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Bain Capital to acquire bubble tea chain Gong cha as rival MBK grapples with regulatory pressure at
(cnbc.com - 8/6/2026)Bain Capital announced it has agreed to acquire Gong cha from U.S.-based private equity firm TA Associates ... (full story)
Bob’s Discount Furniture opens new stores, eyes new distribution center
(hartfordbusiness.com - 8/6/2026)Bob’s Discount Furniture is pressing ahead with an aggressive expansion strategy, reaffirming plans to open about 20 new locations this year while advancing development of a new distribution center ... (full story)
Planet Fitness Announces Three Development Agreements in Florida
(prnewswire.com - 8/6/2026)The agreements will expand Planet Fitness' affordable, high-value and non-intimidating offering to more people along the west coast of Florida ... (full story)
Poolwerx appoints new COO, expands into San Antonio
(poolspanews.com - 8/5/2026)Poolwerx said it is focusing on San Antonio as the next market for franchise expansion ... (full story)
Dutch Bros Coffee buys dozens of Salad and Go stores that abruptly closed: See a full list of locati
(fastcompany.com - 8/5/2026)Dutch Bros Coffee is moving to buy 51 locations from Salad and Go in Arizona and Nevada, along with additional leases for former Salad and Go locations in Texas and Oklahoma ...
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Why The Melt Is Targeting Las Vegas as a Prime Market for Franchise Growth
(1851franchise.com - 8/5/2026)The Melt expands its franchise program beyond California and Arizona, Las Vegas has emerged as one of the company's highest-priority development markets to support more than 10 Melt restaurants ... (full story)
First Watch has achieved consistent growth. Next stop: National brand recognition
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 8/5/2026)First Watch continues to open stores in new states, including its latest new territory, New Hampshire ... (full story)
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. changes corporate name again, relocates headquarters
(retaildive.com - 8/5/2026)The rebrand to Neighborhood Intelligence underscores the company’s ambitions to move beyond retail and into home services. The company is also relocating its headquarters from Murray, Utah, to Nashville, Tennessee ..
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First BJ’s Wholesale store in Mississippi, other retail on the way to Coast city
(sunherald.com - 8/5/2026)This would be the first BJ’s in Mississippi, and although the company is considering other sites, Weaver said the company is moving forward in D’Iberville ...
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Salad and Go files for Ch. 11, closes 70 stores
(restaurantdive.com - 8/5/2026)Salad and Go has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. It will permanently close all 70 of its stores on Wednesday ...
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Havertys sees lots of positives after Q2; here are 5
(furnituretoday.com - 8/5/2026)Six more stores are planned for the rest of the year, including Virginia, Pennsylvania and 3 in Texas ... (full story)
Bojangles targets 25 Tampa Bay restaurants
(tbbwmag.com - 8/5/2026)Bojangles believes Tampa Bay can support 20 to 25 restaurants over the next seven to eight years and is recruiting franchise operators to build them ...
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Marco's Pizza Signs Three-Unit Agreement in Columbia, Missouri
(prnewswire.com - 8/5/2026)Marco's Pizza announces a new three-unit development agreement in Columbia, Missouri ... (full story)
Gorgeous Collective Acquires #1 Skincare Franchise, Clean Your Dirty Face
(streetinsider.com - 8/5/2026)Gorgeous Collective, the multi-brand beauty and wellness franchise platform anchored by IMAGE Studios, announced today the acquisition of Clean Your Dirty Face ... (full story)
Dallas Mexican favorite El Molino to debut new location at Preston Royal
(dallas.culturemap.com - 8/5/2026)El Molino, Dallas Mexican restaurant that quickly built a following for its wood-fired fajitas and flaming margaritas is expanding with a second high-profile location ... (full story)
Gardner White Enters It's Next Chapter with Refreshed Brand, New Corporate Headquarters and
(prnewswire.com - 8/5/2026)These locations build on Gardner White's continued Michigan expansion throughout 2026, with new stores opening in Woodhaven, Washington Township, Clinton Township, Flint, Chesterfield, Lansing, Portage, East Tawas, Traverse City, and into Holland, Ohio ...
