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Stewart’s Shops continues northern New York expansion
(stewartsshops.com - 2/23/2026)Stewart’s is acquiring The Dexter Market and the Alex Bay Big M Market ... (full story)
1851 Franchise’s Fastest Growing Emerging Franchises of 2026: Bagel Boss
(1851franchise.com - 2/23/2026)Bagel Boss is growing at a steady pace, with plans to reach 50 locations in the near term and eventually expand to 200 units nationwide ... (full story)
Dollar General's 2026 Real Estate Plan Focuses on Rural Markets
(finviz.com - 2/23/2026)The company plans to execute about 4,730 real estate projects throughout the year. This strategy includes opening about 450 new stores in the United States ... (full story)
Huey Magoo's to enter Texas, expand Alabama footprint
(chainstoreage.com - 2/23/2026)Huey Magoo’s has signed a new development agreement totaling 12 restaurants, marking the brand's entry into Texas and expansion in Alabama ... (full story)
Iconic restaurant chain abruptly closes two central Pa. locations
(pennlive.com - 2/23/2026)Primanti Bros. has closed two restaurants in central Pennsylvania ...
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LINE‑X Taps Matt Labuda as President to Lead Brand's Next Chapter
(morningstar.com - 2/23/2026)LINE-X has plans to open 17 new locations this year while empowering franchisees with enhanced digital tools, refreshed store designs, and in-depth guidance focused on franchisee profitability ... (full story)
BIGGBY COFFEE Caps 2025 With Stronger Café Traffic, Brand Refresh and New Tech Milestones
(restaurantnews.com - 2/23/2026)BIGGBY expanded its footprint, opening 47 new stores in 2025 and finishing the year with 460 locations across 13 states ... (full story)
Veteran McDonald's Operators Expand Scenthound into South Carolina and Georgia
(morningstar.com - 2/23/2026)Scenthound is continuing to grow in the Southeast with the addition of six new locations in South Carolina and Georgia ... (full story)
QuikTrip expands Texas footprint, advances Midwest growth
(cspdailynews.com - 2/23/2026)The retailer said it has plans to expand its footprint across the state with eight to 10 additional stores scheduled to open by the end of 2026 in the Houston metro area ... (full story)
Wendy's closing restaurants. See where
(freep.com - 2/23/2026)Wendy's is closing 300-600, or 5-6%, of its U.S. locations during the first half of 2026 ... (full story)
2 locations of a fast-casual chain that started in Lexington have closed
(kentucky.com - 2/23/2026)Two locations of Fazoli’s, a fast-casual restaurant chain that begin in Lexington, appear to have closed permanently ... (full story)
Caffè Nero’s $4.7 Million Bid Leads Compass Coffee Chapter 11 Auction
(dailycoffeenews.com - 2/20/2026)Caffè Nero North America emerged as the winning bidder in Compass Coffee’s Chapter 11 sale process this week ... (full story)
Sprouts Farmers Market to open 40-plus stores in 2026
(chainstoreage.com - 2/20/2026)The Phoenix-based natural and organic grocer plans to open more than 40 new stores in 2026 ... (full story)
Walgreens is laying off hundreds of workers, but its list of store closures in 2026 might not be as
(fastcompany.com - 2/20/2026)The pharmacy chain confirmed that the number of closing locations would be fewer than 100, which is less than previously planned ... (full story)
Cameron Mitchell Plots Ocean Prime Building Spree From Columbus Base
(hoodline.com - 2/20/2026)Cameron Mitchell Restaurants told reporters it plans to add 10 Ocean Prime restaurants over the next five years. The company also identified Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte and parts of southeast Florida as priority markets it wants to explore ... (full story)
Chicken Salad Chick Enters Nevada Market with Six-Unit Development Agreement
(citybiz.co - 2/19/2026)Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is making its Nevada debut with a six-unit franchise agreement in the Las Vegas metropolitan area ... (full story)
Big News! Zaxbys Set To Open First Pennsylvania location in Bucks County
(wpst.com - 2/19/2026)Zaxbys is in the middle of a big expansion. There are currently about 1000 locations in 17 states with 10 more Philadelphia area locations planned for the future ... (full story)
Aritzia buys Fred Segal brand, plans revival of iconic Melrose flagship store
(dailyhive.com - 2/19/2026)Vancouver-based fashion giant Aritzia has purchased the iconic Fred Segal brand, including its intellectual property and trademarks, and has leased its original flagship location on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles ...
