- Auburn-based Car Toys to sell off majority of stores after voluntary bankruptcy filing
(king5.com - 8/20/2025) An Auburn-based car equipment business will sell off the majority of its stores nationwide and has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to "facilitate" the transactions ... (full story)
- Chicken Salad Chick Sets Sights on Five New States for Prime Franchise Opportunities
(prnewswire.com - 8/20/2025) Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is ready for expansion into five new states – Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, and Utah ... (full story)
- Dipping into Des Moines: The Melting Pot eyes expansion to Iowa
(businessrecord.com - 8/20/2025) The Melting Pot Restaurant Inc., a Florida-based fondue restaurant, is exploring space in the Des Moines metro as it looks to expand to Iowa ...
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- Barry Bagels Launches Nationwide Franchise Opportunity with Innovative Hub-and-Spoke Model and ...
(perishablenews.com - 8/20/2025) The brand is targeting continued expansion across the Midwest and South, with immediate availability in markets like Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Texas, and Florida, with Pennsylvania next on the brand’s growth radar ... (full story)
- Experienced Operators Taking Shipley's Donuts to Northwest Louisiana
(franchising.com - 8/20/2025) BC Restaurant Holding LLC signed a franchise development agreement to build five Shipley's Donuts, introducing the brand to Northwest Louisiana ...
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- Coffee chain 7 Brew plans 60+ Twin Cities locations; first four revealed
(bringmethenews.com - 8/19/2025) 7 Brew is headed to the Twin Cities with hopes to open more than 60 locations by 2030; four locations will open in the Twin Cities soon with grand openings expected later this year and into 2026 ... (full story)
- Avolta will grow its footprint with two new 10-year contracts at Atlanta International Airport ...
(eqs-news.com - 8/19/2025) Currently operating around 40 locations at ATL, under the new contract, Hudson will expand its retail offering to feature additional globally recognized lifestyle brands and tech-forward travel essentials ... (full story)
- Roti Modern Mediterranean Launches Franchising, Fueling Nationwide Growth
(citybiz.co - 8/19/2025) With 17 corporate-owned locations currently open across Chicago, Washington D.C., and Minneapolis, the brand aims to continue expansion throughout these markets, as well as targeting Michigan, Ohio, the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, and Texas ... (full story)
- Penn Station East Coast Subs Powers Through 2025 with New Openings, Value-Driven Franchise Incentive
(ktla.com - 8/19/2025) Penn Station is committed to their long-term success and is already taking shape midyear with new openings in Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio with more expansion planned in Indiana and Kentucky ... (full story)
- Exit Factor Announces Second Quarter Milestones, Launches Affiliate Program and Expands ...
(24-7pressrelease.com/ - 8/19/2025) Exit Factor sold 29 new territories in Q2 2025, with new territories awarded in Indiana, North Carolina, and Ohio, further strengthening its national footprint ... (full story)
- Bertucci's closes last Connecticut restaurant in Glastonbury
(nhregister.com - 8/19/2025) The chain's Glastonbury location recently closed, nearly three years after Bertucci's closed its Newington and Avon locations ...
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- Award-Winning Franchise Group OM Group Partners With Drybar® to Fuel Midwest Growth
(franchising.com - 8/19/2025) Has signed a multi-unit development agreement to bring three new locations to Lansing, Michigan, as well as Akron and Youngstown-Boardman, Ohio ... (full story)
- Dog Haus Signs Area Development Agreement to Launch in Florida
(restaurantnews.com - 8/19/2025) The award-winning concept has signed an area development agreement marking the brand’s first expansion into the state ... (full story)
- Shake Shack Tanger Outlets
(abcnews4.com - 8/19/2025) Shake Shack will soon open its first location in the Palmetto State at Tanger ... (full story)
- Popular Italian restaurant chain files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(thestreet.com - 8/19/2025) Bravo Brio Restaurants LLC, which is owned by Planet Hollywood owner Earl Enterprises, and four affiliates filed their Chapter 11 petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida on Aug. 18 ...
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- Wienerschnitzel Signs Two Multi-Unit Deals to Expand in Spokane, WA and Enter Fort Worth, TX
(prnewswire.com - 8/19/2025) Eight New Locations Mark Continued Nationwide Growth for the World's Largest Hog Dog Franchise ...
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- Target sets opening for NJ’s 1st Warby Parker shop-in-shop (updated)
(njbiz.com - 8/19/2025) A Target store in New Jersey will be among the first in the U.S. to unveil a shop-in-shop concept from eyeglass retailer Warby Parker ...
