- The Habit burger chain is adding 2 new locations in the Sacramento area.
(sacbee.com - 2/21/2025) The Habit Burger & Grill plans to open new restaurants in Folsom in Sacramento County and Cameron Park in El Dorado County ...
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- Expedia Cruises enters 2025 with expanded reach, surpasses 260 units
(traveldailynews.com - 2/21/2025) Plans to award an additional 15 locations in 2025, with a focus on high-demand regions, including Florida, Texas, California, New York, and Georgia ... (full story)
- Belk to Open Two Outlet Stores in North Carolina
(shoppingcenterbusiness.com - 2/21/2025) Charlotte, North Carolina-based department store chain Belk will open two new outlet stores in North Carolina this spring, marking its second and third outlet locations in the state... (full story)
- Sprouts Farmers Market to open at least 35 stores on heels of ‘remarkable’ 2024
(chainstoreage.com - 2/21/2025) Plans to open “at least” 35 new stores in 2025, including several locations in Florida ... (full story)
- Savers Value Village targets 25-30 new store openings in 2025 with $1.61B-$1.65B sales outlook
(msn.com - 2/21/2025) Confirmed plans to open 25 to 30 new stores in 2025, emphasizing the U.S. as a key growth market with significant white space opportunities ... (full story)
- Tijuana Flats to Enter Kentucky
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/21/2025) Tijuana Flats opening marks a milestone in 30-year-old brand’s continued expansion across the Southeast ... (full story)
- Pretzelmaker Opens at Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville, Maryland
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/21/2025) This opening is the first location to date for the brand in Maryland ... (full story)
- The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Opens First New Mexico Store
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/21/2025) The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, debuted its first New Mexico location ... (full story)
- Forever 21’s entire store network may be shuttered in new Chapter 11 process
(insideretail.us - 2/21/2025) The US operator of Forever 21 is reportedly preparing to enter Chapter 11 as soon as next month and might wind down the brand’s store network if it cannot find a buyer ...
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- Ikea Plans 8 New Smaller-Format Stores in 2025
(retailtouchpoints.com - 2/20/2025) The new Plan and Order Point stores will be located in PA, MD, OR, AZ and in three CA locations ...
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- Popular Home Decor Chain Closing Failing Stores, Looking to Bed Bath & Beyond for Hope
(msn.com - 2/20/2025) Home decor chain Kirkland’s announced that it will be closing down a number of its underperforming stores, as well as converting some locations to more profitable brands in an effort to increase sales ...
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- Potbelly Sandwich Works Expands Franchising in Phoenix Market with New 5-Shop Development Agreement
(globenewswire.com - 2/20/2025) This agreement marks a franchised partnership to open five new Potbelly locations in the vibrant Phoenix area ... (full story)
- Potbelly Sandwich Works Expands Presence in Portland with New 14-Shop Franchise Development ...
(morningstar.com - 2/20/2025) A recently finalized Shop Development Agreement (SDA) will bring 14 new Potbelly locations to the Portland, Oregon market and has committed to further development in Washington and Utah ... (full story)
- Potbelly Sandwich Works Expands to Jackson, Mississippi with New 4-Shop Franchise Development ...
(marketscreener.com - 2/20/2025) The addition of these four shops in Jackson is a key part of Potbelly's strategic growth plan to expand its footprint through franchising in key markets across the United States ... (full story)
- Dairy Queen closing 25 locations in this state: See the full list
(lehighvalleylive.com - 2/20/2025) A Dairy Queen franchise owner is closing down 25 locations in Texas and auctioning off equipment and seating from 24 of those locations ...
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- Potbelly Sandwich Works Expands into the Philadelphia Market with Two New Shops ...
(manilatimes.net - 2/20/2025) Announces its expansion into the Northern Delaware, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania market, with two new locations on the horizon ... (full story)
- Potbelly Sandwich Works Expands Through Franchising in Illinois with A New 3 Shop Development ...
(globenewswire.com - 2/20/2025) Opening three new Potbelly locations across the Kane and Kendall markets, further solidifying the brand’s presence in the region ... (full story)
- Aldi invests $13 million to open three stores in Michigan
(detroitnews.com - 2/20/2025) Aldi announced Thursday that it has invested $13 million to open three of its discount grocery stores in Michigan ...
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- Potbelly announces six new shops in Winston-Salem market expansion
(markets.businessinsider.com - 2/20/2025) The recently finalized agreement marks a franchise partnership to open six new Potbelly locations across the Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and Burlington, NC markets ... (full story)
- Currito Boasts Explosive National Expansion in 2024 With Nine New Development Deals ...
(finance.yahoo.com - 2/19/2025) Globally inspired fast-casual restaurant reflects on successful 2024, with 16 new units in development for 2025 ...
