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TGI Fridays Enters Las Vegas With New Franchise Partnership, Continuing its Domestic Expansion
(prnewswire.com - 11/9/2026)TGI Fridays announced a development agreement to open five new Fridays restaurants in the Las Vegas market over the next three years ... (full story)
Jimmy John’s Opens in Scottsdale, Eyes Franchise Growth Across Greater Phoenix
(whatnow.com - 11/9/2026)Jimmy John’s is actively targeting qualified franchise candidates to grow its presence in greater Phoenix, including cities such as Queen Creek, Goodyear, Glendale and Maricopa, among others ... (full story)
Cheesecake Factory Plans Up To 27 New Restaurants In 2027
(finance.yahoo.com - 11/7/2026)The 2027 plan for up to 27 new restaurants is only one part of Cheesecake Factory's broader investment story, site selection for the planned 2027 locations is already under way across multiple markets ... (full story)
Paris Baguette Opens First-Ever Drive-Thru Location in Moore, Oklahoma, Marking a Major Brand Milest
(restaurantnews.com - 11/7/2026)Paris Baguette with more than 340 North American locations and 600 more in development, opened their first-ever drive-thru location in Moore, Oklahoma ... (full story)
Trader Joe's plans 2 new New York stores. See where they're going
(democratandchronicle.com - 11/6/2026)Two new Trader Joe's stores are planned for New York, expanding the popular grocery chain's presence in the state ...
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Dog Haus Announces First Four of 15 Area Directors, With More Than 400 Restaurants Committed
(franchising.com - 11/6/2026)Dog Haus is ramping up its U.S. growth with four new area directors who have collectively signed development agreements for more than 400 restaurants across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic ... (full story)
Bodine Berger Leads Franchise Growth for Broken Yolk Cafe
(franchisewire.com - 11/6/2026)The breakfast franchise is targeting emerging markets for expansion, including Boise, Idaho; Dallas; Indianapolis; Northern California; and Phoenix ... (full story)
Every new Trader Joe's opening in Florida in 2027: See the full list
(heraldtribune.com - 11/6/2026)Trader Joe's is expanding in Florida, with three new stores opening this year and six more planned for 2027 ... (full story)
Publix opening new stores in these states in November. See where
(thenewstribune.com - 11/6/2026)Publix is set to open several new stores in November, bringing its iconic green logo to more communities in Georgia and South Carolina ... (full story)
Portillo’s plans to shutter several non-Chicago locations in turnaround move
(mystateline.com - 11/6/2026)Portillo’s plans to close five to nine underperforming restaurants outside the Chicago area as part of a broader turnaround strategy ... (full story)
Wawa opens 12th Sussex store, plans five more by 2028
(milfordlive.com - 11/5/2026)Plans five more locations in the county by the end of 2028, continuing the convenience-store chain’s expansion in one of Delaware’s fastest-growing areas ... (full story)
Wendy’s to acquire up to 163 Meritage Hospitality Group locations
(qsrweb.com - 11/5/2026)The Wendy's Company has signed a letter of intent to acquire up to 163 Wendy's restaurants from Meritage Hospitality Group as part of a broader effort to strengthen its U.S. restaurant portfolio and improve franchisee economics ... (full story)
Widdis Food Market Opens on Staten Island
(progressivegrocer.com - 11/5/2026)Allegiance Retail Services member has opened Widdis Food Market a full-service grocery shopping experience to Staten Island’s Rossville community ... (full story)
Cheba Hut Rolls Deeper Into Oklahoma With Eight-Unit Development Deal
(restaurantnews.com - 11/5/2026)The brand has signed an eight-unit area development agreement with Oklahoma-based franchise group paving the way for additional locations throughout the Oklahoma City and Tulsa markets over the coming years ... (full story)
Bed Bath & Beyond to Open First New Store in Glendale, Arizona on November 7
(businesswire.com - 11/5/2026)Iconic home retailer continues its return to neighborhoods across America, with additional store openings planned for Minnesota, Florida, and Mississippi in 2027 ...
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Tom Brady’s CardVault will open its first Florida store at ICON Park
(sports.yahoo.com - 11/5/2026)CardVault by Tom Brady plans to open its first Florida store at ICON Park in mid-November ... (full story)
Their Kids Loved The Little Gym. Then They Saw a $20 Million Franchise Opportunity.
