- Tijuana Flats to Enter Kentucky
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/21/2025) Tijuana Flats opening marks a milestone in 30-year-old brand’s continued expansion across the Southeast ... (full story)
- Pretzelmaker Opens at Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville, Maryland
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/21/2025) This opening is the first location to date for the brand in Maryland ... (full story)
- The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Opens First New Mexico Store
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/21/2025) The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, debuted its first New Mexico location ... (full story)
- Forever 21’s entire store network may be shuttered in new Chapter 11 process
(insideretail.us - 2/21/2025) The US operator of Forever 21 is reportedly preparing to enter Chapter 11 as soon as next month and might wind down the brand’s store network if it cannot find a buyer ...
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- Expedia Cruises enters 2025 with expanded reach, surpasses 260 units
(traveldailynews.com - 2/21/2025) Plans to award an additional 15 locations in 2025, with a focus on high-demand regions, including Florida, Texas, California, New York, and Georgia ... (full story)
- Potbelly Sandwich Works Expands into the Philadelphia Market with Two New Shops Through Franchise De
(manilatimes.net - 2/20/2025) Announces its expansion into the Northern Delaware, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania market, with two new locations on the horizon ... (full story)
- Potbelly Sandwich Works Expands Through Franchising in Illinois with A New 3 Shop Development Agreem
(globenewswire.com - 2/20/2025) Opening three new Potbelly locations across the Kane and Kendall markets, further solidifying the brand’s presence in the region ... (full story)
- Ikea Plans 8 New Smaller-Format Stores in 2025
(retailtouchpoints.com - 2/20/2025) The new Plan and Order Point stores will be located in PA, MD, OR, AZ and in three CA locations ...
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- Popular Home Decor Chain Closing Failing Stores, Looking to Bed Bath & Beyond for Hope
(msn.com - 2/20/2025) Home decor chain Kirkland’s announced that it will be closing down a number of its underperforming stores, as well as converting some locations to more profitable brands in an effort to increase sales ...
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- Potbelly Sandwich Works Expands Franchising in Phoenix Market with New 5-Shop Development Agreement
(globenewswire.com - 2/20/2025) This agreement marks a franchised partnership to open five new Potbelly locations in the vibrant Phoenix area ... (full story)
- Potbelly Sandwich Works Expands Presence in Portland with New 14-Shop Franchise Development Agreemen
(morningstar.com - 2/20/2025) A recently finalized Shop Development Agreement (SDA) will bring 14 new Potbelly locations to the Portland, Oregon market and has committed to further development in Washington and Utah ... (full story)
- Potbelly Sandwich Works Expands to Jackson, Mississippi with New 4-Shop Franchise Development Agreem
(marketscreener.com - 2/20/2025) The addition of these four shops in Jackson is a key part of Potbelly's strategic growth plan to expand its footprint through franchising in key markets across the United States ... (full story)
- Kontoor Brands: Helly Hansen, A Massive Purchase
(seekingalpha.com - 2/19/2025) Kontoor Brands is acquiring Helly Hansen for $900 million to diversify into the outdoor and workwear market, aiming for long-term growth and value creation ... (full story)
- Don Quijote operator buys American sushi chain Mikuni
(insideretail.asia - 2/17/2025) Pan Pacific International Holdings – operator of Japanese discount retail chain Don Quijote – has acquired American sushi restaurant Mikuni for an undisclosed amount ...
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- Bemidji Chamber Ambassadors welcome 7 Brew Coffee
(bemidjipioneer.com - 2/15/2025) "We are thrilled to open our first stand in Minnesota" ... (full story)
- Steve Madden Buys Kurt Geiger for $364.1 Million
(retailtouchpoints.com - 2/15/2025) Kurt Geiger is on an expansion path in North America; the company opened its fourth U.S. store last month, with another five in development and plans to eventually operate 50 locations in the region ... (full story)
- Biscuit Belly expanding with more southern locations opening in 2025
(wdrb.com - 2/14/2025) Biscuit Belly opened its 14th location in Summerville, South Carolina, on Feb. 4 and has plans to open locations in Greenville, South Carolina, and Wake Forest, North Carolina, in 2025 ... (full story)
- Denny’s CFO confirms up to 90 more locations will close down after beloved chain shuttered 88 restau
(newsbreak.com - 2/13/2025) DENNY'S will accelerate its plan to close dozens of stores in the US as it confirms up to 90 more locations set for the chopping block ...
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- Stewart's Shops to Divest Five C-stores
(csnews.com - 2/13/2025) Stewart's Shops is selling five convenience stores in New York and Vermont following its recent acquisition of the Jolley Stores chain ... (full story)
- Perspire Sauna Studio Plans for California Expansion with 13 Locations in Development Statewide
(fox44news.com - 2/13/2025) Nation's Leading Infrared and Red-Light Sauna Franchise Signs 4 Separate Agreements in San Diego, Pasadena, and San Francisco Areas ...
