- Layne’s Chicken Fingers Crosses Mid-Year Mark With 11 New Restaurants Opened, Including the First Ti
(restaurantnews.com - 7/14/2025) The Soon to be Famous™ chicken finger franchise passed the 30-unit mark, opening twice as many restaurants in the first half of 2025 as it did in all of 2024 ...
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- Port of Subs Announces 20-Unit Deal in Eastern Virginia
(franchising.com - 7/14/2025) Port of Subs® proudly announces its latest development deal with 20 units expected to open across the Hampton Roads/Tidewater Area of Virginia ... (full story)
- Sola Salons Expands Presence in Florida with New Openings
(franchising.com - 7/14/2025) Sola Salons wave of new locations opening in key FL markets including Orlando, Bonita Springs, and Lakeland ... (full story)
- Target Opening New Stores Across 22 States. See Full List
(aol.com - 7/14/2025) Target is opening eight new stores in July and August as part of a larger effort to launch about 20 locations in 2025 and more than 300 in the next decade ... (full story)
- Delaware’s First Dave’s Hot Chicken to Debut in Dover
(wboc.com - 7/14/2025) Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant chain Dave’s Hot Chicken is opening its first-ever Delaware location in Dover. ... (full story)
- First CVS-converted Rite Aid opens in Newcastle amid pharmacy transition
(mynorthwest.com - 7/14/2025) The Newcastle location is one of 64 stores CVS is converting across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho ... (full story)
- The World’s BIGGEST Retailer Is Shutting Down Over 440 Locations: Utah & Nevada At Risk
(catcountryutah.com - 7/13/2025) While the official list of doomed locations hasn’t been released, folks in California, Nevada, and Utah might want to cross their fingers ... (full story)
- T-Mobile US gets DOJ nod on UScellular deal after dropping DEI
(rcrwireless.com - 7/11/2025) The deal, announced in May 2024, includes most of UScellular’s wireless assets: customers, stores and roughly 30% of its spectrum holdings ...
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- Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings: Strong Q1 Results and Robust Expansion
(ainvest.com - 7/11/2025) The company's growth was driven by the opening of a record 25 new stores, including 18 former Big Lots locations ... (full story)
- Walgreens moves closer to being a private company
(chainstoreage.com - 7/11/2025) Walgreens Boots Alliance shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the company’s pending acquisition by Sycamore Partners ...
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- Famous fried chicken restaurant Zaxby's opening ‘several' locations in Chicago, suburbs
(nbcchicago.com - 7/11/2025) Zaxby's, Georgia's famous fast-casual, fried chicken restaurant is officially expanding into Illinois, with "several new restaurants" set to open in the Chicago area "within the next year" ...
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- Nostalgic chain back from the brink as new restaurant opens in surprising location – months after ba
(the-sun.com - 7/11/2025) HOOTERS chiefs are celebrating the opening of a new restaurant - just months after execs of the nostalgic restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy ...
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- Publix is opening new stores: Here’s where
(fox5sandiego.com - 7/11/2025) Two locations are slated to open in Florida and a third in Georgia ... (full story)
- Bassett outlines new store expansion and double-digit e-commerce growth while managing tariffs and c
(seekingalpha.com - 7/10/2025) The company plans to open new stores in Cincinnati and Orlando, with construction beginning in the fall and openings expected in Q1 2026 ... (full story)
- Aritzia’s US Sales Jump as Expansion Southward Bears Fruit
(msn.com - 7/10/2025) Aritzia said its profit is being impacted by higher US tariffs. It expects to open 11 stores in the US this fiscal year ...
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- Comcast Announces Plans to Open Two New Xfinity Stores in the Twin Cities
(finance.yahoo.com - 7/10/2025) Comcast announced plans to open two new Xfinity stores in the Twin Cities by the end of 2025 ... (full story)
- Mr Gatti’s Pizza Makes a Comeback to Sanford, North Carolina After 20+ Years
(franchising.com - 7/10/2025) Mr Gatti’s Pizza is making its long-awaited return to Sanford, North Carolina, after more than 20 years ... (full story)
- Homeland Stores’ parent company to close five locations
(supermarketnews.com - 7/10/2025) Company cites financial performance and weak outlook for four stores in Oklahoma, one in Georgia ... (full story)
- Joybird continues store expansion, averting DTC business trap
(businessofhome.com - 7/10/2025) The digitally native millennial-centric brand just opened its 13th location—and is on its way to almost doubling that count in the next several years ... (full story)
- Tween Retailer Claire’s Considers Bankruptcy for US Operations
(businessoffashion.com - 7/10/2025) Facing weak demand, increased import costs, and a significant debt burden, Claire’s Stores Inc. is contemplating bankruptcy for its US operations ...
