- H Mart to open location in Las Vegas
(www.8newsnow.com - 2/28/2024) H Mart is still currently under construction and will take over as the main anchor tenant at the Pavilion South Shopping Center ...
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- Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Financial Results
(morningstar.com - 2/27/2024) The Company opened 13 new stores, ending the quarter with 468 stores in nine states... (full story)
- Restaurant News: Pollo Campero Opens 11 New Locations, Sees Double-Digit Revenue Growth in 2023
(1851franchise.com - 2/27/2024) Continued expansion in 2024, with plans to open at least 25 new restaurants through franchising and corporate development ... (full story)
- Macy’s Will Close 150 Stores but Expand Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury
(nytimes.com - 2/27/2024) The retailer, under a new chief executive and facing a takeover bid, outlined a three-year strategy to achieve “sustainable, profitable growth.” ...
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- Nick the Greek Proudly Celebrates 70th Restaurant With New Location in Fair Oaks, California
(restaurantmagazine.com - 2/27/2024) A Northern California-based chain serving up authentic Greek street food, has proudly opened its 70th restaurant! ... (full story)
- Get The Inside Scoop: Friendly's is Expanding a Sweet Business Opportunity to Texas
(prnewswire.com - 2/27/2024) Opportunities for Texas entrepreneurs with plans of opening multiple new locations in the next three to five years ... (full story)
- Texas travel center chain forms franchise deal with Bojangles
(cstoredive.com - 2/27/2024) The fried chicken restaurant group will bring its Southern-inspired offerings to five of Roadster’s locations in the Lone Star State ...
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- Fatburger will return to Tampa Bay, with first restaurant in Riverview
(www.aol.com - 2/27/2024) Four locations of Fatburger and sister chain Buffalo’s Express are coming to the Tampa area by 2025, also in the process of opening 10 locations in the Orlando area ... (full story)
- Paris Baguette opens first store in Hawaii
(koreaherald.com - 2/27/2024) Bakery chain Paris Baguette launched its first store in Hawaii in a bid to boost global brand awareness ... (full story)
- TravelCenters of America achieves 300th location milestone
(petrolplaza.com - 2/27/2024) TravelCenters of America has reached 300 locations with its latest location to be opened in Walton, Kentucky... (full story)
- AutoZone 2nd Quarter Total Company Same Store Sales Increase
(yahoo.com - 2/27/2024) During the quarter ended February 10, 2024, AutoZone opened 19 new stores and closed three in the U.S... (full story)
- TA teases 2024 growth plans
(cstoredive.com - 2/26/2024) TravelCenters of America has revealed plans to open 20 new locations this year...The travel center chain did not specify what markets these new locations will arrive in... (full story)
- National Retailer Free People to Open First Maine Store in Portland's Old Port
(wcyy.com - 2/26/2024) The Portland location of Free People will be a signature location ...
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- A first for Tennessee: International retailer Primark announces it will open in Franklin
(tennessean.com - 2/26/2024) The chain recently signed a lease with CoolSprings Galleria but an opening date has yet to be announced ...
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- ‘We are never going to be a Buc-ee’s,’ but cult burrito stop Allsup's to expand in North Texas
(aol.com - 2/26/2024) Nine new Allsup’s convenience stores are open or planned just outside Fort Worth, along with eight east of Dallas in a flash-fried expansion for the now-Fort Worth-based chain ...
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- Chicken Salad Chick targets Midwest, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic for expansion
(chainstoreage.com - 2/26/2024) The fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept is on track to open 40 stores by the end of this year, including in the new markets ... (full story)
- Better Health Market & Cafe holding Toledo grand opening Monday
(finance.yahoo.com - 2/25/2024) The Michigan-based chain is opening its first Ohio store ... (full story)
- Dollar General Opens 20,000th Store
(progressivegrocer.com - 2/25/2024) Dollar General Corp. opened its 20,000th store at its DG Market location in Alice, Texas, on Feb. 24 ...
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- This New Casual Lazy Dog Restaurant + Bar is Coming to the Former Don Pablo’s in Moorestown, NJ
(nj1015.com - 2/25/2024) Never heard of Lazy Dog? That may because this will be the first ever Lazy Dog in New Jersey! ...
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- Jack in the Box plans to return to Florida with at least new 10 stores
(www.wfla.com - 2/23/2024) Jack in the Box is planning its return to Florida after the restaurant chain left the Sunshine State more than 30 years ago ... (full story)
- New Jersey: Dave’s Hot Chicken Continues To Expand
(foxsportsradionewjersey.com - 2/23/2024) Dave’s Hot Chicken had one location in New Jersey with six others on the way. A few short months later, two locations are now open officially open, and more are in the works ... (full story)
- Wawa is officially coming to Georgia. Here’s where the state’s first store will be
(yahoo.com - 2/23/2024) Wawa is coming to Georgia after city officials approved plans for what will be the Peach State’s first ... (full story)
- It's Time to Modernize C-store Foodservice
(csnews.com - 2/23/2024) The foodservice category manager role needs to evolve to compete with restaurants ...
