- Spirit Halloween preparing to open 15 Connecticut stores this year
(theridgefieldpress.com - 7/30/2025) The retailer, which opens its stores in locations vacated by other retailers, will begin opening its Connecticut stores sometime next month ... (full story)
- FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers Celebrates First Half of 2025 with ... and Continued Rapid Growth
(franchising.com - 7/30/2025) Thus far in 2025, FYZICAL has opened 26 new clinics and signed 30 franchise agreements across 14 states, increasing their national footprint in 47 states ... (full story)
- Murphy USA Outpaces Estimates And Plans Store Expansion
(finimize.com - 7/30/2025) Murphy USA topped Wall Street’s expectations this quarter, booking strong profits and mapping out plans to add 50 new stores in the year ahead ... (full story)
- Wingstop Unveils Bold Expansion Plans, Eyes Top Global Brand Status
(finance.yahoo.com - 7/30/2025) Momentum in development continued in the second quarter, opening 129 net new units ... (full story)
- Barry Bagels Signs 30-Unit Development Deal to Launch Texas Expansion, Starting with ...
(franchising.com - 7/30/2025) Barry Bagels has officially signed a 30-unit development agreement in the Dallas-Fort Worth area ... (full story)
- Pri Mar Exits Convenience Retail Space with Sale to Blarney Castle Oil Co.
(cstoredecisions.com - 7/29/2025) The deal includes 13 c-stores, in addition to the 12 dealer sites the company supplies ...
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- National clothing brand eyes Alabama return with fall store opening
(al.com - 7/29/2025) The last Abercrombie & Fitch location in Alabama closed in the Riverchase Galleria several years ago ...
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- Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 100-year-old furniture chain liquidated
(thestreet.com - 7/29/2025) RoomPlace, founded in 1912, planned to restructure under Chapter 11. Its plan failed, leading to full liquidation of all stores ... (full story)
- Luna Grill Set to Open First Arizona Location in Mesa
(whatnow.com - 7/29/2025) The new restaurant is expected to open later this year, marking the brand’s entry into the Valley, with possibly more to come ...
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- 6 new Aldi locations opening across Florida the same day in August. Here’s where and when
(dailycommercial.com - 7/29/2025) On Aug. 14, there will be grand openings in Bushnell, Jacksonville, Lehigh Acres, New Port Richey, Orlando and Tampa ... (full story)
- A popular women’s fashion retailer is opening at Lehigh Valley Mall, 3 other locations
(lehighvalleylive.com - 7/29/2025) Fashion retailer Dry Goods is expanding its national presence with four new store openings planned for 2025 ... (full story)
- Overstock eyes luxury expansion with Rolex, Patek Philippe
(retaildive.com - 7/29/2025) Overstock plans to open at least four stores ... (full story)
- Major retailer that went bankrupt in 2023 is coming back with physical stores and a new name
(localmemphis.com - 7/29/2025) The company said it plans to open five more stores in the Nashville area, eventually converting around 75 Kirkland's Home stores into Bed Bath & Beyond Home stores through 2026 ...
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- Naked Farmer moves to Tampa, upgrades St. Pete flagship
(stpetecatalyst.com - 7/29/2025) Plans to scale the brand from 10 to 15 locations over the next 18 months ... (full story)
- Mathnasium Powers Through 2025 with 51 New Franchise Deals and Global Milestone
(prnewswire.com - 7/29/2025) Keeping pace with its record-setting development trajectory from the previous year, the brand opened 42 new centers globally, 31 across North America and 11 internationally, and signed 51 new franchise agreements ... (full story)
- Texas chain Taco Cabana eyes Memphis for new restaurants: Here's everything we know
(commercialappeal.com - 7/29/2025) Texas-based Taco Cabana plans to franchise locations in Memphis and Nashville; aims to open one Memphis location annually, reaching five within three to five years and ultimately 10 ... (full story)
- Swig opening day is set. Here's when you can buy dirty sodas in Lafayette.
(theadvocate.com - 7/28/2025) The Swig store planned for Lafayette that will be the first store in Louisiana ... (full story)
- Oregon diner chain to replace several former Shari’s restaurants
(msn.com - 7/28/2025) New Elmer’s restaurants will also open in Hillsboro, Tualatin and Bend this fall ... (full story)
- Hy-Vee's expansion plans focused on Indiana, on hold in Tennessee and Kentucky
(khqa.com - 7/28/2025) Hy-Vee announced plans to build new stores in Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky these states have yet to see a store open. According to the company, it is now focusing its efforts in the state of Indiana ... (full story)
- Killer Burger Expands Presence in Texas With Second San Antonio Opening
(finance.yahoo.com - 7/28/2025) The company expects to open stores in Bend, Oregon and Boise, Idaho in the coming months, and has also signed a multi-unit franchise deal agreement that will bring more stores to the Northwest region ... (full story)
- Shipley Do-Nuts Sold to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
(qsrmagazine.com - 7/28/2025) Shipley Do-Nuts Sold to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners ...