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- Southern restaurant chain makes Maryland debut
(msn.com - 2/19/2025) Chicken Salad Chick opened its first Maryland location in Westminster. Local franchise owner plans to open at least three more restaurants ... (full story)
- Parent company of Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman to acquire Stuart Weitzman
(chainstoreage.com - 2/19/2025) Footwear giant Caleres has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Stuart Weitzman from Tapestry Inc. ...
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- Kontoor Brands: Helly Hansen, A Massive Purchase
(seekingalpha.com - 2/19/2025) Kontoor Brands is acquiring Helly Hansen for $900 million to diversify into the outdoor and workwear market, aiming for long-term growth and value creation ... (full story)
- Fast-growing Shipley Do-nuts Opens First North Carolina Location
(franchising.com - 2/19/2025) Fast-growing Shipley Do-Nuts has opened its first North Carolina location, and currently has five additional Charlotte-area locations in its development pipeline. ... (full story)
- Philly Pretzel Factory Signs Deal to Open in Central Florida
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/19/2025) This expansion marks a significant milestone in the brand’s growth strategy to development multiple Philly Pretzel Factory stores throughout the Orlando area ... (full story)
- The dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP concept makes its U.S. debut
(nrn.com - 2/18/2025) Parent company Dine Brands is targeting at least 12 more domestic dual-branded models this year ...
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- Local Restaurateur James Jones Brings First-Ever Bumpers to Arkansas
(restaurantnews.com - 2/18/2025) In a major development for the Arkansas QSR space, local restaurateur is bringing the state its first-ever Bumpers ... (full story)
- CVS announces closure of 270 stores and here's what you need to know
(newsbreak.com - 2/18/2025) Pharmaceutical giant CVS announced the closure of 270 stores nationwide in 2025, a continuation of its plans to reduce store density and position pharmacies in a manner that better suits customer needs ...
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- Macomb County’s first Amazon Fresh grocery store to open this fall: report
(macombdaily.com - 2/18/2025) It’s been years in the making, but the first Amazon Fresh grocery store in Macomb County is scheduled to open this fall ... (full story)
- Waters Edge Wineries® Signs Franchise Agreements in Arizona and Texas
(franchising.com - 2/18/2025) Waters Edge Wineries® today announced it has signed new franchise agreements for first Arizona and second Texas locations ... (full story)
- Bob’s adding 20 stores, including first foray into Southeast
(furnituretoday.com - 2/18/2025) Top 100 retailer Bob’s Discount Furniture plans to open 20 new stores this year, adding two new states to its territories in the process ... (full story)
- Vocelli Pizza Opens New Stores And Prepares App Launch Amid Record-Breaking LTO Performance
(fox44news.com - 2/17/2025) Continues expansion with two new restaurants opening in the Pennsylvania market the first two weeks of the year; with plans to open an additional 10 locations this year across all markets ... (full story)
- National sandwich chain opens first Vt. store
(wcax.com - 2/17/2025) Monday is the grand opening of Firehouse Subs first-ever restaurant in Vermont ... (full story)
- Don Quijote operator buys American sushi chain Mikuni
(insideretail.asia - 2/17/2025) Pan Pacific International Holdings – operator of Japanese discount retail chain Don Quijote – has acquired American sushi restaurant Mikuni for an undisclosed amount ...
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- Honey Baked Ham Sets Into Motion Expansion Efforts
(whatnow.com - 2/16/2025) Honey Baked Ham is making a major move in the Houston Metro as part of its plan to open 60 new locations across the country ... (full story)
- Bemidji Chamber Ambassadors welcome 7 Brew Coffee
(bemidjipioneer.com - 2/15/2025) "We are thrilled to open our first stand in Minnesota" ... (full story)
- Steve Madden Buys Kurt Geiger for $364.1 Million
(retailtouchpoints.com - 2/15/2025) Kurt Geiger is on an expansion path in North America; the company opened its fourth U.S. store last month, with another five in development and plans to eventually operate 50 locations in the region ... (full story)
- Biscuit Belly expanding with more southern locations opening in 2025
(wdrb.com - 2/14/2025) Biscuit Belly opened its 14th location in Summerville, South Carolina, on Feb. 4 and has plans to open locations in Greenville, South Carolina, and Wake Forest, North Carolina, in 2025 ... (full story)
- Denny’s CFO confirms up to 90 more locations will close down after beloved chain shuttered 88 ...
(newsbreak.com - 2/13/2025) DENNY'S will accelerate its plan to close dozens of stores in the US as it confirms up to 90 more locations set for the chopping block ...
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- Stewart's Shops to Divest Five C-stores
(csnews.com - 2/13/2025) Stewart's Shops is selling five convenience stores in New York and Vermont following its recent acquisition of the Jolley Stores chain ... (full story)
- Perspire Sauna Studio Plans for California Expansion with 13 Locations in Development Statewide
(fox44news.com - 2/13/2025) Nation's Leading Infrared and Red-Light Sauna Franchise Signs 4 Separate Agreements in San Diego, Pasadena, and San Francisco Areas ...