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Chick-fil-A expansion brings play spaces for kids. Where they will be
(indystar.com - 2/19/2026)The Beech Grove store is among six locally-owned Chick-fil-A restaurants launching in Indiana in 2026 ... (full story)
Savers Value Village, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results
(tradingview.com - 2/19/2026)The company opened 10 new stores during the fourth quarter, bringing the total to 367 stores. For the full fiscal year 2025, a total of 26 new stores were opened ... (full story)
Costco is opening 3 new locations, including 1 in St. George
(thespectrum.com - 2/19/2026)Costco is expanding, opening three stores in two states in Texas and Utah ... (full story)
MassageLuXe Targets Indianapolis for Multi-Unit Expansion as Limited-Time Franchise Fee ...
(franchising.com - 2/19/2026)MassageLuXe is targeting the Indianapolis market for multi-unit expansion as part of its national growth strategy ...
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American Signature Locations Available Nationwide as Stalking-Horse Bidder Moves to Liquidate the Ho
(morningstar.com - 2/19/2026)A&G is continuing to market 89 leased and fee-owned retail stores and warehouse distribution centers (DCs) across 15 states: Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia ...
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Golden Chick opens 250th restaurant amid accelerated 2026 expansion
(qsrweb.com - 2/18/2026)In 2025, Golden Chick opened 23 new restaurants, setting a new all-time brand record for annual openings. A sizeable number of restaurants are already projected to open in 2026, positioning the brand to build on its recent development performance ... (full story)
IKEA to open 16 new locations in 2026: Here’s where
(thehill.com - 2/18/2026)The Swedish-founded and Netherlands-based retailer announced four new planned store locations, in addition to the six stores it already planned to open this year ... (full story)
Leslie’s Store Purge, Phoenix Pool Chain Shutters 80 Shops In Rapid Shake-Up
(hoodline.com - 2/18/2026)Leslie's, a pool-supply retailer based in Phoenix, closed 80 underperforming stores and a distribution center in Illinois as part of a rapid restructuring ahead of the spring pool season ... (full story)
Nick the Greek Accelerates Momentum in 2025 With Expanded Development Activities and Impressive ...
(restaurantnews.com - 2/18/2026)On track to surpass 100 locations by mid-2026, Nick the Greek has effectively doubled its unit count since 2023, with even more notable debuts on the horizon ... (full story)
More new Aldi stores opening in Florida in March, here's where
(dailycommercial.com - 2/18/2026)The no-frills grocery chain announced two more grand openings coming up in March, in addition to three already opening in February ...
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Venture X Franchise Owners Grow Their Flexible Workspace Portfolio
(franchising.com - 2/17/2026)Venture X® announced that multi-unit franchise owners have acquired four existing flexible workspaces in the Dallas-Fort Worth market and are converting them to Venture X ...
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IKEA announces first Oklahoma store in Tulsa
(newson6.com - 2/17/2026)The Tulsa location will mark IKEA’s first store in Oklahoma ... (full story)
Slim Chickens to Open First California Locations
(franchising.com - 2/17/2026)Slim Chickens announced a six-unit development agreement that will bring the brand to California for the first time ... (full story)
MilkShake Factory Opens First Tennessee Location in Murfreesboro Location on Saturday, February 28
(franchising.com - 2/17/2026)MilkShake Factory is officially entering a new state with the opening of its first Tennessee location in Murfreesboro ...
