- Burlington plans to open at least 100 stores by the end of 2025: Here's where
(usatoday.com - 6/18/2025) Here’s what Burlington shoppers need to know about the company’s expansion ...
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- MilkShake Factory to Open First South Carolina Location in Hilton Head on June 28
(franchising.com - 6/18/2025) MilkShake Factory is bringing its signature sweet experience to South Carolina for the first time ... (full story)
- Scenthound's New Multi-Unit Agreement in Wisconsin
(franchising.com - 6/17/2025) Scenthound's has a new multi-unit agreement to bring five locations to Wisconsin ... (full story)
- Dutch Bros Ramps Up Expansion: Are Same-Shop Gains Holding Up?
(nasdaq.com - 6/17/2025) The company is aiming for at least 160 system shop openings in 2025 ... (full story)
- Kirkland's Inc. to rebrand; 'move forward' with smaller footprint, store conversions
(chainstoreage.com - 6/17/2025) Pending shareholder approval at the company's annual meeting on July 24, Kirkland’s Inc. will change its corporate name to The Brand House Collective, Inc ... (full story)
- Hawaiian Bros Signs Wiles’ Aloha Ventures, Inc. Driving Expansion in Albuquerque and El Paso
(einpresswire.com - 6/17/2025) Continues to expand its national footprint with a new development agreement that will bring 10 restaurants to Albuquerque, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas ... (full story)
- Mavis Closes the Midas Deal
(moderntiredealer.com - 6/17/2025) The Midas franchise, with 2,000 locations worldwide, is now owned by Mavis Tire Express Services Corp ... (full story)
- Bain Capital confirms plan to buy multi-brand mega franchisee Sizzling Platter
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 6/16/2025) It’s official. Private-equity firm Bain Capital is acquiring Sizzling Platter, one of the nation’s largest multi-brand franchise operators ...
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- Sola Salons Builds on Strong Q2 Momentum With More Openings
(prweb.com - 6/16/2025) Continues its impressive growth trajectory with the opening of five new locations across the country within rapidly growing markets ... (full story)
- The Pickle Pad Accelerates Nationwide Expansion with Fall Debuts in Three New Cities
(franchising.com - 6/16/2025) With plans to scale to 10–15 new locations annually, the brand is building a strong pipeline for sustained growth ...
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- Chicken-wing chain opens 1st St. Louis-area restaurant
(ksdk.com - 6/16/2025) The first St. Louis-area location of a national chicken wing restaurant chain opened on Father’s Day ... (full story)
- HomeGoods rival with stores across 40 states closing 20-plus locations as bankruptcy looms
(al.com - 6/16/2025) Texas-based At Home has 200 stores nationwide, including Alabama locations in Hoover, Huntsville and Trussville ... (full story)
- Rocksbox Opens Stores To Sell Not Rent Jewelry Under Signet’s New ‘Grow Brand Love’ Strategy
(forbes.com - 6/16/2025) A handful of other Rocksbox store openings will follow this year as Rocksbox transforms from a jewelry rental subscription model to a bricks-and-clicks retail destination ... (full story)
- Beloved Pizza Chain Announces More Than 100 New Locations
(mensjournal.com - 6/15/2025) In addition to the 40 to 50 restaurants in the Houston area, Donatos is looking to open more than 100 new restaurants throughout Texas ...
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- Popular coffee chain ‘way better than Starbucks’ with over 20k drink combos to open 7 locations ...
(the-sun.com - 6/15/2025) New 7 Brew locations are opening up across the country. They’re located in Texas, Florida, and New York ... (full story)
- Fast casual food chain plans return to Springfield
(news-leader.com - 6/14/2025) Newk's Eatery, which left Springfield in 2019, is planning a comeback ...
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- Saks Global says it’s back on track with vendors, won’t close stores
(retaildive.com - 6/13/2025) The company told BMO Capital Markets it has mostly repaired supplier relationships, though luxury brands tell other analysts its ability to pay remains a top concern ...
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- 'I think this is a big step...': Northwest Ohio bagel chain Barry Bagels plans major Texas expansion
(wtol.com - 6/13/2025) Barry Bagels plans to open 30 stores across Dallas, Houston and San Antonio over the next decade ...
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- Popular Hawaiian ‘comfort food’ chain set for first Idaho location
(boisedev.com - 6/13/2025) Nampa’s restaurant will be the chain’s first Idaho location, and the only location for hundreds of miles ... (full story)
- Checkers & Rally’s Debuts Houston’s First Stand-Alone Restaurant
(franchising.com - 6/13/2025) The iconic double drive-thru brand known for its legendary taste, undeniable value, and game-changing innovation, is thrilled to announce the opening of its first stand-alone location in Houston ... (full story)
- Refuel acquires 8 convenience stores in Mississippi
(cspdailynews.com - 6/13/2025) The c-stores are in the greater Meridian and Jackson market, continuing Refuel’s expansion across the Southeast. The stores will be part of Refuel’s Double Quick brand ...
