- Iconic steakhouse closing dozens of restaurants nationwide as part of turnaround plan
(masslive.com - 12/31/2026) Outback closed 21 locations in 2025 and outlined plans to not renew an additional 22 locations to support its efforts ...
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- 170-year-old sporting goods chain shutters half its stores
(thestreet.com - 1/26/2026) The chain plans to close 31 retail stores and five outlets by the end of the first quarter ...
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- Restaurant chain popular in the 2000s is now down to 14 locations across the U.S.
(silive.com - 1/26/2026) National restaurant chain Joe’s Crab Shack, once a chain on the rise, will soon operate just 14 locations in the U.S. ... (full story)
- Newk’s Eatery Caps 2025 with 10 Franchise Deals, Five New Locations and Key Leadership Hire
(restaurantnews.com - 1/26/2026) CEO Frank Paci highlights strategic media investment, loyalty growth, operational upgrades and the return of CDO Chris Cheek as catalysts for Newk’s next phase of growth ...
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- Color Me Mine Opens First Washington Location at The Landing in Renton
(whatnow.com - 1/26/2026) Color Me Mine to open first location in Washington state, introducing an interactive, art-focused experience for all ages ... (full story)
- Brick-And-Mortar Makes A Comeback In A Changing Retail Landscape
(forbes.com - 1/25/2026) All of this suggests that brick-and-mortar retail may be reaching an inflection point after a quarter-century of digital disruption ... (full story)
- Major Mexican dining chain shuts down locations, no bankruptcy
(thestreet.com - 1/24/2026) Popular fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain Torchy’s Tacos announced it will close four of its locations in two states on Feb. 3 ... (full story)
- 110-year-old hot dog chain just sold its entire business
(thestreet.com - 1/23/2026) Smithfield Foods has agreed to acquire Nathan’s Famous ... (full story)
- After Years Under the Radar, QDOBA Eyes National Breakout
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/23/2026) QDOBA has over 650 restaurant commitments. After closing a net of nine locations across 2021 and 2022, the chain opened a net of 94 restaurants between 2023 and 2025. The goal is to open a net of 73 locations in 2026 to eclipse 900 location .... (full story)
- Sigri Indian BBQ Serves Bold North Indian Flavors to Brooklyn With First Location in The Big Apple
(morningstar.com - 1/23/2026) Sigri Indian BBQ has signed a franchise agreement in Brooklyn, New York – bringing authentic North Indian barbecue to the Big Apple ... (full story)
- Fortunoff Backyard Store opening in Huntington and Stony Brook in March
(greaterlongisland.com - 1/23/2026) Fortunoff Backyard Store is just weeks away from opening two new showrooms on Long Island ... (full story)
- Watches of Switzerland Acquires 4-Store Jewelry Chain in Texas
(nationaljeweler.com - 1/23/2026) Watches of Switzerland Group said the stores will continue to operate under the Deutsch & Deutsch name ... (full story)
- Fogo de Chão unveils plans to open more than a dozen new locations in 2026
(wfaa.com - 1/22/2026) Fogo de Chao announced plans to open 14 to 16 new locations during this year ... (full story)
- Mr. Gatti’s sold to franchisee
(restaurantdive.com - 1/22/2026) OneRyan Global, an investment firm that operates two Mr. Gatti’s units, will lead the company into its next phase of growth, including new units in Walmart and c-stores ...
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- Hungry Howie’s Accelerates Detroit Expansion With Three New Store Openings ...
(franchising.com - 1/22/2026) Hungry Howie’s is continuing its growth across Metro Detroit with the opening of three new locations ... (full story)
- Buc-ee’s next stop? Nebraska.
(cstoredive.com - 1/22/2026) In just the past year, Buc-ee’s opened its first site in Virginia, broke ground in Arizona and began the approvals process in Idaho and Utah ...
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- Starbucks coffee-chain rival permanently closes dozens of locations
(thestreet.com - 1/22/2026) A 60-year-old specialty coffee chain shutters multiple locations amid its parent company’s takeover and a disturbing consumer trend ...
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- Paris Baguette Hits Record 77 Café Openings in 2025, Prepares for 400th North American Location
(restaurantnews.com - 1/21/2026) Paris Baguette is on track to open their 400th North American bakery cafe this year, a result of 150 planned openings ... (full story)
- Sloan’s Ice Cream Fuels National Expansion with New Texas Franchise Growth and Multiple Store ...
(restaurantnews.com - 1/21/2026) Continuing nationwide expansion with new franchise growth in Texas and multiple store openings across the country ... (full story)
- Beloved grocery chain is closing stores after nearly 100 years in business
(pennlive.com - 1/21/2026) The Raley’s Companies confirmed that two grocery stores in California will permanently go dark in the days to come ... (full story)
- Brewing Bold Moves: Royal Aloha Coffee Company Appoints Tom Wylie as Chief Operating Officer
(franchising.com - 1/21/2026) Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has continued its expansion with 16 new store openings in 2025 and 25-30 new store openings anticipated in 2026 ... (full story)
- Pops Mart sells all 54 c-stores, wholesale business
(cstoredive.com - 1/21/2026) The East Coast retailer has divided its convenience retail and fueling business among three buyers. Sunoco LP purchased 36 of Pops Mart’s 54 convenience stores ...