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- The Pickle Pad Signs Four-Unit Franchise Agreement Across Four Markets
(shoppingcenterbusiness.com - 8/18/2025) The Pickle Pad has signed a four-unit franchise agreement across four different markets. The company currently has seven locations under development, while preparing to open three new venues ... (full story)
- SpartanNash Expanding Supermercado Nuestra Familia Banner
(progressivegrocer.com - 8/18/2025) SpartanNash is bringing its Supermercado Nuestra Familia banner to Topeka, Kan., this November ... (full story)
- FASTSIGNS® Secures Top Industry Honors and Expands Footprint in First Half of 2025
(franchising.com - 8/18/2025) FASTSIGNS signed 14 agreements across California, Florida, Idaho, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas, now boasting more than 785 locations across the U.S. and Canada ... (full story)
- Whataburger will open in one week – see where and what's in store
(knoxnews.com - 8/18/2025) The burger joint is bringing three locations to Knoxville. The business also is opening at least one location in Chattanooga and three more in Alabama ... (full story)
- Jersey Mike’s to open four new Mass. locations in 2025 — here’s where
(masslive.com - 8/18/2025) In addition to these four stores, Jersey Mike’s plans to open three more Massachusetts locations next year ...
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- Brand-New Independent LEGO® Store Set to Open
(valleynewslive.com - 8/18/2025) Fargo Brick Co. is an independent LEGO retailer bringing a fresh experience to the community, with its soft opening set for September and a grand opening planned for late October ...
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- Palmetto Moon Celebrates Gulf Coast Growth with Foley Grand Opening at Tanger Outlets
(dcnewsnow.com - 8/18/2025) This year has marked significant growth for Palmetto Moon along the Gulf Coast, with new stores opening in Gulfport, MS, Destin, FL, Panama City Beach, FL, and now Foley, AL. ... (full story)
- Wawa launches Tennessee expansion with plans for 50 stores
(massmarketretailers.com - 8/18/2025) Wawa has officially launched its long-anticipated entry into Tennessee, breaking ground on its first two stores in the state and announcing plans for as many as 50 locations over the next decade ... (full story)
- My Salon Suite® Marks Strong Mid-Year with National Franchise Recognition and Continued Expansion
(franchising.com - 8/18/2025) So far this year, the brand has signed 10 multi-unit agreements, five single-territory deals, and completed four acquisitions of independent salon suite concepts for conversion across California, Florida, South Carolina and Texas ... (full story)
- Here's where Spirit Halloween stores are opening this season in MA
(capecodtimes.com - 8/16/2025) The pop-up retailer takes over local storefronts for a few months each year, and several locations have already opened in August ...
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- Raising Cane’s opening new stores, one in North Carolina
(qcnews.com - 8/16/2025) More than a dozen locations are either preparing to open soon or in the coming months ... (full story)
- Stewart’s Shops set to acquire 4 Sliders Food Marts
(cspdailynews.com - 8/15/2025) Stewart’s Shops officials said the company is under contract to purchase Sliders Food Mart stores in Clayton, Harrisville, Croghan and Lowville, New York ... (full story)
- Publix continues to put its stamp on Kentucky
(grocerydive.com - 8/15/2025) The grocer, which debuted in the Bluegrass State last year and currently runs four stores there, has signed leases in the cities of Georgetown, Louisville and Owensboro ...
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- Fueled by Growth: Aroma Joe’s Expands Footprint and Earns Industry Accolades in 2025
(franchising.com - 8/15/2025) In the first half of 2025, Aroma Joe's continued to grow its presence, adding eight new shops to reach a total of 128 locations across Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Florida, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York ... (full story)
- Lee's Sandwiches franchise owner hopes to bring Worcester 'something a little different'
(worcestermag.com - 8/15/2025) It’s official, the first Lee’s Sandwiches franchise in New England to open ... (full story)
- Luke’s Lobster, popular East Coast chain, is rolling into Newport Beach
(latimes.com - 8/15/2025) Luke’s Lobster, a popular family-owned restaurant chain anchored in Maine, is aiming to open its first Orange County location ... (full story)
- Kocolene acquires retail tobacco chain Klafter’s
(cspdailynews.com - 8/14/2025) Smoke shop company, former c-store operator, also names new COO to leadership team ...
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- Colorado-based restaurant chain closing up to 32 locations
(9news.com - 8/14/2025) Noodles & Company announced it plans to close 28 to 32 company-owned restaurants by the end of the year ... (full story)
- MassageLuXe Marks Mid-Year With 100th Location Grand Opening, Continued Growth and ...
(franchising.com - 8/14/2025) MassageLuXe opened three new spas in Texas and Utah, signed franchise agreements for two new locations in the Atlanta market and construction is currently underway on new locations in five states across the country ... (full story)
- Sixty Vines Bringing Wine Country to Gaithersburg
(restaurantnews.com - 8/14/2025) This will be Sixty Vines’ first Maryland location, expanding its presence from Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
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- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens New Locations Nationwide
(restaurantnews.com - 8/14/2025) July openings that further expand the brand’s nationwide footprint with new locations in Hawaii, Colorado and Alabama ... (full story)
- Rita’s Italian Ice Celebrates Mid-Year Momentum with Growth, Innovation and Industry Recognition
(franchising.com - 8/13/2025) Nearly 40 new locations on track to open in 2025 and recognition as one of the nation’s top-performing restaurant brands ... (full story)
- Bojangles Plans 55-Store Expansion — Including New York City
(today.com - 8/13/2025) Bojangles is set to return to the New York City area with more than 50 locations over the next 10 years ... (full story)
- Corner Bakery Café unveils new design prototype as part of expansion push
(nrn.com - 8/13/2025) Corner Bakery Café will mostly expand through franchising, with a development target of around 10 new locations a year ... (full story)
- Convenience store known for its sandwiches breaks ground on first Wilmington location
(starnewsonline.com - 8/13/2025) The company expects to open three to four in Wilmington next year ... (full story)
- This Viral Coffee Chain is Opening Its First Location in Illinois
(secretchicago.com - 8/13/2025) It's official—Dutch Bros is opening its first location in Illinois, but Chicago locals will have to drive a ways to snag their favorite drink ...
