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Code Ninjas Eyes Metro Atlanta for Next Wave of Franchise Growth
(patch.com - 5/21/2025)Ambitious Plan to Launch Seven New Locations Across Metro Atlanta and Surrounding Suburbs ...
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Akerman Represents FS Investors in Acquisition of Nine Nothing Bundt Cakes Bakeries to Accelerate Sa
(akerman.com - 5/20/2025)Akerman represented FS Investors in its acquisition of nine company-owned Nothing Bundt Cakes bakeries in the San Diego market, along with a related development agreement to build 16 additional bakeries throughout the region ... (full story)
Happy Joe’s Unveils New Prototype Leading to a Record-Smashing Opening on the First Coast
(restaurantnews.com - 5/20/2025)The Navarre location is the 47th Happy Joe’s restaurant systemwide in the U.S., and the first in Florida, marking a major milestone as the brand continues to expand nationwide ...
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Retail furniture chain sets opening date for 1st Vermont store
(wcax.com - 5/20/2025)Bob’s Discount Furniture is set to open its first retail store in Vermont ... (full story)
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Expands National Footprint With Virginia Development Deal
(restaurantnews.com - 5/20/2025)The three-unit agreement continues the brand’s rapid growth across the country, expands its coast-to-coast footprint and reinforces its segment position as a national pizza player ... (full story)
Pennsylvania Aldi Expansion: 3 New Locations
(phillybite.com - 5/19/2025)Aldi, the popular discount supermarket chain, is continuing its expansion across the Keystone State with three new store locations announced for Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and Ellwood City ... (full story)
Qdoba to open five new Long Island restaurants in franchise expansion
(libn.com - 5/19/2025)New locations include Deer Park, Bethpage, Lake Grove, Lindenhurst & Riverhead ...
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Sweetgreen to Enter Arkansas
(qsrmagazine.com - 5/19/2025)Sweetgreen’s upcoming Arkansas locations are part of a broader national expansion, with new markets including Sacramento, Phoenix, and Cincinnati also on the horizon for 2025 ... (full story)
Discount retailer purchases 4 former Big Lots stores
(msn.com - 5/18/2025)Discount retail chain, Forman Mills was also one of the retailers that purchased former Big Lot stores ... (full story)
Iconic brand finds buyer after Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing
(thestreet.com - 5/18/2025)Hudson’s Bay has sealed a deal with Canadian Tire Corporation on May 15 to sell its intellectual property for over $30 million as part of its restructuring plan after filing for bankruptcy ...
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Sweetgreen Is Betting It All on Store Growth
(finance.yahoo.com - 5/18/2025)It opened five new locations in the first quarter, which, using that as a run rate, means around 20 new stores for the year ... (full story)
Furniture and meatballs: IKEA opening new locations in 2025 and 2026. Here's where.
(usatoday.com - 5/17/2025)The globally-recognized company has already opened five locations in the U.S. this year, with plans to open six more before the end of 2025 ... (full story)
Harps Food Stores to purchase Doc’s Food Stores in Oklahoma
(talkbusiness.net - 5/16/2025)Springdale-based grocery retailer Harps Food Stores Inc. will acquire Doc’s Food Stores Inc., an independent grocery retailer with 10 stores across Oklahoma ... (full story)
Popular fast-food burger chain looks to expand to the Triangle
(newsobserver.com - 5/16/2025)Fat Patty’s is looking to bring new franchises to the Raleigh, Durham and Charlotte areas ...
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Luxury Texas steakhouse debuting 1st AZ location in this metro Phoenix city
(azcentral.com - 5/16/2025)Texas-based Perry's Steakhouse & Grille will open its first Arizona location in Gilbert in spring 2026 ...
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Popular Bar & Grill Chain Unexpectedly Closes 15 Restaurants
(mensjournal.com - 5/16/2025)Bahama Breeze, a beloved Caribbean bar and grill, unexpectedly closed 15 restaurants across at least eight states ...
