|
|
Breaking News |
 |
First Look: Cole Haan opens milestone store — with more locations to come
(chainstoreage.com - 10/28/2026)During the next six months, Cole Haan is planning to open locations in Westchester, N.Y., Sarasota, Fla., and NorthPark Center, Dallas, Texas. The company continue to look for strategic locations and opportunities over the course of 2027 and beyond ... (full story)
Kroger to unveil new store formats with growth plan
(daytondailynews.com - 10/28/2026)A key part of the strategy is a new approach to store development. Kroger plans to build three formats tailored to different communities ... (full story)
How Sheetz is driving expansion and innovation in 2026
(cstoredive.com - 10/28/2026)The retailer’s major moves in 2026: Going all-in on Indiana; Building momentum in Michigan; Strengthening its Ohio operations ...
(full story)
Ugg Opens First U.S. Store in Five Years With New Brooklyn Location
(wwd.com - 10/28/2026)Ugg is set to open its first new U.S. store in five years ... (full story)
Jersey Mike’s Q3 report spotlights 80 new stores and a $200 million capital return plan
(marketchameleon.com - 10/28/2026)During the third quarter, the company opened 80 new stores (gross), supporting net store growth of 8.8% year over year ...
(full story)
Sam's Club is opening more new warehouses in 2026. See where
(bellinghamherald.com - 10/27/2026)Sam's Club will continue its expansion and rebrand into 2027, with three locations slated to open throughout the year ...
(full story)
Aritzia expands North American retail footprint with three new stores
(us.fashionnetwork.com - 10/27/2026)The company ended the quarter with 146 boutiques, up from 134 a year earlier. It plans to open 12 to 13 additional boutiques by year-end, primarily in the United States ...
(full story)
Kwik Trip continues Minnesota expansion spree
(miamiherald.com - 10/27/2026)Five other greater Minnesota stores remain on the docket for this year ... (full story)
Teriyaki Madness Widens Lead Over Fast Casual Peers With Double-Digit Same-Store Sales Growth in Thi
(restaurantnews.com - 10/27/2026)Development activity remained strong in the third quarter, with eight franchise groups signing agreements ... (full story)
Scenthound Brings on Veterinarian Franchisee for 20-Unit East Coast Expansion
(lexpress-franchise.com - 10/27/2026)A franchisee has signed a 20-unit development agreement with Scenthound to open locations in the Raleigh, North Carolina and Richmond, Virginia markets ...
(full story)
Chicken Salad Chick Eyes Collegeville for First Philly-Area Restaurant
(hoodline.com - 10/26/2026)Collegeville is set to be the debut location, part of a broader push that will eventually bring six locations to the region ... (full story)
23-Year-Old Franchisee Ohm Patel and Partners Sign Three-Unit Deal to Bring The Brass Tap to Middle
(prnewswire.com - 10/26/2026)Entrepreneur is helping lead The Brass Tap's expansion into Tennessee with a newly signed three-unit franchise agreement with locations planned for Brentwood, Murfreesboro and Franklin ... (full story)
Sprouts opening three Arizona stores in coming weeks
(abc15.com - 10/26/2026)Sprouts Farmers Market Inc has three new stores opening in its home state in the coming weeks ...
(full story)
Inside Torchy’s Tacos’ smaller, smarter reset
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 10/26/2026)It is opening just three restaurants this year and aiming for three to six next year ... (full story)
New TJ Maxx Stores Opening in 2026: State by State List
(suburbs101.com - 10/26/2026)T.J. Maxx has several new stores on the way, including locations scheduled to open just in time for the holidays ... (full story)
Trio of new stores for Floor & Decor
(hbsdealer.com - 10/26/2026)The Atlanta-based retailer has rolled out three new store openings in the month of October ... (full story)
Frasers Group takes majority stake in Hugo Boss
(just-style.com - 10/26/2026)Frasers Group has increased its holding in Hugo Boss to 50.08%, making the fashion company a subsidiary of the UK retailer and triggering the consolidation of its earnings, assets and liabilities ...
