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Kilwins Sweetens Texas with Major Expansion: 10 New Locations Announced Across the Lone Star State
(news-journal.com - 5/29/2025)Kilwin's is set to expand its footprint in Texas in a big way, announcing plans for 10 new locations across the state ... (full story)
Abercrombie & Fitch Plans 100 New Stores Amid Strong Q1 Performance
(gurufocus.com - 5/29/2025)The company's management indicated plans to absorb tariff impacts without raising prices and announced the opening of 100 new "experiential" stores by 2025 ... (full story)
CFO of huge mall staple confirms brand quietly opened 13 new locations just months after permanently
(the-sun.com - 5/29/2025)The chain had quietly opened 13 brand new spots on the heels of permanently shutting eight stores ... (full story)
EG Group Announces 9-Store Acquisition in First Earnings Call With New CEO
(cspdailynews.com - 5/28/2025)The company entered into a leasehold agreement for nine “newer, large format” properties built within the last six years in the Northeast. Three stores are in Massachusetts and six are in Rhode Island, the stores will be branded as Cumberland Farms ... (full story)
Monro to Close Stores and Refocus Core Tire Brands
(moderntiredealer.com - 5/28/2025)The initial steps of an improvement plan, which will include closing 145 unprofitable stores and scaling back its tire brand portfolio ... (full story)
Barberitos Expands in Florida with 7-Unit Development Agreement
(streetinsider.com - 5/28/2025)Barberitos, has signed a 7-unit development agreement to grow its footprint in the Tampa/St. Pete market ... (full story)
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces Strategic Acquisition to Expand in Dorm Market
(businesswire.com - 5/28/2025)Williams-Sonoma, Inc. the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today the acquisition of the intellectual property of Dormify ... (full story)
Perspire Sauna Studio Expands South Bay Presence with Three-Unit Deal
(franchising.com - 5/28/2025)The brand will open studios in Cupertino, Morgan Hill, and Los Gatos ... (full story)
Hammer & Nails Opens 50th Location, Partners with UFC Legend Urijah Faber as Brand Ambassador
(franchising.com - 5/28/2025)The elevated grooming experience built for modern men, is about to open its 50th franchise location in Nolensville, Tennessee ... (full story)
Popular home-decor retailer ‘At Home’ set to file for bankruptcy amid cash crunch, tariffs: report
(nypost.com - 5/28/2025)At Home Group Inc., the home-decor retailer backed by private equity firm Hellman & Friedman, is preparing to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 in the coming weeks as it scrambles to shore up its liquidity ... (full story)
Texas Roadhouse sibling Bubba’s 33 coming to Davenport
(quadcitiesbusiness.com - 5/27/2025)Bubba’s 33, an affiliate of Texas Roadhouse, is bringing a restaurant to Davenport marking its first Iowa location ...
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Growing restaurant chain inspired by the Rocky Mountains plans to enter Utah
(ksl.com - 5/27/2025)Lazy Dog Restaurants plans to open its first Utah location in Murray ...
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Buona will bring Chicago’s iconic Italian beef to St. Louis
(stlmag.com - 5/27/2025)The company plans to have a storefront in development in the next 18 months and is currently in discussions with multi-unit operators as it ramps up franchise expansion ... (full story)
Lowes Foods Reinvigorates Its Growth Plans for the Carolinas
(progressivegrocer.com - 5/27/2025)In addition to new store development, Lowes Foods is investing in upgrades at three existing locations in the Triangle ...
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Chicken Salad Chick Continues Rapid Growth Trajectory: Opens 300th Location
(prnewswire.com - 5/27/2025)Chicken Salad Chick has secured 35 additional deals in Q1, and is now serving in 300 restaurants in 21 States. It opened 12 locations in the first Quarter ... (full story)
Primetime Fitness Accelerates Growth with Four New Crunch Gym Additions, Expanding Portfolio to 23 L
(prnewswire.com - 5/27/2025)Crunch Fitness franchisee, is significantly expanding its presence across Ohio and Michigan with the acquisition and new unit development of four new gyms ... (full story)
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Brews Up Big News in Louisville: 3-Unit Signed Agreement
(ktla.com - 5/27/2025)Announces a three-unit signed agreement in Louisville. With the first coffee shop slated to open in early 2026, Bad Ass Coffee is steadfast in establishing a strong Kentucky presence ... (full story)
Jollibee sets opening date for first Oregon restaurant — this time, it’s official
(oregonlive.com - 5/27/2025)After three years and just as many false alarms, the beloved Filipino fast food chain will brings its crunchy fried chicken and flaky peach-mango hand pies to Oregon for the first time ...
