- Wings and Rings to launch new fast-casual restaurant chain in Cincinnati
(local12.com - 8/29/2024) Wings and Rings, which is celebrating 40 years in business in 2024, has plans to rapidly expand its restaurant portfolio early next year through its new concept Noble Chicken ...
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- Bankrupt M Den retailer is racing to sell itself while football season still young
(freep.com - 8/29/2024) The retailer also this month closed three of its five permanent stores, leaving only the flagship store on State Street in Ann Arbor and a Main Street store ... (full story)
- Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Debuts in Michigan
(restaurantnewsrelease.com - 8/29/2024) Taziki’s debut in Michigan, with at least eight more locations planned for the Detroit metro area ... (full story)
- Bankrupt Buca di Beppo has a potential buyer
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 8/28/2024) Stalking-horse bidder Main Street Capital has made a $27 million credit bid for the casual-dining chain’s assets ...
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- Discount retailer Big Lots mulling bankruptcy filing as sales decline, Bloomberg reports
(zawya.com - 8/28/2024) The company is also looking for investors in a bid to avoid Chapter 11 ...
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- Cook Out burger and milkshake chain plans 3 new stores in Charlotte and Cabarrus County
(msn.com - 8/28/2024) Cook Out, based in Thomasville, is opening at least three more stores around Charlotte, the company’s website shows ...
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- Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers enters its gilded age with 828th restaurant in Boston
(nrn.com - 8/28/2024) Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers celebrated its 28th year and the opening of its 828th restaurant in Boston on Wednesday with the opening of an all-gold restaurant ...
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- Saladworks-Frutta Bowls combo restaurant opens in Chesterfield
(richmondbizsense.com - 8/28/2024) A two-in-one restaurant with an emphasis on plant-based fare has sprouted near Brandermill ...
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- NEXT Brands and Beef-a-Roo announce expansion for second half of 2024
(nrn.com - 8/28/2024) Announced the awarding of eight new Beef-a-Roo locations throughout Kansas, Illinois, Arizona, Michigan, and Tennessee. Also expanding its reach with ten new corporate store locations in southwest Missouri and Kansas. ... (full story)
- Killer Burger signs second US multi-unit deal with Cascade Dining
(finance.yahoo.com - 8/28/2024) US-based restaurant chain Killer Burger has confirmed a second multi-unit franchise agreement with Cascade Dining. The latest agreement will launch a total of 12 Killer Burger outlets ... (full story)
- Zoom Room Strengthens Leadership, Expands Multi-Unit Franchise Ownership Amidst Mid-Year Growth
(morningstar.com - 8/28/2024) The franchise continues to grow its footprint, with 16 new locations currently in development, including new market launches in Arizona, Virginia, Florida, Minnesota, Connecticut, and Oregon. By the end of the year, the brand expects to have more than 80 locations open across the country ... (full story)
- Amazon Fresh debuts four new stores
(grocerydive.com - 8/28/2024) The new supermarkets include the grocer’s first location in Northern California as well as stores in Illinois, New Jersey and Pennsylvania ...
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- The Habit Burger Grill changes name to become an 'ampersand brand'
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 8/28/2024) Meet the new Habit Burger & Grill. The name change is designed to celebrate the brand's diverse menu. RIP extraneous "the." ...
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- Dearborn Residents Will Soon Feel ‘Thunderstruck’ with First Rock N Roll Sushi
(restaurantnews.com - 8/27/2024) Rock N Roll Sushi will be bringing its fresh take on American-Japanese fusion “higher” up the map when the brand debuts its first location in Michigan ... (full story)
- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers to Expand South Carolina Footprint with 10-Unit ...
(fox44news.com - 8/27/2024) Fast-casual restaurant concept, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers®, announced today the signing of a multi-unit development agreement to bring 10 new locations to Greenville and Spartanburg Counties in South Carolina ... (full story)
- Exit Factor Fuels National Development with Five New Franchise Agreements
(digitaljournal.com - 8/27/2024) This growth will strengthen the company's footprint in Texas, with a new location coming to the Dallas market. Exit Factor is also making entry into the Northeast and Midwest regions, with development in New York, New Jersey, and Minnesota, and expanding its presence in the Southeast with its first location in Florida. The company has signed 15 agreements to date this year ...
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- Sprouts Farmers Market Expanding Into 10 More Communities
(progressivegrocer.com - 8/27/2024) In addition to the dozen new store openings announced last week, Sprouts Farmers Market has 10 more grand openings planned in the coming months ... (full story)
- Eddie V's Seafood Plans First MD Restaurant
(patch.com - 8/27/2024) The first Maryland location of the upscale seafood restaurant chain Eddie V's Prime Seafood is in the works ...
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- Philadelphia-based eatery opens 50th restaurant in the Midstate
(finance.yahoo.com - 8/27/2024) Honeygrow recently announced that it will debut its newest fast-casual restaurant location in Lancaster County later this week ... (full story)
- Sprouts to open 21 stores by year's end — here's where
(chainstoreage.com - 8/27/2024) Sprouts Farmers Market isn't letting up on expansion: It has over 100 approved new stores in the pipeline ...