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- A&W plots South Carolina expansion
(chainstoreage.com - 6/13/2025) A&W Restaurants has announced strategic plans to expand the chain’s presence across Columbia, S.C. and into neighboring cities, including Darlington ... (full story)
- Fuzzy’s to open first full-service restaurant
(restaurantdive.com - 6/12/2025) Fuzzy’s Taco Shop will open its first full-service model, called Fuzzy’s Tacos and Margs, in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land, Texas ... (full story)
- Ross Dress for Less Is Opening New Stores Across the U.S. This Summer
(parade.com - 6/12/2025) 10 new store opening across the U.S. on July 19, including fresh locations in California, Minnesota, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, and New Mexico. Altogether, the company plans to open approximately 90 new stores in 2025 ... (full story)
- Tim Hortons announces grand opening in Blue Springs this June
(fox4kc.com - 6/12/2025) The new establishment, which will be the first Tim Hortons in the Kansas City metro ... (full story)
- Juice It Up! To Enter Nevada With Douglas County Development Deal
(restaurantnews.com - 6/12/2025) Expects to expand the Juice It Up! footprint across Douglas County and into the Carson City and Reno areas ...
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- Popular Western Wear Retailer Opening Three New Stores In New Jersey
(943thepoint.com - 6/12/2025) New Jersey will be home to three more stores in Bridgewater, Totowa, and Jersey City ...
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- Chuze Fitness to open 2 gyms in the Sacramento-area
(sacbee.com - 6/12/2025) Chuze Fitness, a San Diego-based fitness club chain, plans to open two new locations in the Sacramento region ...
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- 'Store closing' sale launched at Parachute's only Twin Cities location
(bringmethenews.com - 6/12/2025) The store was the first location in Minnesota for the California-based chain and it was also the largest in the company’s history at the time ... (full story)
- MY SALON Suite® Turns Salon Suite Takeovers Into Rapid Franchise Growth
(victoriaadvocate.com - 6/12/2025) From Indiana to the Carolinas, multi-unit franchisees transform independent salons into thriving MY SALON Suite locations ...
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- Savory Fund Invests in Hawkers – Igniting a Bold New Era for the Asian Street Food Icon
(restaurantnews.com - 6/12/2025) The cult-favorite concept known for big flavors and high energy kicks off a monumental expansion with Savory Fund ...
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- Del Taco Announces Five-Store Development Agreement in Louisville, Kentucky
(businesswire.com - 6/11/2025) Del Taco Continues Its New Store Expansion into the Midwestern United States ...
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- Wing It On! Makes its Nebraska Debut with a Local Franchise Champion, Building a Family Legacy ...
(morningstar.com - 6/11/2025) Wing It On! Makes its Nebraska Debut with a Local Franchise Champion, Building a Family Legacy in Omaha ...
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- Beans & Brews Coffeehouse to Grow in Central Idaho
(qsrmagazine.com - 6/11/2025) The plan is to open three new locations beginning in the Sun Valley corridor city of Bellevue later this year, followed by Twin Falls and Jerome in the coming years ... (full story)
- Pandora Bets on Las Vegas for First North American Flagship
(nationaljeweler.com - 6/11/2025) Pandora has opened its first North American flagship store in Las Vegas ... (full story)
- The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Opens First Wisconsin Location
(restaurantnews.com - 6/11/2025) The Mediterranean restaurant known for authentic flavors and elevated service brings its award-winning menu to Waukesha ...
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- This popular Midwest burger chain is opening locations in 12 states
(nj.com - 6/11/2025) Popular Midwest burger chain Culver's is opening locations in 12 states ...
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- Barberitos Targets Florida Growth With Existing Franchisee
(franchisetimes.com - 6/11/2025) Amo Bros Investments agreed to develop seven additional Barberitos in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida ... (full story)
- Sweetgreen adding 40 locations in 2025. Where it will add Michigan location next
(freep.com - 6/11/2025) Eight Sweetgreen restaurants have opened in 2025, with plans to open at least 40 by the end of the year ...
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- Krispy Kreme Sells Remaining Stake in Insomnia Cookies for $75 Million
(qsrmagazine.com - 6/10/2025) Krispy Kreme has now fully divested from Insomnia Cookies ...
