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Raley’s To Close Petaluma Grocery Store Amid Regional Downsizing
(ksro.com - 8/21/2026)Company officials cited local market conditions and long-term financial sustainability for the move, which includes at least six planned store shutdowns across California and Nevada ... (full story)
Zara to open first Pittsburgh-area store
(axios.com - 8/20/2026)The Spanish retailer is bringing its first store to the Pittsburgh area as part of a broader expansion throughout the U.S. ... (full story)
Where commercial real estate demand is the highest, according to new data
(cnbc.com - 8/20/2026)The National Association of Realtors has released a new index that uses factors in local economies to indicate future demand. The index looks at more than 300 metropolitan markets, with separate measures for the office, industrial, retail and multifamily sectors ... (full story)
Tacos and more fast-food chain closing 100s of restaurants
(thestreet.com - 8/20/2026)Has closed 40 restaurants year-to-date and expect to close an additional 10 to 20 during the fourth quarter ... (full story)
Ross Stores Reports Strong Second Quarter Sales and Earnings Results
(prnewswire.com - 8/20/2026)Opened 47 new stores during the quarter, including 35 Ross and 12 dd's DISCOUNTS. Increasing 2026 store opening plans to 115 new locations ... (full story)
Why Advance Auto Parts Is Adding Even More Big Box Market Hubs In 2026 And Beyond
(jasonmiller15.substack.com - 8/20/2026)Advance Auto announced plans to increase the number of 2026 Market Hub openings to between 15 and 20 which will comprise over 1/2 of all of its new stores ... (full story)
Ready for 2,000 HomeGoods stores?
(hometextilestoday.com - 8/20/2026)Beginning next year, the company plans to accelerate its annual store opening cadence from 3% to 4%; adding 500 more locations over time to reach a total of 7,500 stores for its existing retail chains in its current countries ... (full story)
Amazon Continues to Pivot Heavily Toward Whole Foods Market Banner
(progressivegrocer.com - 8/20/2026)Amazon is rapidly expanding its smaller urban format concept known as Whole Foods Market Daily Shop. The company revealed that it will open the format in three new U.S. markets: Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia ... (full story)
Marine Corps veterans, childhood friends sign 6-unit Huey Magoo's deal in South Carolina
(fastcasual.com - 8/20/2026)A signed deal to develop six Huey Magoo's locations across Rock Hill, Fort Mill and Columbia, South Carolina ...
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Franchise growth drives Hawaiian Bros’ 2026 expansion
(fastcasual.com - 8/20/2026)Hawaiian Bros has second-half openings planned for Atlanta, Chicago, Texas, Louisiana and the greater Indianapolis market. Nearly 300 additional restaurants are under development agreements spanning 18 states and more than 60 markets ...
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Ascend Wellness Earnings Call Highlights Retail Momentum
(tipranks.com - 8/19/2026)Management reiterated plans to hit or surpass 60 stores by year-end, supported by an active acquisition pipeline in key states ... (full story)
Nike is quietly closing its localized neighborhood stores
(retaildive.com - 8/19/2026)More than a dozen Nike Live locations, which were eventually rebranded as Nike Well Collective, have shuttered across the country ...
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C&S Wholesale Grocers Takes Majority Stake in Winn-Dixie
(thepacker.com - 8/19/2026)The deal cements a major grocery expansion for C&S, transitioning leadership to Raymond Rhee while maintaining the supermarket chain’s operational presence in Jacksonville, Fla., through early 2027 ...
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Expedia Cruises Builds Mid-Year Momentum with Franchise Growth, Industry Recognition and Technology
(franchising.com - 8/19/2026)Expedia Cruises has also opened seven retail locations so far this year and remains on track to achieve its 2026 goals of opening 14 locations and awarding 15 franchise agreements ...
