- Playa Bowls opening three new San Antonio stores
(sacurrent.com - 3/15/2024) The chain — known for its acai, pitaya, mango, green and coconut bowls, juices, smoothies and cold brew — said San Antonio one of several cities that will gain locations in the coming months... (full story)
- Pollo Campero Plans To Expand Its Presence in Arkansas With 7 New Units
(1851franchise.com - 3/15/2024) Eyeing the 250-unit mark, Pollo Campero is looking to add seven new restaurants across Arkansas ... (full story)
- Untuckit to Add Another 14 Stores Around the U.S.
(wwd.com - 3/15/2024) By year's end, this will bring the company's fleet to around 100 units ...
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- February Retail Sales Grow
(storebrands.com - 3/15/2024) Retail sales grew again in February, building off gains from January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor ...
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- Hibbett Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2024 Results, Store Growth
(finance.yahoo.com - 3/15/2024) Net new store growth is expected to be approximately 45 to 50 units ... (full story)
- Donatos Pizza Makes Massive Texas Debut as Four Franchise Groups Simultaneously Secure Deals
(prnewswire.com - 3/15/2024) This expansion into the Dallas-Fort Worth initially opening up to 20 new Donatos Pizza restaurants ... (full story)
- Bojangles secures 20-unit franchise deal in Phoenix
(restaurantdive.com - 3/15/2024) The chicken chain said the deal validates its expansion strategy outside its Southeastern base as it pushes to reach 1,000 stores ...
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- Rachel's Kitchen taking on Texas
(fastcasual.com - 3/15/2024) Construction is underway at the Lone Star's first Rachel's Kitchen ... (full story)
- Fast-Growing Chicken Chain Pollo Campero Plans to Open 25 Restaurants This Year
(eatthis.com - 3/15/2024) This year, the chain plans to one-up itself by opening at least 25 additional new locations throughout the country ... (full story)
- Shell to sell 1,000 c-stores by 2026
(cstoredive.com - 3/14/2024) The oil giant said on Thursday that it will divest 500 company-owned retail sites this year and next globally as part of its broader strategy ...
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- Rush Bowls uses tight control of supply chain and franchise standards to quickly grow
(nrn.com - 3/14/2024) Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, preparing to ramp up franchise growth and go from today’s 52 locations to more than 100 in the coming years ... (full story)
- Luxury brands coming to Southdale Center, Moncler
(kstp.com - 3/14/2024) Southdale Center is adding eight luxury stores to its shopping center ...
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- After record Q4, Dick’s plans greatest square footage expansion since 2017
(retaildive.com - 3/14/2024) The retailer will start construction on 15 more experiential House of Sport locations this year, with eight of those opening in 2024...plans to open 16 next-generation Dick’s stores, 12 of which are relocations or remodels of existing stores, and 10 Golf Galaxy Performance Centers, five of which are remodels or relocations... (full story)
- Zumiez Inc. Announces Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter Results
(morningstar.com - 3/14/2024) The Company currently intends to open approximately 10 new stores in fiscal 2024, including up to 3 stores in North America... (full story)
- Build-A-Bear to open at least 50 more stores this year as revenues keep rising
(arcamax.com - 3/14/2024) Build-A-Bear Workshop will open 50 new stores by the end of the year and is expanding its corporate headquarters ... (full story)
- Dollar General is opening more stores while rival Family Dollar is closing 1,000
(qz.com - 3/14/2024) During the 2024 fiscal year, it plans to open approximately 800 new stores, remodel 1,500, and relocate 85 ... (full story)
- MY SALON Suite Acquires Mera Salon and Spa Suites, Accelerating Growth Momentum in 2024
(prnewswire.com - 3/14/2024) Recently acquired Mera Salon Suites in Baton Rouge, Louisiana ... (full story)
- Club Pilates Hits 1,000 Studios as Modality Booms
(athletechnews.com - 3/14/2024) Xponential’s most successful brand continues to expand, with at least 45 additional studios in the pipeline ...
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- Home Depot to Open Four Distribution Hubs for 'Pro' Customers
(inddist.com - 3/14/2024) The Home Depot announced that it is opening four new distribution centers, expanding its pro ecosystem to Detroit, southern Los Angeles, San Antonio and Toronto in 2024... (full story)
- Global Partners debuts new brand identity
(cstoredive.com - 3/13/2024) The c-store retailer’s upgraded website and logo are meant to reflect its commitment to sustainability and alternative energy ...
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- In-N-Out Burger to open its first location in Washington off I-5. Are other locations planned?
