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Black Sheep Coffee Signs 20-Store Franchise Deal as US Expansion Accelerates
(finance.yahoo.com - 8/14/2026)Black Sheep Coffee has announced a 20-store franchise development agreement across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex ... (full story)
National Discount Retailer Charts Rapid Expansion In CT
(patch.com - 8/14/2026)Ross Dress For Less has plans to open five stores in Connecticut ... (full story)
Emerging Chains to Watch: Pump & Pantry
(cstoredecisions.com - 8/13/2026)At just under 70 locations, Grand Island, Neb.-based Pump & Pantry is embarking on an aggressive growth campaign, aiming to open 200 stores by the end of 2030 ... (full story)
EZCORP Eyes Faster Expansion After Record Quarter, SMG Deal
(tradingview.com - 8/13/2026)EZCORP is building roughly 40 stores annually, up from about 30 previously, and indicated the company could expand its new-store development further next year ... (full story)
Huey Magoo’s Builds on Momentum with 60 New Restaurants Signed in 2026
(citybiz.co - 8/13/2026)2026 awarded development rights for 60 new restaurants to eight franchise groups across key markets throughout the United States ... (full story)
Cousins Maine Lobster Rolls into Des Moines
(prnewswire.com - 8/13/2026)Cousins Maine Lobster is excited to announce its debut in the Des Moines market ... (full story)
Aritzia opens first Gulf Coast store at Lakeside
(neworleanscitybusiness.com - 8/13/2026)Canadian women’s fashion retailer Aritzia has opened its first Gulf Coast location at Lakeside Shopping Center ...
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Savers Value Village (SVV) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
(fool.com - 8/13/2026)Six locations opened in the quarter, with a new North Carolina location delivering the highest opening week sales in company history ...
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El Pollo Loco (LOCO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
(fool.com - 8/13/2026)Remains on track for 18 to 20 new restaurant openings in 2026, including three to four company-operated locations ... (full story)
Beloved burger chain opening 11 new restaurants across US
(mlive.com - 8/13/2026)Shake Shack opened 11 new locations in August, including four on the same day in four different states across the US ... (full story)
Korean BBQ chain Cupbob on the way to Medford
(kobi5.com - 8/13/2026)A new restaurant chain is making its way to Oregon, and it’s choosing Medford for its first location in the state ... (full story)
Bealls plots 2026/2027 store expansion — here’s where
(chainstoreage.com - 8/13/2026)The Florida-based off-price retailer plans to open 25 new stores across 12 states in fall 2026 and spring 2027 ... (full story)
Bonchon to be acquired by Minor Food, Serruya Private Equity
(fastcasual.com - 8/13/2026)Bonchon is to be acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity from existing shareholders VIG Partners and Mr. Seo & Family. The deal is expected to close by the end of August ...
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Map Shows Dollar Tree’s Store Opening Spree as Rivals Shut Locations
(newsweek.com - 8/13/2026)Dollar Tree opened 113 new stores during the quarter and said it planned significant store growth this year ... (full story)
Guest Experience Continues to Drive Black Rock Coffee Bar’s Growth 200 Stores In
(qsrmagazine.com - 8/12/2026)Seven of Black Rock’s remaining openings for 2026 will be in California and 12–15 next year. With 20-plus restaurants by the end of 2027 ... (full story)
Strong Q2 for Ace Hardware
(hbsdealer.com - 8/12/2026)Ace added 34 new domestic stores in the second quarter of 2026 and cancelled 17 stores ... (full story)
MarineMax to Be Acquired by Safe Harbor Marinas in $1.5 Billion Deal
(powerboat.news - 8/12/2026)MarineMax has agreed to be acquired by Safe Harbor Marinas ... (full story)
T.J. Maxx opening 5 new stores in these 5 states in August
(usatoday.com - 8/12/2026)T.J. Maxx is set to open five new locations by the end of August, in addition to relocating two of its existing stores ... (full story)
Activewear maker Fabletics seeks growth in global store buildup
(us.fashionnetwork.com - 8/12/2026)The privately held retailer will add 25 additional US outposts and about 20 new international stores over the next 12 months ... (full story)
Buc-ee’s eyes Iowa as expansion plans accelerate
(cstoredive.com - 8/12/2026)Buc-ee’s is in the early stages of developing its first Iowa travel center in Urbandale ... (full story)