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- Get Ready to Jump into Action! Urban Air Adventure Park Expanding to Las Vegas
(franchising.com - 2/13/2025) Unleashed Brands, is thrilled to announce that leases have been signed for two brand-new locations in Las Vegas ... (full story)
- Circle K Acquires Hutch's Convenience Store Chain
(storebrands.com - 2/13/2025) The deal includes 20 locations in Oklahoma and Kansas...
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- HomeTown Pharmacy acquires 5 retail pharmacies in northwest Michigan
(wzzm13.com - 2/12/2025) HomeTown Pharmacy announced it's taking ownership of five pharmacies from Munson Healthcare. The ownership change takes effect Feb. 20 ... (full story)
- Cold Stone Creamery Serving Sweet Franchise Opportunities in Nashville
(prnewswire.com - 2/12/2025) National ice cream brand identifies Nashville as prime market for continued growth, has plans of opening 10 locations in Nashville over the next 5 years ... (full story)
- Ollie's Celebrates the Grand Opening of Four Wisconsin Stores
(stocktitan.net - 2/12/2025) Ollie's Bargain Outlet has announced the grand opening of four new stores in Wisconsin, taking over former Big Lots locations in Fond Du Lac, Sheboygan, West Bend, and Mt. Pleasant ... (full story)
- Joann fabrics is closing hundreds of stores: See the full list of doomed locations in bankruptcy ...
(fastcompany.com/ - 2/12/2025) The company had initially said it would not close any locations as part of its second Chapter 11 process. However, its fortunes appear to have changed ...
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- Layne’s Chicken Fingers To Open Three New Restaurants in February
(restaurantnews.com - 2/12/2025) The Soon to be Famous™ chicken franchise will open restaurants in Virginia and two in Texas this month, pushing its total open unit count to 24. With these new locations secured, the company approaches its goal of 50 open units by the end of 2025 ...
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- Wahlburgers Hits The Jackpot With Oklahoma Debut on Feb. 12
(restaurantnews.com - 2/12/2025) Wahlburgers is bringing its signature gourmet burgers, sandwiches and more to Oklahoma for the first time ... (full story)
- Tervis Tumbler exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(businessobserverfl.com - 2/11/2025) The drinkware company is leaner and planning to bring more products to the market ...
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- Publix set to open first Northern Kentucky store, 4 others planned
(local12.com - 2/11/2025) The Florida-based retailer plans to open five stores in Northern Kentucky over the next few years ... (full story)
- Here's where western and workwear Boot Barn is opening its next two stores in Connecticut
(darientimes.com - 2/11/2025) Western wear and work clothing outlet Boot Barn will open its second Connecticut retail store in early March with a third shop in the works for Milford ...
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- Hawaiian Bros Continues its Valley Expansion Plans
(whatnow.com - 2/11/2025) Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, one of the fastest-growing chain restaurants in the country, is getting ready to open even more locations throughout the Valley, with several sites already in development ...
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- Pinkie’s acquires Lonestar Liquor, expanding to six Midland locations
(msn.com - 2/10/2025) Pinkie’s recently announced the acquisition of Lonestar Liquor Company, which will expands the chain to a total of six stores in Midland ...
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- Huge restaurant owner buys Mexican chain in foreclosure sale
(thestreet.com - 2/10/2025) Sun Holdings recently acquired almost all of Uncle Julio's assets through its affiliate, Next Restaurants, in a foreclosure auction ... (full story)
- Two Spinoffs For Fat Brands
(labusinessjournal.com - 2/10/2025) Beverly Hills-based Fat Brands hopes spinning off two of its restaurant brands – Twin Peaks and Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill – into public companies will help with its debt ...
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- Maverik to begin Kum & Go rebrands in Missouri and Michigan
(cstoredive.com - 2/10/2025) The retailer intends to rebrand 61 Kum & Go convenience stores in Missouri and Michigan by the end of this summer ...
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- Wholesale club chain plans to bring 4 locations to North Texas: Here's where and when
(wfaa.com - 2/10/2025) The Massachusetts-based retailer plans to open at least four locations in Dallas-Fort Worth — which will be its first in the entire state ...
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- Academy Sports + Outdoors coming to Hagerstown, Hagerstown Field House opens
(echo-pilot.com - 2/10/2025) Academy Sports + Outdoors will open its first Maryland store in Hagerstown in March ... (full story)
- What’s a Keke’s? It’s a new Fort Worth restaurant from Denny’s, with a diner spirit
(aol.com - 2/10/2025) The newest arrival in the Fort Worth market is known for diner breakfast ...
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- Husband-Wife Entrepreneurs Bring Re-Bath's Bathroom Remodeling Services to Chicagoland with ...
