- Iconic Restaurant Chain Closing Locations Across the U.S. After Bankruptcy
(whatnow.com - 3/28/2025) TGI Fridays is planning to close 130 locations following its bankruptcy filing last November ...
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- TXB upgrading tech as it aims to double store count
(cstoredive.com - 3/28/2025) The Texas retailer, which has operated roughly 50 c-stores for years, touted plans last week to grow to over 100 locations ...
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- Hattie B’s Hot Chicken Bringing Nashville Heat To Wrigleyville
(blockclubchicago.org - 3/28/2025) Hattie B’s will replace the former Foxtrot space at Gallagher Way and will be the restaurant chain’s first location in Chicago ...
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- Dutch Bros opens its 1,000th drive-thru, aims for 6,000 more
(oregonlive.com - 3/27/2025) Drive-thru chain Dutch Bros said Thursday it opened its 1,000th shop last month and now hopes to open 7,000 eventually. Dutch Bros finished 2024 with 982 drive-thrus and aims to open 160 more this year ... (full story)
- Circle K Opens 20th Sioux Falls Store, Plans for More
(cstoredecisions.com - 3/27/2025) But Circle K is not done in Sioux Falls — currently, it has building plans submitted for two additional stores ...
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- &pizza Embraces Franchising To Fuel Bold New Growth Strategy
(1851franchise.com - 3/27/2025) Expects to open between 250 and 300 new stores by 2030, with 80-90% of them franchised ... (full story)
- Racing Duo Shifts into Franchise Mode with Protein Bar & Kitchen
(franchising.com - 3/27/2025) Protein Bar & Kitchen aim to bring three locations to the Indy area. The first location is set to open by Spring of 2026 ... (full story)
- Dave’s Hot Chicken Signs 13-Unit Deal across Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee
(qsrmagazine.com - 3/27/2025) Dave’s Hot Chicken has signed a new agreement to bring 13 new locations to Central and Southwest Virginia, West Virginia, and Eastern Tennessee ... (full story)
- Bombas Co-Founder Signs 3-unit Agreement with K9 Resorts
(franchisetimes.com - 3/27/2025) A signed a three-unit development agreement with K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel in Connecticut ... (full story)
- Scenthound Responds to Demand for Pet Care in Southwest Region with Multi-Unit Expansion ...
(morningstar.com - 3/27/2025) Scenthound announces significant expansion across the Southwest region, with development deals for 11 locations in key markets ... (full story)
- Peloton closes more showrooms / retail stores in the US (March 2025)
(pelobuddy.com - 3/27/2025) Peloton now only has 17 retail stores left in the US as of March 2025, following these 4 most recent showroom closings ... (full story)
- WinCo Foods said to plan first Colorado stores
(supermarketnews.com - 3/27/2025) Fast-growing retailer has acquired properties in Thornton and Firestone ...
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- Dutch Bros Just Opened a New Missouri Place & 2 More are Coming
(khmoradio.com - 3/27/2025) Dutch Bros also have firm plans to open stores in Springfield and Ozark, Missouri ...
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- GameStop closing 'significant number' of stores, will invest heavily in bitcoin
(wesh.com - 3/26/2025) GameStop revealed in a regulatory filing Tuesday that it expects to close a "significant number" of additional locations in the coming months ... (full story)
- Grocery store chain closing four Alabama stores forever
(al.com - 3/26/2025) Winn-Dixie is closing four locations in three Alabama cities between late April and mid-May and are not a part of ALDI’s conversion plans ...
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- Dollar Tree exec reveals huge 2025 plans with 300 NEW stores and major shake-up to 2,000
(the-sun.com - 3/26/2025) Dollar Tree plans to ramp up its number of stores under the priciest store model, aiming to operate a total of 5,200 3.0 locations by the end of 2025, including converting 2,000 stores and opening 300 new stores under the model ... (full story)
- 27 Kohl's stores are set to close Saturday. See list of the closures in 15 states
(usatoday.com - 3/26/2025) Saturday will be the final day for 27 "underperforming" Kohl's locations ...
