- Another major grocery chain to scoop up 78 Rite Aid stores ...
(the-sun.com - 6/2/2025) As Giant Eagle swoops in to rescue the 78 Rite Aid stores, customers will benefit from the smooth transfer ...
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- Roark Capital Investment Adds Sizzle to Dave’s Hot Chicken’s Explosive Growth Plans
(qsrmagazine.com - 6/2/2025) The plan is to open 155 to 165 locations this year and around the same in 2026 ... (full story)
- Big Lots June store reopenings: See the full list of ‘4th wave’ locations that will open this week
(fastcompany.com - 6/2/2025) First wave: nine stores across six states in April; Second wave: 54 stores across 12 states in early May; Third wave: 78 stores across 13 states in mid-May; Now, Big Lots will be commencing its fourth wave of store openings ... (full story)
- Where Is Sprouts Farmers Market Headed Next?
(progressivegrocer.com - 6/2/2025) Healthy grocer continues to expand, with nearly 120 stores already approved and more than 85 leases signed ...
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- Huddle House and Perkins Close Year with More Franchise Growth Ahead
(fsrmagazine.com - 6/2/2025) Perkins Griddle & Go, which has already sealed deals for 46 units and sold out four New Jersey counties ... (full story)
- Buc-ee's rival explodes Texas presence as beaver expands out of state
(mysanantonio.com - 6/1/2025) Almost one year ago it was announced that Casey's, the Iowa-based convenience store, was expanding into Texas with almost 150 new locations ... (full story)
- Freddy’s Franchisee Has Future Plans for Hemet
(whatnow.com - 5/31/2025) The new Hemet outpost is part of a large-scale multi-unit agreement which also includes plans to open a dozen stores in SoCal, and more in Central Florida, Texas, and Ohio ... (full story)
- Wawa Sells Closed Delaware County Store, Along with Six Other Properties
(delco.today - 5/31/2025) Wawa is selling seven properties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, four that have closed stores and three that are vacant lots ... (full story)
- Large Dunkin’ Franchisee Inks 12-unit Agreement with Slim Chickens
(franchisetimes.com - 5/30/2025) Family-owned Vigario Management plans to develop the southern-style chicken brand in its core markets of Virginia, Maryland and Delaware ...
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- Walmart Is Adding A Premium Fast Food Chain To Stores In 6 States
(tastingtable.com - 5/30/2025) Wienerschnitzel has struck a deal with the grocery giant to install six in-store locations by autumn of 2025 ...
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- Popular dessert store Crumbl coming soon to Poughkeepsie
(poughkeepsiejournal.com - 5/30/2025) The dessert company is planning to open "just under 100 stores" in 2025, with a majority of those in the U.S. and a few in Canada ... (full story)
- Macy’s exec reveals next 4 key steps for company as ... chain eyes closing 86 more locations
(the-sun.com - 5/30/2025) The New York based retailer has embarked on a turnaround plan that will see the closure of another 86 stores ...
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- This restaurant chain has opened 28 locations this year
(al.com - 5/30/2025) The hamburger chain said it has opened 74 restaurants this year so far, including 28 new restaurants in the United States ... (full story)
- Why 2025 Could Be a Game-Changer for Portillo’s Growth Trajectory
(qsrmagazine.com - 5/30/2025) The brand expects to open 12 restaurants in 2025, which would push it over 100 restaurants for the first time ... (full story)
- Wawa Officially Entered Indiana with Its First Three Stores
(morningstar.com - 5/30/2025) The grand opening of its first three stores in Indiana! and are the first of eight stores slated to open in Indiana by year’s end ... (full story)
- Major warehouse retailer that’s ‘better than Sam’s Club’ open another 27 locations in 2025
(the-sun.com - 5/29/2025) The outlook for the rest of the year will see at least 24 more Costco warehouses and three relocations ... (full story)
- SpartanNash eyes growth of Hispanic stores
(supermarketnews.com - 5/29/2025) The company plans to open two or three more Hispanic stores in the Midwest during the balance of this year, and then at least one or two in the first quarter of next year ... (full story)
- Alabama's Urban Cookhouse opens first-ever Texas location in Dallas suburb
(chron.com - 5/29/2025) Alabama-based Urban Cookhouse is opening its first location in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex ... (full story)
- Kilwins Sweetens Texas with Major Expansion: 10 New Locations Announced Across the Lone Star State
(news-journal.com - 5/29/2025) Kilwin's is set to expand its footprint in Texas in a big way, announcing plans for 10 new locations across the state ... (full story)
- Abercrombie & Fitch Plans 100 New Stores Amid Strong Q1 Performance
(gurufocus.com - 5/29/2025) The company's management indicated plans to absorb tariff impacts without raising prices and announced the opening of 100 new "experiential" stores by 2025 ... (full story)
- CFO of huge mall staple confirms brand quietly opened 13 new locations just months after ...
