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MRCO To Open Hawaiian Bros Unit in Georgia
(franchising.com - 10/13/2026)A seasoned multi-unit franchise group, is leading Hawaiian Bros' growth across North Carolina, West Central Georgia, and North Alabama following a recently signed 34-unit development agreement ...
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Hawaiian Bros Signs 52-Unit Development Agreement to Enter Florida
(franchising.com - 10/13/2026)Hawaiian Bros Island Grill has signed a 52-unit development agreement marking the brand’s entry into Florida ...
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Ross Stores reaches fiscal 2026 expansion goal — with plans for continued growth
(chainstoreage.com - 10/12/2026)Ross Stores Inc. is “well-positioned” to reach 2,900 Ross Dress for Less and 700 DD’s Discounts locations over time ... (full story)
Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery open co-branded location
(qsrweb.com - 10/12/2026)Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery, both owned by OHG Brands, have opened a new co-branded location in Clarksville, Tennessee, continuing the brands' growth in the state ... (full story)
Kevin Durant-backed pizza chain Pieology is down to its last 27 locations
(finance.yahoo.com - 10/11/2026)Pieology has closed over 120 locations since its peak and now has 27 in four states and Guam as of Oct. 9, 2026 ... (full story)
Macy’s rival to open 16 new stores across slew of states by October 29
(the-sun.com - 10/11/2026)Nordstrom Rack is taking the US by storm and launching 18 brand new locations across a dozen states ...
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After 128 years, it’s the end of the line for iconic furniture chain Haynes Furniture as it shuts do
(thestreet.com - 10/10/2026)Haynes Furniture chain plans to permanently close its four Virginia retail stores, as well as its eight The Dump Luxe Furniture luxury brand outlets in five states ... (full story)
Publix opening more stores in October. See in which states
(usatoday.com - 10/9/2026)Publix plans to open seven new stores in October, growing its presence in its home state of Florida and in the Southeast ...
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HomeGoods kicks off opening spree by launching nine stores in eight states this month
(the-sun.com - 10/9/2026)By the end of October, at least nine new HomeGoods will be operational. In total, HomeGoods owner TJX Companies wants to bring more than 140 new stores across its brands by the end of December ... (full story)
Burlington opening 12 stores this month. See where
(star-telegram.com - 10/9/2026)The off-price retailer is opening 12 stores across eight states in October, extending a growth streak that's already pushed Burlington past 1,000 locations across the United States, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico ...
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Snooze Eatery names Amy Hom COO
(fastcasual.com - 10/9/2026)Denver-based Snooze Eatery has hired Amy Hom as chief operating officer, effective Sept. 28, as the breakfast-and-brunch chain invests in operations and plans to open 12 restaurants annually...
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Eggs Up Grill Extends Franchise Growth Streak With 11 New Commitments and 23rd Quarter of ...
(prnewswire.com - 10/8/2026)Three new franchise groups join the fast-growing daytime brand as existing multi-unit operator doubles development commitment just 90 days after entering a new state ...
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Denny’s Franchisees Bringing Slim Chickens to Southern California
(franchisetimes.com - 10/8/2026)Franchisees will next develop a trio of Slim Chickens restaurants in communities north of Los Angeles ...
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MOM’s Organic Market Plants 1st Chicago-Area Flag in Mount Prospect
(progressivegrocer.com - 10/8/2026)MOM’s Organic Market is cutting the ribbon on its first Chicago-area store ... (full story)
Redner’s Markets Holds Grand Opening for Inaugural Fresh Market 2.0 Store
(progressivegrocer.com - 10/8/2026)Redner’s Markets’ first location to feature its Fresh Market 2.0 concept, a format focused on enhanced convenience and customer experience ... (full story)
Elephants Delicatessen Announces Return to NW Portland and Acquisition by The Ground
(oregonbusiness.com - 10/8/2026)The Ground has signed a definitive agreement with shareholder Henry Hillman to acquire a majority stake in Elephants Delicatessen. Upon closing, Frank Foti, co-founder of The Ground will serve as the new CEO of Elephants Delicatessen. Former CEO Martin McClanan will continue his service as President of Elephants ... (full story)
Publix shutters key stores for surprising reason — here are the closing locations
(nypost.com - 10/8/2026)This week, the supermarket chain announced it was shuttering several key stores in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina ...