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- Day care chain looks to add nine locations between Pasco and Fort Myers
(businessobserverfl.com - 1/21/2026) The Learning Experience, a chain of day care centers, plans to add nine locations across the region in the next two years ...
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- Formerly bankrupt retail chain announces new round of closures
(thestreet.com - 1/21/2026) After emerging from bankruptcy, the retailer is now closing more stores and pulling back from some markets ...
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- Burn Boot Camp Ends 2025 With Double Digit Growth and Strong Franchisee Profitability while ...
(prnewswire.com - 1/21/2026) As Burn Boot Camp works toward opening 100 new gyms in 2026, the brand sees a growing opportunity to position itself as a complement to portfolios ... (full story)
- Popular restaurant chain known for its Detroit-style pizza, burgers is expanding to Boston
(boston25news.com - 1/21/2026) Emmy Squared Pizza, a popular restaurant chain known for its Detroit-style pizza and award-winning burgers is expanding to Boston ... (full story)
- Award-winning winery and restaurant opens its first location in Alabama
(www.al.com - 1/21/2026) Illinois-based Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants will be opening its first location in Alabama ... (full story)
- The Olive Garden Rival That Once Filed for Bankruptcy Is Planning a Major Comeback ...
(parade.com - 1/21/2026) The company plans to expand its Macaroni Grill locations and its fast-casual brand, TwistedMac. This includes an expected two to five new Macaroni Grills and 5 to 10 TwistedMac locations ... (full story)
- Palmetto Moon Expands to Virginia with First Store Opening at River Ridge in Lynchburg
(einpresswire.com - 1/20/2026) The new location will be Palmetto Moon's first store in Virginia, marking the brand's ninth state and a significant milestone in its continued Southeast expansion ... (full story)
- Weigel’s new CEO takes business to the next level
(cspdailynews.com - 1/20/2026) The chain continues an ambitious growth plan. It opened seven new stores this year, and it is planning for another eight next year ...
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- Urban Air Adventure Park to Debut in Oregon with New Franchise Agreement
(franchising.com - 1/20/2026) Urban Air Adventure Park is making its Oregon debut with a new franchise agreement to open its first park in Salem ... (full story)
- Houston TX Hot Chicken Accelerates Nationwide Expansion With 26 New Franchise Commitments
(restaurantnews.com - 1/20/2026) Houston TX Hot Chicken continues to build momentum nationwide, today announcing 26 new franchise commitments across four U.S. markets ... (full story)
- JINYA Ramen Bar Makes Its New York Debut with First Long Island Location
(restaurantnews.com - 1/20/2026) Acclaimed Japanese ramen concept to bring signature handcrafted noodles and slow-simmered broths to the Empire State ...
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- Snarf’s Sandwiches on a Roll in Denver Area With New Locations
(whatnow.com - 1/20/2026) The new Aurora location is just one of four Snarf’s locations currently in development in the Greater Denver Area ... (full story)
- Blo Blow Dry Bar Strengthens Franchise System in 2025, Builds Platform for Growth in 2026
(finance.yahoo.com - 1/20/2026) Awarding 30 new franchise units in 2025, Blo Blow Dry Bar has seen a 50% increase over 2024 and opened 16 new locations across key markets in the U.S. and Canada ... (full story)
- Dogtopia Advances the Standard of Pet Wellness After a Record-Breaking 2025
(franchising.com - 1/20/2026) The brand is poised to cross the 300-store milestone this year with 27 new agreements signed last year, building on a development pipeline of more than 250 ... (full story)
- LIGHTS OUT End of an era as Red Lobster rival axes 8 locations in first wave of 70 shutters
(the-sun.com - 1/20/2026) As Red Robin plots the January 25 shutdown, seven of the burger joint’s other locations recently closed for good ... (full story)
- A Year of Expansion, Heart and Momentum: Pigtails & Crewcuts Looks Ahead to an Even Brighter 2026
(finance.yahoo.com - 1/19/2026) Five more locations are expected to open early in 2026, a sign of growth and sustained franchisee interest ... (full story)
- Despite Slowdown, Portillo’s Growth Story is Far from Over
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/16/2026) The plan is to open eight restaurants each in 2026 and 2027 ...
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- Culture Remains King During Growth Surge at Layne’s Chicken Fingers
(franchisetimes.com - 1/16/2026) Layne's expects unit growth with up to 45 openings in 2026 ... (full story)
- Parker’s Kitchen opens new prototype store, kicks off 50th anniversary
(cspdailynews.com - 1/16/2026) The c-store retailer is currently expanding into new markets, including Jacksonville, Florida, and Columbia, South Carolina. The company said it plans to open 17 new stores in 2026 ... (full story)
- Urban Air Adventure Park is bringing a franchise to Wappingers Falls
(msn.com - 1/16/2026) Urban Air Adventure Park, a part of Unleashed Brands, has announced other expansion plans across the country, with dozens of future franchises coming to Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Texas and California ...