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- JINYA Holdings Debuts Saijo: An Immersive Japanese Dining Experience in Los Angeles
(restaurantnews.com - 3/26/2025) JINYA Holdings, renowned for its commitment to bringing authentic Japanese flavors to guests, is unveiling a bold new concept with the grand opening of Saijo ... (full story)
- Ziggi’s Coffee to Open in Granite Falls on April 1
(qsrmagazine.com - 3/26/2025) Celebrate the opening of the very first Ziggi’s Coffee location in Minnesota ... (full story)
- The Paper Store expands new retail concept to East Coast
(chainstoreage.com - 3/26/2025) Six additional Uncharted locations are slated to open in Illinois in 2025 as part of Paper Store’s $60 million investment in new and existing stores over the next four years ... (full story)
- How Zaxbys plans to become a bigger part of the conversation
(nrn.com - 3/26/2025) This year’s target is about 60 new units, which translates to 6% annualized growth ... (full story)
- Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar Business for $1B
(progressivegrocer.com - 3/26/2025) The Dollar Tree leadership team and board of directors has determined that a sale of Family Dollar to Brigade and Macellum best unlocks value for Dollar Tree shareholders and positions Family Dollar for future success ... (full story)
- Advance Auto Parts completes mass closures, plans to open over 100 new stores
(usatoday.com - 3/26/2025) The auto parts provider now says it will open 30 new locations in the United States in 2025 and an additional 100 or more new locations through 2027 ... (full story)
- Trendy Retailer Opens First East Coast Store In NY Shopping Center: What Shoppers Can Expect
(dailyvoice.com - 3/25/2025) At least six more Uncharted stores are planned in Illinois as part of a $60 million investment in new and existing locations through 2029 ...
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- Primark Continues US Expansion with Three New Leases in the South
(prnewswire.com - 3/25/2025) Is expanding its footprint in the US South with three new store leases in South Carolina, Texas, and Georgia ... (full story)
- Teaspoon Fuels Explosive Growth with Three New Franchise Deals, Bringing More Boba to California ...
(restaurantnews.com - 3/25/2025) Teaspoon continues to expand its US footprint, adding new locations this spring and offering its franchise opportunity nationwide ...
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- Dickey’s Barbecue Launches First of Three Locations in Collaboration with Gaubert Oil’s Go-Bears ...
(restaurantnews.com - 3/25/2025) The partnership, initially announced in late 2024, will introduce three Dickey’s locations throughout Louisiana ... (full story)
- Bibibop introduces healthy, customizable Asian bowls to Fort Wayne, Kokomo, Lafayette
(wishtv.com - 3/25/2025) The restaurant chain Bibibop is rapidly expanding, with six locations already established in Indiana and plans to open three more this year ... (full story)
- Full list of Walgreens closing as 500 stores in 33 states shut amid retail crisis
(themirror.com - 3/25/2025) Walgreens is set to close 500 stores in 33 states as part of the drugstore chain's plans to shutter 1,200 locations in the coming years as major retailers across the US face a crisis ...
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- Aldi's Ambitious Expansion: 9 New Florida Stores
(newsbreak.com - 3/25/2025) The Aldi supermarket chain website has identified nine new locations coming to Florida soon. Here are the 9 locations coming to the state ... (full story)
- Darden Restaurants Eating Up Texas Market
(realtynewsreport.com - 3/24/2025) As part of Darden’s Texas expansion, multiple new restaurants are opening across the Houston and Rio Grande Valley areas ...
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- Ollie’s plans to open 75 stores in 2025
(pennlive.com - 3/24/2025) Ollie’s has acquired 63 former Big Lots stores and plans to open 75 stores this year ... (full story)
- Tikka Shack Opens New Location in White Marsh – Expanding Fast-Casual Indian Dining in the Maryland
(centralillinoisproud.com - 3/24/2025) Tikka Shack, the fastest-growing fast-casual Indian restaurant chain in the U.S., is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in White Marsh, Maryland ... (full story)
- Bad Ass Coffee Accelerates its Presence in Nevada with yet another 3-Unit Agreement in Henderson
(morningstar.com - 3/24/2025) Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is rapidly expanding its footprint in Nevada, with plans to grow throughout the Las Vegas area ... (full story)
- Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe Congratulates Franchisees ... on Opening Their 10th Location
(prnewswire.com - 3/24/2025) Six additional units under development across Arkansas and Oklahoma. The Springdale location also features a milestone of its own—the first drive-thru for Pickleman's in the state ... (full story)
- 2025 Is Full Of Changes For The Twin Peaks Restaurant Chain
(finance.yahoo.com - 3/24/2025) Twin Peaks demonstrates a commitment to development with plans to launch more than 10 new locations by year's end and potentially as many as 16 ... (full story)
- Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs Announces First Colorado Location in Highlands Ranch
(franchising.com - 3/21/2025) The Highlands Ranch Fitness Premier club is slated to open within the next several months. It will be the largest Fitness Premier location in the country, featuring every amenity that Fitness Premier offers ...
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- ‘Hot Chicken’ Is On The Menu With Dave’s Billion Dollar Buyout
(forbes.com - 3/21/2025) Dave’s Hot Chicken has signed a deal with Roark Capital to sell its trendy fried chicken franchise to the Atlanta-based private equity firm for a cool $1 billion ...
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- Six Stores Shut Down as Florida Furniture Franchisee Declares Bankruptcy
(newsbreak.com - 3/21/2025) The shuttered locations span several markets, including Aventura, Coral Gables, Chicago, and two sites in Texas—Houston and Katy ... (full story)
- Coffee Couture Popular clothing store opens up first ever coffee shop in the US ...
(the-sun.com - 3/21/2025) Popular Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo has launched its first US location of Uniqlo Coffee inside one of its flagship stores ...