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Buc-ee's Convenience Store Chain Reveals New Locations
(yahoo.com - 5/16/2025)Buc-ee's is looking to expand along the Southeast and along the East coast, three locations with opening dates this year and a fourth slated for next year ... (full story)
Rite Aid to sell 1,000 pharmacy assets to CVS, Walgreens and others
(reuters.com - 5/15/2025)Bankrupt U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid on Thursday said it agreed to sell pharmacy assets from more than 1,000 store locations in separate transactions to CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Albertsons, Kroger and Giant Eagle, among others ... (full story)
Dog Haus Expands to Louisiana with Three New Locations
(restaurantnews.com - 5/15/2025)The first Louisiana location is expected to open in the spring of 2026, with the remaining two following soon after ...
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Dollar Tree Surpasses 9,000 Stores Across North America
(progressivegrocer.com - 5/15/2025)Milestone reinforces company’s position as one of the fastest-growing value retailers ...
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David's Bridal is opening a new, higher-end boutique to appeal to Gen Z brides
(businessinsider.com - 5/15/2025)The first Diamonds & Pearls store is set to open on Thursday in Delray Beach, Florida, with another location planned to open later this year. While only two are planned for now, the company has identified up to 100 potential markets for future stores ... (full story)
Port of Subs Signs 20-Unit Development Deal in Dallas-Fort Worth Market
(qsrmagazine.com - 5/15/2025)20 units expected to open across the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs, and growing across the state with 40 locations in development ... (full story)
Dick’s Sporting Goods to acquire Foot Locker for $2.4 billion in effort to corner Nike market
(cnbc.com - 5/15/2025)Dick’s Sporting Goods said Thursday it plans to acquire rival Foot Locker as it looks to expand its international presence ... (full story)
Tommy’s Express Opening Three New Locations
(franchising.com - 5/15/2025)This will be the first location in Visalia and Norfolk, and the fourth location in Omaha ... (full story)
MAJOR MOVE Beloved fast food chain ‘better than Popeyes’ to open 900 more locations by 2027
(the-sun.com - 5/14/2025)McDonald's announced Monday that it plans to open 900 locations across the United States by 2027 ... (full story)
Sloan’s Ice Cream Serves Up Sweet News with Latest Franchise Sale in Sarasota
(restaurantnews.com - 5/14/2025)This newest territory joins a growing list of domestic and international markets for the brand, including Florida, Texas, California, Ohio, Nevada, and Kuwait, with 13 locations already in various stages of development ... (full story)
Lawson-Fenning sells majority stake to lifestyle brand
(businessofhome.com - 5/14/2025)Lawson-Fenning, the designer-favorite Los Angeles furniture brand, has sold a majority stake of its business to Stand Out For Good, the parent company of faith-based apparel retailers Altar’d State, Arula, Tullabee and Vow’d ... (full story)
Chain calling itself 'ultimate beer bar' is coming to Framingham. Where it will open
(metrowestdailynews.com - 5/14/2025)The Brass Tap Craft Beer Bar, a Florida-based chain that dubs itself the "ultimate beer bar" will make its New England debut at a new development in North Framingham ...
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Ames outdoor gear store permanently closing after 70 years in business
(who13.com - 5/14/2025)After the Ames location closes, there will be eight JAX Outdoor Gear locations, all in Colorado ...
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Potbelly Franchisee Commits to 30 Shops across Georgia and Texas
(qsrmagazine.com - 5/14/2025)Committed to developing and opening 15 shops in the Georgia market, and open 15 total shops in central Texas over the next eight years ... (full story)
Aqua-Tots Makes a Splash in New Jersey with Opening of New North Bergen Location
(mypanhandle.com - 5/14/2025)Aqua-Tots Swim School is proud to announce that its newest facility in the state of New Jersey, more than 170 locations across 14 countries and is rapidly expanding, with 90 locations in development ... (full story)
Sweet Paris Debuts in Arkansas and Missouri with Four-Unit Signed Agreement
(franchising.com - 5/14/2025)Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café expands its national presence entering two new states in a four-unit signed agreement, two restaurants will be opening in Arkansas metropolitan cities, and two restaurants will be opening in Kansas City, Missouri ...
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Map and Full List of Rite Aid Store Addresses Closing Across the U.S.
