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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Enters Tennessee With Nolensville Opening
(restaurantnews.com - 6/23/2026)The group has signed a multi-unit development deal to bring Mountain Mike’s to the southern Nashville metro area, with future openings planned in Murfreesboro, Franklin and Brentwood ... (full story)
True Religion Plans to Open Four New U.S. Stores in 2026; Hires Kristen Jones to Lead Retail Strateg
(morningstar.com - 6/22/2026)True Religion announced that it will open four additional brick-and-mortar stores this year, bringing its total U.S. fleet to 61 ... (full story)
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza opens 1st new location in 5 years in Concord
(pizzamarketplace.com - 6/22/2026)Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar will open its newest restaurant in Concord, North Carolina, marking the brand's first new location opening in more than five years ...
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Club Pilates Expanding Through Large-Scale, Multi-State Deal with Area Developer Saber Ammori
(insider.fitt.co - 6/22/2026)Club Pilates announced a deal leading to the signing of a multi-unit development agreement for 70 locations ... (full story)
Newk’s Eatery Targets the Suburbs of Columbus, Ohio, for Franchise Development
(1851franchise.com - 6/22/2026)Newk’s Eatery is targeting suburban Columbus, Ohio, for franchise development; it can support an estimated 10 Newk’s locations ... (full story)
The Dog Stop Expands to Dallas with Two New Franchise Agreements
(morningstar.com - 6/22/2026)The Dog Stop is continuing its growth across Texas with the signing of two new franchise agreements in the Dallas area ... (full story)
Winn-Dixie Completes Harveys Supermarket Conversions
(progressivegrocer.com - 6/22/2026)Florida-based grocer unifies its store portfolio under 1 iconic banner. In the coming months, The Winn-Dixie Company plans to further strengthen its presence in the Sunshine State with new stores ...
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Launch Family Entertainment Expands into Maryland with New Franchise Agreement
(franchising.com - 6/22/2026)Launch Family Entertainment (Launch) has signed a franchise agreement to bring a location to Frederick, Maryland ... (full story)
On the Border files Chapter 7 weeks after rescue
(thestreet.com - 6/21/2026)For now, the only remaining On the Border locations are the franchised restaurants. The company’s assets, however, will be sold, and a new buyer could acquire and reopen the brand ... (full story)
World’s 3rd-largest pizza chain eyes N.J. expansion
(nj.com - 6/21/2026)Little Caesars is targeting New Jersey for new restaurant development as part of a broader national expansion effort. The company cited Essex County, Trenton, Atlantic City and Princeton as good areas for new locations ...
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95-year-old beloved supermarket chain closes longtime stores
(thestreet.com - 6/20/2026)An iconic supermarket chain is closing stores in key markets, eliminating grocery store choices for local residents as companies close underperforming locations ...
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Benihana finally returns to Seattle with new South Lake Union location
(secretseattle.co - 6/20/2026)After nearly a decade away from Seattle, Benihana is making a comeback with a new location planned for South Lake Union ... (full story)
Shipley Donuts signs 3-unit franchise deal in Ohio
(fastcasual.com - 6/19/2026)Shipley Donuts is expanding into Ohio through a three-unit franchise agreement, marking the Houston-based doughnut chain's entry into the state ...
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Walmart's Partnership With Dunkin' Expands to 150 Stores
(progressivegrocer.com - 6/18/2026)Walmart and Dunkin' are looking for more opportunities to open Dunkin' restaurants inside Walmart stores in new markets ... (full story)
Zaxbys Signs Second Chicagoland Development Deal as Midwest Expansion Gains Momentum
(franchising.com - 6/18/2026)Zaxbys has signed a seven-restaurant development agreement in the Chicagoland area, marking the brand’s second multi-unit deal in the market ...