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- Torrid tops estimates, closing 40 to 50 stores; focusing on enhancing product
(chainstoreage.com - 3/21/2025) The retailer is targeting 40 to 50 store closures in 2025, with the potential for the number to increase as it continues to evaluate store performance alignment with channel demand ... (full story)
- Perspire Sauna Studio Grows DFW Footprint with Three-Unit Deal
(morningstar.com - 3/20/2025) This development will introduce new studios to McKinney, Frisco, and Prosper, with the first location in McKinney set to open in Fall 2025 ... (full story)
- Walmart to Open 45 Fuel Stations
(cstoredecisions.com - 3/20/2025) Walmart will have over 450 Fuel and Convenience stations with the new openings ...
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- Revolving sushi chain to open new location in Lynnwood in continued western Washington expansion
(king5.com - 3/20/2025) Additional locations are in the works in Seattle, Tacoma and Tukwila ...
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- Darden Restaurants sees growth in FY25 and beyond amid menu, tech Innovations
(alphastreet.com - 3/20/2025) The Darden leadership has revealed plans to open 60-65 new restaurants in fiscal 2026, and to spend $375-400 million for new restaurants and $300-325 million on ongoing restaurant maintenance and technology ... (full story)
- Ocean State Job Lot acquires 15 Big Lots leases; to open 22 new stores this year
(chainstoreage.com - 3/20/2025) OSJL plans to open up to 22 new stores this year, including the 15 former Big Lots locations and five to seven additional locations ... (full story)
- Vera Bradley to Sell Pura Vida, Cut Costs in Response to Dwindling Sales
(giftsanddec.com - 3/20/2025) After another rough quarter, Vera Bradley is making some big changes, announcing plans to sell its Pura Vida business and cut costs at its retail stores as the company restructures ... (full story)
- Five Below is opening 150 stores in 2025 as ... Dollar General and Big Lots close locations
(fastcompany.com - 3/20/2025) Five Below has announced that it will be opening 150 new stores this year, adding to the company’s already sizable footprint ... (full story)
- Cracker Barrel growing in Colorado. Here's when state's 1st new store in decades will open
(coloradoan.com - 3/19/2025) Colorado is getting another outpost of a popular chain restaurant, welcoming the state’s first new Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in 28 years ...
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- Signet Jewelers to Close Stores, Cut Staff Amid Declining Sales
(nationaljeweler.com - 3/19/2025) The company said that it will be evaluating 150 underperforming stores, primarily in malls, over the next two years and decide whether they should be closed or improved ...
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- Cold Stone Creamery locations in the works for Lincolnia, Lorton
(ffxnow.com - 3/19/2025) One of the world’s most popular brands for cold confections is targeting two Fairfax County neighborhoods ...
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- Restaurant chain, founded in Portland, to close last location in Oregon
(kgw.com - 3/19/2025) Seafood and steakhouse national chain McCormick & Schmick's, founded in Portland, is preparing to shut down its only remaining restaurant in Oregon ... (full story)
- Chicken Salad Chick Targets Fast Growth With Existing Operators
(franchisetimes.com - 3/19/2025) Chicken Salad Chick set a goal to nearly double its unit count in the next five years ... (full story)
- Altitude Trampoline Park Reports Robust Q1 2025 Growth and Outlines Strategic Expansion Plans
(prweb.com - 3/19/2025) Is excited to announce significant growth in the first quarter of 2025 with three new parks opening in the first quarter and several more on the horizon ... (full story)
- Hand & Stone Signs Three-Unit Development Agreement to Expand North Texas Footprint
(franchising.com - 3/19/2025) The first location will be in Cedar Hill followed by two other trade areas, with site selection underway for the first spa ... (full story)
- Dog Haus Expands National Footprint with New Franchise Locations in Ohio and Arkansas
(restaurantnews.com - 3/19/2025) Have a signed five-unit franchise agreement, bringing Dog Haus to Columbus, Ohio, and Fayetteville, Arkansas ... (full story)
- Meijer Keeps Growing in NE Ohio
(progressivegrocer.com - 3/18/2025) The Midwest retailer has revealed the opening date of three new superstores in the communities of Austintown, Medina and Richmond Heights ... (full story)
- Spavia Expands to Urban Markets With Tech-Forward Concept
(franchisetimes.com - 3/18/2025) Spa concept Spavia has predominantly served suburban markets over its 20-year history. That’s about to change with its newest concept launch, Sway by Spavia ...
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- Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill Announces Development Deal in Columbus, Ohio
(qsrmagazine.com - 3/18/2025) A signed deal to open four Naf Naf locations in the greater Columbus area ... (full story)
- Lake Grove woman opens Woodbury Playa Bowls, three more planned for LI
(greaterlongisland.com - 3/18/2025) It’s “Pineappleland’s” fifth outpost on the Island. And three more are on the horizon ...
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