(entrepreneur.com - 11/5/2026)The entrepreneurs now they own more than 30 locations of The Little Gym, with another 10-plus in development ...
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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
(morningstar.com - 11/5/2026)2026 - opening three to four company-operated restaurants and 15 to 16 franchise-operated restaurants. 2027 - opening of 25-30 new restaurants ...
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Dill Dinkers® Entrusts Original Maryland Clubs to Local Owner As Brand Enters Next Phase of Growth
(franchising.com - 11/5/2026)As part of the transaction, the Lyons have also secured development rights for the remaining available Dill Dinkers territory in Maryland, representing a population of more than one million and the potential for up to seven additional clubs over the next decade ...
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7Spice Cajun Seafood plans 5 Houston-area openings
(fastcasual.com - 11/4/2026)7Spice Cajun Seafood, plans to open five restaurants across Greater Houston in late 2026 and early 2027, increasing its footprint to 25 locations ... (full story)
North Dakota’s first The North Face store to open Friday at West Acres
(inforum.com - 11/4/2026)West Acres Shopping Center is set to welcome North Dakota's very first The North Face store ... (full story)
Tampa Bay furniture giant Kane’s acquired by private equity firm
(tbbwmag.com - 11/4/2026)Kane’s Furniture has been acquired by Massachusetts private equity firm Onyx Partners Ltd ... (full story)
Primark sales sluggish but it hails growth prospects in Europe, US, Middle East
(fashionnetwork.com - 11/3/2026)The US has been booming with the company opening 14 new stores, with an additional five leases signed ... (full story)
Savvy Sliders Expands into Oregon, Its First Restaurant in the Pacific Northwest
(franchising.com - 11/3/2026)Savvy Sliders continues its nationwide expansion with its first location in Oregon, marking a significant milestone in the brand's growth strategy ...
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Raising Cane's has 12 new restaurants opening this November
(usatoday.com - 11/3/2026)November has arrived and with it will come 12 new Raising Cane’s locations across the United States, including chicken joints in new cities ...
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Shrimp Basket shutters 5 Alabama locations, including Gardendale
(bhamnow.com - 11/3/2026)The Birmingham-metro spot is one of five Alabama Shrimp Basket locations shuttered by Artistry Restaurants ... (full story)
Popular Asian grocery chain to shutter California stores in sudden shake-up
(finance.yahoo.com - 11/3/2026)99 Ranch Market parent company Tawa Supermarket Inc. characterized the closures as a strategic move to streamline operations rather than as a retreat from California ...
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Pilates Addiction Coming to Somerset Shopping Center in Bridgewater
(levinmgt.com - 11/3/2026)Pilates Addiction announced that it had reached 350 franchise licenses sold, with more than 40 studios operating across 12 states and another 75
locations planned ... (full story)
Bubbakoo’s Burritos Signs Two-Unit Deal in North Carolina
(qsrmagazine.com - 11/3/2026)Building on this momentum, the brand has identified Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem as priority markets for continued franchise development, with opportunities for an additional eight to 10 restaurants ... (full story)
NY-Born 16 Handles Bringing Its Frozen Yogurt to Sarasota in Q1 2027
(whatnow.com - 11/3/2026)16 Handles has 43 locations, and another 67 in development. The brand expects to launch about 30 new locations nationwide in 2027 ...
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Walmart opening 3 new stores in these 3 states in November
(kentucky.com - 11/3/2026)Walmart's expansion continues this November, as the massive big-box retailer opens three locations in three U.S. states in Oklahoma, North Carolina and Tennessee ...
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Luxury time arrives: Washington’s first Rolex store opens in Bellevue
(mynorthwest.com - 11/3/2026)The first stand-alone Rolex store in all of Washington is now open ... (full story)
FSC Franchise Co. Signs 20 Franchise Deals Through Q3, Plans 21 Restaurant Openings in 2027
(1851franchise.com - 11/2/2026)FSC expects to open six The Brass Tap locations, five Beef 'O' Brady's restaurants and four Newk's Eatery locations by the end of 2026. The company has another 21 openings planned for 2027, with seven for each brand ... (full story)
JETSET Pilates to Open First Virginia Studio in Tysons, Launching a Statewide Expansion
(franchising.com - 11/2/2026)JETSET Pilates will open its first Virginia studio this November. Tysons, Midlothian and Ashburn are the opening wave of a broader development agreement between JETSET and Vertex Fitness Group, which covers 25 studios across Virginia, Chicago and the Twin Cities ...