(newsweek.com - 5/14/2025)Rite Aid, once a cornerstone of American pharmacy retail, is preparing to shut down more stores as part of its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings ... (full story)
The Classic Ice Cream Chain That's Closing Dozens Of Locations In 2025
(yahoo.com - 5/13/2025)DQ began its closing spree in February, when it was confirmed that it would be saying goodbye to 25 locations however, the chain had closed 40 locations in Texas ... (full story)
Effin Egg Opens First Las Vegas Franchise!
(restaurantnews.com - 5/13/2025)Effin Egg, the Florida based fast casual breakfast sandwich concept, is opening its first Las Vegas location this week ... (full story)
Sushi Fans in Richmond Will Soon Dine Out Loud with Rock N’ Roll Sushi
(restaurantnews.com - 5/13/2025)Original, American-style sushi restaurant gears up for Virginia debut, bringing bold flavors and high-energy vibes to Central Virginia ...
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Popular digital-first brand plans huge brick-and-mortar expansion
(thestreet.com - 5/13/2025)Warby Parker opened 11 new stores during Q1 and now operates 287 stores across the U.S. and Canada with plans to open another 45 during its current fiscal year ...
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Pinot's Palette Refocuses on Franchise Growth Following Acquisition by Twist Brands
(finance.yahoo.com - 5/13/2025)Studios are slated to open this year in California, Nevada, Florida and Ohio ... (full story)
Primrose Schools® Enters Mid-Year with 19 New Franchise Agreements Awarded and Expansion Plans ...
(morningstar.com - 5/13/2025)With more than 40 new locations slated to open in 2025, has signed 19 franchise awards since January. The company's national expansion continues in urban metros including Detroit, Kansas City, Memphis and Phoenix with rapid development potential ... (full story)
Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid Celebrate Record Growth Amid Resale Boom
(morningstar.com - 5/13/2025)After opening 20+ stores in 2024, there are currently >50 new locations under development nationwide ...
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Port of Subs growing in Central Valley; leaders with local ties driving 10-unit deal
(thebusinessjournal.com - 5/12/2025)The first location opens in Modesto in late 2025, with plans for future stores in Fresno and Clovis ...
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WinCo Foods reportedly eyeing expansion into Colorado
(denver7.com - 5/12/2025)WinCo Foods wants to build at least two locations in the Centennial State: one in Thornton and another in Firestone ... (full story)
Pri Mar Petroleum to Sell 13 Michigan Locations
(convenience.org - 5/12/2025)The Pri Mart group of c-stores and gas stations will become part of the EZ Mart chain ...
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Popular convenience store chain known for fast-casual food opens two new Central Ohio locations ...
(614now.com - 5/12/2025)The Pennsylvania-based convenience store & gas station chain set a goal to open 50 Central Ohio locations by 2025, and number 39 and 40 are opening tomorrow ...
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A furniture chain will make its NC debut this year with 6 new stores
(newsobserver.com - 5/12/2025)The company, Bob’s Discount Furniture, announced plans to open six stores across the state, including two in the Triangle, in 2025. They are among 20 new stores expected to open this year ... (full story)
Kirkland’s bolsters retail conversion plans with Beyond-backed credit agreement
(furnituretoday.com - 5/12/2025)In addition to the expanded credit facility, the companies have entered into a purchase agreement providing for the future sale of Kirkland’s intellectual property to Beyond, subject to senior lender approvals ... (full story)
Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch® Heads to the Pacific Northwest with Multi-Unit Deal in Portland ...
(franchising.com - 5/12/2025)The brand signed a multi-unit deal to open several locations in the greater Portland area. This will be the first time introducing Huckleberry’s to the state of Oregon, marking a major milestone in its national expansion ... (full story)
Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express, and Hot Dog on a Stick Debut in Connecticut
(franchising.com - 5/12/2025)Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express, and Hot Dog on a Stick have officially debuted in Connecticut, opening a tri-branded location ... (full story)
Woodhouse Spa Expands with Four New Spa Openings in Growing Communities
(franchising.com - 5/12/2025)Woodhouse Spa opening of four new locations in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Broomfield, Colorado; Odessa, Texas; and Rogers, Arkansas ... (full story)
South Block To Bring Its Fresh Flavors to North Carolina
(restaurantnews.com - 5/12/2025)The award-winning acai and smoothie brand will open two new locations in Charlotte this year – marking its first expansion outside the DMV market ...
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