with 80-90% of them franchised ... (full story)
Racing Duo Shifts into Franchise Mode with Protein Bar & Kitchen
(franchising.com - 3/27/2025)Protein Bar & Kitchen aim to bring three locations to the Indy area. The first location is set to open by Spring of 2026 ... (full story)
Bombas Co-Founder Signs 3-unit Agreement with K9 Resorts
(franchisetimes.com - 3/27/2025)A signed a three-unit development agreement with K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel in Connecticut ... (full story)
Scenthound Responds to Demand for Pet Care in Southwest Region with Multi-Unit Expansion ...
(morningstar.com - 3/27/2025)Scenthound announces significant expansion across the Southwest region, with development deals for 11 locations in key markets ... (full story)
Peloton closes more showrooms / retail stores in the US (March 2025)
(pelobuddy.com - 3/27/2025)Peloton now only has 17 retail stores left in the US as of March 2025, following these 4 most recent showroom closings ... (full story)
Dave’s Hot Chicken Signs 13-Unit Deal across Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee
(qsrmagazine.com - 3/27/2025)Dave’s Hot Chicken has signed a new agreement to bring 13 new locations to Central and Southwest Virginia, West Virginia, and Eastern Tennessee ... (full story)
WinCo Foods said to plan first Colorado stores
(supermarketnews.com - 3/27/2025)Fast-growing retailer has acquired properties in Thornton and Firestone ...
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Dutch Bros Just Opened a New Missouri Place & 2 More are Coming
(khmoradio.com - 3/27/2025)Dutch Bros also have firm plans to open stores in Springfield and Ozark, Missouri ...
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GameStop closing 'significant number' of stores, will invest heavily in bitcoin
(wesh.com - 3/26/2025)GameStop revealed in a regulatory filing Tuesday that it expects to close a "significant number" of additional locations in the coming months ... (full story)
Grocery store chain closing four Alabama stores forever
(al.com - 3/26/2025)Winn-Dixie is closing four locations in three Alabama cities between late April and mid-May and are not a part of ALDI’s conversion plans ...
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The Paper Store expands new retail concept to East Coast
(chainstoreage.com - 3/26/2025)Six additional Uncharted locations are slated to open in Illinois in 2025 as part of Paper Store’s $60 million investment in new and existing stores over the next four years ... (full story)
Advance Auto Parts completes mass closures, plans to open over 100 new stores
(usatoday.com - 3/26/2025)The auto parts provider now says it will open 30 new locations in the United States in 2025 and an additional 100 or more new locations through 2027 ... (full story)
Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar Business for $1B
(progressivegrocer.com - 3/26/2025)The Dollar Tree leadership team and board of directors has determined that a sale of Family Dollar to Brigade and Macellum best unlocks value for Dollar Tree shareholders and positions Family Dollar for future success ... (full story)
Dollar Tree exec reveals huge 2025 plans with 300 NEW stores and major shake-up to 2,000
(the-sun.com - 3/26/2025)Dollar Tree plans to ramp up its number of stores under the priciest store model, aiming to operate a total of 5,200 3.0 locations by the end of 2025, including converting 2,000 stores and opening 300 new stores under the model ... (full story)
27 Kohl's stores are set to close Saturday. See list of the closures in 15 states
(usatoday.com - 3/26/2025)Saturday will be the final day for 27 "underperforming" Kohl's locations ...
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JINYA Holdings Debuts Saijo: An Immersive Japanese Dining Experience in Los Angeles
(restaurantnews.com - 3/26/2025)JINYA Holdings, renowned for its commitment to bringing authentic Japanese flavors to guests, is unveiling a bold new concept with the grand opening of Saijo ... (full story)
Ziggi’s Coffee to Open in Granite Falls on April 1
(qsrmagazine.com - 3/26/2025)Celebrate the opening of the very first Ziggi’s Coffee location in Minnesota ... (full story)
How Zaxbys plans to become a bigger part of the conversation
(nrn.com - 3/26/2025)This year’s target is about 60 new units, which translates to 6% annualized growth ... (full story)
The Big Biscuit Celebrates Oklahoma Expansion With New Restaurant Opening
(restaurantnews.com - 3/26/2025)Plans to open four more Big Biscuit restaurants in the Oklahoma market in the coming years ... (full story)
Teaspoon Fuels Explosive Growth with Three New Franchise Deals, Bringing More Boba to California ...
