- On the Border files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 3/5/2025) The casual-dining Mexican chain had closed more than a dozen restaurants across the country in recent days ...
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- Nick The Greek To Open Location At Nashville Yards.
(citynownext.com - 3/5/2025) This will be the brand’s first restaurant in Tennessee and among the first restaurants to open at the new mixed-use district development ... (full story)
- Infrared Sauna Franchise to Open Studios in Seattle’s Eastside
(connectcre.com - 3/5/2025) Perspire Sauna Studio, a full-spectrum infrared and red-light sauna therapy franchise, has secured a three-studio development agreement ... (full story)
- MOOYAH Burgers Debuts in Missouri
(qsrmagazine.com - 3/5/2025) Is making its Missouri debut with a grand opening in O’Fallon on March 14 ... (full story)
- Retailer Ross Stores extends expansion push as off-price sellers shine
(costar.com - 3/5/2025) California-based chain plans 90 location openings this year ...
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- Marco’s Pizza Debuts in Philadelphia Market with Multi-Unit Agreement
(franchising.com - 3/4/2025) Two-Unit Agreement to Bring Marco’s Signature Products to New Region ...
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- Luxury Dallas retailer Stanley Korshak acquired by Mitchells
(costar.com - 3/4/2025) Mitchells is acquiring Stanley Korshak, with one location Uptown Dallas. The deal represents the company's first location in the central U.S. ... (full story)
- Nordstrom doubles down on expansion of discount brand for future growth
(costar.com - 3/4/2025) Retailer plans 21 Nordstrom Rack locations in 2025 amid plan to go private ...
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- Family Express Set to Open Its First Modular Convenience Stores
(cspdailynews.com - 3/4/2025) The company expects to meet this “aggressive” new development schedule with its new prototype masonry buildings, which it said can be prefabricated and assembled in a matter of a few days ... (full story)
- Target Unveils Multi-Step Revitalization Plan
(storebrands.com - 3/4/2025) On the store front, in 2025 Target plans to open 20 new stores, the majority of large formats, and invest to remodel others across the country ... (full story)
- Craveworthy Brands Adds Shaq’s Big Chicken to Portfolio
(qsrmagazine.com - 3/4/2025) Craveworthy Brands announced it will become a managing partner, investor, and stakeholder of Big Chicken ... (full story)
- Tim Hortons To Open 10 Locations In Delaware, Dover First
(firststateupdate.com - 3/3/2025) The agreement with the franchise to open 10 locations in the state in 5 years ... (full story)
- AlphaGraphics Says It Generated Nearly $330M in 2024
(members.asicentral.com - 3/3/2025) The Colorado-headquartered franchisor, which offers print, promo, design and related marketing solutions, also inked 22 franchise agreements last year, executives said ...
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- Tuscaloosa area to get three new Starbucks coffee shops this year
(tuscaloosanews.com - 3/3/2025) Starbucks logo will glow soon over three new locations in the area, adding to the handful already found in Tuscaloosa, and on the University of Alabama campus ... (full story)
- Phenix Salon Suites Acquires Six Independent Salon Suite Facilities in San Antonio
(franchising.com - 3/3/2025) The six new Phenix Salon Suite facilities were previously operating under the Vista Salon Suites brand and will soon be converted to the Phenix design in the near term ...
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- Garnett Station Partners subsidiary Authentic Restaurant Brands buys Tavern in the Square parent Bro
(nrn.com - 3/3/2025) Apart from Tavern in the Square, Broadway Hospitality also operates polished-casual concepts The Broadway South Boston and The Playwright South Boston, The Mercantile in Worcester, Mass., and The Derby in Salem, Mass. ... (full story)
- Opening of Layne’s Chicken Fingers in Warrenton launches Virginia push
(fauquier.com - 3/2/2025) Texas restaurant chain aims for 10 locations across the state ...
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- 7 Brew coffee shop pops up overnight in Vernon
(fox61.com - 3/1/2025) The Vernon location is expected to open April 19, and four more stores are set to open in New England in the future, including Orange, Conn. and West Springfield, Mass. ...
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- Walmart Is Opening 8 New Locations in 2025. Is Your City on the List?
(retailwire.com - 2/28/2025) The grocery chain has announced that it is opening eight new locations in 2025. Let’s take a look at where the corporation is expanding its footprint ... (full story)
- Hammer & Nails Plans Game-Changing Franchise Growth in a Thriving Market
(franchising.com - 2/28/2025) The premium membership-driven brand is rapidly expanding with milestone plans to have 70 shops open by the end of 2025 and surpass 100 stores by the close of 2026 ... (full story)
- Shipley Do-nuts Inks Agreement to Expand Into New Mexico, South Florida
(franchising.com - 2/28/2025) Fast-growing brand’s 30-shop development deal will open locations within 12 months ...
