- Nordstrom Rack to Open Two New Pennsylvania Stores in Exton and Media
(prnewswire.com - 1/12/2026) Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom, Inc. announced plans to open two new Nordstrom Rack stores in Pennsylvania ... (full story)
- Noodles & Company Plans to Close up to 35 Restaurants This Year
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/12/2026) The fast casual announced that it plans to shutter between 30 to 35 restaurants this year after closing 42 stores in 2025 ... (full story)
- Honey Baked Ham Company a Looks to Keep Growth Momentum Going in 2026
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/12/2026) HoneyBaked plans to build on its development momentum with four signed agreements that will bring new stores to California, Florida, Iowa, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia ... (full story)
- Stretch Zone Releases 2025 Year-in-Review: Landmark Growth, New Technology and Significant Milestone
(morningstar.com - 1/12/2026) As Stretch Zone enters 2026, the company is primed for another year of expansion, innovation, and franchisee success, supported by a growing national footprint, new digital infrastructure, award-winning operators, and a mission that continues to resonate with communities across North America ...
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- Hungry Howie’s Caps Off 2025 With Strategic Growth, Bold Menu Innovation, and Prestigious ...
(franchising.com - 1/12/2026) The brand signed 10 new franchise agreements, reinforcing confidence in the system and setting the stage for continued expansion ... (full story)
- NOT GOOD Say goodbye! Beloved sports retailer quietly closes five stores
(the-sun.com - 1/12/2026) Dick’s Sporting Goods is closing five stores in Colorado starting this week ...
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- TGI Fridays plans to open hundreds of new restaurants worldwide
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 1/12/2026) TGI Fridays plans to more than double its global restaurant footprint over the next five years as part of a new strategic vision for the casual-dining franchise ...
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- Barry Bagels Wraps Up a Milestone 2025 with More Growth Plans Ahead
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/12/2026) Barry Bagels opened eight locations in 2025 across Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky and the brand surpassed 100 locations open or under development, a major milestone that speaks to its consistency, loyal customer base, and long-term potential ... (full story)
- South Block to Open First Charlotte Restaurant on January 17
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/12/2026) The opening marks the brand’s first move beyond D.C., Maryland and Virginia; South Block plans to open 12 additional locations this year ... (full story)
- Peterbrooke Chocolatier Closes Out Strong 2025, Looks Ahead to Franchise Growth and Innovation ...
(restaurantnews.com - 1/12/2026) Looking ahead to 2026, the chocolatier plans to build upon its foundation with measured expansion and deeper market penetration across the Southeast ... (full story)
- Currito Closes Out 2026 with Continued Development Plans
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/12/2026) Currito has 11 new locations confirmed to open in 2026, strengthening its presence across several high-priority markets ... (full story)
- 3 Uno Pizzeria restaurant locations in Massachusetts have closed
(cbsnews.com - 1/12/2026) Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good ...
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- QuikTrip to open 3 new convenience stores in Kentucky
(cspdailynews.com - 1/12/2026) Construction is underway at two new sites in the state. The chain will also soon open new stores with the chain’s fourth-generation format ... (full story)
- First Wisconsin CAVA location planned in Greenfield
(biztimes.com - 1/12/2026) Mediterranean restaurant chain CAVA could open its first Wisconsin location in Greenfield at the 84South shopping center ... (full story)
- 53-year-old restaurant chain Houlihan's is quietly closing locations nationwide
(msn.com - 1/11/2026) In recent months, at least five Houlihan's locations have shut down. Despite the wave of closures, its parent company, Landry's, Inc., has not issued a public statement ... (full story)
- All 89 stores closing as 78-year-old furniture chain liquidates
(finance.yahoo.com - 1/10/2026) The chain has shared in a press release and on its website that all stores are closing ... (full story)
- GameStop reportedly shuts down more than 400 US stores
(engadget.com - 1/10/2026) The retailer has apparently closed several physical locations from California to Maine ...
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- Seasoned Popeyes Franchisee Signs 15-Unit Agreement in Boston
(franchisetimes.com - 1/9/2026) Franchisee signed a new agreement with the brand to develop 15 restaurants in and around Boston. Also signed an 11-unit development agreement with Paris Baguette in South Florida ... (full story)
- Rita’s® Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Enters 2026 With Record Growth, 600th Shop Milestone and ...
(franchising.com - 1/9/2026) Approximately 45 additional openings projected for 2026, Rita’s enters the new year positioned for sustained growth ... (full story)
- Saks Global seeks to file for bankruptcy as soon as Sunday, Bloomberg News reports
(ca.finance.yahoo.com - 1/9/2026) The owner of New York's century-old Fifth Avenue flagship store is preparing to file for bankruptcy without a restructuring deal in place, though it aims to craft one in the coming weeks ... (full story)
- Macy's shrinking again with new round of store closings
(axios.com - 1/8/2026) Macy's is closing 14 stores in its latest round of cuts as the department store chain continues to shrink its footprint ... (full story)
- 70-year-old sporting goods chain quietly closing stores
(thestreet.com - 1/8/2026) Confirmed Big 5 Sporting Goods store closures ...