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Dillons breaks ground on grocery store in Johnson County, with more to come in KC area
(kansascity.com - 10/8/2026)Dillons has announced plans for new locations in Lee’s Summit and Kansas City’s Northland. The brand’s plans for expansion mark its return to the Kansas City metro area after nearly 20 years ...
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2 Nordstrom Rack Stores Opening In New Jersey Amid Expansion
(dailyvoice.com - 10/7/2026)The two stores are among 25 new Nordstrom Rack stores announced nationwide, including 10 in the Northeast ...
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Firehouse Subs Set to Bring New Locations to Dallas-Fort Worth
(franchising.com - 10/7/2026)The brand announced a signed agreement to develop new restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth market ... (full story)
Dunn Brothers Coffee Enters Illinois, Grows Iowa Footprint Through Deal With New Multi-Unit ...
(franchising.com - 10/7/2026)The agreement includes locations in Davenport and Clinton, Iowa, and East Moline, Illinois ...
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Bertucci’s shrinks to 11 restaurants after latest closure
(pizzamarketplace.com - 10/7/2026)Bertucci's has closed its Springfield, Virginia, restaurant, ending its presence in the Washington area and leaving 11 locations in Massachusetts, Delaware and Pennsylvania ... (full story)
Papa Murphy's Signs Three Co-Brand Franchise Agreements, Expanding Growth Opportunities ...
(prnewswire.com - 10/7/2026)Papa Murphy's has signed three franchise agreements to bring its new Papa Murphy's and Pinkberry co-brand concept to incoming markets ... (full story)
Zaxby’s and Areas USA Sign Largest Non-Traditional Franchise Deal for Five Florida Turnpike ...
(lexpress-franchise.com - 10/7/2026)Zaxby’s has opened its first Florida Turnpike franchise restaurant and signed what it calls its largest non-traditional franchise development agreement to date ... (full story)
The Joint Chiropractic Expands Growth Opportunities Through Strategic Territory Reacquisition
(prnewswire.com - 10/6/2026)The Joint Corp announced the reacquisition of regional developer rights across Texas. The company has also reacquired development rights across Chicago, Minnesota, Ohio, Iowa and Nebraska. Together, the reacquired markets represent the potential for over 150 additional clinics ... (full story)
Greek Mediterranean eatery opens 1st MD franchise in Baltimore County
(thedailyrecord.com - 10/6/2026)The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill announced its expansion into Maryland with the opening of a new restaurant in northern Baltimore County ... (full story)
Family Express to acquire 6 Leo’s Market & Eatery locations
(cstoredive.com - 10/6/2026)Family Express has agreed to acquire Leo’s Market & Eatery’s convenience retail locations in Indiana ... (full story)
Hangry Joe’s Names Brandon Wilhelm CEO
(restaurantnews.com - 10/6/2026)New CEO to lead the hot chicken franchise’s next phase of growth, franchisee support and brand investment as it prepares to open 20 new locations ...
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Walmart expanding neighborhood mini-marts in sunny state to cater to fast grocery runs
(the-sun.com - 10/5/2026)The retail giant has already confirmed that it will open at least 20 new locations and complete 650 remodels by early 2027 ...
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Warby Parker Reports Q2 2026 Results: Full Earnings Call Transcript
(benzinga.com - 10/5/2026)Warby Parker opened 15 new stores in Q2, aiming to open 50 total in 2026 ... (full story)
Southern chicken salad chain making major move north with its largest expansion ever
(mlive.com - 10/5/2026)Chicken Salad Chick said it is accelerating its growth throughout the Northeast with development agreements in New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia and is highlighted by a 25-unit agreement in Upstate New York ... (full story)
Rockford Gets Huge Update: 3 More Beef-a-Roo Restaurants Are Coming Back
(1440wrok.com - 10/5/2026)Beef-a-Roo has confirmed that the three additional locations that will soon be reopening are ...
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True Food Kitchen files for Chapter 11, closes 12 restaurants
(fastcasual.com - 10/5/2026)The restaurant company closed 12 of its 46 locations in Chicago; Garden City, New York; and Reston, Virginia. The remaining 34 restaurants are open, according to the company ...