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- 100-Year-Old Ice Cream Brand Announces Plans to Open its First Shop in Arizona
(franchising.com - 2/28/2025) Entering Arizona marks a significant milestone for Rainbow Cone ... (full story)
- Popular Restaurant Chain With 12 New Jersey Locations Announces Closures
(943thepoint.com - 2/28/2025) Red Robin operates 495 locations nationwide. Twelve of those locations are in New Jersey, as many as 70 locations will disappear in 2025 ...
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- Forever 21 is closing 200 locations, including another Sacramento-area store. What’s on sale?
(sacbee.com - 2/28/2025) The company is preparing to close at least 200 locations across the United States as part of a bankruptcy process that’s expected to begin soon ... (full story)
- FEMSA begins rebranding US c-stores to Oxxo banner
(cstoredive.com - 2/28/2025) The Mexican retailer, which acquired Delek’s 249 locations across the Southwest in 2024, is starting the conversions in Odessa and Midland, Texas ...
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- 7 Brew Coffee planning its first Jersey Shore shop in Toms River, and it won't be the last
(app.com - 2/28/2025) 7 Brew is gearing up for an expansion in the Garden State and the Jersey Shore. Nationally, 250 stores are scheduled to open in 2025 ... (full story)
- Del Taco closes 18 Colorado stores
(restaurantdive.com - 2/28/2025) Franchisee Newport Ventures, which declared bankruptcy in October, shuttered all of its locations after a lender refused further funding ...
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- Ollie's Acquiring Additional Big Lots Stores
(storebrands.com - 2/28/2025) Including these 40 stores, Ollie’s has now acquired 63 former Big Lots store leases to date ... (full story)
- Weis Markets ramps up development plans
(supermarketnews.com - 2/27/2025) Weis is also planning to open four new stores in Maryland and Delaware. Other projects launched in 2024 included the addition of a six-pump Gas N’ Go Fuel Center at its Linglestown, Pa., store ... (full story)
- Sierra Increases Store Potential and Will Expand More in 2025
(shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com - 2/27/2025) Sierra, the off-price outdoor retailer operated by TJX Companies, has increased its long-term store potential and will open an additional 20 stores in 2025 ...
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- Free People Movement’s Big Growth Plans
(shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com - 2/27/2025) In addition to the 20 new Free People Movement stores this year, the company will also open 16 new Free People locations ...
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- 7-Eleven considers Circle K parent's bid after failing to secure financing
(costar.com - 2/27/2025) The Japanese company that owns the 7-Eleven convenience store chain said it failed to secure outside financing needed for a management-led buyout and is now considering an offer from Circle K’s holding company ...
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- Albertsons Market Grocery Store Coming to New Mexico
(progressivegrocer.com - 2/27/2025) This will be the first United Family location in the market and is slated to open in 2026 ... (full story)
- Tommy’s Express Opens Seven New Locations
(franchising.com - 2/26/2025) Tommy's Express is excited to announce the opening of seven new locations across the United States ... (full story)
- Transworld Business Advisors Announces New Franchise Locations
(franchising.com - 2/26/2025) Transworld Business Advisors® announces 6 new franchise locations including ... (full story)
- Advance Auto Parts store closures: What to know as 700 locations are set to shutter by mid-2025
(usatoday.com - 2/26/2025) The company reiterated its plans to close approximately 500 corporate stores, 200 independent locations and four distribution centers by mid-2025 ... (full story)
- Potbelly Sandwich Works Expands into Virginia Beach and Norfolk with Eight New Franchise Locations!
(stocktitan.net - 2/26/2025) Potbelly has signed a Shop Development Agreement with Premier Eats to open eight new Potbelly shops in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and South Hampton Roads area. This expansion marks a significant move into untapped Virginia markets ... (full story)
- Celebree School Bolsters Boston Footprint, 9 New Schools to Open Throughout the City
(franchising.com - 2/26/2025) The brand has secured multiple three-unit agreements across the city, further strengthening its presence in the region ... (full story)
- Phenix Salon Suites Celebrates Five New Openings
(franchising.com - 2/26/2025) The World’s Fastest Growing Salon Suite Franchise Kicks off 2025 with Impressive Nationwide Growth ...
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- How CAVA is ‘Meeting the Moment for the Modern Consumer’
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/26/2025) Looking ahead to 2025, CAVA plans to open 62 to 66 restaurants for a net new-unit growth rate of at least 17 percent ... (full story)
- HomeGoods hikes store opening outlook
(hometextilestoday.com - 2/26/2025) For the current fiscal year, TJX plans to open 130 net new stores and will remodel roughly 500 stores. Plans for net new units include: ...