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JINYA Holdings Launches Mikan bakery & more in Encino
(restaurantnews.com - 6/18/2026)JINYA Holdings is expanding its portfolio with the opening of Mikan bakery & more, a Japanese-style bakery debuting in early summer ... (full story)
Nothing Bundt Cake Is Opening 3 New NJ Locations, One Near The Shore Read More: Nothing Bundt Cakes
(943thepoint.com - 6/18/2026)Nothing Bundt Cake has a handful of New Jersey locations, including one right near the Shore in Toms River. Soon, however, 2 more Nothing Bundt Cake locations are going to be opening up ...
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Jersey Mike's to open new locations in these cities. See list
(usatoday.com - 6/18/2026)There are just over 130 Jersey Mike’s locations in development, mostly in California, New York and Texas ... (full story)
KICKIN' CHICKEN ... famous for hand-breaded chicken to open two new locations
(the-sun.com - 6/18/2026)A growing fast-casual restaurant has its sights set on two Ohio locations, marking the chain’s first venture into the state ...
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Newk’s Eatery Targets the Raleigh-Durham Market in North Carolina for Franchise Development
(1851franchise.com - 6/18/2026)With no existing locations in the market, the fast-casual restaurant brand sees an opportunity to grow in a region with strong demographics and favorable business conditions ...
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Popular winery and restaurant eyes Minnetonka's Ridgedale Center
(yahoo.com - 6/18/2026)A popular restaurant and winery chain is looking to make its Minnesota debut in Minnetonka ...
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QDOBA to open new RI restaurant next month
(aol.com - 6/18/2026)The popular fast-casual restaurant chain announced Thursday that it will be opening its only location in the Ocean State in July ...
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Juice It Up! Signs Multi-Unit Development Deal To Enter Utah
(restaurantnews.com - 6/18/2026)Juice It Up! will debut in Utah through a new multi-unit development deal ... (full story)
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans Lands 7-Unit Deal in Central Kentucky’s Convenience Store Market
(lexpress-franchise.com - 6/18/2026)PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans announced a 7-unit license agreement. The agreement covers a combination of formats across Estepp Energy’s Central Kentucky footprint ... (full story)
Thrift Ditch - Goodwill rival set to permanently close locations in two states
(the-sun.com - 6/17/2026)The charity chain said it would close two stores across St. Johnsbury, Vermont, and Lebanon, New Hampshire ...
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Iconic modernist furniture maker Herman Miller to open a St. Louis store
(stlmag.com - 6/17/2026)St. Louis is getting its first retail store from one of the most pioneering names in modern design – Herman Miller ... (full story)
Wawa opens first Tenn. location in Clarksville this week, with 7 Middle Tenn. stores planned by Hall
(newschannel5.com - 6/17/2026)Wawa is expected to open a total of 7 stores across Middle Tennessee before Halloween ... (full story)
Honolulu Cookie Company to open its largest U.S. store on Las Vegas Strip
(hawaiinewsnow.com - 6/17/2026)Honolulu Cookie Company is expanding with a new flagship store on the Las Vegas Strip ... (full story)
Frenchies Modern Nail Care to Enter New Mexico this Fall with Two-Unit Agreement in Albuquerque
(franchising.com - 6/17/2026)Marking a brand milestone, the fast-growing Frenchies Modern Nail Care will soon make its New Mexico debut through a two-unit franchise agreement in Albuquerque ...
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Iconic toy store returning to Alabama at popular outlet mall
(al.com - 6/17/2026)A Toys “R” Us location has officially opened at a south Alabama outlet mall center ...
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Minnesota’s first H Mart could be coming to St. Paul’s Midway
(startribune.com - 6/16/2026)An Asian grocery store chain with a growing national following appears poised to make its entrance into the Twin Cities ... (full story)
SUB SINKING Subway closes six locations after franchisee declares bankruptcy
(the-sun.com - 6/16/2026)SIX locations of a popular sandwich shop are closed for good as a major franchisee faces financial trouble ...