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- Steak and Ale and Bennigan’s Reach Major Milestones, Positioning Legendary Restaurant Brands for ...
(restaurantnews.com - 1/16/2026) Growth across the domestic portfolio was supported by several major developments, including a brand new location in New Mexico, a brand new South Carolina location and a 30-unit Bennigan’s On The Fly expansion ... (full story)
- Potbelly Signs 5-Unit Agreement in Tulsa, Oklahoma
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/16/2026) Potbelly Sandwich Works is expanding into the Tulsa, Oklahoma market through a 5-shop new multi-unit franchise agreement ... (full story)
- Pet Supplies Plus, Wag N’ Wash celebrate continued growth in 2025
(petfoodprocessing.net - 1/16/2026) The brands signed more than 30 franchise agreements and opened 18 new stores, seven of which were in new markets; are on track to open more than 20 stores annually in the coming years ... (full story)
- Walmart Names New US Chief Ahead of CEO Change
(ttnews.com - 1/16/2026) Seth Dallaire has been promoted to chief growth officer for the company ... (full story)
- Washington State To Welcome First Handel’s Ice Cream Location
(franchising.com - 1/15/2026) Handel’s Ice Cream expands to Vancouver, Washington with a new location ... (full story)
- The Spice & Tea Exchange Enters 2026 After Surpassing $50 Million in System-Wide Sales
(bevnet.com - 1/15/2026) The Spice & Tea Exchange® plans to open eight new stores early in the year, sell 25 franchise agreements, and launch a new distribution center to support continued system-wide growth ... (full story)
- EXCLUSIVE: Women’s Specialty Chain Francesca’s Closing Its Doors
(finance.yahoo.com - 1/15/2026) Women’s specialty chain Francesca’s is preparing to shut down ...
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- Ziebart Caps a Strong 2025, Kicks Off 2026 with Heavy Growth and Innovation Plans
(morningstar.com - 1/15/2026) The company plans to further expand key markets across the Eastern United States, building density in high-potential regions ... (full story)
- Ford’s Garage Signs Agreement to Grow in Tennessee
(fsrmagazine.com - 1/15/2026) Ford’s Garage has just announced a significant multi-unit franchise development agreement that will bring up to four new locations to the Middle Tennessee area over the next five years ... (full story)
- Melting Pot Closes 2025 With 4 Restaurants Opened, 3 Additional Franchises Awarded and Continued ...
(1851franchise.com - 1/15/2026) Looking forward to a strong 2026, Melting Pot is targeting expansion in Las Vegas; South Florida; San Jose, California; Providence, Rhode Island; Provo, Utah; Greensboro, North Carolina; Eugene, Oregon; Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and Houston and The Woodlands, Texas ... (full story)
- Food Lion Announces Continued Growth with New Stores Across the Carolinas
(newsroom.foodlion.com - 1/15/2026) Food Lion is preparing to open four new stores in the first quarter of 2026 in the following communities ...
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- Phenix Salon Suites Ends 2025 with Strong Development Momentum, Sets Sights on Accelerated 2026 ...
(franchising.com - 1/15/2026) Phenix plans to open more than 30 new locations in 2026, with these openings coming from both domestic and international markets ... (full story)
- Hawaiian Bros Says Aloha to First Newberg, Oregon Location
(franchising.com - 1/15/2026) Hawaiian Bros is opening its first island-inspired JCK Ohana location in Newberg, OR ... (full story)
- Chopt Parent Acquires Protein Bar & Kitchen
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/15/2026) Founders Table Restaurant Group—the parent of Chopt and Dos Toros—announced on Thursday the acquisition of Protein Bar & Kitchen ...
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- Chopt Parent Acquires Protein Bar & Kitchen
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/15/2026) The plan is to expand in Indianapolis, suburban Chicago, and other markets throughout 2026. The chain has 30 franchised and licensed locations in development ... (full story)
- Freddy's Finishes 2025 with Record Franchise Growth and an Expanding Pipeline for Development
(prnewswire.com - 1/14/2026) The fast-casual restaurant brand signed 22 multi-unit development agreements last year to develop 118 restaurants; 51 new Freddy's restaurants opened in 2025, 7 slated for Q1 of 2026 ... (full story)
- Guthrie’s Bets on Franchising Momentum with New CEO
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/14/2026) Roughly two dozen new restaurants are slated to open this year. Much of that development will continue to build density across the South ... (full story)
- Young Franchisee Expands QSR Portfolio With 5-unit Currito Agreement
(franchisetimes.com - 1/14/2026) Franchisee is targeting Arlington Heights, Orland Park, Buffalo Grove and St. Charles, Illinois, to develop his next locations of the brand ... (full story)
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