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Handel’s Carried Momentum into 2026 Following Landmark 80th Year
(restaurantnews.com - 2/17/2026)Handel’s accelerated its national expansion opening 20 new locations, entered three new states Washington, Florida and Idaho and signed nearly 60 new units as the brand continues to execute on its robust franchise growth strategy ... (full story)
Slim Chickens Enters New Jersey with 17-Unit Signed Agreement
(franchising.com - 2/16/2026)Slim Chickens announced a 17-unit development agreement, expanding the brand’s footprint across New Jersey as part of its broader Northeast growth strategy ... (full story)
Woodhouse Spas Identifies Development Potential for 100+ New Spas Nationwide
(1851franchise.com - 2/16/2026)Woodhouse Spas has laid the foundation for a major development initiative, identifying capacity for over 100 new locations in key markets across the U.S. ... (full story)
The Melt doubling San Fran footprint
(fastcasual.com - 2/16/2026)The Melt is opening eight Southern California locations in 2026, more than doubling its footprint in the region ...
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This restaurant chain has 4,000 units but none in Idaho. Here it comes, Meridian
(idahostatesman.com - 2/16/2026)Paris Baguette bakery and cafe is on track to open its first Gem State location in an expansion underway ...
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Sun Auto Opens New Louisiana Store, Acquires Liberty Tire & Auto in N.C.
(tirereview.com - 2/16/2026)Sun Auto also acquired Liberty Tire & Auto in Liberty, N.C. ...
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Trader Joe's plans to add stores in Florida. Here's where.
(marconews.com - 2/15/2026)The chain is expected to open at least five more stores in the Sunshine State either this year or in 2027 ...
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Di Bruno Bros. closing three of its five stores
(marketreportblog.com - 2/14/2026)Di Bruno Bros. will close three of its five stores; two will remain, both within Philadelphia city limits ... (full story)
Kwik Trip Announces 11 New Store Openings in Minnesota for 2026
(krocnews.com - 2/14/2026)Kwik Trip, recently confirmed it will open 11 new stores across the Land of 10,000 Lakes in 2026 ...
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Dutch Bros plans more locations in 2026 after growing revenue by nearly 30% in 2025
(modernretail.co - 2/13/2026)The company plans to open approximately 181 stores this year as it moves toward a goal of 2,029 stores by 2029 ... (full story)
3 Big Numbers: Couche-Tard’s many facets of growth
(cstoredive.com - 2/13/2026)The company plan to add 750 company-operated Circle K convenience stores to its network in the next five years through a mix of new builds and small acquisitions ... (full story)
Trader Joe’s announces new stores coming to multiple states
(wlns.com - 2/13/2026)New locations are now officially planned in six states: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas and Washington ... (full story)
Here's Why Boot Barn's Store Expansion Strategy Looks Compelling
(finance.yahoo.com - 2/13/2026)The company plans to open 15 stores in the fiscal fourth quarter, bringing fiscal 2026 openings to 70 stores. For fiscal 2027, about 20 openings are planned for the first quarter beginning in April ... (full story)
IKEA to close this state’s only store
(mlive.com - 2/13/2026)The furniture and home goods retailer announced that its store in Memphis, Tennessee will close on May 3 ...
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Aldi to open converted Winn-Dixie in Saint Johns on Feb. 26
(jaxdailyrecord.com - 2/13/2026)Plans call for three more stores to open by summer Downtown and in East Arlington ...
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Beloved restaurant chain to close more locations 2 years after bankruptcy
(syracuse.com - 2/13/2026)A popular seafood restaurant chain is looking to close more locations, two years after filing for bankruptcy ...
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Wisconsin-born restaurant chain Culver’s finds its first spot in the Richmond market
(richmondbizsense.com - 2/13/2026)Culver’s is preparing to enter the Richmond market ... (full story)
BODYBAR Pilates Caps Off Landmark Year of Expansion, Performance, Brand Momentum
(streetinsider.com - 2/12/2026)The brand has a robust pipeline to open over 70 additional studios in 2026, with more than 40 locations slated for Q3 and Q4; is targeting an additional 130 to 200 units in its development pipeline in the coming year ... (full story)
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