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Escape Room Chain Plans Milwaukee Area Expansion
(urbanmilwaukee.com - 6/16/2026)Escapology, a national immersive entertainment venue, plans to expand by adding two Milwaukee-area locations ... (full story)
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion
(abcnews.com - 6/16/2026)Private equity firm LongRange Capital is buying Pizza Hut, excluding the mainland China business ... (full story)
7 Brew adds New Jersey, New York locations to development plans
(chainstoreage.com - 6/16/2026)7 Brew has signed leases for five new locations across New Jersey and New York, continuing its aggressive expansion ... (full story)
Groupe Dynamite 1Q Profit, Sales Rise as Store Network Expands
(marketwatch.com - 6/16/2026)Groupe Dynamite said that it now expects eight to 10 net new store openings in fiscal 2026, down from 10 to 12 previously. Gross new store openings remain unchanged at 24 to 26 ... (full story)
Woof Gang Grows National Footprint With Expansion Into New Markets
(franchising.com - 6/16/2026)America’s largest pet grooming brand enters Arkansas, Oklahoma and Utah as demand for boutique pet grooming accelerates ... (full story)
K9 Resorts Celebrates the Opening of Its 50th Luxury Pet Hotel
(franchising.com - 6/16/2026)As the company reaches 50 open resorts nationwide, K9 Resorts continues to expand strategically across key markets throughout the U.S., with more than 170 resorts currently open or in development systemwide ... (full story)
Huey Magoo's Expands Texas Footprint with Five New Locations in North Texas
(franchising.com - 6/16/2026)Continues its expansion into Texas with a five-unit development agreement for restaurants in Arlington, Grand Prairie, and Mansfield ...
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Steak and Ale Makes Triumphant Return to South Carolina With Franchise Development in Anderson
(restaurantnews.com - 6/16/2026)Steak and Ale is marking its 60th anniversary year with a milestone expansion: its first Southern franchise location ... (full story)
Scramblers Celebrates Grand Opening of Bloomington Location, Marking Brand’s First Restaurant in IL
(restaurantnews.com - 6/16/2026)The restaurant marks Scramblers’ 30th location overall and its first-ever location in the state of Illinois, representing a significant milestone in the brand’s continued growth ... (full story)
Dave & Buster's targets over $100M in FY2026 free cash flow while keeping net capex at ...
(msn.com - 6/16/2026)Continues to plan to open 11 total new stores in full year '26 ... (full story)
Sprouts confirms New England debut set for 2028
(grocerydive.com - 6/16/2026)The grocer plans to open 30 to 40 stores across New England ...
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Trader Joe’s opening 4 more N.J. stores. Here’s where.
(yahoo.com - 6/15/2026)Trader Joe's plans to open a new store in Parsippany in addition to three other New Jersey locations in the works ...
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A City on the move: Top 100 retailer rebrands, adds categories
(furnituretoday.com - 6/15/2026)Top 100 retailer City Furniture is rebranding to City Home to reflect an emphasis on the whole home ... (full story)
KFC makes key change that’s not on the menu
(thestreet.com - 6/15/2026)Yum Brands is testing a new KFC concept called Open House later this summer in McKinney, Texas, giving the fried-chicken chain a more physical version of its U.S. comeback plan ... (full story)
DICK'S Sporting Goods Announces Partnership with Lids to Launch Lids Shops Inside 100 DICK'S ...
(prnewswire.com - 6/15/2026)The collaboration is currently available at 46 DICK'S locations and will be in more than 100 DICK'S stores by late summer 2026 ... (full story)
Twin Peaks Enters New Era Under Summit Acquisitions, LLC
(restaurantnews.com - 6/15/2026)Twin Peaks will no longer be associated with FAT Brands and will return to its previous status as a privately held company, operating as Summit Twin Hospitality I, LLC ... (full story)
Potbelly Sandwich Works plans St. Louis-area expansion
(ksdk.com - 6/15/2026)The Central West End store will be the first to open under an agreement he signed with Potbelly in early 2025 to open seven new stores in the St. Louis area ... (full story)
Las Vegas Strip retail giant closes 14 stores, plans more
(thestreet.com - 6/14/2026)Another Las Vegas Strip retail giant is addressing challenges by closing more than two dozen of its fashion stores ...
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