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- Get Ready to Jump into Action! Urban Air Adventure Park Expanding to Las Vegas
(franchising.com - 2/13/2025) Unleashed Brands, is thrilled to announce that leases have been signed for two brand-new locations in Las Vegas ... (full story)
- Circle K Acquires Hutch's Convenience Store Chain
(storebrands.com - 2/13/2025) The deal includes 20 locations in Oklahoma and Kansas...
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- HomeTown Pharmacy acquires 5 retail pharmacies in northwest Michigan
(wzzm13.com - 2/12/2025) HomeTown Pharmacy announced it's taking ownership of five pharmacies from Munson Healthcare. The ownership change takes effect Feb. 20 ... (full story)
- Cold Stone Creamery Serving Sweet Franchise Opportunities in Nashville
(prnewswire.com - 2/12/2025) National ice cream brand identifies Nashville as prime market for continued growth, has plans of opening 10 locations in Nashville over the next 5 years ... (full story)
- Ollie's Celebrates the Grand Opening of Four Wisconsin Stores
(stocktitan.net - 2/12/2025) Ollie's Bargain Outlet has announced the grand opening of four new stores in Wisconsin, taking over former Big Lots locations in Fond Du Lac, Sheboygan, West Bend, and Mt. Pleasant ... (full story)
- Joann fabrics is closing hundreds of stores: See the full list of doomed locations in bankruptcy ...
(fastcompany.com/ - 2/12/2025) The company had initially said it would not close any locations as part of its second Chapter 11 process. However, its fortunes appear to have changed ...
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- Layne’s Chicken Fingers To Open Three New Restaurants in February
(restaurantnews.com - 2/12/2025) The Soon to be Famous™ chicken franchise will open restaurants in Virginia and two in Texas this month, pushing its total open unit count to 24. With these new locations secured, the company approaches its goal of 50 open units by the end of 2025 ...
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- Wahlburgers Hits The Jackpot With Oklahoma Debut on Feb. 12
(restaurantnews.com - 2/12/2025) Wahlburgers is bringing its signature gourmet burgers, sandwiches and more to Oklahoma for the first time ... (full story)
- Tervis Tumbler exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(businessobserverfl.com - 2/11/2025) The drinkware company is leaner and planning to bring more products to the market ...
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- Publix set to open first Northern Kentucky store, 4 others planned
(local12.com - 2/11/2025) The Florida-based retailer plans to open five stores in Northern Kentucky over the next few years ... (full story)
- Here's where western and workwear Boot Barn is opening its next two stores in Connecticut
(darientimes.com - 2/11/2025) Western wear and work clothing outlet Boot Barn will open its second Connecticut retail store in early March with a third shop in the works for Milford ...
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- Hawaiian Bros Continues its Valley Expansion Plans
(whatnow.com - 2/11/2025) Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, one of the fastest-growing chain restaurants in the country, is getting ready to open even more locations throughout the Valley, with several sites already in development ...
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- Pinkie’s acquires Lonestar Liquor, expanding to six Midland locations
(msn.com - 2/10/2025) Pinkie’s recently announced the acquisition of Lonestar Liquor Company, which will expands the chain to a total of six stores in Midland ...
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- Huge restaurant owner buys Mexican chain in foreclosure sale
(thestreet.com - 2/10/2025) Sun Holdings recently acquired almost all of Uncle Julio's assets through its affiliate, Next Restaurants, in a foreclosure auction ... (full story)
- Two Spinoffs For Fat Brands
(labusinessjournal.com - 2/10/2025) Beverly Hills-based Fat Brands hopes spinning off two of its restaurant brands – Twin Peaks and Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill – into public companies will help with its debt ...
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- Maverik to begin Kum & Go rebrands in Missouri and Michigan
(cstoredive.com - 2/10/2025) The retailer intends to rebrand 61 Kum & Go convenience stores in Missouri and Michigan by the end of this summer ...
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- Wholesale club chain plans to bring 4 locations to North Texas: Here's where and when
(wfaa.com - 2/10/2025) The Massachusetts-based retailer plans to open at least four locations in Dallas-Fort Worth — which will be its first in the entire state ...
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- Academy Sports + Outdoors coming to Hagerstown, Hagerstown Field House opens
(echo-pilot.com - 2/10/2025) Academy Sports + Outdoors will open its first Maryland store in Hagerstown in March ... (full story)
- What’s a Keke’s? It’s a new Fort Worth restaurant from Denny’s, with a diner spirit
(aol.com - 2/10/2025) The newest arrival in the Fort Worth market is known for diner breakfast ...
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