(restaurantnews.com - 3/25/2025)Teaspoon continues to expand its US footprint, adding new locations this spring and offering its franchise opportunity nationwide ...
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Dickey’s Barbecue Launches First of Three Locations in Collaboration with Gaubert Oil’s Go-Bears ...
(restaurantnews.com - 3/25/2025)The partnership, initially announced in late 2024, will introduce three Dickey’s locations throughout Louisiana ... (full story)
Bibibop introduces healthy, customizable Asian bowls to Fort Wayne, Kokomo, Lafayette
(wishtv.com - 3/25/2025)The restaurant chain Bibibop is rapidly expanding, with six locations already established in Indiana and plans to open three more this year ... (full story)
Full list of Walgreens closing as 500 stores in 33 states shut amid retail crisis
(themirror.com - 3/25/2025)Walgreens is set to close 500 stores in 33 states as part of the drugstore chain's plans to shutter 1,200 locations in the coming years as major retailers across the US face a crisis ...
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Aldi's Ambitious Expansion: 9 New Florida Stores
(newsbreak.com - 3/25/2025)The Aldi supermarket chain website has identified nine new locations coming to Florida soon. Here are the 9 locations coming to the state ... (full story)
Trendy Retailer Opens First East Coast Store In NY Shopping Center: What Shoppers Can Expect
(dailyvoice.com - 3/25/2025)At least six more Uncharted stores are planned in Illinois as part of a $60 million investment in new and existing locations through 2029 ...
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Primark Continues US Expansion with Three New Leases in the South
(prnewswire.com - 3/25/2025)Is expanding its footprint in the US South with three new store leases in South Carolina, Texas, and Georgia ... (full story)
Darden Restaurants Eating Up Texas Market
(realtynewsreport.com - 3/24/2025)As part of Darden’s Texas expansion, multiple new restaurants are opening across the Houston and Rio Grande Valley areas ...
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Ollie’s plans to open 75 stores in 2025
(pennlive.com - 3/24/2025)Ollie’s has acquired 63 former Big Lots stores and plans to open 75 stores this year ... (full story)
Tikka Shack Opens New Location in White Marsh – Expanding Fast-Casual Indian Dining in the Maryland
(centralillinoisproud.com - 3/24/2025)Tikka Shack, the fastest-growing fast-casual Indian restaurant chain in the U.S., is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in White Marsh, Maryland ... (full story)
Bad Ass Coffee Accelerates its Presence in Nevada with yet another 3-Unit Agreement in Henderson
(morningstar.com - 3/24/2025)Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is rapidly expanding its footprint in Nevada, with plans to grow throughout the Las Vegas area ... (full story)
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe Congratulates Franchisees ... on Opening Their 10th Location
(prnewswire.com - 3/24/2025)Six additional units under development across Arkansas and Oklahoma. The Springdale location also features a milestone of its own—the first drive-thru for Pickleman's in the state ... (full story)
2025 Is Full Of Changes For The Twin Peaks Restaurant Chain
(finance.yahoo.com - 3/24/2025)Twin Peaks demonstrates a commitment to development with plans to launch more than 10 new locations by year's end and potentially as many as 16 ... (full story)
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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‘Hot Chicken’ Is On The Menu With Dave’s Billion Dollar Buyout
(forbes.com - 3/21/2025)Dave’s Hot Chicken has signed a deal with Roark Capital to sell its trendy fried chicken franchise to the Atlanta-based private equity firm for a cool $1 billion ...
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Six Stores Shut Down as Florida Furniture Franchisee Declares Bankruptcy
(newsbreak.com - 3/21/2025)The shuttered locations span several markets, including Aventura, Coral Gables, Chicago, and two sites in Texas—Houston and Katy ... (full story)
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