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Dave’s Hot Chicken Ignites West Washington Expansion with Four New Leases
(franchising.com - 5/27/2025)The new leases are part of a 10-unit development deal led by local entrepreneur ... (full story)
Sunny Street Café Breaks Ground on First Freestanding Location
(restaurantnews.com - 5/27/2025)The new restaurant is the brand’s first-ever freestanding location, marking a major milestone in Sunny Street’s strategic growth ... (full story)
Dairy Queen Targets $10 Billion by 2030 as Global Growth Continues
(qsrmagazine.com - 5/27/2025)Dairy Queen projects to open 38 new franchised outlets in fiscal 2025 under its Grill &Chill/Brazier licensed distinction. There are 26 agreements signed presently with no outlets opened ...
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Firehouse Subs Plans to Open 100 Mexico Restaurants in Five Years
(qsrmagazine.com - 5/27/2025)The Firehouse Subs brand and Foodplay announced entry into a development agreement to develop and grow Firehouse Subs in Mexico, with plans to open 100 restaurants in Monterrey and other major cities in the next five years ...
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New Concept Cinnabon Swirl Debuts in Peoria, Arizona
(qsrmagazine.com - 5/27/2025)More than 30 Cinnabon Swirl franchise agreements have been signed to date, reflecting strong demand across the system. Additional locations are slated for Hillsboro, OR; Pasadena, CA; and Kennesaw, GA later this year ... (full story)
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Launches Its First-Ever Non-Traditional Franchise at Utah Airport
(retailwire.com - 5/26/2025)The coffee brand’s location at Salt Lake City International Airport adds to its momentum in non-traditional franchise development ... (full story)
Naf Naf Grill Expands to the West with New Location at Love's Travel Stop in Barstow, California
(prnewswire.com - 5/26/2025)This marks the first Naf Naf Grill in California and the sixth opening in partnership with Love's Travel Stops, national leader in travel centers ... (full story)
McDonald's closes all locations of spin-off concept branch after only 18 months
(themirror.com - 5/24/2025)Just 18 months after opening up their CosMc's spin-off brand, McDonald's is closing all five locations ...
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Popular Taphouse To Close Norwalk Restaurant, Sole CT Location
(patch.com - 5/23/2025)Sedona Taphouse will close its Norwalk location and sole Connecticut restaurant this summer ... (full story)
New PGA Tour Superstore to replace Bealls in west St. Pete
(stpeterising.com - 5/23/2025)The company plans to open eight new stores each year, targeting both new and existing markets ... (full story)
Zaxbys Signs Multi-Unit Development Agreement for Baltimore, MD
(franchising.com - 5/23/2025)The brand has recently signed an agreement to develop four new locations, with plans for sites across Baltimore and Howard counties ... (full story)
Taco Mama to start build out soon in Newnan
(thecitymenus.com - 5/23/2025)Taco Mama is one of several exciting additions coming to the newest phase of the popular shopping center ... (full story)
Eggs Up Grill continues expansion in Q1 2025
(verdictfoodservice.com - 5/23/2025)The brand has signed three new franchise agreements for six new commitments and opened five new restaurants across various locations, increasing its presence to 94 locations ...
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One of the most popular healthy restaurants in the US is coming to Chapel Hill
(newsobserver.com - 5/22/2025)Sweetgreen has plans to open at least 40 new restaurants across the U.S. this year ...
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A Dessert Shop Known for its Gourmet Milkshakes is Opening Near Kings Island
(citybeat.com - 5/22/2025)The Mason store is part of the brand’s expansion into Ohio. A Columbus store will also open on May 31, and two more locations are planned for Ohio ...