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- James Avery Artisan Jewelry Opens First Arizona Stores
(prnewswire.com - 7/10/2025) James Avery Artisan Jewelry has expanded into Arizona with the opening of two new stores ... (full story)
- Asian supermarket giant 99 Ranch Market to open first NYC store in Flushing
(qns.com - 7/10/2025) A Main Street storefront in Flushing will house NYC’s first 99 Ranch Market ... (full story)
- James Avery Artisan Jewelry Opens First Tennessee Store at West Town Mall
(prnewswire.com - 7/10/2025) James Avery Artisan Jewelry has expanded into Tennessee with the opening of a new store at West Town Mall in Knoxville ... (full story)
- Mountain Mike’s Pizza Continues National Expansion With Tennessee Debut in Nashville Area
(restaurantnews.com - 7/10/2025) Three-Unit Deal Grows U.S. Footprint for Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain to Fifteen States ...
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- Sunshine Ace Hardware goes big on brick-and-mortar strategy
(businessobserverfl.com - 7/10/2025) Sunshine Ace Hardware in Naples is opening at least three locations in Collier County this year, part of a focus on its in-store strategy ... (full story)
- Grocer with 2k sites gains march over rivals by opening 36 stores in 12 states – see if new location
(the-sun.com - 7/10/2025) A GROCER with over 2,000 locations in the US is set to open another 36 across 12 states, as it marches towards its ambitious 2025 end goal ...
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- Kura Sushi Delivers Strong Results Powered by Reservations, Growth, and Renewed Marketing Focus
(fsrmagazine.com - 7/9/2025) The brand met its goal of opening 14 outlets in fiscal 2025. Five more restaurants are currently under construction ... (full story)
- Texas Roadhouse sets sights on Athens with new restaurant opening
(rocketcitynow.com - 7/9/2025) The Louisville-based company is set to open 14 new locations across 11 states by the end of 2025, and Athens is among the chosen cities ... (full story)
- Currito Accelerates Growth Unveiling Six New Development Deals
(franchising.com - 7/9/2025) The brand recently secured a three-unit area development agreement in the Newark, DE area, has added on two new units to an existing single unit deal in Dayton, OH and is set to open new locations in Murfreesboro, TN, Louisville and Bowling Green, KY, as well as Evansville, IN. ... (full story)
- Eggs Up Grill Continues Strong 2025 with New Restaurants, Loyalty Launch and Leadership Growth in Q2
(prnewswire.com - 7/9/2025) New openings in Q2 include locations Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina — also signed 4 new franchise agreements representing 4 future restaurants, further accelerating growth in both existing and new markets ... (full story)
- Shipley Do-Nuts to Open First Missouri Location
(franchising.com - 7/9/2025) Fast-growing Shipley Do-Nuts, the nation’s largest donut and kolache brand, will open its first shop in Missouri by early 2026 ... (full story)
- Broken Yolk Café Signs 4-Unit Deal for Los Angeles County
(franchising.com - 7/9/2025) Broken Yolk Café has announced their latest multi-unit development deal, which will introduce four cafe locations to Southeast Los Angeles County ... (full story)
- Phenix Salon Suites Inks Latest Development Agreement in Tampa, FL
(franchising.com - 7/9/2025) Phenix Salon Suites is continuing to accelerate its worldwide expansion plans in 2025 through its latest agreement to open two new facilities in the Tampa, FL region ... (full story)
- Bojangles to open 2 new locations in Oklahoma City
(news9.com - 7/9/2025) The southern-style fast food chain Bojangles is set to open its first location in Oklahoma City soon, with another on the way ... (full story)
- Arby’s Franchisee Signs 22-Unit Deal To Grow With Layne’s Chicken Fingers in Ohio
(1851franchise.com - 7/9/2025) After successfully building Arby's and H&R Block businesses, is eager to introduce Layne's to North Central Ohio, seeing strong market demand for the chicken concept ...
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- Cannabis giant TerrAscend to exit Michigan market, closing 20 stores and cutting 230 jobs
(freep.com - 7/8/2025) The publicly traded cannabis company TerrAscend Corp. is exiting Michigan, calling the state's market 'extremely difficult.' ...
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- Wienerschnitzel Signs First East Coast Development Agreement in Virginia
(prnewswire.com - 7/8/2025) Wienerschnitzel has officially kicked off a major growth opportunity on the East Coast with a seven-unit development deal in Norfolk and Richmond, Virginia, markets ... (full story)
- Lightbridge Academy Accelerates Momentum with Remarkable Growth in First Half of 2025
(news-journal.com - 7/8/2025) In the first half of 2025, Lightbridge Academy awarded 21 new agreements, including Multi-Unit deals in Michigan, Connecticut, and Tennessee ... (full story)
- Cult-favorite dollar store to arrive in several California towns
(sfgate.com - 7/8/2025) According to the cult-favorite dollar store, locations will open in Aliso Viejo, Reseda, San Ysidro, La Quinta, Redding, Palm Springs, Salinas, Modesto, and Arroyo Grande ... (full story)
- Blaze Pizza to Open in Boiling Springs, South Carolina
(qsrmagazine.com - 7/8/2025) The Boiling Springs location is the first of three Blaze Pizza restaurants planned with future openings slated for the Greenville and Spartanburg areas in the coming year ...