(wenatcheeworld.com - 3/13/2024) In-N-Out could soon open its first-ever location in the Evergreen State ... (full story)
- Tide Services Announces More Major Franchise Expansion in Florida with Clean and Press Solutions, LL
(wjbf.com - 3/13/2024) To open 20 new Tide Cleaners units across Orlando, Tampa and central Florida. This ambitious expansion is set to commence with the first openings occurring in mid 2025 ...
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- Krystal Breaks Ground in North Carolina With New Design
(businesswire.com - 3/13/2024) Strategic expansion into North Carolina, marking a pivotal step in the brand’s plans to expand across the United States ... (full story)
- Panda Express opens in Delaware
(delgazette.com - 3/13/2024) More than a year after it was approved by the city, Panda Express opened its doors to the Delaware community on Feb. 28 ... (full story)
- Allbirds taps new CEO, plans store closures
(retaildive.com - 3/13/2024) COO Joe Vernachio takes over from co-founder Joey Zwillinger on Friday as the DTC brand reported a 15% sales drop in 2023.The brand plans to close 10 to 15 underperforming stores in the U.S. in 2024 ... (full story)
- Family Dollar and Dollar Tree will close 1,000 stores
(nbc-2.com - 3/13/2024) Family Dollar will close 600 locations in the first half of 2024 and 370 stores over the next several years as store leases expire ... (full story)
- Allbirds Closing Stores as Retailers Feel the Burn of Shopper Cutbacks
(pymnts.com - 3/12/2024) The company shared that, over the course of this year, it aims to close 10-15 retail stores in the United States. Chief Operating Officer Joe Vernachio will take over as the new CEO from departing CEO Joey Zwillinger ... (full story)
- Atomic Wings Announces 15-Unit Area Development Deal To Grow Atomic Wings Across Virginia and North
(finance.yahoo.com - 3/12/2024) Expanding in Virginia and North Carolina with a 15-unit area representative deal across the Raleigh-Durham, NC and Richmond, VA areas ... (full story)
- Domino's Pizza profit jumps on higher sales; buys Irish franchisee
(shareprices.com - 3/12/2024) Looking ahead, Domino's said it has maintained strong momentum in the first quarter of financial 2024, with seven new stores opened, and a further 33 with planning consent or under construction... (full story)
- Kohl’s to open in-store Babies”R”Us shops; back to black in Q4
(chainstoreage.com - 3/12/2024) Plans call for the opening of approximately 200 Babies'R'Us shops in 200 Kohl's stores in fall 2024, with the first opening in August 2024... (full story)
- Beloved pizza franchise Happy Joe's announces return to FM area
(www.inforum.com - 3/11/2024) Happy Joe's is returning to Fargo ... (full story)
- US judge to hear FTC challenge to Kroger-Albertsons deal in August
(finance.yahoo.com - 3/11/2024) Aug. 26 as the start of a hearing on the Federal Trade Commission's bid for a preliminary injunction to block supermarket chain Kroger's $24.6 billion deal to buy smaller rival Albertsons ... (full story)
- Christmas Tree Shops Chapter 7 bankruptcy, will liquidate
(albanyherald.com - 3/11/2024) Christmas Tree Shops moving from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation ... (full story)
- Ross Stores Opens 18 New Locations
(morningstar.com - 3/11/2024) Ross Stores, Inc. opened 11 Ross Dress for Less® and seven dd's DISCOUNTS® stores in 11 different states in February and March ... (full story)
- Altitude Trampoline Park Grows Footprint With Double-Digit Openings
(morningstar.com - 3/11/2024) Since the start of the year, the brand has launched three new park locations and has an additional nine units ... (full story)
- Marco's Pizza inks 4-unit deal for Idaho
(pizzamarketplace.com - 3/11/2024) Marco's Pizza has announced a development deal for four locations in Boise, Idaho ... (full story)
- The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Surpasses 50 Locations
(digitaljournal.com - 3/11/2024) On track to surpass sales and development benchmarks with a robust development pipeline and 40 locations in active development that are slated to open by year's end ... (full story)
- We’re getting Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s
(ca.news.yahoo.com - 3/11/2024) In case you haven’t heard, South Mississippi is getting a Buc-ee’s ...
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- Where Sheetz plans to enter Michigan market with plan for 50-60 stores
(clickondetroit.com - 3/11/2024) Sheetz, which plans to open 50 to 60 stores in the Detroit-area within the next five to six years, is projected to open its first-ever location to the public in late 2024.
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- The Body Shop is closing down all US operations after filing for bankruptcy
(thehill.com - 3/10/2024) The Body Shop announced this month that it has closed all its stores in the United States as it filed for bankruptcy ...
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- Sam Ash Music is reportedly closing 18 stores
(guitarworld.com - 3/10/2024) Iconic gear retailer Sam Ash Music reportedly set to close 18 branches nationwide – including its flagship New York store ...