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Virginia Tire celebrates 50 years with opening of 15th store
(tirebusiness.com - 8/4/2026)Virginia Tire & Auto, which is marking its 50th year in business, has opened its 15th location, in Haymarket ... (full story)
Entrepreneurial Duo Double Down on Investment in Re-Bath Franchise; Spearhead Brand’s Growth ...
(franchising.com - 8/4/2026)Franchisees plan to continue growing Re-Bath’s presence across Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. Strengthening operations throughout Kentucky, especially in Lexington and Bowling Green ...
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Savory Fund Invests in Zao Asian Grill – A Category-Defining Brand Built To Go National
(restaurantnews.com - 8/4/2026)The fast-casual concept boasting 18.2% same-store sales growth – and a leadership team with 75+ combined years in the restaurant industry – joins Savory Fund’s powerhouse portfolio ...
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Chili’s sister restaurant chain in freefall as it shuts down two more locations for good
(the-sun.com - 8/3/2026)A CHILI’S sister restaurant chain is shutting down two more locations ...
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Fashion reseller Uptown Cheapskate to open first N.J. store in Woodland Park
(roi-nj.com - 8/3/2026)Uptown Cheapskate, an upscale fashion resale franchise, will open its first New Jersey location at West Falls Plaza in Woodland Park ...
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7 Brew opening 62 new locations across 26 states in August
(usatoday.com - 8/3/2026)Big changes are coming for 7 Brew Coffee as the company prepares to open 62 new coffee stands in more than two dozen states in August. 7 Brew confirmed the plans for expansion noting that Florida, Ohio and Texas will each get five new coffee stands ...
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Trader Joe's adding 2 new New York stores. See where they're opening
(democratandchronicle.com - 8/2/2026)Two new Trader Joe's stores are coming to New York, expanding the popular grocery chain's footprint in the Empire State ...
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Bealls preparing for first Michigan store In Coldwater
(wtvbam.com - 8/1/2026)When the Coldwater location opens it will be the first Bealls in the state of Michigan ... (full story)
Buc-ee’s on track to open 2 new stores in August, with more on the way
(informnny.com - 8/1/2026)Buc-ee’s continues to expand into new regions ... (full story)
Pizza Hut and Papa John's rival closing 68 stores
(aol.com - 8/1/2026)Another national pizza chain, Papa Murphy's, has decided to close 68 restaurants. Some of the locations are scheduled to close as early as next week, while the entire shutdown plan will take between six and nine months to complete ... (full story)
Burlington opening 12 stores in August. Is your state on the list?
(usatoday.com - 8/1/2026)Burlington is set to open 12 stores across eight U.S. states and Puerto Rico in August as their expansion to more than 1,000 locations continues ...
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BODYBAR Pilates Adds 40 New Territories to Growth Pipeline
(morningstar.com - 7/31/2026)Signed of a total 40 new territories and 17 new franchise owners, bringing its total footprint to 204 territories, with 89 open studios and 70 in development ... (full story)
Popular bakery to add two more shops in North Texas. Here’s where and when
(yahoo.com - 7/31/2026)California-based bakery SusieCakes is expanding its Dallas-Fort Worth footprint to include two more stores ... (full story)
Yum bids Pizza Hut farewell, overhauls KFC
(restaurantdive.com - 7/31/2026)Yum Brands is ushering in a new era for KFC through a global brand transformation, while Pizza Hut is shifting to new ownership ...
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Swiss Farm Stores Plots Major Expansion with Gas Pumps, New Locations Under Local Owner
(delco.today - 7/31/2026)To open 25 stores over the next five years, with new locations planned across Delaware County, Philadelphia, Montgomery County, and Bucks County; planning to grow the chain organically, moving to new states ...
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UFC GYM® Launches World’s First UFC GYM Jiu-Jitsu Standalone Studio Concept in New York City ...
(franchising.com - 7/31/2026)UFC GYM Jiu-Jitsu will make its New York City debut when UFC GYM Jiu-Jitsu // Jiu Livre opens. the studio will be the first UFC GYM Jiu-Jitsu location to open under the brand’s new standalone model
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North Italia makes Wisconsin debut with September opening
(ibmadison.com - 7/30/2026)North Italia will open its newest restaurant — marking its debut in the state ...