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- BIGGBY COFFEE Unveils First Major Brand Refresh in 30 Years
(restaurantnews.com - 6/10/2025) In 2025 alone, the brand has opened 17 locations, with plans to open north of 35 more in the months ahead ... (full story)
- Panera Has Been on a Zigzag Journey in Recent Years
(qsrmagazine.com - 6/10/2025) Panera, per its FDD, projects 45 company outlets and 20 franchised to open in fiscal 2025, with five franchise agreements signed without stores debuted ... (full story)
- MA, RI Convenience Store Chain To Rebrand As Cumberland Farms
(patch.com - 6/10/2025) Nine retail sites in Massachusetts that were once an up-and-coming alternative to the established brands will be leased to Cumberland Farms ...
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- Casey's General Stores Expects Bright Future With Sales Growth Projection
(finimize.com - 6/10/2025) Casey's General Stores is shining bright, projecting significant sales and earnings growth for fiscal 2026, alongside plans to expand with at least 80 new store openings ...
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- Chicago sandwich chain to reportedly add 10 Houston-area locations
(chron.com - 6/9/2025) Biddy Restaurant Group Inc. signed a franchise agreement to open stores in Baytown, Deer Park, Galveston, Missouri City, Pasadena and Pearland, increasing the number of local Potbelly's by nearly 50 percent ... (full story)
- Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N' Wash Report Double Digit Mid-Year Growth Amid Record Industry Highs
(prnewswire.com - 6/9/2025) The two brands have secured 15 new franchise agreements so far and are on track to open more than 25 stores in 2025, with a goal of selling 35 locations by year's end ... (full story)
- Layne's Chicken Fingers Kicks off Q2 With 35 New Franchises Awarded, Strong Momentum
(finance.yahoo.com - 6/9/2025) The Texas chicken franchise awarded franchises in Texas and Ohio, opened a new Texas restaurant and executed multiple leases, setting the stage for continued growth in key markets ...
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- Gong cha Enters Arizona With New Multi-unit Deal, Marking First Stores in the State
(businesswire.com - 6/9/2025) The agreement will bring new stores to Tempe, Mesa, and Chandler, expanding Gong cha’s growing presence across the Western U.S. as part of its strategy to reach 500+ U.S. locations over the next 3 years ... (full story)
- Noble Roman's Announces 2024 Financial Data and Other Highlights
(stocktitan.net - 6/9/2025) Plans to continue the focus on expanding its non-traditional franchising and anticipates opening an additional 60 to 70 new franchised locations in 2025 ... (full story)
- Lowe's to open new stores in 2 states this year. See locations.
(usatoday.com - 6/9/2025) Lowe’s plans to open five to 10 new stores in 2025, part of a expansion plan to open potentially dozens of locations over the next several years ...
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- New REI stores are coming to these 3 cities this summer
(usatoday.com - 6/9/2025) Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op is set to continue expanding throughout the U.S., with plans to open three new stores by the end of the summer ...
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- Pensacola's first Cook Out is just days away from opening
(pnj.com - 6/9/2025) Cook Out’s first Pensacola restaurant is a project that’s been years in the making ... (full story)
- UPS Store suddenly closing three more locations
(thestreet.com - 6/7/2025) Plans to close about 200 facilities around the U.S. by 2028 ... (full story)
- Port of Subs to Launch 20 New Colorado Stores
(whatnow.com - 6/6/2025) Port of Subs is making a major play in Colorado with plans to open nearly two dozen new locations across the Denver metro area, as part of a major development deal ... (full story)
- The Goddard School is Coming to Utah
(franchising.com - 6/6/2025) Is set to open its first location in Riverton and the state of Utah in spring 2026 ... (full story)
- Torrid to close as many as 180 stores, 30% of its fleet
(retaildive.com - 6/6/2025) The plus-size apparel retailer already keeps about 60% of sales and customers from shuttered locations, and plans to invest in retention efforts ...
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- Popular Grocery Chain To Open New Stores In 2025, Beyond: Here's Where
(patch.com - 6/6/2025) The popular grocery store chain has confirmed it will open stores in the following communities in 2025 and beyond ...
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- Franchise Group Successfully Completes Financial Restructuring
(prnewswire.com - 6/6/2025) Following the transaction, both the Pet Supplies Plus and Buddy's Home Furnishings entities will be owned by the newly-created Fusion Parent, LLC. ... (full story)
- Chicken Salad Chick Announces Major Expansion in Minneapolis with Prominent Basketball Family
(morningstar.com - 6/5/2025) Chicken Salad Chick is expanding its presence with the addition of ten new restaurants in Minneapolis area ... (full story)
- Aubuchon Buys Connecticut Chain
(building-products.com - 6/5/2025) Aubuchon Hardware is purchasing Wolf Family Hardware stores in Woodbury and Watertown, CT ...
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