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- Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Expands in the Northeast, Coming to Avon, CT
(restaurantnews.com - 8/26/2024) This expansion into Avon marks a significant milestone in the brand’s continued growth as it brings its unique blend of American favorites to a new audience in the Northeast ... (full story)
- The Optics Behind Warby Parker’s 600-Store Expansion Plan
(forbes.com - 8/26/2024) The brand remains committed to eventually opening 900 brick-and-mortar stores nationwide, of which it now operates around 256 ... (full story)
- Rite Aid to close 117 Ohio stores amid bankruptcy recovery
(nbc4i.com - 8/26/2024) Drugstore chain Rite Aid is closing all Ohio locations but four by the end of September as the company recovers from filing for bankruptcy ... (full story)
- Fischer’s Neighborhood Markets Acquiring 17 Mini Mart Locations
(cspdailynews.com - 8/26/2024) Fischer’s Neighborhood Markets, a New Braunfels, Texas-based convenience-store retailer, is acquiring the Mini Mart c-store chain of 17 locations in Texas ... (full story)
- Sierra’s first NC store coming to Charlotte center
(finance.yahoo.com - 8/26/2024) Wyoming-based Sierra has signed a 10-year lease deal for a 19,928-square-foot space. It will be the brand’s first location in North Carolina ...
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- Popular Massachusetts Restaurant Chain Is Making A Comeback!
(live959.com - 8/26/2024) Friendly's will slowly start expanding again with three to four new stores opening next year and more to follow after that ... (full story)
- The DRIPBaR Expands into Canada with Appointment of Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Steve Rallis
(finance.yahoo.com - 8/26/2024) The DRIPBaR, the fastest-growing IV therapy franchise in the United States, announces its expansion into Canada ... (full story)
- Surf Style Looks to Expand Beyond its Florida Roots
(shop-eat-surf.com - 8/26/2024) For the first quarter of 2025, three additional locations are planned, including the opening in March of a second flagship in Marathon, Florida ... (full story)
- Dave's Hot Chicken plans first CT location in Newington!
(theconnecticutscoop.com - 8/25/2024) This would be Dave's Hot Chicken's first Connecticut location with 3 additional locations in development in the greater Hartford area ... (full story)
- City Barbeque Celebrates 25 Years of Serving and Creating Happiness
(restaurantnews.com - 8/25/2024) Back in 1999, Rick Malir founded City Barbeque with the mission of serving the best barbeque around. A quarter century later, the brand is still serving and creating happiness for the droves of barbeque lovers who come to the restaurants each day ... (full story)
- Rock N Roll Sushi Makes a ‘Run for the Roses’ in Kentucky
(restaurantnews.com - 8/25/2024) The newest Rock N Roll Sushi is the popular brand’s first in Kentucky ... (full story)
- Red Lobster to close 23 restaurants within days — including 1 in St. Louis
(ksdk.com - 8/24/2024) Another 23 restaurants will close and be vacated by Aug. 31 ...
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- CHICKENED OUT Popeyes’ rival is forced to abruptly close 25 locations across three US states ...
(the-sun.com - 8/24/2024) POPEYES' rival is forced to close 25 locations across three states after the franchise filed for bankruptcy ...
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- Roti declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 8/23/2024) The Chicago-based chain said it plans to use the Chapter 11 process to find new investors or a buyer as it reorganizes its finances ...
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- Eggs Up Grill Signs Seven-Unit Franchise Agreement in North Carolina, South Carolina
(shoppingcenterbusiness.com - 8/23/2024) Eggs Up Grill — a breakfast, brunch and lunch chain — has signed a new, seven-unit development agreement in North and South Carolina ... (full story)
- Trampoline Park Sky Zone Eyes Vacant Stores for New Round of Openings
(costar.com - 8/23/2024) Chain Has Eight New Locations Planned in Markets Including New York and Chicago ...
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- Great-Grandson of Founder Expands Honey Baked Ham in New England
(franchisetimes.com - 8/23/2024) “We’re going to open 60 franchised locations over the next six years,” ... (full story)
- Reformation brings its "magic" changing rooms to new Denver store
(axios.com - 8/23/2024) Fashion brand Reformation is opening its first Colorado retail location, will have opened 18 new stores between 2023 and the end of 2024, including in other cities like Charleston, South Carolina; Philadelphia, Detroit and Tampa, Florida ...