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- Presidente Supermarket coming to the $1 billion development replacing Southland Mall
(ca.news.yahoo.com - 3/10/2024) Presidente Supermarket will anchor a “city within a city” as the faded Southland Mall in Cutler Bay evolves into the 98-acre, $1 billion Southplace City Center ... (full story)
- German grocery chain Aldi expanding to Las Vegas Valley
(reviewjournal.com - 3/8/2024) The discount grocery chain Aldi announced it’s expanding to Las Vegas as part of an ambitious national growth plan ...
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- National sports apparel chain Rally House to open 2 stores in Dubuque
(telegraphherald.com - 3/8/2024) A national sports apparel chain plans to open a pair of Dubuque locations ...
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- Pan Pacific, Japan's Don Quijote parent plans wave of U.S., Asian discount stores
(asia.nikkei.com - 3/8/2024) By June 2025, Pan Pacific will open 13 new stores in the continental U.S., Hawaii and elsewhere. This will increase its North American presence to 78 stores ...
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- Burlington Plans to Open 100 New Stores in 2024
(retailtouchpoints.com - 3/8/2024) The company’s ongoing goal of opening 100 net-new stores each year, with Burlington planning to open approximately 140 stores this year ... (full story)
- Roy Rogers Refranchises Restaurants in Bid to Lure Franchisees
(franchisetimes.com - 3/8/2024) In an effort to attract new franchisees to the system and recharge stagnant unit growth, Roy Rogers is refranchising stores in its core Mid-Atlantic markets ... (full story)
- BJ’s to open 12 new stores in 2024; will enter new state next year
(chainstoreage.com - 3/7/2024) Will open its first club in Kentucky and is planning to open 12 new locations in fiscal year 2024, and 15 new gas stations ... (full story)
- Abercrombie & Fitch CEO: We are on a march to $5 billion in sales
(finance.yahoo.com - 3/7/2024) The youth apparel retailer capped off an impressive year on its latest earnings day after its stock soared 390% over the past year ...
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- Aldi Plans 800 New Stores As It Completes Southeastern Grocers Acquisition
(forbes.com - 3/7/2024) National expansion and will open additional stores in Southern California and Phoenix adding nearly 330 stores in the Northeast and Midwest bringing the total number of new stores to 800 ... (full story)
- Arko Corp. Counts on New Stores, Foodservice and Loyalty to Maintain Growth
(cspdailynews.com - 3/7/2024) Looking to unit growth, three new brick-and-mortar locations are “expected to break ground in the next few weeks ... (full story)
- Fast-Growing Breakfast Chain First Watch Plans to Open Nearly 60 New Stores As It Rakes In Sales
(eatthis.com - 3/7/2024) This year's openings will include 43 to 47 new company-owned restaurants and nine to 11 franchise restaurants ... (full story)
- BJ's Wholesale To Open First Kentucky Location
(storebrands.com - 3/7/2024) Westward expansion will continue into 2025 as the warehouse club raised the curtain on plans to open its first store in Louisville, Ky ... (full story)
- Woof Gang inks store deals in Oregon, Michigan
(petfoodprocessing.net - 3/7/2024) This latest retail expansion into Oregon and Michigan follows continuous expansions for Woof Gang ... (full story)
- Discover Strength Training Franchise is Coming to North Texas
(cw33.com - 3/7/2024) Poised to open 12 new locations in the first half of 2024, including a studio in Lewisville ... (full story)
- Playa Bowls grows nationwide from Belmar beach cart; this man was hired to figure it out
(finance.yahoo.com - 3/7/2024) The company added 54 stores last year and is on pace to add another 75 locations this year ... (full story)
- Fogo de Chao all-you-can-eat-steakhouse chain planning to open first Ohio location in Cbus
(614now.com - 3/7/2024) This international Brazilian steakhouse chain, is planning to open their first Ohio restaurant ... (full story)
- Pilot Travel Centers to Add 35 Locations, Remodel 75 More Stores in 2024
(convenience.org - 3/6/2024) Pilot Travel Centers LLC, North America’s largest travel center network, announced plans to add 35 travel centers and remodel more than 75 locations across the U.S. and Canada over the course of this year... (full story)
- Whataburger breaks ground on new restaurant in the Upstate
(wspa.com - 3/6/2024) This is the first of the eight new locations slated to come to the Upstate in 2024-2025 ...
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- Club Pilates Hits Historic Milestone with Opening of 1,000th Studio in Portland, Oregon
(morningstar.com - 3/6/2024) Historic milestone of its 1,000th location opening in Portland, Oregon ... (full story)
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