- Captain D's plots expansion in two states
(chainstoreage.com - 2/5/2025) The fast-casual seafood chain has signed a development agreement for five restaurants in Maryland, the first in the Old Line State and in Texas signing on to develop three locations ... (full story)
- Del Taco Announces New Market Entry with 10-Store Development Agreement for ...
(businesswire.com - 2/5/2025) Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant, today announced the signing of a 10-unit development agreement with a new franchise group in the Indianapolis DMA ... (full story)
- Minuteman Press International Grows to Over 1,000 Franchise Locations, Hits New Sales Records
(franchising.com - 2/5/2025) Entering its 50th year of franchising, Minuteman Press International has broken the impressive 1,000-center mark, with 1,016 franchise locations currently operating across its system today ... (full story)
- Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Brings Momentum into 2025
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/5/2025) With 23 new store openings planned – including six openings in the first six weeks of 2025 – Bad Ass Coffee continues expanding its footprint ... (full story)
- Dutch Bros. plans to open its first Louisiana coffee shop. See where it will be.
(theadvocate.com - 2/4/2025) Dutch Bros., a fast growing West Coast coffee chain is set to open its first Louisiana location near LSU. ...
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- MOOYAH Announces Big Growth Plans for 2025
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/4/2025) With 15 new locations slated to open across the U.S. in 2025, MOOYAH is embarking on its largest expansion year yet ... (full story)
- Celebree School’s New CDO Discusses Core Priorities in Franchise Growth
(franchisetimes.com - 2/4/2025) The school concept expects to open 22 units and looks to sign 30 new franchisees this year ... (full story)
- Outdoors retailer opening 2 stores in central Pa.
(pennlive.com. - 2/4/2025) The Harrisburg-area store will be Academy’s first store in Pennsylvania while the York location will mark the company’s 300th overall store ...
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- Foot Locker completes first Kids Foot Locker revamp
(retaildive.com - 2/4/2025) Foot Locker opened its first reimagined, stand-alone Kids Foot Locker store on Saturday, in the Bronx borough of New York City ... (full story)
- SpeedPro Achieves Landmark Growth and Franchise Expansion in 2024, Eyes Bold Expansion Goals for ...
(businesswire.com - 2/4/2025) In 2025 SpeedPro plans to sign five new studio sales in the first quarter alone and will focus on growing in key metropolitan areas including San Antonio, TX, Milwaukee, WI, Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, and Las Vegas, NV ... (full story)
- Shipley Do-Nuts Celebrates Record-Breaking Growth in 2024
(finance.yahoo.com - 2/4/2025) Looking to 2025, Shipley will begin the year by entering new territories, including opening its first stores in North Carolina and Virginia in the first half of 2025 ...
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- Yesway to sell all of its c-stores in Iowa and Kansas
(cstoredive.com - 2/4/2025) Yesway intends to sell all 30 of its convenience stores across Iowa and Kansas by the end of 2025 as it continues to focus on growing the Allsup’s banner in the Southwest ... (full story)
- Gardner White to open new store in downtown Detroit
(detroitnews.com - 2/4/2025) The store, called GW Home, is a new brand concept for the 112-year-old furniture and mattress retailer ... (full story)
- Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen Signs Multi-Unit Agreement to Expand into Mexico City
(businesswire.com - 2/4/2025) Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has signed a multi-unit development agreement to open 10 outlets in Mexico City by 2027 ... (full story)
- Via 313 Pizzeria Raises $32.5 Million to Double Footprint in Three Years
(restaurantnews.com - 2/4/2025) The capital will be used to execute Via 313’s ambitious growth strategy, which includes a target 100% growth of unit count by adding 20-plus stores within the next three years ... (full story)
- Mountain Mike’s Pizza Introduces Legendary Crispy, Curly Pepperoni And Mountain-sized Pizzas to ...
(franchising.com - 2/4/2025) Mountain Mike’s Pizza is set to open in Greenfield, Wisconsin, this spring, marking the brand’s first Midwest location and tenth state overall ... (full story)
- With a Plan of Opening 15 Stores in 2025, Fleet Feet Continues Its Expansion in North Carolina
(yahoo.com - 2/4/2025) After expanding to 299 stores in 2024, the plan is to open at least 15 in 2025 ... (full story)
- In its 41st year, Take 5 Oil Change is ‘Driven’ for expansion
(chainstoreage.com - 2/4/2025) Plans to double the number of stores in the next four years ... (full story)
- In-N-Out plans expansion into Memphis
(actionnews5.com - 2/4/2025) The first In-N-Out locations in the state will come to the Nashville area, with 24 to 34 more to come across the state ... (full story)
- FitLab Acquires Yoga Chain Y7 Studio
(insider.fitt.co - 2/4/2025) FitLab, the integrated wellness company acquired Y7 Studio, a nine-studio yoga chain in NYC, LA, and Austin ... (full story)
- Hawkers Asian Street Food strikes a deal to escape bankruptcy
(nrn.com - 2/4/2025) The company withdrew its filing after settling a lender dispute ...
