- Once a staple in Jacksonville neighborhoods, Papa Murphy's has quietly closed pizzerias
(jacksonville.com - 9/19/2024) A nationwide take-and-bake pizza restaurant chain that was once a Jacksonville mainstay has closed all of its Northeast Florida locations ...
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- New Wawa in Wilson gives customers a sneak peak ahead of grand opening
(cbs17.com - 9/19/2024) The two stores opening in Wilson bring the total number of Wawa's in North Carolina to three. Wawa hopes to have nine stores open by the end of the year ...
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- Nebraska Sports Industries announces sale to BSN Sports
(thebestmix1055.com - 9/18/2024) Nebraska Sports Industries, Inc. announces the sale of its school and team division to BSN Sports of Dallas, the nation’s largest team dealer ...
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- Nashville Entrepreneur Freshens Up Music City’s Laundry Scene with Five-Unit Tide Cleaners ...
(khon2.com - 9/18/2024) Seasoned Nashville entrepreneur giving a fresh spin with a five-unit investment in Tide Cleaners ... (full story)
- Opening of Nebraska's first Lego store in Gretna has fans 'jumping out of our shoes'
(beatricedailysun.com - 9/18/2024) Lovers of Lego bricks are snap-happy over the opening of Nebraska's first-ever Lego store ...
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- Casey’s Buys 4 Oakcrest Market C-Stores in Arkansas
(cspdailynews.com - 9/18/2024) Casey’s General Stores Inc. acquired four Oakcrest Market convenience stores in the Fort Smith, Arkansas area last week, the retailer has confirmed ...
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- National discount chain opening two more stores on Long Island
(libn.com - 9/18/2024) Five Below, the fast-growing specialty discount retailer, will be opening two new stores on Long Island ...
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- Popular Illinois Bar And Restaurant Chain Selling All Its Locations
(97x.com - 9/18/2024) Hostmore and TGI Fridays will now sell off their corporately owned stores with TGI Fridays selling their 92 existing corporate stores and Hostmore selling their 87 corporate stores to existing or new franchisees ...
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- Donatos Pizza Announces Panama City Franchise Partner and Continues Franchise Growth ...
(prnewswire.com - 9/18/2024) The premium pizza franchise will begin in key markets in the panhandle and look to open over 10 locations over time ... (full story)
- Tide Cleaners and Tide Laundromats Expands in Florida
(americandrycleaner.com - 9/18/2024) Franchisee group to launch 14 Tide Cleaners and 5 Tide Laundromats in Greater Miami ...
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- Blo Blow Dry Bar Grows Portfolio with Acquisition of LashBar™
(morningstar.com - 9/18/2024) In a strategic move to fuel continuous growth, Blo Blow Dry Bar has acquired emerging California-based brand, LashBar™ ... (full story)
- Happy Joe’s is expanding it's footprint with signing of 10-unit franchise deal
(franchising.com - 9/18/2024) Happy Joe’s is expanding its footprint with the signing of a 10-unit franchise deal, and two single unit franchises ... (full story)
- Bubbakoo’s Burritos to Bring First Locations to Utah Region
(franchising.com - 9/18/2024) Bubbakoo’s Burritos announced today that it is bringing its original concept to Utah, signing a multi-unit development agreement ... (full story)
- Lucases To Develop 30 Port of Subs Units
(franchising.com - 9/18/2024) Seasoned entrepreneurs will expand Port of Subs' footprint in California throughout the greater Sacramento region. The pair signed a 30-store development agreement ...
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- Huntsville Soaks Up More of the Mediterranean with New Taziki’s Locations
(franchising.com - 9/18/2024) Taziki’s Mediterranean Café announced its expansion in Huntsville with three new locations slated to open across the city ... (full story)
- Smoothie King opens branches in Franklin and Southside
(szechuanpalace.ca - 9/18/2024) Smoothie King is currently trying to gain a foothold in central Indiana and plans to expand from nine to 13 locations in the region by next summer ...
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- Weigel’s Opens 80th Location
(cstoredecisions.com - 9/18/2024) Tennessee-based Weigel’s recently announced a significant milestone in its history — the company unveiled its 80th location to the public in Jefferson City, Tenn... (full story)
- BJ's Wholesale Club Sees Insider Buying Amid Expansion Plans
(gurufocus.com - 9/18/2024) BJ is set to open 11 new clubs over the next six months, a significant expansion given its current 244 locations ... (full story)
- Barnes & Noble announces new location opening at Tucson Mall
(kgun9.com - 9/18/2024) The Tucson location is one of nine new Barnes & Noble bookstores opening in September. Other locations include in Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, Nevada and Tennessee ...