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- Buc-ee’s eyes first Idaho location in Meridian
(boisedev.com - 7/8/2025) Buc-ee’s is looking to build a travel center at I-84 and Meridian Rd., according to records obtained by BoiseDev under the Idaho Public Records Act ...
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- Iconic furniture retail chain declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(thestreet.com - 7/7/2025) AFM Mattress Company LLC, doing business as American Mattress, a retail mattress company based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of Delaware ... (full story)
- Done Deal: Dollar Tree completes $1.01 billion sale of Family Dollar
(chainstoreage.com - 7/7/2025) Family Dollar has started its new chapter as a standalone private company under new owners ...
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- Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Opens First Louisiana Location
(franchising.com - 7/7/2025) A leader in the wellness and spa industry, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Denham Springs, marking the brand’s first-ever spa in the state of Louisiana ... (full story)
- PJ’s Coffee to Open First Virginia Location
(qsrmagazine.com - 7/7/2025) PJ’s Coffee is inviting the Alexandria community to experience its classic New Orleans charm and signature Southern hospitality when it opens the doors to its first Virginia location ... (full story)
- New in NoVa: California Fish Grill planning first area location
(theburn.com - 7/7/2025) A new fast-casual seafood restaurant is entering the Northern Virginia market. It’s called California Fish Grill ...
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- Buc-ee’s is expanding: Where future travel centers are set to open
(thehill.com - 7/6/2025) Buc-ee’s has pursued locations in eight more areas: ... (full story)
- Beloved burger chain ‘better than McDonald’s’ opens first-ever locations in 3 cities ...
(the-sun.com - 7/6/2025) Shake Shack has opened 34 new locations this year. Opening its first locations in three cities as part of the CEO's mass expansion plan ...
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- Thriving Chicken Chain Plans to Open a Ton of New Stores
(eatthis.com - 7/5/2025) The booming chicken chain is adding 5 locations this month and has 200 more in the works ...
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- Beloved fast food chain ‘better than In-N-Out’ to open new store as part of 27-store expansion
(the-sun.com - 7/5/2025) The chain is planning to open between 50 and 60 new restaurants this year ...
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- Here's when Aldi will open discount grocery stores in Jensen Beach, Vero Beach, Sebastian
(tcpalm.com - 7/5/2025) Aldi plans to open two locations in Indian River County, a move that will officially bring the discount grocer into all three Treasure Coast counties ...
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- Wawa set to break ground on new locations in expansion to TN
(wsmv.com - 7/3/2025) Wawa has announced plans for moves into the greater Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Clarksville areas ...
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- Jollibee opens first store in Oregon, USA
(abs-cbn.com - 7/3/2025) Excited to continue expanding in the Pacific Northwest with the opening of our very first Jollibee in the State of Oregon ... (full story)
- Looking for a summer read? Barnes & Noble is on track to open more than 60 new bookstores this year.
(fastcompany.com - 7/3/2025) The bookseller is enjoying a renaissance, as it’s already opened 23 new locations in 2025. Here’s the full list ...
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- CMX Cinemas files bankruptcy, second time in 5 years for theater chain
(usatoday.com - 7/3/2025) With a total of 28 locations across eight states, the dine-in movie theater chain said that it is “business as usual” at all of its locations ...
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- Here Come More Trader Joe’s Stores
(progressivegrocer.com - 7/3/2025) Trader Joe’s announced other stores that are in the works and expected to open this year or early next year. Those sites include the following: ...
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- Multi-Unit Wendy’s Operator Signs 12-Unit Deal With Layne’s Chicken Fingers
(1851franchise.com - 7/2/2025) With plans to open his first Lane's location in the Rio Grande Valley by mid-next year ... (full story)
- Nordstrom closing 2 stores by end of summer: See where
(usatoday.com - 7/2/2025) A Nordstrom spokesperson confirmed that the closures of two locations, one in Santa Monica, California, and the other in St. Louis, Missouri, are set to happen later this year ... (full story)
- This Popular Restaurant Chain Has 0 Massachusetts Locations Until Now
(live959.com - 7/2/2025) Worcester is going to be the home of Checkers' first location in New England ...
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- Children’s Lighthouse Ramps Up Growth in First Half of 2025 With Strategic Expansions, Franchise ...
(1851franchise.com - 7/2/2025) So far this year, the brand has broken ground on three additional schools, including developments in New Braunfels, Texas, and Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Eight more openings are planned for 2026, with a total of 24 schools currently in development...
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