(franchising.com - 2/10/2025) A local husband-wife duo, have signed a three-territory agreement to bring Re-Bath’s one-stop shop bathroom remodeling services to the region ... (full story)
- Hanover-based retailer to open 250th store
(bizjournals.com - 2/10/2025) Hanover-headquartered DTLR will open its 250th store this week, not far from its home base ... (full story)
- EXEC: Liberated Brands Store Closings Commence in U.S. Markets
(sgbonline.com - 2/10/2025) Gordon Brothers is advertising to consumers that it has begun closing sales at all 122 Volcom, Billabong, Quiksilver, Roxy, Honolua Surf, RVCA, Beachworks, Becker Surfboards, ZJ Boarding House, Spyder and Boardriders store locations under Liberated Brands’ retail fleet in the U.S. ... (full story)
- Italian-themed coffee chain expands to the Carolinas with Lake Norman drive-thru store
(charlotteobserver.com - 2/10/2025) Ellianos Coffee has 85 locations in the Southeast either open or opening soon, according to its website ...
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- Dollar Tree, Five Below emerge as top bidders for Party City leases
(costar.com - 2/10/2025) Dollar Tree successfully bid on 148 Party City leases, Five Below's successfully bid for 44. See the map outlining about 250 of almost 700 locations attracted suitors ...
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- Fayetteville is a top contender for this seafood chain looking to expand
(fayobserver.com - 2/8/2025) By the end of 2025, Shuckin’ Shack aims to open three new locations, with Fayetteville at the forefront of its expansion efforts ... (full story)
- Barnes & Noble announces opening dates for 3 new CT stores in wake of #BookTok trend
(registercitizen.com - 2/7/2025) The company confirmed the planned opening dates of three new Connecticut Barnes & Noble locations that are set to open this year as part of a nationwide expansion ... (full story)
- Skechers to open 180 to 200 stores worldwide in 2025
(chainstoreage.com - 2/7/2025) The global footwear brand continues to expand its footprint, with 180 to 200 new company-owned stores on tap for 2025 ... (full story)
- Barnes & Noble to Host Grand Opening for New Issaquah Store
(425magazine.com - 2/7/2025) The bookstore is one of five new store locations set to open in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia in February ... (full story)
- ALDI on Pace to Break Store Opening Record in 2025
(progressivegrocer.com - 2/7/2025) Retailer intends to open 225+ stores this year as it divests 170 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations back to Southeastern Grocers and C&S ... (full story)
- Wienerschnitzel looking at Redmond for expansion in addition to Bend
(centraloregondaily.com - 2/7/2025) Wienerschnitzel is set to open a new location in Klamath Falls later this year or early next year, as well as locations in Medford and Grants Pass ...
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- PrimoHoagies Eyes Accelerated Growth in 2025
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/7/2025) The brand aims to sell 40 units by 2026 and surpass 300 locations within five years in key markets such as Northern New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee and Delaware ... (full story)
- Avolta subsidiary Hudson announces expanded footprint at Omaha Eppley
(trbusiness.com - 2/7/2025) Beginning in 2027, Hudson will open nine new retail stores and dining outlets spanning nearly 1,300sq m in the airport’s new terminal ... (full story)
- National Chain with Healthy Menu Options Opens First Restaurant in State in ... West Virginia
(connect-bridgeport.com - 2/7/2025) This past weekend, Playa bowls opened its first location in West Virginia ... (full story)
- Winn-Dixie, Harveys Banners Acquired by Consortium of Private Investors
(progressivegrocer.com - 2/7/2025) A consortium of private investors, led by the current Southeastern Grocers CEO and President Anthony Hucker, and C&S Wholesale Grocers, has acquired Southeastern Grocers and its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners from ALDI U.S. ... (full story)
- Foodie News: Popular Louisiana chicken restaurant to open Raleigh location
(wral.com - 2/7/2025) Raising Cane’s is opening its first Raleigh location ... (full story)
- French bakery chain to open first Connecticut locations this year in these two towns
(theridgefieldpress.com - 2/6/2025) The Cheshire location will join another Paris Baguette location that will be opening in West Hartford ... (full story)
- Daycare Franchise Opening 20 Texas Locations
(connectcre.com - 2/6/2025) National daycare franchise The Learning Experience announced it is expanding in Texas with 20 new locations opening over the next two years ... (full story)
- WaBa Grill Celebrates Standout 2024 With Franchise Expansion in Key Markets and Bold Menu Innovation
(restaurantnews.com - 2/6/2025) The brand also added to its sizeable California restaurant count last year – the first of 30 restaurants planned for the state’s rapidly growing Central Valley ... (full story)
- 1st Don Don Donki Store Opens in Hawaii
(progressivegrocer.com - 2/5/2025) Hawaii’s first Don Don Donki store is set to open in Kapolei, a planned community on the island of Oahu and is part of the Don Quijote banner ... (full story)
- Captain D's plots expansion in two states
(chainstoreage.com - 2/5/2025) The fast-casual seafood chain has signed a development agreement for five restaurants in Maryland, the first in the Old Line State and in Texas signing on to develop three locations ... (full story)
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