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- Wawa Officially Enters Central Pennsylvania
(csnews.com - 9/18/2024) Wawa plans to open more central Pennsylvania stores in Middletown, York, Dover, Hanover and Enola by the end of 2024. Over the next five years, the c-store chain expects to have up to 40 stores in the market ... (full story)
- Shake Shack looking to grow in Baltimore region
(wmar2news.com - 9/17/2024) Shake Shack is looking to expand in the Baltimore metro region, and is considering 14 communities for a possible location ... (full story)
- The Athlete's Foot Celebrates the Launch of its Flagship Store and Community Center in Atlanta ...
(prnewswire.com - 9/17/2024) Is honored to announce the grand opening of its new corporate headquarters, flagship location and community center ... (full story)
- Arko Planning to Sell Its Convenience Stores
(cspdailynews.com - 9/17/2024) Richmond, Virginia-based Arko is working with investment bank Citigroup to sell the package of about 1,500 c-stores that it currently operates, the sources said, requesting anonymity as the discussions are confidential... (full story)
- Sheetz Set to Open Two New Locations This Month
(cstoredecisions.com - 9/17/2024) Sheetz has announced that it will officially open two new stores with truck diesel lanes this summer. Spread across North Carolina and Virginia... (full story)
- Tint World opens first Wisconsin location in Menomonee Falls
(biztimes.com - 9/16/2024) Boca Raton, Florida-based auto accessory and window tinting franchise Tint World announced that it has opened its first Wisconsin location in Menomonee Falls ...
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- Whole Foods Market Opens New Stores
(delimarketnews.com - 9/16/2024) A three-part expansion is unveiled by the grocer, bringing its first smaller format store to this critical U.S. region ...
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- Mulberrys To Open Three Stores in Northern Virginia
(americandrycleaner.com - 9/16/2024) Announced that it has secured its first multi-unit agreement, calling for three locations to open in Northern Virginia between March 2025 and September 2026 ... (full story)
- Noodle restaurant chain opening first NE Ohio location
(fox8.com - 9/16/2024) A Philadelphia-based restaurant chain is bringing fresh noodles and salads to Northeast Ohio later this month. Honeygrow plans to open its first Ohio location in Strongsville on Sept. 27, restaurant officials confirmed... (full story)
- Hawkers Asian Street Food files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
(nrn.com - 9/16/2024) Hawkers Asian Street Food, a 15-unit casual-dining chain based out of Central Florida, announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection “in order to maintain operational control of the company and preserve the integrity of its brand as to protect from an overreaching lender.”... (full story)
- Flynn Group acquires 13 Panera restaurants
(nrn.com - 9/13/2024) Franchisee adds Virginia to 145-café count in deal with Blue Ridge Bread ...
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- Avolta’s Hudson signs seven-year contract for six new stores in Pittsburgh International
(gtrmag.com - 9/13/2024) Hudson currently operates nearly a dozen travel convenience, specialty retail, and duty-free stores at PIT ...
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- Tracking Big Brand Tire & Service's Growth
(moderntiredealer.com - 9/13/2024) The chain entered the Texas market via the acquisition of Tires to You, a dealership that has seven stores in the Austin area ...
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- Cedros Avenue Gets a New, Iconic Furniture Store as Ballard Designs' California Dreams Come True
(prnewswire.com - 9/13/2024) Omnichannel retailer and leading furniture design company, Ballard Designs, officially opens its first Southern California retail location ... (full story)
- Oklahoma City Planning Commission approves location for Pappadeaux Seafood Restaurant
(koco.com - 9/13/2024) The Oklahoma City Planning Commission on Thursday approved rezoning in northwest Oklahoma City to bring a Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen to the Sooner State ... (full story)
- The Lovesac Company Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
(stocktitan.net - 9/12/2024) Net sales increased 1.3% year-over-year to $156.6 million, opened 10 new showrooms, expanding retail presence ... (full story)
- Arthur Treacher’s location coming back to Cleveland Heights
(fox8.com - 9/12/2024) For the first time in 30 years, Ohio’s own Arthur Treacher’s is opening a new location ... (full story)
- Buona and The Original Rainbow Cone Continue Nationwide Expansion with Multiple New Openings ...