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- Salata Salad Kitchen Signs Multi-Unit Agreement to Develop Two Restaurants in Northwest Arkansas
(franchising.com - 8/23/2024) Salata Salad Kitchen is continuing to grow beyond its Texas roots expanding into an entirely new territory, a multi-unit agreement marking its official entry into Arkansas ... (full story)
- The Fresh Grocer enters New York State today with the opening of its first store on Long Island
(domainecampinglaccache.ca - 8/23/2024) The Fresh Grocer opens its first store on Long Island – and its first in New York State ... (full story)
- Sprouts to open 2 new stores in Phoenix area
(azcentral.com - 8/23/2024) The two new Valley stores will be in Gilbert and Avondale, with both planned to open in October... (full story)
- Southern sandwich chain plans North Carolina comeback — including Charlotte region
(charlotteobserver.com - 8/23/2024) Newk’s Eatery, based in Jackson, Mississippi, plans to open up to 30 stores across the state, and about 10 in the Charlotte area ...
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- Charlotte-based retailer closes 5 stores in 3 months — and a bigger wave is coming
(finance.yahoo.com - 8/23/2024) The women’s clothing shop plans to close approximately 60 more stores by the end of the year ... (full story)
- Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Opens Its 21st Location in Mabank, Texas
(restaurantnews.com - 8/23/2024) Soulman’s Bar-B-Que is open for business at its 21st North Texas location, a family-owned and operated establishment for 50 years ... (full story)
- Major Discount Chain Faces Nearly 1,000 Store Closures
(savvydime.com - 8/22/2024) In the coming years, Dollar Tree, a variety discount chain, will close nearly 1,000 locations in response to financial difficulties ...
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- Potbelly Eyes Southeast, Midwest and Texas for 2025 Expansion Plan
(costar.com - 8/22/2024) Sandwich slinger Potbelly has its sights set on the Southeast, the Midwest and Texas as it plans to open about 50 locations in those regions during the first half of 2025 ...
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- The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Experiences Significant Growth and Recognition in 2024
(citybuzz.co - 8/22/2024) The company’s ambitious plans for 2024 include opening an additional 25 locations by year-end, which will introduce the brand to new states ... (full story)
- The list of Macy’s stores marked for closure in 2024 got bigger. The company says it’s good news
(fastcompany.com - 8/22/2024) The retail giant increased its estimate to 55 shuttering locations this fiscal year, up from 50, calling them ‘valuable real-estate assets.’ ...
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- Floor & Decor Announces Grand Opening of Warwick, Rhode Island Store
(finance.yahoo.com - 8/22/2024) Leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring offers homeowners and professionals the industry's broadest in-stock selection of tile, natural wood, natural stone and more celebrates its first warehouse location in Rhode Island ...
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- Arc’teryx Opens NYC Flagship Amid North American Retail Expansion
(footwearnews.com - 8/22/2024) By the end of 2024, Arc’teryx expects to have around 60 stores in North America, split between Canada and the U.S. In the longer term, the potential for the brand’s North American store count to exceed 200 locations in North America ... (full story)
- Ollie’s New Distribution Center in Illinois Supports Nationwide Expansion Efforts
(progressivegrocer.com - 8/22/2024) "As we work towards opening more than 1,300 stores nationwide, this new facility is key to supporting our expansion," ... (full story)
- Filson Opening New Store-In-Store In Plano, Texas
(localprofile.com - 8/22/2024) The historic brand expands into Texas with a 900-square-foot space inside Shinola ...
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- Nordstrom Rack adds new store to lineup
(chainstoreage.com - 8/22/2024) By the end of Nordstrom’s fiscal year, which ends January 2025, the company plans to open a total of 22 Rack stores — up from 19 last year ...
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- Franchisee SXThree Fuels Golden Chick Expansion
(franchisetimes.com - 8/21/2024) With new development agreements signed in Alabama and Mississippi, and through extensions of previous deals in Texas and Alabama, SXThree has its sights set on 100 Golden Chicks by 2030 ... (full story)
- Sprouts Farmers Market Reveals Opening Dates for 12 Stores
(progressivegrocer.com - 8/21/2024) The company plans to welcome shoppers to 35 new locations in total during FY2024 ... (full story)
- Wawa to Open First Store in Central Pennsylvania
(cstoredecisions.com - 8/21/2024) Wawa has also already made known its plans to add 40 new stores in Kentucky, 60 in Ohio and 80 in North Carolina... (full story)
- A 23-unit Subway franchisee shuts down
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 8/21/2024) Subway closed 23 locations in Oregon and Washington after the brand terminated a struggling local operator out of Portland ...
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- Fuddruckers is Returning to Maryland and Washington, DC
(mocoshow.com - 8/21/2024) Fuddruckers has announced it will be opening new locations in Silver Spring, MD and Washington, DC this fall ... (full story)
- Dollar General dominates new store openings in new SN Monthly Store Map
(supermarketnews.com - 8/21/2024) Discount grocers Dollar General and Dollar Tree had the biggest presence in the first edition of Supermarket News’ monthly store map with 87 combined store openings and seven closings ...
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- Aubuchon Company Acquiring Mott Family of Ace Stores
(hardwareretailing.com - 8/21/2024) Michael Mott has agreed to sell his four Ace Hardware stores in Pennsylvania to the Aubuchon Company. The stores will continue to operate as Ace Hardware ... (full story)
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