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- Surge in Froyo Demand Drives 16 Handles' Coast-to-Coast Expansion and Strong 2025 Sales Momentum
(wvnews.com - 1/8/2026) In 2025, 16 Handles signed 25 new franchise deals across seven states. The brand now has 32 new stores under development, bringing its total footprint to 67 open or in-development stores ... (full story)
- Hawaiian Bros Signs 5-Unit Deal in Kentucky
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/7/2026) The agreement will bring Hawaiian Bros to Kentucky, with four locations planned in Lexington and one in Bowling Green ... (full story)
- All Marco’s Pizza locations in Iowa closed
(corridorbusiness.com - 1/7/2026) Restaurants in Cedar Rapids, North Liberty among those closed abruptly Jan. 4 ...
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- Furniture seller American Signature looks to sell dozens of stores in bankruptcy case
(costar.com - 1/7/2026) American Signature wants to list the leases for 89 stores and distribution centers for sale in Baltimore, Chicago, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and other markets ... (full story)
- Kroger to close 60 stores, refocus on stronger markets after failed merger
(foxsanantonio.com - 1/7/2026) Kroger plans to close about 60 underperforming supermarkets across the United States over the next 18 months. Despite the planned closures, Kroger said it expects to open about 30 new stores this year ... (full story)
- Restaurant chain founded in Arizona closes 32 more locations
(azcentral.com - 1/7/2026) Salad and Go is closing all 32 of its locations in Texas and Oklahoma. This follows a previous round of 41 closures in September 2025 ... (full story)
- Tide Cleaners Expands in Cincinnati Market with New Acquisition
(americandrycleaner.com - 1/7/2026) Tide Services recently expanded its footprint in the Midwest, with Consolidated Cleaners, one of Tide’s largest franchise groups, acquiring seven Widmer’s Cleaners locations across the Cincinnati metropolitan area ... (full story)
- Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Opens 13 Spas and Signs 12 Franchise Agreements in Q4 2025 ...
(franchising.com - 1/7/2026) Spa openings and franchise agreements for new and existing markets highlight strong franchisee confidence, driven by the brand’s category-leading $1.4 million average unit volume and sustained demand for accessible wellness services ...
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- Cicis® Pizza Wraps a Breakout 2025 with System Growth and Record Guest Engagement
(franchising.com - 1/7/2026) The brand opened eight new restaurants, and development momentum continues to build, with more than 14 signed agreements and additional deals in the pipeline ... (full story)
- Eggs Up Grill Served Up Scale in 2025 with 18 New Restaurant Openings and ...
(prnewswire.com - 1/6/2026) Eggs Up Grill awarded more than 30 new franchise commitments in 2025, increasing the system to 105 operating locations and more than 190 locations open and in development ... (full story)
- Iconic Midwest Pizza Franchise to Open Locations in Houston for the First Time
(franchising.com - 1/6/2026) Three development groups opening Donatos Pizza locations and grow Lone Star State presence throughout 2026 ...
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- Biscuit Belly Finishes 2025 Strong and Looks Ahead to a 20-Unit Footprint in 2026
(restaurantnews.com - 1/6/2026) A wave of signed leases and upcoming openings has positioned Biscuit Belly to hit the 20-restaurant mark in 2026 – making now the right moment for continued expansion ...
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- Barnes & Noble to open four Chicago-area bookstores, part of a national expansion
(yahoo.com - 1/6/2026) Barnes & Noble will open four new bookstores in the Chicago area by summertime, including a flagship location downtown ... (full story)
- Paris Baguette continues U.S. expansion with new Heights location
(theleadernews.com - 1/6/2026) Another 500 are in development, and the franchise plans to reach 1,000 units across the U.S. and 100 units in Canada by 2030 ... (full story)
- Gaming store closing multiple locations in CT. Here are latest sites affected.
(courant.com - 1/5/2026) A popular gaming store across the country is closing multiple locations, including a number in Connecticut ...
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- New outdoor retailer opening first Alabama store next to Trader Joe’s in Hoover
(bhamnow.com - 1/5/2026) Sierra, a retail store whose parent company TJX Companies owns T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods, is opening its first location in Alabama ... (full story)
- Dave's Hot Chicken identifies sites for expansion to 3 Twin Cities suburbs
(bringmethenews.com - 1/5/2026) New details have emerged on the next phase of Dave's Hot Chicken's expansion in the Twin Cities ...
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- TJ Maxx ‘sister store’ to cease operations at 2 locations on January 5
(the-sun.com - 1/4/2026) While Marshalls is set to close its two California stores, the department store chain will open 14 new stores ...