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Big Blue Swim School Builds on Steady Growth and Performance in 2026, Reigniting Franchise Expansion
(franchising.com - 8/19/2026)The brand remains on track to open 10 additional locations by year-end. Looking to the next 12-24 months, Tampa, Seattle, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando, Long Island and markets across Ohio are among Big Blue’s highest priorities for franchise development ... (full story)
Bubbakoo’s Burritos Accelerates Growth with New Leaders and Restaurant Openings
(qsrmagazine.com - 8/19/2026)After opening eight new restaurants since the beginning of 2026, the Mexican-fusion concept is on pace to open at least 10 additional locations by year-end ... (full story)
Retro Fitness Signs Agreement with Award-Winning Multi-Brand Franchisee
(franchising.com - 8/19/2026)The first location will be on Long Island, with additional locations to follow, further strengthening the brand's presence in the New York market ... (full story)
66-year-old discount retailer closes hundreds of stores
(thestreet.com - 8/19/2026)Family Dollar’s plans to close stores originated with Dollar Tree, but they have accelerated under the chain’s new owners. At least 350 stores closed between July 2025 and May 2026 ... (full story)
Dozens of Trader Joe’s stores ‘opening soon’: Here’s where
(thehill.com - 8/18/2026)Trader Joe’s previously confirmed that it was opening at least 25 stores this year ... (full story)
Swig Announces Six-Unit Deal in Boston
(franchising.com - 8/18/2026)Swig has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to expand into the Greater Boston market, marking Swig's entry into Massachusetts ...
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San Diego Coffee Chain Expands Into Brandon
(tbbwmag.com - 8/18/2026)Better Buzz Coffee has locked up a Brandon property for at least 15 years as the San Diego coffee chain moves into Florida ...
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Code Ninjas Opens 20+ New Locations, Becomes First Kids STEM Franchise to Earn ISTE Seal
(prnewswire.com - 8/18/2026)Code Ninjas continued strong growth during the first half of 2026 by opening more than 20 new locations across North America ... (full story)
Kroger opens new Marketplace locations in metro Atlanta
(fox5atlanta.com - 8/18/2026)A new Marketplace store opening in Oakwood, with additional sites planned for Locust Grove, Perry, Dunwoody and Statesboro ...
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Where the new Trader Joe’s stores are set to open in California
(yahoo.com - 8/18/2026)The popular grocery chain Trader Joe's is opening three new stores in California as part of a nationwide expansion ...
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Indochino plots small-format showroom expansion
(retaildive.com - 8/18/2026)The DTC apparel retailer will open 10 locations in 2027, its “largest investment in standalone retail in years.” ...
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Academy Sports + Outdoors plans 11 new stores for Q3 — here's where
(chainstoreage.com - 8/18/2026)Academy has opened seven new stores in 2026, with plans to open a total of 20 to 25 new locations this fiscal year ... (full story)
Popular shoe retailer closing dozens of stores after a costly mistake
(thestreet.com - 8/18/2026)Expects to close 12 to 14 stores during fiscal 2026 and a further 6 to 10 stores during fiscal 2027 ... (full story)
The Spice & Tea Exchange® Accelerates National Expansion with Five New Franchise Agreements
(prnewswire.com - 8/18/2026)The Spice & Tea Exchange® is building on its national growth momentum with five new franchise agreements across North Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana ... (full story)
New York Butcher Shoppe Expands Atlanta Footprint With Four New Locations
(citybiz.co - 8/18/2026)New York Butcher Shoppe is expanding its presence in metro Atlanta with plans for four additional locations, including a three-store development agreement covering Johns Creek, Cumming and Buford and a separate franchise location preparing to begin construction in Smyrna ... (full story)
Tint World Builds on Franchise Growth in 2026
(franchisewire.com - 8/17/2026)Tint World recently sold new deals in Portland, Ore.; Boston; Woodbury, N.J.; two additional in Indiana and four more in Florida ...