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- Dollar General Shutters 29 Locations as US Store Closures Jump 69%
(geekspin.co - 2/26/2025) Dollar General made a sharp reversal in January 2025, closing more stores than it opened. The discount retailer added just nine new locations while shutting down 27 ... (full story)
- IKEA U.S. Announces Expansion into the Los Angeles Market
(hfbusiness.com - 2/26/2025) IKEA U.S. is excited to announce an expansion in the Los Angeles market with three new-format stores ... (full story)
- Potbelly Sandwich Works Expands in St. Louis with New 7 Shop Commitment from Potbelly’s ...
(stocktitan.net - 2/26/2025) A significant expansion in St. Louis, Missouri with the signing of a new SDA. Longtime franchisee owns and operates three Potbelly locations in the area, has committed to opening an additional seven shops in the St. Louis region ... (full story)
- Potbelly Sandwich Works Expands in Texas with Two Franchise Agreements for 11 New Locations in ...
(stocktitan.net - 2/26/2025) Announces its continued expansion in Texas with the signing of two SDAs. These agreements will bring a total of 11 new Potbelly locations to the Greater Houston area and Austin areas ... (full story)
- Spavia Day Spa Expanding in the Carolinas with New Three-Unit Franchise Agreement
(newsbreak.com - 2/26/2025) Spavia announced its latest expansion — a three-unit franchise agreement in the Carolinas ... (full story)
- Cannoli Kitchen Pizza Carries Growth Momentum Into 2025
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/25/2025) The brand plans to open 23 franchisee-owned restaurants by the end of year and add 50 franchise licenses, primarily focused in the south and southeast ... (full story)
- Health restaurant chain opening first KC area spot in this Johnson County development
(kansascity.com - 2/25/2025) With one spot nailed down fanchise owner said he hopes to open more in the Kansas City area ...
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- Home Depot keeps building in 2025, signaling homeowner and contractor trends
(gmtoday.com - 2/25/2025) After adding 12 new stores in the last fiscal year, the home improvement giant plans to open 13 more stores in fiscal year 2025 ...
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- Grocery Outlet announces restructuring plan
(grocerydive.com - 2/25/2025) The company expects to open between 33 and 35 stores this year — compared with the 50 to 55 locations it previously announced ... (full story)
- Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Expands in Nevada: Signs Three-Store Agreement in Las Vegas
(restaurantnewsresource.com - 2/25/2025) Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has announced a three-store agreement in Las Vegas, marking a significant expansion of the brand's presence in Nevada. The first location is set to open in 2025, with two more stores to follow over the next three years ...
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- Roti Mediterranean Bought by Founder of Edible Arrangements
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/25/2025) BroadPeak Capital, led by Edible Arrangements founder and BlackRock veteran has purchased Roti Mediterranean out of bankruptcy ...
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- Hawaiian coffee shop, restaurant opens first Sarasota area location
(heraldtribune.com - 2/24/2025) This is the first of three locations planned for the Sarasota-Manatee area ...
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- Joann to be sold, all stores going out of business
(retaildive.com - 2/24/2025) Pending court approval, GA Group and the company’s lenders are winding down the retailer’s operations ... (full story)
- As debts mount, Hooters eyes Chapter 11
(insideretail.us - 2/24/2025) Hooters is reportedly preparing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing amid falling traffic and mounting debts ...
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- Pollo Tropical abruptly closes its last three Jacksonville restaurants
(jacksonville.com - 2/24/2025) The last three Pollo Tropical restaurants in Jacksonville abruptly closed leaving Northeast Florida without any locations of the Miami-based quick-service chain ... (full story)
- Subway franchisee with 48 stores declares bankruptcy after multiple closures ...
(newsbreak.com - 2/24/2025) River Subs LLC is a franchisee based in San Antonio, Texas with 48 Subways in the state ...
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- Golden Corral Introduces New ‘Golden Corral Favorites’ Concept
(restaurantnews.com - 2/24/2025) The brand’s first iteration of a fast-casual concept, Homeward Kitchen in Southern Pines, North Carolina, will close its doors on Feb. 24 at 9 p.m. and will transition into the first-ever Golden Corral Favorites location ... (full story)
- Aubuchon Company Acquiring Rand’s Hardware
(aubuchon.company - 2/24/2025) Rand’s Hardware in Plymouth, NH, will be sold to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned group of hardware stores in America. The store will be rebranded to “Rand’s Ace Hardware.” ... (full story)
- Sprouts Farmers Market is planning first Long Island store
(greaterlongisland.com - 2/22/2025) In the Northeast, there are five stores in Pennsylvania, mostly near Philadelphia, and three in New Jersey. There are currently no locations in New York ... (full story)
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