(the-sun.com - 5/29/2025) The chain had quietly opened 13 brand new spots on the heels of permanently shutting eight stores ... (full story)
- EG Group Announces 9-Store Acquisition in First Earnings Call With New CEO
(cspdailynews.com - 5/28/2025) The company entered into a leasehold agreement for nine “newer, large format” properties built within the last six years in the Northeast. Three stores are in Massachusetts and six are in Rhode Island, the stores will be branded as Cumberland Farms ... (full story)
- Monro to Close Stores and Refocus Core Tire Brands
(moderntiredealer.com - 5/28/2025) The initial steps of an improvement plan, which will include closing 145 unprofitable stores and scaling back its tire brand portfolio ... (full story)
- Barberitos Expands in Florida with 7-Unit Development Agreement
(streetinsider.com - 5/28/2025) Barberitos, has signed a 7-unit development agreement to grow its footprint in the Tampa/St. Pete market ... (full story)
- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces Strategic Acquisition to Expand in Dorm Market
(businesswire.com - 5/28/2025) Williams-Sonoma, Inc. the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today the acquisition of the intellectual property of Dormify ... (full story)
- Perspire Sauna Studio Expands South Bay Presence with Three-Unit Deal
(franchising.com - 5/28/2025) The brand will open studios in Cupertino, Morgan Hill, and Los Gatos ... (full story)
- Hammer & Nails Opens 50th Location, Partners with UFC Legend Urijah Faber as Brand Ambassador
(franchising.com - 5/28/2025) The elevated grooming experience built for modern men, is about to open its 50th franchise location in Nolensville, Tennessee ... (full story)
- Popular home-decor retailer ‘At Home’ set to file for bankruptcy amid cash crunch, tariffs: report
(nypost.com - 5/28/2025) At Home Group Inc., the home-decor retailer backed by private equity firm Hellman & Friedman, is preparing to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 in the coming weeks as it scrambles to shore up its liquidity ... (full story)
- Texas Roadhouse sibling Bubba’s 33 coming to Davenport
(quadcitiesbusiness.com - 5/27/2025) Bubba’s 33, an affiliate of Texas Roadhouse, is bringing a restaurant to Davenport marking its first Iowa location ...
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- Growing restaurant chain inspired by the Rocky Mountains plans to enter Utah
(ksl.com - 5/27/2025) Lazy Dog Restaurants plans to open its first Utah location in Murray ...
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- Buona will bring Chicago’s iconic Italian beef to St. Louis
(stlmag.com - 5/27/2025) The company plans to have a storefront in development in the next 18 months and is currently in discussions with multi-unit operators as it ramps up franchise expansion ... (full story)
- Lowes Foods Reinvigorates Its Growth Plans for the Carolinas
(progressivegrocer.com - 5/27/2025) In addition to new store development, Lowes Foods is investing in upgrades at three existing locations in the Triangle ...
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- Chicken Salad Chick Continues Rapid Growth Trajectory: Opens 300th Location
(prnewswire.com - 5/27/2025) Chicken Salad Chick has secured 35 additional deals in Q1, and is now serving in 300 restaurants in 21 States. It opened 12 locations in the first Quarter ... (full story)
- Primetime Fitness Accelerates Growth with Four New Crunch Gym Additions, Expanding Portfolio to 23 L
(prnewswire.com - 5/27/2025) Crunch Fitness franchisee, is significantly expanding its presence across Ohio and Michigan with the acquisition and new unit development of four new gyms ... (full story)
- Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Brews Up Big News in Louisville: 3-Unit Signed Agreement
(ktla.com - 5/27/2025) Announces a three-unit signed agreement in Louisville. With the first coffee shop slated to open in early 2026, Bad Ass Coffee is steadfast in establishing a strong Kentucky presence ... (full story)
- Jollibee sets opening date for first Oregon restaurant — this time, it’s official
(oregonlive.com - 5/27/2025) After three years and just as many false alarms, the beloved Filipino fast food chain will brings its crunchy fried chicken and flaky peach-mango hand pies to Oregon for the first time ...
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- Dave’s Hot Chicken Ignites West Washington Expansion with Four New Leases
(franchising.com - 5/27/2025) The new leases are part of a 10-unit development deal led by local entrepreneur ... (full story)
- Sunny Street Café Breaks Ground on First Freestanding Location
(restaurantnews.com - 5/27/2025) The new restaurant is the brand’s first-ever freestanding location, marking a major milestone in Sunny Street’s strategic growth ... (full story)
- Dairy Queen Targets $10 Billion by 2030 as Global Growth Continues
(qsrmagazine.com - 5/27/2025) Dairy Queen projects to open 38 new franchised outlets in fiscal 2025 under its Grill &Chill/Brazier licensed distinction. There are 26 agreements signed presently with no outlets opened ...