Building on Smoothie King's 13 Years of Accelerated Growth ... and Franchise Expansion in 2026
(finance.yahoo.com - 8/12/2026)Smoothie King opened 19 new locations across 11 states, including Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado and New York, and added 32 new store opening commitments to its development pipeline, including several multi-unit agreements across Arkansas, Ohio and Florida ... (full story)
Cold Stone Creamery Accelerates Michigan Expansion
(morningstar.com - 8/12/2026)Cold Stone Creamery® is accelerating its expansion across Michigan, with plans to develop eight to 12 new locations over the next four years ... (full story)
Firehouse Subs Opens 1,500th Restaurant as Franchise Expansion Continues
(citybiz.co - 8/12/2026)Firehouse Subs has opened its 1,500th restaurant, reaching a significant expansion milestone as the Restaurant Brands International-owned chain continues growing its franchise network across North America and international markets ... (full story)
Another Broken Egg Cafe Expands in Five States as Daytime-Only Model Continues to Drive ...
(franchising.com - 8/12/2026)New cafes have debuted in Virginia, Florida, Texas, North Carolina and Tennessee. The brand operates more than 100 cafes in 17 states, with nearly 100 more in development nationwide ... (full story)
New health-focused restaurant chain opens in Prairie Village
(fox4kc.com - 8/11/2026)This is the first Flower Child restaurant in the Kansas City metro and the first one in the state of Kansas ... (full story)
Spirit Halloween Returns to California With Stores in Nearly 127 Cities Ahead of Halloween
(edhat.com - 8/11/2026)The store’s official California store locator lists locations in more than 100 cities throughout the state ... (full story)
FASTSIGNS® Expands New York City Footprint with Three New Centers, Including Two Co-Branded ...
(franchising.com - 8/11/2026)FASTSIGNS has welcomed three new franchise centers across the New York City region, including the co-branding of two respected family-owned businesses that have served their communities for more than 50 years ...
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Meijer Adds Michigan Supercenter, Indiana Grocery Store This Fall
(progressivegrocer.com - 8/11/2026)Meijer is opening two stores on the same day this fall, planting a new supercenter in Michigan and a smaller-format grocery store in Indiana as the retailer keeps building out its Midwest footprint ...
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Controversial retail chain closes 69 stores
(thestreet.com - 8/11/2026)... the closure of 69 underperforming Rent-A-Center stores was part of a company-wide initiative focused on operational optimization, store-level profitability, and leveraging digital capabilities to right-size its physical footprint ... (full story)
Exclusive: Sweetgreen brings its first East Coast drive-thru to McLean on Aug. 20
(axios.com - 8/11/2026)McLean marks the company's fourth Sweetlane — and the first on the East Coast. The concept debuted outside Chicago in 2022 ...
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Spirit Halloween is already opening stores. Here's where in Mass
(metrowestdailynews.com - 8/10/2026)Over the course of the season, more than 1,500 Spirit Halloween locations will set up shop throughout the United States and Canada ...
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An L.L. Bean Store Is Coming to Delaware County in May
(delco.today - 8/10/2026)L.L.Bean opened its first Delaware County store on in Glen Mills ... (full story)
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® Announces 3-Unit Deal in Wyoming
(franchising.com - 8/10/2026)Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to bring new locations to eastern Wyoming ...
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee Signs Three Leases in Utah
(qsrmagazine.com - 8/10/2026)Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed leases for three new locations in Riverdale, Clearfield and Farmington ... (full story)
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Accelerates Momentum Nationally Through First Half of 2026
(restaurantnews.com - 8/10/2026)During the first half of the year, Mountain Mike’s opened nine new restaurants across six states and entered three new markets with restaurants in Oklahoma, Texas and Tennessee. The brand also signed a pair of franchise agreements to develop six new restaurants, including a three-unit deal in Queen Creek, Arizona, and a three-unit agreement in South Carolina ... (full story)
Mediterranean Food Chain CAVA to Open More Than 75 New Locations in U.S.