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- Canada’s Gildan Activewear to acquire HanesBrands for $2.2 billion
(chainstoreage.com - 8/13/2025) Canadian garment maker Gildan Activewear Inc. and HanesBrands Inc. have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Gildan will acquire the U.S. firm for $2.2 billion ...
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- Marco's Pizza Fires Up Expansion with 40+ New Stores Opened in First Half of 2025
(morningstar.com - 8/12/2025) Marco's Pizza celebrates a powerful first half of 2025, marked by 41 new store openings, strategic international momentum, and continued investment in franchisee performance ... (full story)
- Top 100 retailer opens new store in Indiana, taking on new market
(furnituretoday.com - 8/12/2025) The new store takes the retailer’s store count to 26 stores across five states. Big Sandy said two additional stores are planned to open in the market by the end of this year ...
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- Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy to Open First Store in Five Years
(qsrmagazine.com - 8/12/2025) Plans to open more than a dozen stores in the next two years throughout Illinois, Missouri and Florida ... (full story)
- Rock N’ Roll Sushi Signs Area Development Agreement to Return to Dallas-Fort Worth
(franchising.com - 8/12/2025) The brand announced today that franchisees have signed a three-unit area development agreement to bring Rock N’ Roll Sushi back to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex ... (full story)
- Shipley Donuts expanding into northwest Louisiana
(ksla.com - 8/12/2025) Shipley Donuts says it has signed a franchise development deal to bring five new stores to the Shreveport-Bossier area. These will be the first locations of the chain in northwest Louisiana ... (full story)
- Vans—the iconic skateboard brand closes 140 stores and is now betting on luxury and premium fashion
(lagradaonline.com - 8/12/2025) To return Vans to the path of growth, one of the avenues has been through the closure of physical stores, specifically 140 locations that make up 20% of its global network ... (full story)
- Work World ... Names Shawn Sweeney New CEO & Acquires Shoeteria, Expanding Business In Southern Cal.
(finance.yahoo.com - 8/12/2025) Work World is pleased to announce the acquisition of Shoeteria, Inc. one of Southern California’s largest specialty workwear suppliers ... (full story)
- Mississippi Favorite Bumpers Welcomes First Franchise Partner in Texas Market
(restaurantnews.com - 8/12/2025) Mississippi-based QSR brand Bumpers Drive-In is expanding its footprint into Texas with the addition of a new franchise partner ... (full story)
- Alabama chain Urban Cookhouse opens first DFW restaurant in Prosper
(dallas.culturemap.com - 8/12/2025) A healthy restaurant chain from Alabama has made its DFW debut: Urban Cookhouse has opened its first outpost in Texas ... (full story)
- Big Y Expands Footprint in Massachusetts With 2 New Supermarkets
(progressivegrocer.com - 8/11/2025) Retailer also upgrades smaller-format c-store and fuel station ...
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- ARKO Corp. Opens Second fas craves Location in Mechanicsville, Virginia, Enhancing Customer ...
(quiverquant.com - 8/11/2025) ARKO Corp. opens its second fas craves location in Mechanicsville, Virginia, enhancing convenience store offerings with a focus on food ...
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- IKEA is coming to Alabama: Where it will be and when it will open
(al.com - 8/11/2025) IKEA announced plans to open a new store in Huntsville in early 2026, its first location in Alabama ...
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- Stanton Optical Partners With Staples To Challenge Warby Parker’s Retail Expansion
(forbes.com - 8/11/2025) Stanton Optical, a brand under Now Optics, currently operates over 300 locations in 32 states and plans to open 30 to 50 more this year, and it just signed a partnership agreement to launch shop-in-shops in select Staples stores ... (full story)
- Public Records: Crunch Fitness to open 3 new Hampton Roads locations
(yahoo.com - 8/11/2025) Crunch Fitness will be expanding throughout Hampton Roads with three new locations ... (full story)
- 1st co-branded Round Table Pizza, Fatburger opens in California
(fastcasual.com - 8/11/2025) FAT Brands Inc. has opened its first co-branded Fatburger and Round Table Pizza in Rancho Cordova, California ...
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- Potbelly Says Franchisees are Lining Up to Grow
(qsrmagazine.com - 8/11/2025) In Q2, the chain added 54 new franchise shop commitments, that brought the chain’s total open and committed shop count to 816 restaurants (447 open and 369 in development) ... (full story)
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