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- Firehouse Subs Plans to Open 100 Mexico Restaurants in Five Years
(qsrmagazine.com - 5/27/2025) The Firehouse Subs brand and Foodplay announced entry into a development agreement to develop and grow Firehouse Subs in Mexico, with plans to open 100 restaurants in Monterrey and other major cities in the next five years ...
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- New Concept Cinnabon Swirl Debuts in Peoria, Arizona
(qsrmagazine.com - 5/27/2025) More than 30 Cinnabon Swirl franchise agreements have been signed to date, reflecting strong demand across the system. Additional locations are slated for Hillsboro, OR; Pasadena, CA; and Kennesaw, GA later this year ... (full story)
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Launches Its First-Ever Non-Traditional Franchise at Utah Airport
(retailwire.com - 5/26/2025) The coffee brand’s location at Salt Lake City International Airport adds to its momentum in non-traditional franchise development ... (full story)
- Naf Naf Grill Expands to the West with New Location at Love's Travel Stop in Barstow, California
(prnewswire.com - 5/26/2025) This marks the first Naf Naf Grill in California and the sixth opening in partnership with Love's Travel Stops, national leader in travel centers ... (full story)
- McDonald's closes all locations of spin-off concept branch after only 18 months
(themirror.com - 5/24/2025) Just 18 months after opening up their CosMc's spin-off brand, McDonald's is closing all five locations ...
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- Popular Taphouse To Close Norwalk Restaurant, Sole CT Location
(patch.com - 5/23/2025) Sedona Taphouse will close its Norwalk location and sole Connecticut restaurant this summer ... (full story)
- New PGA Tour Superstore to replace Bealls in west St. Pete
(stpeterising.com - 5/23/2025) The company plans to open eight new stores each year, targeting both new and existing markets ... (full story)
- Zaxbys Signs Multi-Unit Development Agreement for Baltimore, MD
(franchising.com - 5/23/2025) The brand has recently signed an agreement to develop four new locations, with plans for sites across Baltimore and Howard counties ... (full story)
- Taco Mama to start build out soon in Newnan
(thecitymenus.com - 5/23/2025) Taco Mama is one of several exciting additions coming to the newest phase of the popular shopping center ... (full story)
- Eggs Up Grill continues expansion in Q1 2025
(verdictfoodservice.com - 5/23/2025) The brand has signed three new franchise agreements for six new commitments and opened five new restaurants across various locations, increasing its presence to 94 locations ...
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- One of the most popular healthy restaurants in the US is coming to Chapel Hill
(newsobserver.com - 5/22/2025) Sweetgreen has plans to open at least 40 new restaurants across the U.S. this year ...
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- Poppy Markets Acquires 11 Convenience Stores From National Petroleum
(cspdailynews.com - 5/22/2025) Retailer also adds wholesale fuels distribution business to its network ...
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- A Dessert Shop Known for its Gourmet Milkshakes is Opening Near Kings Island
(citybeat.com - 5/22/2025) The Mason store is part of the brand’s expansion into Ohio. A Columbus store will also open on May 31, and two more locations are planned for Ohio ...
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- Code Ninjas Eyes Metro Atlanta for Next Wave of Franchise Growth
(patch.com - 5/21/2025) Ambitious Plan to Launch Seven New Locations Across Metro Atlanta and Surrounding Suburbs ...
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- Everbowl Opens in Lincoln, Nebraska
(franchising.com - 5/21/2025) Everbowl today announces their 100th store opening in Lincoln, Nebraska ... (full story)
- Mountain Mike’s Pizza Expands National Footprint With Virginia Development Deal
(restaurantnews.com - 5/20/2025) The three-unit agreement continues the brand’s rapid growth across the country, expands its coast-to-coast footprint and reinforces its segment position as a national pizza player ... (full story)
- Akerman Represents FS Investors in Acquisition of Nine Nothing Bundt Cakes Bakeries ...
(akerman.com - 5/20/2025) Akerman represented FS Investors in its acquisition of nine company-owned Nothing Bundt Cakes bakeries in the San Diego market, along with a related development agreement to build 16 additional bakeries throughout the region ... (full story)
- Happy Joe’s Unveils New Prototype Leading to a Record-Smashing Opening on the First Coast
(restaurantnews.com - 5/20/2025) The Navarre location is the 47th Happy Joe’s restaurant systemwide in the U.S., and the first in Florida, marking a major milestone as the brand continues to expand nationwide ...
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- Retail furniture chain sets opening date for 1st Vermont store
(wcax.com - 5/20/2025) Bob’s Discount Furniture is set to open its first retail store in Vermont ... (full story)
- Pennsylvania Aldi Expansion: 3 New Locations
(phillybite.com - 5/19/2025) Aldi, the popular discount supermarket chain, is continuing its expansion across the Keystone State with three new store locations announced for Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and Ellwood City ... (full story)
- Qdoba to open five new Long Island restaurants in franchise expansion
(libn.com - 5/19/2025) New locations include Deer Park, Bethpage, Lake Grove, Lindenhurst & Riverhead ...
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