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- Home Depot 4Q Sales Fall 2.9% as Pro Levels with DIY
(mdm.com - 2/23/2024) The Home Depot expects to net add about 12 new stores in 2024 and expects full-year gross margin of approximately 33.9% and operating margin of 14.1%... (full story)
- CrossAmerica to acquire 59 Applegreen c-stores for $16.9M
(cstoredive.com - 2/23/2024) CrossAmerica Partners and its subsidiary Lehigh Gas Wholesale Services, Inc. have agreed to acquire 59 c-stores ... (full story)
- Crumbl Celebrates the Grand Opening of its 1000th Store
(wjhl.com - 2/23/2024) The fastest-growing dessert chain in the United States, marks a significant milestone today as it officially opens its 1000th store after being in business for only six years ... (full story)
- Houston TX Hot Chicken expanding in Utah
(fastcasual.com - 2/23/2024) Houston TX Hot Chicken will have six locations in Utah by summer's end...Stores at Lehi Main Street, Fashion Place Mall and downtown SLC in the historic 9th and 9th neighborhood will follow... (full story)
- Dutch Bros Expands Into Florida Taking Aim At U.S. Coffee Giants
(forbes.com - 2/23/2024) Dutch Bros opened more than 30 new stores for the tenth consecutive quarter in the three months ending 31 Dec. 2023 and expects to open more than 160 net new stores this year as it moves closer to its goal of 1,000 outlets by 2025... (full story)
- Walmart will revamp nearly 1,000 stores as CEO says it also plans to ‘save the day’ for ...
(the-sun.com - 2/23/2024) Walmart had previously revealed plans to remodel 650 more stores across the US after reopening 117 in October... (full story)
- Wingstop Plans to Open Hundreds of New Locations in 2024
(eatthis.com - 2/23/2024) The fast-growing chicken wing chain has an ambitious goal of reaching 7,000 stores globally ...
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- Planet Fitness, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2023 Results Full Year system-wide same s
(morningstar.com - 2/22/2024) 165 new Planet Fitness stores were opened system-wide during the year, bringing system-wide total stores to 2,575 as of December 31, 2023... (full story)
- Wingstop net income increases 7% in Q4 2023
(verdictfoodservice.com - 2/22/2024) The strength of our unit economics was showcased with 255 net new units in 2023, a 13% unit growth rate and a record level of restaurant development commitments as we enter 2024... (full story)
- Driven Brands Holdings Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results
(prnewswire.com - 2/22/2024) The Company added 183 net new stores during fiscal 2023...Net new store growth of approximately 205 to 220... (full story)
- Sprouts Farmers Market to Open 35 New Stores This Year
(progressivegrocer.com - 2/22/2024) Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has high expectations for 2024 ... (full story)
- Two New IFA Reports Forecast Continued Resilience for Franchised Businesses in 2024
(franchising.com - 2/22/2024) The report forecasts that franchises will grow an additional 1.9% in 2024, adding 15,000 units and 221,000 jobs in the U.S ... (full story)
- Pitbull-co-owned Miami Grill expands to Las Vegas with Walmart location
(news3lv.com - 2/22/2024) Miami Grill, the Florida-based restaurant chain known for wings and sandwiches co-owned by the rapper Pitbull, is coming to Las Vegas ... (full story)
- Kids 'R' Kids Celebrates 39 Years and 170 Franchise Locations
(markets.businessinsider.com - 2/22/2024) Kids 'R' Kids Acknowledged as a Top Franchise Opportunity in Billion-Dollar Childcare and Early Education Industry ...
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- Target plans three new stores in the Miami area in 2024. The first is in a central spot
(yahoo.com - 2/22/2024) Target has announced the grand opening date of its newest Miami store, one of at least three the area should see arriving in 2024... (full story)
- Atomic Wings Looks To Take Off With 20 Openings Planned This Year
(finance.yahoo.com - 2/21/2024) NYC-based wing franchise has another 20-plus in development and continues to innovate its menu to capture even more market share ... (full story)
- Arizona is open for franchise opportunities. That’s something to celebrate.