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Spirit Christmas Is Opening in 15 States This Year (Is Yours One?)
(financebuzz.com - 11/2/2026)Now in its third season, the retailer is set to have 44 locations across 15 states this season, transforming 39 of its Halloween stores into holiday destinations ... (full story)
Paris Baguette Maintains Expansion Momentum Across North America Through Q3
(prnewswire.com - 11/2/2026)With 341 open locations and 40 additional locations planned to open by the end of the year, Paris Baguette is fast approaching 400 cafes and $1B in systemwide sales ... (full story)
Smalls Sliders® Builds Midwest Momentum with Three-Can Development Deal in Northwest Indiana
(franchising.com - 11/2/2026)Smalls Sliders has signed a new three-Can development agreement to bring the rapidly growing concept to Northwest Indiana. With this latest commitment, plans to develop eight Smalls Sliders Cans across the two markets ...
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Michael Kors Plans 50-75 New Stores as Revenue Slides 8.6%
(finance.yahoo.com - 11/2/2026)Michael Kors plans 50 to 75 new stores next year plus more renovations and Jet Set Lounges ... (full story)
Taiwanese Dumpling Giant Bafang Picks The Heights for First Houston Shop
(hoodline.com - 10/31/2026)A Taiwan-based dumpling chain with more than a thousand locations worldwide has set its sights on The Heights for its first Houston restaurant ... (full story)
In-N-Out could expand to 3 new states as burger chain celebrates 78th anniversary
(kare11.com - 10/30/2026)California-based burger chain In-N-Out Burger may be expanding to three new states ... (full story)
Wing It On! Comes Out Swinging in Nebraska with First Omaha Restaurant
(franchising.com - 10/30/2026)Wing It On! comes out swinging in Nebraska. The award-winning wing concept will celebrate its first Cornhusker State restaurant ...
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Floor & Decor Holdings Inc Q3 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: ... Store Growth Moderates
(gurufocus.com - 10/30/2026)New Store Openings: 12 warehouse format stores opened through first three quarters; 8 planned in Q4 for 20 total in fiscal 2026; 10–15 planned for 2027 ... (full story)
Renowned Taiwanese restaurant chain anticipated to open first Texas location in Houston
(communityimpact.com - 10/29/2026)Din Tai Fung has about 22 locations across the United States. Now the chain is eyeing its first location in Texas ...
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Chicken Salad Chick Surpasses 350 Restaurants as Record Growth Pace Continues to Fuel National ...
(prnewswire.com - 10/29/2026)Chicken Salad Chick has almost 350 locations in its development pipeline. The brand is actively seeking franchise partners across the Northeast, with territories remaining in New Jersey, New York and central Pennsylvania ... (full story)
Toasted Yolk’s Spinoff, Twisted Egg Shack, Is Targeting To-go Brunch
(franchisetimes.com - 10/29/2026)Twisted Egg Shack has two corporate stores, the first of which opened about a year ago. Three more restaurants are in the works ... (full story)
Boot Barn ups store openings; sales rise 15% but miss Street
(chainstoreage.com - 10/29/2026)The company has raised its store opening plans for its current fiscal year, which ends on March 27, to 75 to 80 locations up from 70 previously ... (full story)
Popular fast-food chain known for footlong subs closes FIVE stores in US state as franchisee exits
(the-sun.com - 10/29/2026)Five Subway outlets in Illinois have become the latest casualties of the chain’s shrinking empire ... (full story)
Murphy USA CEO Confirms Aggressive Store Expansion Amid Stable Fuel Sales Outlook
(gurufocus.com - 10/29/2026)The company aims to open an additional 15 to 20 stores by January 2027, targeting a total of 45 to 50 new locations annually through 2028 ... (full story)
O'Reilly Raises Full-Year Comp Guidance ... Unveils Accelerated 2027 Store Growth Plan
(finance.biggo.com - 10/29/2026)Management announced an acceleration in new store growth, targeting 265-275 net new stores in 2027, up from 225-235 in 2026 ... (full story)
Pokeworks Pursues Expansion With Focus on Off-Prem Business, Second-Gen Spaces
(foodondemand.com - 10/28/2026)Pokeworks plans to continue expanding, with key regions to broaden its reach including New York City, Long Island, California, Denver, Boston, Nashville and Texas ... (full story)
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