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- Liberated Brands Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
(shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com - 2/3/2025) Liberated Brands is an operating company and that is the entity filing for bankruptcy. The brands themselves – RVCA, Volcom and Billabong – are still owned by Authentic Brands Groups and are moving to new wholesale licensees in North America ... (full story)
- Why Slim Chickens is Poised to Win Big in the Northeast
(franchisetimes.com - 2/3/2025) DDR Holdings has committed to opening seven additional locations in Maryland, further validating its adaptability and strong brand appeal in the region ... (full story)
- The Learning Experience Franchise to Open Three Locations, 10,000-SF Each in ...
(bostonrealestatetimes.com - 2/3/2025) National daycare franchise The Learning Experience announced it is expanding in the Boston metro area with three new locations opening over the next two years ... (full story)
- BODYBAR Pilates Experiences a Year of Extraordinary Growth and Innovation
(news-journal.com - 2/3/2025) With a goal of having 100 open locations by the end of 2025, the brand looks forward to continuing to offer exceptional customer service and to build uplifting communities at each of its studios ... (full story)
- Furniture Mart USA acquires 7 Becker Furniture locations
(homenewsnow.com - 2/3/2025) Retailer Furniture Mart USA has acquired seven Becker Furniture locations, plus a 120,000-square-foot distribution center in the Minneapolis region ... (full story)
- Habit Burger looks to open pair of new locations
(boisedev.com - 2/3/2025) Habit Burger and Grill is eyeing two more locations for the Treasure Valley ...
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- TGI Fridays serves up most of its remaining corporate-owned restaurants to new buyers
(costar.com - 2/3/2025) Chain sells more than a dozen real estate leases to two franchisee groups ...
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- Huddle House Franchisee Expands Footprint in Georgia with Multi-Unit Agreement
(wcia.com - 2/3/2025) Long-Time Franchisee Reinvests in Huddle House with Four Restaurant Agreements in the Peach State ...
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- Rally House Set to Open in Blacksburg, Virginia
(finance.yahoo.com - 2/1/2025) The company is ecstatic to be opening their first location in the state of Virginia in Downtown Blacksburg ... (full story)
- The Bargain Hunt is Over, Discount Retailer Closing All Stores
(tonetoatl.com - 2/1/2025) After hearing rumblings of struggles at Bargain Hunt for several days and news that the "extreme value" retailer had suddenly shuttered its only distribution center, we have now confirmed that the company has started liquidation sales at all of its 91 stores ...
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- Pizza Hut Franchisee to Sell 77 Stores out of Bankruptcy for Nearly $12 Million
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/31/2025) Six buyers will pay $11.78 million to acquire 77 Pizza Hut restaurants out of bankruptcy from franchisee EYM Group, another 60-plus restaurants closed for good ...
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- Guy Fieri chicken restaurant to open first Texas location in Dallas
(dallas.culturemap.com - 1/31/2025) The fast casual restaurant chain from celebrity chef and Emmy Award-winning TV host Guy Fieri, is opening its first ever Texas location ... (full story)
- Nationally acclaimed steakhouse & seafood restaurant announces opening date of first Columbus ...
(614now.com - 1/31/2025) Mastro’s Steakhouse, an upscale, elevated option for steak & seafood is slated to open their first-ever Ohio location here in Columbus next month ... (full story)
- TGI Fridays closes at four Las Vegas Valley casinos
(fox5vegas.com - 1/31/2025) Officials representing The Orleans, Sam’s Town, Aliante and Gold Coast said the casual dining restaurant chain has shut down, effective immediately ...
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- Pollo Campero Expands Its Louisiana Footprint With a Lease Signing in New Orleans
(restaurantnews.com - 1/31/2025) The New Orleans location is part of their agreement to develop four additional restaurants in the region, further solidifying the brand’s presence in the U.S. ... (full story)
- Boot Barn reports strong Q3, lifts guidance; taps Tilly’s exec as digital chief
(chainstoreage.com - 1/31/2025) Boot Barn Holdings’ momentum continued in the third quarter as the company delivered double-digit sales growth and continued to expand its store footprint — with 21 more stores on tap for its current quarter ... (full story)
- Vexxil Energy Set to Open ExtraMile Convenience Stores on the Gulf Coast
(cspdailynews.com - 1/30/2025) Fuel and energy supplier Vexxil Energy, in partnership with investment management firm 68 Ventures, will begin opening convenience stores on the Gulf Coast by the fall of 2025 ...