(franchising.com - 9/12/2024) The company has secured several new agreements and leases, including exciting new Rainbow Cone signed leases in Orlando, Florida, and Hurst, Texas ... (full story)
- Wawa Set to Open Two New Stores in North Carolina
(convenience.org - 9/12/2024) Wawa is slated to open two new stores this month in Wilson, North Carolina ... (full story)
- Ellianos Coffee Signs First Store Deal in Tennessee
(ellianos.com - 9/12/2024) This marks a significant milestone for the company as it enters its fifth state, further solidifying its position as a rising star in the specialty coffee industry ... (full story)
- Mountain Mike’s Pizza Continues Texas Climb With Even More Restaurants Coming to the Lone Star State
(restaurantnews.com - 9/12/2024) Significantly broadening its Texas footprint with three multi-unit development deals in Austin, Houston and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex ... (full story)
- Terrible’s marks 65 years of success, growth and connection with Las Vegas
(lasvegasweekly.com - 9/12/2024) Through the years, Terrible’s has developed many more ways to stay engaged with current and future customers ... (full story)
- Hop Shops opens first c-store in Indiana
(cstoredive.com - 9/12/2024) Although the company doesn’t have immediate plans for more stores in Indiana, it’s always looking to expand throughout the tri-state area of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana ... (full story)
- A&G Announces Plan to Sell 296 Big Lots, Inc. Store Leases in Connection with Retailer's Restructuri
(prnewswire.com - 9/12/2024) As the Company proceeds to facilitate the sale transaction with Nexus, it will continue to assess its real estate portfolio, closing additional stores as needed to achieve its goals ... (full story)
- Massey’s Pizza Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Continued Nationwide Franchise Expansion
(restaurantnews.com - 9/12/2024) Massey’s Pizza is strategically expanding locally in Columbus, as well as its footprint in key Ohio markets such as Dayton, Cincinnati, and Cleveland and across the U.S. ... (full story)
- Royal Farms to Open 300th Store
(cstoredecisions.com - 9/11/2024) Mid-Atlantic retailer Royal Farms has announced the planned grand opening of its 300th location in Millersville, Md ...
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- Uni K Wax Awards 3-Unit Franchise Agreement in Central Florida with Couple Inspired by Family Legacy
(1851franchise.com - 9/11/2024) Thrilled to announce the signing of a new three-unit development agreement in Central Florida ... (full story)
- GameStop eyes more store closures as sales fall 31%
(retaildive.com - 9/11/2024) A store optimization review is underway as the video game retailer continues to face significant obstacles ...
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- L’Occitane opens Manhattan boutique, plans more store openings this fall
(retaildive.com - 9/11/2024) The new store is one of five boutiques the company plans to open across Long Island, New York City and New Jersey this fall ... (full story)
- BurgerFi International Files for Protection Under Chapter 11
(prnewswire.com - 9/11/2024) The Chapter 11 filing by the Company includes only the 67 corporate-owned locations of both brands ... (full story)
- Famous Toastery Celebrates Strategic Growth to Kick Start Second Half of 2024
(prnewswire.com - 9/11/2024) Famous Toastery signaled a bold new step to expanding its regional footprint with a 5-unit deal in Raleigh, NC ... (full story)
- Roche Bobois Cuts Sales Guidance for 2024 on ‘Less Than Buoyant’ Market
(finance.yahoo.com - 9/11/2024) Looking ahead, the group said it will continue opening directly operated stores over the next year as well as a store in Las Vegas and one in Austin ... (full story)
- Decades-old Bay Area pizzeria chain files for bankruptcy
(ktvu.com - 9/11/2024) After operating for over half a century, North Bay-based Mary's Pizza Shack has filed for bankruptcy ... (full story)
- LL Flooring changing name back to Lumber Liquidators, selling 219 stores to new owner
(freep.com - 9/10/2024) LL Flooring has signed an agreement to sell 219 of its stores to F9 Investments, the agreement comes days after the retail company announced it would be closing over 400 stores nationwide ... (full story)
- Popular ‘teriyaki’ Seattle-based restaurant chain opening 2 more central Ohio locations
(614now.com - 9/10/2024) Now, the restaurant is opening two more central Ohio locations ... (full story)
- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop to Open Flagship Boise Restaurant this December
(prnewswire.com - 9/10/2024) This will be the first of three Capriotti's locations brought to the community ... (full story)
- Mountain Warehouse to open 50 more stores
(thetimes.com - 9/10/2024) It will open about 50 stores globally this year, taking its total to about 370 in nine countries... (full story)
- Perspire Sauna Studio Confirms Four Franchise Development Deals Across New Jersey
(franchising.com - 9/10/2024) The country’s largest sauna studio now offering contrast therapy, has inked four separate franchise development agreements that will begin introducing new communities throughout New Jersey ... (full story)
- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Strikes 4 Franchise Deals for 21 New Locations
(streetinsider.com - 9/10/2024) Four separate development deals that will build the brand's presence across Washington, Illinois, Iowa, New Jersey, and Texas ... (full story)
- Maverik Breaks Ground on 2 New Convenience Stores in Kansas
(cspdailynews.com - 9/10/2024) This marks Salt Lake City-based chain’s 14th state of operation ...
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- Wisconsin-Based Kwik Trip Opening 5 New Stores In September
(krforadio.com - 9/10/2024) Five new locations are joining the fleet of over 850 Kwik Trip stores throughout the Midwest ...
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