(full story)
Kansas City grocery chain launches discount store as customers demand value
(kcur.org - 10/25/2026)A family-owned Kansas City grocery chain is launching a no-frills discount store amid rising food costs ... (full story)
Starbucks Pledges Up to 650 New Stores While Closing 1% of North American Coffeehouses
(finance.yahoo.com - 10/24/2026)Starbucks expects 600 to 650 net new coffeehouses and raised the quarterly dividend 1.6% to $0.63 ... (full story)
Biscuit Belly to open two Richmond-area locations
(wric.com - 10/23/2026)A Southern, Kentucky-born breakfast and brunch restaurant chain is making its Richmond-area debut ... (full story)
Costco Is Opening 9 New Warehouses in November Including a Different Kind of Store
(parade.com - 10/23/2026)The retailer is expanding across the U.S. and Canada, with nine openings planned and one Arizona location offering a very different shopping experience ...
(full story)
Tractor Supply announces plans to open 90 new locations in 2027
(nypost.com - 10/23/2026)Tractor Supply has just announced up to 90 new locations are coming to the US next year ... (full story)
Iconic doughnut chain plans tasty N.J. expansion with 2 new locations
(nj.com - 10/23/2026)Krispy Kreme is expanding its New Jersey footprint, with two new doughnut shops headed to Monmouth County ... (full story)
Pizza Hut has shuttered 275 US restaurants so far in 2026 – and even more closures are on the way
(the-sun.com - 10/22/2026)A total of 33 new US franchise openings are projected for 2026. All of the 275 closures recorded this year were franchise-operated locations ...
(full story)
91-year-old California-based grocery chain to close several locations
(newsbreak.com - 10/22/2026)Raley’s, a family-owned grocery chain headquartered in West Sacramento, California, plans to close three stores under its Raley’s banner in the coming months ...
(full story)
Costco plans warehouse in a new state as others await their first store
(wavy.com - 10/22/2026)Costco is planning its first-ever warehouse in Rhode Island ... (full story)
Shipley Donuts Expands Its National Footprint in Q3, Deepening Its Push Into the Midwest
(franchising.com - 10/22/2026)Shipley Donuts continued its national growth trajectory in Q3 2026, including a major push into the Midwest with development agreements that will bring the 90-year-old brand to Michigan and Indiana for the first time ever ...
(full story)
San Diego Taco Chain Plans To Open 36 FL Restaurants
(patch.com - 10/22/2026)Mike’s Red Tacos has signed a 36-unit development agreement to expand into the Tampa and Orlando areas, as well as Florida’s East Coast ... (full story)
Swig Announces 14-Unit Deal in New Mexico
(franchising.com - 10/22/2026)Swig has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to bring the brand to New Mexico. The 14-unit deal will accelerate Swig’s growth in the Southwest ...
(full story)
Kroger is closing stores: See an updated list of more than 50 doomed locations across 18 states
(fastcompany.com - 10/22/2026)The store closures have cut across Kroger-owned supermarket chains in at least 18 states—and few brands have been spared ... (full story)
BIBIBOP Asian Grill to Open First Michigan Site
(wisevoter.com - 10/21/2026)The opening marks a significant milestone for the chain as it introduces its first Michigan storefront to the state ... (full story)
Every new Buc-ee's opening in 2027, from Florida to Kansas. See list
(floridatoday.com - 10/21/2026)The popular convenience store Buc-ee's plans to open 11 new locations across seven states in 2027.
Four states, including Wisconsin and North Carolina, will be getting their first Buc-ee's locations next year ... (full story)
Costello’s Ace Hardware Expands in Pennsylvania and Virginia
(hardwareretailing.com - 10/21/2026)Costello’s Ace Hardware has opened the doors of two new stores this month in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and Henrico, Virginia ...
(full story)
Pa. fair trade retail store rebrands as chain shifts to online sales
(pennlive.com - 10/21/2026)The Mechanicsburg outlet is one of several former Ten Thousand Villages stores that will continue to operate under a new name ... (full story)
Landry’s to acquire most of Fireman Hospitality Group's concepts in bankruptcy auction
(finance.yahoo.com - 10/21/2026)The multi-concept restaurant group Landry's Inc. has made a $22 million bid to acquire most of Fireman Hospitality Group's restaurants out of bankruptcy ...