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Crumbl’s Sales Are Crumbling and the CEO Says ‘It’s My Fault’
(entrepreneur.com - 10/5/2026)At least 57 stores have closed this year. McGowan and co-founder Sawyer Hemsley announced in May they will step down from day-to-day roles. McGowan says a new CEO is coming soon, along with a new CFO and head of marketing ...
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HTeaO Opens Nine Shops in Q3
(finance.yahoo.com - 10/5/2026)HTeaO, the nation's leading iced tea franchise, opened nine new stores across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas during the third quarter of 2026, building on the brand's presence in markets where it continues to see strong guest and franchisee demand ... (full story)
Woodhouse Spa Expands Franchise Footprint as Club and MedSpa Programs Gain Momentum
(morningstar.com - 10/5/2026)The brand signed three new units with existing franchisees, ... (full story)
Urbane Café prepares for growth outside California with a slow-and-steady pace
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 10/5/2026)Next year, another eight or nine units are planned, and the chain is moving out of California. The concept is open in Nevada, and next year will come to Arizona and the chain is looking for sites in Utah ... (full story)
Wendy’s is facing more store closures: See an updated list of shuttered locations from ...
(fastcompany.com - 10/5/2026)For the second weekend in a row, the fast food burger chain saw a wave of restaurants closed by Meritage Hospitality Group. Here’s the latest ...
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Chicken chain expands again in October: Here’s where
(wtnh.com - 10/4/2026)The restaurants slated to open in October do not bring Cane’s to any new states. Several more locations are listed as “coming soon” on the chain’s website, including what appears to be the brand’s first foray into South Dakota ... (full story)
Sprouts slated to expand in Houston area with two new stores next year
(houstonchronicle.com - 10/4/2026)A pair of new Sprouts Farmers Market locations, in Spring and Hedwig Village, are scheduled to open next year ... (full story)
Grocery Outlet Rebuilds Discount Model And Targets Growth After Closing 42 Stores
(foreignpolicyjournal.com - 10/4/2026)Even as it sheds underperforming locations, Grocery Outlet plans to open between 30 and 33 new stores in fiscal 2026 ... (full story)
Craft to Cars O’Reilly Auto Parts confirms it is taking over 17,000-square-foot shuttered ...
(the-sun.com - 10/4/2026)The store comes as the chain said it was planning a total of 232 new stores for North America in 2026 ...
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Crumbl rival closes all locations without a Chapter 11
(thestreet.com - 10/3/2026)Chip City Cookies had closed some stores in states like Connecticut earlier in September, chain president Nicolas Baizan said that it is permanently shuttering its last 22 remaining locations at the end of business hours on Oct. 2 ... (full story)
Kings to close 2 NJ stores, cut 122 jobs
(njbiz.com - 10/3/2026)New Jersey-born upscale grocery chain Kings Food Markets will shut down two more local stores ... (full story)
Weigel's plans first Alabama store in Decatur
(yahoo.com - 10/3/2026)Tennessee-based convenience store chain Weigel's is planning one of its first Alabama ... (full story)
Greek Restaurant Chain Establishes First Maryland Location
(signalnewsbaltimore.com - 10/2/2026)A new culinary establishment, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has arrived in Maryland, marking the first venture of a prominent Greek restaurant chain into the state ... (full story)
Ikea to shutter 3 small-format plan and order stores
(retaildive.com - 10/2/2026)The retailer is closing locations in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland, including one that opened less than a year ago, as it reevaluates its footprint ...
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Yesway exits Iowa and Kansas after selling 29 convenience stores to Now & Forever for $21M
(cspdailynews.com - 10/2/2026)Fort Worth, Texas-based c-store chain is focusing its growth efforts on Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas ...
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GreatWater Adds 20 Shops in Q3 of 2026
(moderntiredealer.com - 10/2/2026)GreatWater added 20 automotive repair shops to its national network in the third quarter of 2026 while continuing to expand across the United States ...
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Mellow Mushroom to make Pennsylvania debut
(pizzamarketplace.com - 10/2/2026)Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is bringing Mellow Mushroom to Pennsylvania for the first time ...
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