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- Target is expanding: Here’s where new stores are expected
(cbs17.com - 1/4/2026) Among the states where Target is gearing up to grow the most are Florida (4 stores), North Carolina (5), and Texas (5). Eighteen other states are on track to get at least one Target store in the future ...
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- Popular restaurant dubbed ‘better than Texas Roadhouse’ to open 2 new locations ...
(the-sun.com - 12/31/2025) The new additions follow six new locations that opened in recent months ...
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- Rumors Swirl as Sprinkles' Founder Announces the Bakery Chain's Abrupt Closure
(people.com - 12/31/2025) Sprinkles, the celebrity-favorite nationwide bakery chain, is closing ... (full story)
- Iconic steakhouse closing dozens of restaurants nationwide as part of turnaround plan
(masslive.com - 12/31/2025) Outback closed 21 locations in 2025 and outlined plans to not renew an additional 22 locations to support its efforts ...
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- America’s Tire Expands Retail Footprint into New Jersey
(njbmagazine.com - 12/31/2025) America’s Tire has opened its first location in the state ... (full story)
- Children’s Lighthouse Concludes 2025 With Strategic Expansion and a Robust Pipeline for 2026
(1851franchise.com - 12/30/2025) In addition to new signings, Children’s Lighthouse celebrated the opening of three new schools this year. The brand anticipates an even stronger year ahead, with eight new schools projected to open in 2026 ...
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- Teacher To Open 2 Code Ninjas Locations
(franchising.com - 12/30/2025) Units are planned for the O'Fallon and Edwardsville communities ... (full story)
- Hardee’s Lawsuit Targets Franchisee as 77 Restaurants Prepare to Shut Down
(1851franchise.com - 12/30/2025) 77 Hardee’s restaurants are expected to close within two weeks as one of the brand’s largest franchisees exits the system ... (full story)
- Arthur Murray Dance Studios Steps Into Growth Reset
(franchisetimes.com - 12/30/2025) The brand wrapped up 2025 with a handful of unit openings, and Edwards anticipates opening 20 units in the first quarter of this year ... (full story)
- Mi Cocina's parent company purchases bankrupt DFW chain
(wfaa.com - 12/30/2025) M Crowd Restaurant Group, the Dallas-based parent company of Mi Cocina, announced that it has acquired Razzoo's Cajun Cafe ... (full story)
- Seven new businesses, including Illinois’ first 99 Ranch Market, to open in Naperville ...
(yahoo.com - 12/30/2025) The first Illinois location for the national supermarket chain 99 Ranch Market, will be opening their doors at Naperville’s Riverbrook Shopping Center ... (full story)
- California Pizza Kitchen Sold in Multi-Brand Deal
(franchisewire.com - 12/30/2025) Convive Brands, an investment and operations platform of restaurant concepts, will direct global operations and serve as master franchisor for all California Pizza Kitchen restaurants ... (full story)
- This Mexican chain has 500 locations in the US, but it just opened its first WA restaurant
(kiro7.com - 12/29/2025) The wait is over for Pacific Northwest fans of El Pollo Loco. The Mexican chain has officially opened its first Washington location, marking the franchise’s debut in the region ...
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- Pigtails & Crewcuts Targets St. Louis for Growth, Seeking Family-Focused Entrepreneurs To Lead ...
(1851franchise.com - 12/29/2025) Pigtails & Crewcuts, a kids’ hair salon franchise built around a premium, family-friendly experience, now has its eye on St. Louis, Missouri ... (full story)
- Popular fast-casual chain CAVA opening first Cincinnati location
(wlwt.com - 12/29/2025) A popular fast-casual restaurant chain is expanding, opening its first location in Cincinnati in the new year ... (full story)
- Starbucks to close 400 stores across the US
(americanbazaaronline.com - 12/29/2025) Starbucks is closing roughly 400 stores nationwide that are concentrated in large metro areas as part of its $1 billion restructuring plan ... (full story)
- The ONE Group Hospitality Provides Development Update
(finance.yahoo.com - 12/29/2025) The ONE Group has entered into its largest asset-light development agreement in the Company’s history, securing development rights for a total of ten restaurants, either Benihana or Benihana Express locations ... (full story)
- Fast-Growing Pizza Franchise Opens First Location West of Mississippi River
(pmq.com - 12/29/2025) The fast-casual pizza brand announced it will open a location Las Vegas in Spring 2026, marking a geographic and symbolic milestone for a brand that has spent the past two years repositioning itself for national growth ... (full story)
- 61-year-old sandwich chain quietly shuts nearly 2,000 shops
(finance.yahoo.com - 12/28/2025) Recent data suggests Blimpie has contracted to approximately 95 stores across the country, with concentrations in states like New Jersey and Georgia ... (full story)
- Fast-Growing Wireless Chain Hits 300-Store Mark With Latest Opening in Forest Park
(whatnow.com - 12/24/2025) Victra’s Total Wireless opens its milestone 300th store in Georgia. The opening strengthens the brand’s position in the market and reflects its growing footprint ... (full story)
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