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- Paris Baguette Kicks off Second Half of the Year With 135 Cafés Awarded and 34 New Cafés Opened
(restaurantnews.com - 7/28/2025) In Q2 alone, they awarded 54 franchises, bringing the annual total to 135, and opened 19 new cafés, exceeding 30 locations opened year-to-date ... (full story)
- Xponential Fitness, Inc. Announces Divestiture of CycleBar and Rumble Brands
(morningstar.com - 7/28/2025) One of the leading global franchisors of boutique health and wellness brands, today announced that it has completed the divestiture of CycleBar and Rumble to Extraordinary Brands, LLC. ... (full story)
- Nothing Bundt Cakes Looks Ready for Another Growth Spurt
(qsrmagazine.com - 7/28/2025) The company expects 123 stores (all franchised) to open this year, with Texas (15), California (15), and Florida (13) representing the highest leverage markets ... (full story)
- Rapidly Rising Huey Magoo's Heats Up for More Growth
(franchising.com - 7/28/2025) More development is underway in Texas, Arizona, Utah, and Virginia, with the Midwest, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast markets ripe for expansion ...
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- MilkShake Factory to Celebrate Grand Opening of First Arizona Location in Chandler on August 2
(franchising.com - 7/28/2025) This is the first of six planned MilkShake Factory stores across Chandler, Gilbert, and Scottsdale ... (full story)
- Big Whiskey’s Announces Grand Opening of New Owensboro, KY location
(franchising.com - 7/28/2025) This marks Big Whiskey’s first location in Kentucky and is a second-generation restaurant space, breathing new life into the former Bar Louie location ... (full story)
- Free Smoothies & Froyo for a Year: Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and Red Mango Celebrate Grand Opening
(franchising.com - 7/28/2025) Smoothie Factory + Kitchen is celebrating the grand opening of its newest co-branded Red Mango in Westerville, Ohio ... (full story)
- With a Steady Hand in Breakfast, The Big Biscuit Plots Expansion Across the Midwest and Beyond
(fsrmagazine.com - 7/28/2025) Five locations are expected to open between now and March 2026 across four states—company-owned and franchisee-led ... (full story)
- RaceTrac’s first NC store coming here
(yahoo.com - 7/26/2025) This Atlanta-based convenience store and gas station chain is breaking into the Charlotte market — and North Carolina ...
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- IKEA opening new, smaller-footprint stores in 6 cities this year: What’s inside
(thehill.com - 7/26/2025) IKEA expects to open five more locations before the end of the year, and at least one store in 2026 ... (full story)
- Weigel's just opened a car wash and is offering free gas for a year to celebrate
(knoxnews.com - 7/26/2025) The Knoxville convenience store chain, which started with a dairy farm, has taken the next step in its journey as a company by opening the first Weigel's Auto Spa ... (full story)
- Shipley Donuts to open 40-plus new locations by end of 2025
(chainstoreage.com - 7/25/2025) Ten of these are slated to open in the third quarter, including a new flagship location in Nashville’s high-profile Nashville Yards development ... (full story)
- New local Walmart site part of $51 million acquisition of six store locations
(villages-news.com - 7/25/2025) The strategic acquisitions span multiple markets and reinforce Wal-Mart’s aggressive expansion strategy in Florida ... (full story)
- Tractor Supply to ramp up store openings, with plans for 100 new locations next year
(retaildive.com - 7/24/2025) In Q2 the retailer opened 24 new Tractor Supply stores and two under the Petsense by Tractor Supply banner. The plan is to open 100 new stores in 2026 ... (full story)
- United Franchise Group™ Announces Newest Brand, Black Optix Tint®
(24-7pressrelease.com - 7/24/2025) Black Optix Tint®, a fast-growing franchise specializing in upscale auto styling and window tinting services, has joined United Franchise Group ... (full story)
- Biscuit Belly Builds for the Future as Franchise Momentum Sets Stage for Record-Breaking 2026
(restaurantnews.com - 7/24/2025) Among the key developments in 2025 was the signing of a three-unit franchise agreement in Houston, Texas ... (full story)
- Nordstrom Rack opening 5 new stores: Here are the locations
(al.com - 7/24/2025) Nordstrom Rack, the lower-cost alternative to chain store Nordstrom, is opening five new stores in the U.S. in 2026 ...
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- Sola Salons Closes Q2 With 20 Units Sold, 7 Locations Opened and Continued Positive Leads ...
(1851franchise.com - 7/24/2025) Leading salon suites franchise Sola Salons has closed another successful quarter, marking 20 units sold and another seven opened year-to-date, bringing the system-wide unit count to more than 750 locations ... (full story)
- Keke's Breakfast Cafe Celebrates 10 Openings in the First Half of 2025, Eyes Continued Growth ...