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Poppy Markets Acquires 11 Convenience Stores From National Petroleum
(cspdailynews.com - 5/22/2025)Retailer also adds wholesale fuels distribution business to its network ...
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Code Ninjas Eyes Metro Atlanta for Next Wave of Franchise Growth
(patch.com - 5/21/2025)Ambitious Plan to Launch Seven New Locations Across Metro Atlanta and Surrounding Suburbs ...
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Everbowl Opens in Lincoln, Nebraska
(franchising.com - 5/21/2025)Everbowl today announces their 100th store opening in Lincoln, Nebraska ... (full story)
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Expands National Footprint With Virginia Development Deal
(restaurantnews.com - 5/20/2025)The three-unit agreement continues the brand’s rapid growth across the country, expands its coast-to-coast footprint and reinforces its segment position as a national pizza player ... (full story)
Akerman Represents FS Investors in Acquisition of Nine Nothing Bundt Cakes Bakeries ...
(akerman.com - 5/20/2025)Akerman represented FS Investors in its acquisition of nine company-owned Nothing Bundt Cakes bakeries in the San Diego market, along with a related development agreement to build 16 additional bakeries throughout the region ... (full story)
Happy Joe’s Unveils New Prototype Leading to a Record-Smashing Opening on the First Coast
(restaurantnews.com - 5/20/2025)The Navarre location is the 47th Happy Joe’s restaurant systemwide in the U.S., and the first in Florida, marking a major milestone as the brand continues to expand nationwide ...
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Retail furniture chain sets opening date for 1st Vermont store
(wcax.com - 5/20/2025)Bob’s Discount Furniture is set to open its first retail store in Vermont ... (full story)
Pennsylvania Aldi Expansion: 3 New Locations
(phillybite.com - 5/19/2025)Aldi, the popular discount supermarket chain, is continuing its expansion across the Keystone State with three new store locations announced for Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and Ellwood City ... (full story)
Qdoba to open five new Long Island restaurants in franchise expansion
(libn.com - 5/19/2025)New locations include Deer Park, Bethpage, Lake Grove, Lindenhurst & Riverhead ...
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Sweetgreen to Enter Arkansas
(qsrmagazine.com - 5/19/2025)Sweetgreen’s upcoming Arkansas locations are part of a broader national expansion, with new markets including Sacramento, Phoenix, and Cincinnati also on the horizon for 2025 ... (full story)
Discount retailer purchases 4 former Big Lots stores
(msn.com - 5/18/2025)Discount retail chain, Forman Mills was also one of the retailers that purchased former Big Lot stores ... (full story)
Iconic brand finds buyer after Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing
(thestreet.com - 5/18/2025)Hudson’s Bay has sealed a deal with Canadian Tire Corporation on May 15 to sell its intellectual property for over $30 million as part of its restructuring plan after filing for bankruptcy ...
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Sweetgreen Is Betting It All on Store Growth
(finance.yahoo.com - 5/18/2025)It opened five new locations in the first quarter, which, using that as a run rate, means around 20 new stores for the year ... (full story)
Furniture and meatballs: IKEA opening new locations in 2025 and 2026. Here's where.
(usatoday.com - 5/17/2025)The globally-recognized company has already opened five locations in the U.S. this year, with plans to open six more before the end of 2025 ... (full story)
Buc-ee's Convenience Store Chain Reveals New Locations
(yahoo.com - 5/16/2025)Buc-ee's is looking to expand along the Southeast and along the East coast, three locations with opening dates this year and a fourth slated for next year ... (full story)
Popular Bar & Grill Chain Unexpectedly Closes 15 Restaurants
(mensjournal.com - 5/16/2025)Bahama Breeze, a beloved Caribbean bar and grill, unexpectedly closed 15 restaurants across at least eight states ...
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Harps Food Stores to purchase Doc’s Food Stores in Oklahoma
(talkbusiness.net - 5/16/2025)Springdale-based grocery retailer Harps Food Stores Inc. will acquire Doc’s Food Stores Inc., an independent grocery retailer with 10 stores across Oklahoma ... (full story)
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