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Major supermarket chain closing more stores
(thestreet.com - 7/30/2026)The decision comes as the company chooses to invest in better-performing locations ...
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First Look: New Balance debuts two-level flagship at The Grove
(chainstoreage.com - 7/30/2026)A Boston-based footwear and apparel giant has opened its first flagship store on the West Coast ...
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Giunta’s Meat Farms to acquire King Kullen Grocery chain
(libn.com - 7/30/2026)Oakdale-based Giunta’s Meat Farms will be acquiring Hauppauge-based King Kullen Grocery Co., including its 24 King Kullen supermarkets and four Wild by Nature natural foods markets ...
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Boot Barn Q1 tops expectations; on track to open 70 stores
(chainstoreage.com - 7/30/2026)The Western and work-related apparel and footwear retailer opened 27 new stores during the quarter. It plans to open 70 new stores during its current fiscal year ... (full story)
Inside the Dutch Bros National Expansion Strategy
(streetfightmag.com - 7/30/2026)Dutch Bros opened 41 new shops during the first quarter and increased its 2026 outlook to at least 185 new locations ... (full story)
Sprouts Sales Up, Comps Down In Q2; New Store Pace To Grow In Q3
(theshelbyreport.com - 7/30/2026)Expects to open at least 15 stores in the third quarter – its largest quarterly cadence to date. The company is pushing into newer Northeast and Midwest markets ... (full story)
Comcast opens 3 Xfinity stores in Baltimore region
(thedailyrecord.com - 7/30/2026)Three new Xfinity stores have opened in Catonsville, Glen Burnie and Westminster ... (full story)
Multi-Unit Franchise Growth: Why Wayback Burgers Owners Keep Expanding
(franchising.com - 7/30/2026)Growth remains concentrated in the Southeast, Southwest, and Mid-Atlantic, though the brand is continuing to push into new territory. Wayback opened its first Iowa location this year, with Missouri next on deck ...
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Shipley Donuts Builds Momentum in First Half of 2026 with New Markets ... Franchise Growth
(finance.yahoo.com - 7/30/2026)Nation's largest donut and kolache brand closes out Q2 2026 with 4 franchise agreements bringing 9 new locations to Texas, Ohio, North Carolina and Oklahoma ... (full story)
Big Whiskey’s Continues Rapid Growth with Three New Restaurant Agreements Across MO and AL
(franchising.com - 7/29/2026)Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar continues its nationwide momentum announcing four new franchise agreements that will expand the brand into new markets while strengthening its presence in existing territories ...
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16 Handles Surpasses Last Year's Franchise Growth in Just Six Months ...
(prnewswire.com - 7/29/2026)After signing 25 new franchise agreements in the first half of 2026, the brand is now on pace to double last year's franchise development ... (full story)
Freddy's to open 10 new locations in August. See where
(usatoday.com - 7/29/2026)The company is prioritizing its growth across the Northeast, Rust Belt, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, Northern California and Florida ... (full story)
Big Lots closing stores once again after being ‘saved’ from bankruptcy
(the-sun.com - 7/29/2026)Your neighborhood Big Lots store might be going out of business yet again as the discount retailer continues to struggle with post-bankruptcy woes ...
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Ellianos Coffee signs development agreement in Troy, Michigan
(comunicaffe.com - 7/29/2026)The brand has also signed development agreements in South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Ohio and Missouri ...
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Chipotle Raises Full Year Comparable Sales Guidance on Strong Q2 Momentum
(finance.yahoo.com - 7/29/2026)For 2026, management is anticipating 350 to 370 new restaurant openings, which includes 10 to 15 international partner-operated restaurants. Around 80% of new company-owned restaurants will have a Chipotlane ... (full story)
Nordstrom Rack to add 24 new stores to the map by August
(nypost.com - 7/28/2026)According to the brand, the 24 locations have either opened earlier this year or are set to open by 2026 ... (full story)
Dessert chain quietly closes locations, exits multiple markets
(thestreet.com - 7/28/2026)Beard Papa’s has closed several locations between late 2025 and July 2026, including stores in major U.S. markets ... (full story)
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