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Potbelly Continues to Expand National Footprint
(qsrmagazine.com - 8/17/2026)The aforementioned pipeline expansion through fresh franchise agreements in key growth markets includes a four-shop agreement in Knoxville, Tennessee and a 10-shop agreement for the Central Florida/Orlando region ... (full story)
Aldi Continues Multi-State Expansion Push With Seven New Stores
(storebrands.com - 8/17/2026)Aldi will close out August and transition into September with seven new store openings as the discount grocer continues to expand its footprint ... (full story)
Nate Rempe of Omaha Steaks August 2026
(growomaha.com - 8/17/2026)Omaha Steaks operates 44 retail stores and plans to add 12 more in 2026 ... (full story)
Buc-ee's to open 6 locations in 6 states. See when and where
(usatoday.com - 8/17/2026)The company's contact page lists the following locations as opening without specific grand opening dates ... (full story)
Checkers & Rally’s Announces Opening in Louisa, Virginia
(franchising.com - 8/17/2026)Checkers & Rally’s current strategy is targeting select markets throughout the United States, particularly in South and Central Wisconsin, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Southern California, Las Vegas, Florida, and South Carolina ...
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Jollibee Debuts Its First Franchise Restaurant in California, Advancing U.S. Growth Strategy
(franchising.com - 8/17/2026)The new Jollibee Roseville store marks the first location delivered under a 24-unit franchise-development agreement that spans Northern California, Nevada, and Texas ...
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Graze Craze reports 65% year-over-year sales growth
(fastcasual.com - 8/17/2026)Graze Craze, part of United Franchise Group, has more than 130 locations and plans to reach 150 by the end of the year ... (full story)
Valvoline Inc. Earnings Call: Growth Amid Cost Pressures
(tipranks.com - 8/15/2026)Valvoline added 47 net new stores in the quarter, lifting its network to 2,456 locations. The continued expansion supports long-term growth and helps the brand capture more share in the fragmented quick-lube market ...
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National Discount Retailer Charts Rapid Expansion In CT
(patch.com - 8/14/2026)Ross Dress For Less has plans to open five stores in Connecticut ... (full story)
Minnie Bird ... Signs Multi-Unit Agreement with Columbus Operators
(franchising.com - 8/14/2026)Minnie Bird announced two steps in building out its national franchise development: the appointment of restaurant executive Don Crocker as a Strategic Advisor, and a three-unit franchise agreement with an experienced multi-brand operating group in the greater Columbus, Ohio market ...
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Shipley Donuts to Make Michigan Debut in Metro Detroit
(qsrmagazine.com - 8/14/2026)Shipley Donuts will make its Michigan debut in Metro Detroit through a 15-unit franchise agreement ... (full story)
Black Sheep Coffee Signs 20-Store Franchise Deal as US Expansion Accelerates
(finance.yahoo.com - 8/14/2026)Black Sheep Coffee has announced a 20-store franchise development agreement across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex ... (full story)
Huey Magoo’s Builds on Momentum with 60 New Restaurants Signed in 2026
(citybiz.co - 8/13/2026)2026 awarded development rights for 60 new restaurants to eight franchise groups across key markets throughout the United States ... (full story)
Cousins Maine Lobster Rolls into Des Moines
(prnewswire.com - 8/13/2026)Cousins Maine Lobster is excited to announce its debut in the Des Moines market ... (full story)
Aritzia opens first Gulf Coast store at Lakeside
(neworleanscitybusiness.com - 8/13/2026)Canadian women’s fashion retailer Aritzia has opened its first Gulf Coast location at Lakeside Shopping Center ...
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Savers Value Village Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
(fool.com - 8/13/2026)Six locations opened in the quarter, with a new North Carolina location delivering the highest opening week sales in company history ...
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El Pollo Loco Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
(fool.com - 8/13/2026)Remains on track for 18 to 20 new restaurant openings in 2026, including three to four company-operated locations ... (full story)
Beloved burger chain opening 11 new restaurants across US
(mlive.com - 8/13/2026)Shake Shack opened 11 new locations in August, including four on the same day in four different states across the US ... (full story)
Korean BBQ chain Cupbob on the way to Medford
(kobi5.com - 8/13/2026)A new restaurant chain is making its way to Oregon, and it’s choosing Medford for its first location in the state ... (full story)
Emerging Chains to Watch: Pump & Pantry
(cstoredecisions.com - 8/13/2026)At just under 70 locations, Grand Island, Neb.-based Pump & Pantry is embarking on an aggressive growth campaign, aiming to open 200 stores by the end of 2030 ... (full story)
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