(thenationalherald.com - 8/8/2026)The beloved Mediterranean restaurant chain CAVA, is set to expand its presence in the U.S. by opening more than 75 new stores across the country ... (full story)
Casey’s agrees to acquire 24 Pak-A-Sak stores in Texas Panhandle
(abc7amarillo.com - 8/8/2026)Casey’s General Stores has entered into an agreement to acquire all 24 Pak-A-Sak convenience stores, bringing one of the Texas Panhandle’s best-known locally owned chains under the umbrella of one of the nation’s largest convenience store companies ... (full story)
Chain Opens First MA Restaurant At Burlington Mall
(patch.com - 8/7/2026)Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar has opened its first Massachusetts location ... (full story)
Discount clothing store chain poised to open first Mass. locations this fall
(masslive.com - 8/7/2026)Ross Dress for Less is planning to open three locations in the Bay State ...
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Spirit Halloween parent company to acquire Hot Topic
(retaildive.com - 8/7/2026)Hot Topic and its subsidiaries will continue to operate independently and will maintain their headquarters in California ...
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Tom Brady’s Sports Card Venture Makes Bold Claim Amid Rapid Expansion
(heavy.com - 8/7/2026)CardVault’s 17th store was scheduled to open in Palo Alto, California, with six additional locations planned by 2027. The company is aiming for 40 stores by 2028 and eventually wants to reach 100 ... (full story)
Uniqlo opening 3 new stores in US by end of September. See where
(usatoday.com - 8/7/2026)Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo is again expanding its U.S. footprint, with three new stores set to open across the East Coast and Pacific Northwest by late September ...
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Seasonal Halloween Chain Back For 2026 With Big Presence In Connecticut
(patch.com - 8/7/2026)Spirit Halloween is returning to Connecticut for the 2026 Halloween season in force, with the company’s store locator listing locations in 17 communities across the state ... (full story)
Popular New England restaurant chain to open 5 new Mass. locations
(masslive.com - 8/7/2026)Tavern in the Square will open five new locations in Massachusetts. The forthcoming restaurants will be in North Andover, Seekonk, Dartmouth, Norwell and Quincy ... (full story)
Currito Celebrates Grand Opening of First Delaware Location
(franchising.com - 8/6/2026)Currito is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest restaurant in Newark marking it's debut in the state of Delaware ...
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&pizza to launch 1st location in Georgia
(fastcasual.com - 8/6/2026)&pizza is bringing its signature edge, energy and cult-favorite pies to Georgia. The brand is preparing to enter Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Nevada ... (full story)
Bankruptcy of major Moe’s franchisee leaves retail leasing holes
(therealdeal.com - 8/6/2026)A Moe’s Southwest Grill franchisee that operates over 50 locations has filed for bankruptcy and seeks to quickly end the leases at 16 locations, creating potential vacancies for shopping center landlords across Florida, Georgia and Virginia ... (full story)
Tropical Smoothie Franchisee Expands Portfolio With Shipley Donuts
(franchisetimes.com - 8/6/2026)North Carolina entrepreneur signed a two-unit agreement with Shipley Donuts for Raleigh NC ... (full story)
Mellow Mushroom Targets Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati for Franchise Growth With ...
(1851franchise.com - 8/6/2026)Mellow Mushroom sees capacity for three to four restaurants throughout the Columbus metro area, four to eight restaurants in Cleveland and another four to eight restaurants throughout Cincinnati ... (full story)
Bain Capital to acquire bubble tea chain Gong cha as rival MBK grapples with regulatory pressure ...
(cnbc.com - 8/6/2026)Bain Capital announced it has agreed to acquire Gong cha from U.S.-based private equity firm TA Associates ... (full story)
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