(finance.yahoo.com - 7/23/2025) Had 10 openings in the first half of the year, and expecting another eight to ten before the end of 2025 ... (full story)
- Is there a Cook Out in Florida? Here’s where the fast food chain is adding new locations
(theledger.com - 7/23/2025) The first Florida location opened in Pensacola this month, with several more planned for Tampa, St. Pete and Jacksonville ... (full story)
- Mirabito Convenience Stores Acquires Four Stores
(convenience.org - 7/23/2025) Mirabito Convenience Stores has acquired four Stewart’s Shops locations in New York and Vermont ... (full story)
- RAD: Rite Aid Store Closures Top 800 — While $192.5M Merger Fallout Still Casts a Shadow
(tradingview.com - 7/23/2025) Rite Aid has now surpassed 800 total store closures, with a new batch of 118 locations added in court filings last Friday ... (full story)
- Wildly popular California-based sandwich chain making Arizona debut
(azcentral.com - 7/22/2025) Mendocino Farms, a popular California-based salad and sandwich shop, announced plans to open its first Arizona location at the Scottsdale Promenade ...
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- Hammond Lumber to acquire Ware-Butler, expanding retail and manufacturing footprint
(mainebiz.biz - 7/22/2025) The transaction includes 15 Ware-Butler retail locations in Maine ... (full story)
- Mixon Inks 10-Unit Saladworks Deal
(franchising.com - 7/22/2025) The CEO of Mixon Foods, inked a 10-unit development agreement to open Saladworks units in North Carolina ... (full story)
- Another major grocery chain shares new store closing news
(thestreet.com - 7/22/2025) This summer, Harris Teeter confirmed the closure of five locations across three states ... (full story)
- Friendly's Franchisee Acquires Parent Company BRIX Holdings
(prnewswire.com - 7/22/2025) Dallas-based multi-brand franchising company specializing in food service chains, has been acquired by Legacy Brands International ... (full story)
- Popular chicken franchise to open new Alabama location, 3 more in the works
(al.com - 7/22/2025) The group also plans to expand with three additional Slim Chickens locations ... (full story)
- Fueling the Future: Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Continues to Kick Ass Through 2025
(finance.yahoo.com - 7/22/2025) Having already opened 8 new stores in 2025, and anticipating 15 additional store openings before the end of the year ... (full story)
- Rock N’ Roll Sushi Enters Agreement to Bring Multiple New Units to Nashville
(restaurantnews.com - 7/22/2025) The agreement kicks off plans for two Rock N’ Roll Sushi locations in the area, with a long-term vision to develop three additional units in the market ... (full story)
- Ross sweeps across 16 states with new store openings
(hometextilestoday.com - 7/22/2025) During June and July, the company has opened 28 Ross and three dd’s stores across 16 different states and Puerto Rico ... (full story)
- SPB Hospitality offloads Old Chicago Pizza
(restaurantdive.com - 7/22/2025) The sale comes about six months after Krystal’s parent company sold its brewery and specialty concepts to focus on its core brands ...
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- What In-N-Out locations are planned in Tennessee as owner eyes relocating her family amid expansion
(tennessean.com - 7/21/2025) A total of 35 In-N-Out restaurants are planned for Tennessee, including locations in Hendersonville, Murfreesboro and Lebanon ... (full story)
- Yogurtland Signs Deals to Grow in California and Texas
(qsrmagazine.com - 7/21/2025) Yogurtland has signed development agreements with four franchise ownership groups to open 15 new locations across California and Texas ... (full story)
- Filling up for fun: Pilot adds new locations, remodels existing stores, more
(thetrucker.com - 7/21/2025) Pilot continues to grow and enhance its travel center network with new stores and remodeled locations to create exceptional experiences ... (full story)
- Workwear and Medical Uniform Retailer Files for Chapter 11
(whatnow.com - 7/21/2025) Work ‘N Gear, LLC, a major workwear apparel retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 16, 2025, to restructure its operations ...
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- Aldi update: Where it stands on converting 13 Winn-Dixie, Harveys stores to its banner
(jaxdailyrecord.com - 7/21/2025) The discount grocer opened two and another is scheduled for August in Northeast Florida ...
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- Workout Anytime Accelerates Growth in 2025: New Leadership, NIL Initiatives and Franchise Expansion
(finance.yahoo.com - 7/21/2025) With new executive hires, eight leases signed and growing franchise development, the fitness brand is building on its foundation for an ambitious second half of the year ...
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- Pigtails & Crewcuts Sees Positive Midyear Momentum, Builds Toward Strong Finish in 2025
(prweb.com - 7/21/2025) The next wave of store openings, scheduled for South Carolina, Florida, Texas, Indiana is expected to enhance visibility and solidify the brand's presence in key markets ... (full story)
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