(chamberbusinessnews.com - 2/21/2024) It is projected that 425 new franchised businesses will open in Arizona in 2024 ... (full story)
- PJ’s Coffee Celebrates Franchise Triumphs of 2023, Sets Aspirations for 2024
(restaurantnews.com - 2/21/2024) For 2024, PJ’s is set to open over 40 locations and showcase an impressive trajectory of expansion to outshine 2023 ...
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- Zoup! rebrands to Z!EATS
(fastcasual.com - 2/21/2024) "With the broad appeal of Z!EATS, we have the potential to expand to 500 restaurants nationwide over the next five years ... (full story)
- Buc-ee's sets opening date for chain's first Colorado store in Johnstown: What we know
(coloradoan.com - 2/21/2024) Buc-ee's, the Texas-based phenomenon that engenders passion and loyalty from its customers throughout the country, will open its first Colorado travel station at 6 a.m. Monday, March 18, in Johnstown... (full story)
- Jack in the Box Momentum Continues with Announced Entry Into Michigan and Additional 10-Store . . .
(morningstar.com - 2/21/2024) Jack in the Box Momentum Continues with Announced Entry Into Michigan and Additional 10-Store Development Agreement in Orlando, FL & a Five-store Agreement in Michigan, its Fifth New Market Entry Since Mid-2023 ... (full story)
- Five Below (FIVE) Gains on Growth Efforts, Market Expansion
(nasdaq.com - 2/21/2024) Plans to inaugurate more than 200 stores in fiscal 2024 and 2025 ... (full story)
- Bob’s expansion plans include first Western N.Y. store
(furnituretoday.com - 2/21/2024) The retailer plans to open 19 new stores in 2024, including a few in new designated market areas ... (full story)
- Wawa to open 70-plus stores in 2024
(chainstoreage.com - 2/21/2024) The openings will include Wawa’s first locations in three new states ... (full story)
- Nufish to open new Captain D's locations
(franchising.com - 2/21/2024) Owner of Nufish, signed a 10-store development deal to open 10 new Captain D's locations ... (full story)
- Sweet Paris Signs 15-Unit Deal With Jimmy John's Zees
(franchisetimes.com/ - 2/20/2024) An experienced franchisee group is set to expand the presence of Sweet Paris Cręperie Café in Florida, signing a 15-unit agreement for several markets including Tampa and Orlando ...
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- Focus Brands is changing its name to GoTo Foods
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 2/20/2024) Focus Brands has a new name and a new way of doing business ... (full story)
- Unleashed Brands Announces Acquisition of Sylvan Learning
(prnewswire.com - 2/20/2024) Unleashed Brands, the world's first Youth Enrichment Platform today announced it has made a strategic investment in the acquisition of Sylvan Learning ... (full story)
- Middle Eastern restaurant chain Naf-Naf expanding to NC with a south Charlotte debut
(aol.com - 2/20/2024) A Middle Eastern restaurant chain is expanding to North Carolina, and making its debut in Charlotte ...
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- Watch out, Starbucks: Dutch Bros. Coffee is now a coast-to-coast brand
(fastcompany.com - 2/20/2024) Dutch Bros. is set to open its first East Coast location ... (full story)
- Philly's favorite convenience store Wawa is expanding into new markets
(qz.com - 2/20/2024) The beloved East Coast convenience store chain is planning to open 280 more locations across the south
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- Hey Wawa, Now Rutter’s Coming to Town With Some New Stores
(delco.today/2024/02/rutters-coming-to-town/ - 2/19/2024) Convenience store and gas station chain Rutter’s is expanding with 50 new stores over the next five years ... (full story)
- Barnes & Noble's new store will allow Santa Fe to author its design
(finance.yahoo.com - 2/17/2024) The bookseller has been on its biggest store-opening spree in 15 years, with 30 new stores opening last year and 50 more openings scheduled this year ...
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- CLOSING TIME Best Buy with 1,050 stores closing up to 20 ... CEO makes surprising announcement
(the-sun.com - 2/17/2024) The retailer has around 1,050 locations nationwide but is struggling with sales ...
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- Iconic clothing retailer with over 600 locations prepares for possible bankruptcy
(the-sun.com - 2/17/2024) Express is preparing to file for possible bankruptcy, according to a report by the Wall Sreet Journal...People inside the apparel company told the outlet it could file for Chapter 11 in weeks...
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- Melting Pot Targets Iowa as the Next Development Market in Its Aggressive Growth Plan
(1851franchise.com - 2/16/2024) With capacity for a new location in Des Moines, the team is looking for the right franchise partner to pioneer its Iowa growth ... (full story)
- Wawa USA: The convenience chain might open stores in every state
(inquirer.com - 2/16/2024) Wawa has said it plans to open 160 stores across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana in the next eight to 10 years, beginning in 2025 ... (full story)
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