(full story)
Report: Cooper’s Hawk Neapolitan Pizza Spot Could Land in Kingstowne
(alexandrialivingmagazine.com - 10/21/2026)Piccolo Buco by Cooper's Hawk is close to signing a lease at Federal Realty's Kingstowne Center. It would be the first Piccolo Buco in the Washington region ... (full story)
Western Beef Stores Sold To Food Bazaar On Long Island
(dailyvoice.com - 10/20/2026)Bogopa, the company that owns Food Bazaar, has purchased 14 of the 19 Western Beef stores across the New York City metro area ... (full story)
Perkins Griddle & Go Opens Its First U.S. Location in New Jersey, With 46 Units Already Under ...
(lexpress-franchise.com - 10/20/2026)A fast-casual breakfast concept spun off from a legacy family diner chain has secured 46 franchise commitments in New Jersey before opening its first American franchise restaurant ... (full story)
Currito Signs Two Franchise Agreements in Cincinnati
(qsrmagazine.com - 10/20/2026)Currito is thrilled to announce its continued growth throughout the Cincinnati area with two newly signed franchise agreements ... (full story)
This cult-favorite convenience store just opened in Arizona
(azcentral.com - 10/20/2026)Allsup's Convenience Stores has plans to continue expanding rapidly in Arizona ... (full story)
Kroger Targets Faster Growth With $5B Value Push, 110 New Stores Through 2029
(finance.yahoo.com - 10/20/2026)The retailer expects to open approximately 110 new stores by 2029 ... (full story)
Ollie's Bargain Outlet opening stores in these 7 states in October
(usatoday.com - 10/20/2026)Ollie’s Bargain Outlet’s expansion continues, with the company set to open eight more stores in seven states by the end of October ...
(full story)
Kentucky's Wild Eggs to bring first Texas brunch restaurant to Cypress
(chron.com - 10/19/2026)Wild Eggs, a Kentucky-based chain of breakfast restaurants, is readying its first Texas location in the Greater Houston region ...
(full story)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Expands Northeast Presence with 40-Unit New York and Connecticut ... Deal
(prnewswire.com - 10/19/2026)Tropical Smoothie Cafe has announced a 40-unit franchise development deal across New York and Connecticut expanding the brand's presence in key Northeast markets ... (full story)
Hungry Howie's Opens Seven Restaurants Across Five States in Q3 2026
(prweb.com - 10/19/2026)Hungry Howie's is continuing its national expansion with seven new restaurant openings with new and veteran franchisees debut locations in South Carolina, Indiana, Michigan, Arizona and Texas ...
(full story)
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop Signs Franchise Deal in Northern California
(qsrmagazine.com - 10/19/2026)Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop has signed its newest franchisees, committing to develop at least three locations across Northern California ... (full story)
OHG Brands opens co-branded Fatburger/Buffalo's Express location in Texas
(fastcasual.com - 10/19/2026)OHG Brands (formerly FAT Brands) opened a co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurant in Eagle Pass, Texas ... (full story)
Buehler’s Fresh Foods Acquiring 3 Sander's Markets Stores in Ohio
(progressivegrocer.com - 10/19/2026)Buehler’s Fresh Foods has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire three Sander’s Markets grocery stores in Ohio ... (full story)
Sprouts Farmers Market Opens 3 Locations as Expansion Pace Builds
(progressivegrocer.com - 10/19/2026)Fast-growing Sprouts Farmers Market cut the ribbon on three new stores last week, closing the book on two developments in Georgia and one in Texas ...
(full story)
The Brass Tap Signs Franchise Agreement to Open First Delaware Location in Middletown
(restaurantnews.com - 10/19/2026)The Middletown signing marks an important milestone in The Brass Tap’s national expansion, introducing its neighborhood-focused tavern concept to Delaware for the first time ... (full story)
|
|
|