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- Zips Cleaners Signs Deal to Expand Into Houston
(franchising.com - 1/30/2025) ZIPS Cleaners announced today a signed development agreement to open five locations in southwestern Houston and its surrounding suburbs ... (full story)
- Jason’s Deli Unveils New Brand Identity and Prototype
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/30/2025) Jason’s Deli is stepping into a new era with a refreshed visual identity system and innovative new restaurant design ... (full story)
- Burlington Stores - Scooping up Bed Bath and Beyond’s Real Estate
(placer.ai - 1/30/2025) Bed Bath & Beyond selected Burlington Stores as the successful bidder for many of its leases, with the latter taking over 44 locations ... (full story)
- Twin Peaks goes public in spinoff from Fat Brands
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 1/30/2025) Fat Brands, which still owns 95% of Twin Peaks after the spinoff, plans to open as many as 16 new units in 2025 and believes there is room for up to 650 Twin Peaks in the U.S. ... (full story)
- Woof Gang eyes 70 new locations in 2025
(chainstoreage.com - 1/29/2025) Looking ahead, Woof Gang's goal is to open more than 70 new locations in 2025, with plans to expand its footprint in California and the Northeastern United States ... (full story)
- Painted Tree Boutiques soon to open Clive store in former Bed, Bath & Beyond location
(desmoinesregister.com - 1/29/2025) Painted Tree Boutiques, Iowa's first, will be located at 11101 University Ave in Clive ... (full story)
- Spavia Day Spa Celebrates 20 Years of Making a Positive Difference with Our Guests and Community
(streetinsider.com - 1/29/2025) National Day Spa Franchise Enters 2025 with New Milestones, Market Expansion and Global Philanthropic Impact ...
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- Bojangles Carries Momentum Into 2025 with Q1 Growth
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/29/2025) Bojangles has signed key franchise deals to expand in Southern California and Houston, with plans for seven additional Houston openings by September 2025. Southern California agreements target high-growth areas, with the goal of selling out the Los Angeles market by mid-2025 ...
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- The Last Staples Store In Minnesota Is Closing For Good
(kroc.com - 1/29/2025) There were several Staples locations throughout the state of Minnesota but today, there is only one. That lone Staples store is closing in March ... (full story)
- Sprouts Farmers Market Discloses Florida Growth Plans
(progressivegrocer.com - 1/29/2025) This strategic growth aims to bring more than seven new stores to locations across the Sunshine State ... (full story)
- Perspire Sauna Studio Expands Colorado Footprint with 7 New Studios
(franchising.com - 1/29/2025) Three new franchise agreements will bring a total of seven studios to Boulder, Parker, and the Fort Collins area ... (full story)
- Twin Peaks Announces New Multi-Unit Growth Push into Dakotas and Montana
(restaurantnews.com - 1/29/2025) Twin Peaks Restaurant is expanding its footprint with a five-unit development deal introducing the brand to South Dakota and Montana in addition to growing the popular sports lodge in North Dakota ... (full story)
- PONKO Chicken Announces First Drive Thru Concept To Open In Newnan, GA
(thecitymenus.com - 1/29/2025) Atlanta-based PONKO Chicken is getting ready for a brand new chapter! The popular Japanese American Chicken restaurant will be opening their first drive thru location later this year in Newnan, GA. ...
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- Beloved burger joint that fans say is ‘better than McDonald’s’ plans to open 3 more locations in sam
(newsbreak.com - 1/29/2025) White Castle will soon establish three new restaurants in Florida, adding to its lineup of hundreds of stores ...
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- Slim Chickens Announces New Restaurant in Henderson, Nevada
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/28/2025) Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise in the better-chicken segment featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, announced today its new restaurant in Henderson ... (full story)
- Donatos Pizza Continues Growth Success in Texas Unveiling Houston Franchise Deal
(finance.yahoo.com - 1/28/2025) The brand is set to expand with the opening of three new locations, the first of which is slated to open in 2025 ... (full story)
- LEGO set to bring creativity to Huntsville with new store opening
(rocketcitynow.com - 1/28/2025) This location will be the only official LEGO store in the state ... (full story)
- Pizza Guys Rides Growth Into 2025 with New Deals and Openings
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/28/2025) With ten new franchisees, eight new locations and welcome TX to the Pizza Guys Family, setting the stage for further expansion ... (full story)
- Raising Cane's opens Lincoln Park spot amid Chicago expansion plans
(axios.com - 1/28/2025) Raising Cane's is one of the fastest-growing chains in the U.S., operating in over 30 states with plans to add over 100 restaurants this year nationwide ... (full story)
- Mr Gatti's Pizza Reflects a Year of Growth and Community Commitment as Expansion Continues
(prnewswire.com - 1/28/2025) Another 23 locations are already under construction and are set to begin opening during the first and second quarters of 2025. Mr Gatti's expects to open 10 new Family Entertainment Centers (FECs) in 2025 ... (full story)
- New Year, Next Level: How Ziggi's Coffee Sets the Bar for Growth and Innovation
(franchising.com - 1/28/2025) The company plans to open an additional 30+ new stores in 2025, adding new cities and states by the end of the year ... (full story)
- Dogtopia Celebrates Year of Innovation, New Technology and Strengthened Leadership
(franchising.com - 1/28/2025) After a substantial investment in developing and rolling out its new proprietary technology, the company will be shifting focus back to basics: driving single-unit economics and growing average unit volume while opening up to 30 new locations in 2025 ...
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