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Donatos Pizza to develop Charlotte market
(pizzamarketplace.com - 2/10/2026)In addition to Charlotte, Donatos is actively targeting expansion in several high-priority markets across the state, including Raleigh-Durham, Wilmington, Fayetteville, Greensboro and Asheville, looking to sign 25-plus additional units ... (full story)
Eggs Up Signs Five-Unit Deal as Houston Emerges as Key Growth Market
(prnewswire.com - 2/10/2026)Eggs Up Grill has entered into a five-unit development agreement with Texas franchise partners as part of its continued targeted expansion in the Houston market ... (full story)
Capriotti's Builds on Breakout 2025 Momentum, Poised for Accelerated Franchise Growth for Golden Ann
(streetinsider.com - 2/10/2026)With 20 new locations scheduled to open in 2026, the brand enters the year with solid momentum and a clear runway for expansion ... (full story)
Experienced Inspire Brands Franchisees to Open Jollibee Across Three States
(franchisetimes.com - 2/9/2026)Among its first development agreements is a deal for 20 locations across California, Nevada and Texas ... (full story)
Nation’s largest western-wear clothing retailer to open 2 more N.J. stores
(nj.com - 2/7/2026)Boot Barn, the nation’s largest western and work-wear retailer, plans to open two new stores in New Jersey this spring ...
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A Growing Bagel Restaurant Chain is Planning Columbia Locations
(thestate.com - 2/6/2026)A growing Midwestern bagel chain is planning to break into the South Carolina market and is bringing three locations to the Columbia area ... (full story)
Little Caesars plans 25 new Colorado locations
(coloradobiz.com - 2/6/2026)With a foundation of about 80 restaurants already operating across the state, the third-largest pizza brand plans to add up to 25 new locations ...
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39-year-old brewpub and dining chain files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(thestreet.com - 2/6/2026)Popular brewpub owner JIB Foods Inc., which operates as Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to reorganize its business ...
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Almost 60 Saks Off 5th and Last Call store leases go up for sale
(costar.com - 2/6/2026)Leases for nearly 60 Saks Off 5th and Last Call stores that total 1.7 million square feet have officially gone on the block, with the sites touted as a chance for expanding chains to get locations in high-traffic retail corridors ...
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Natural Grocers® Plans Expansion to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
(prnewswire.com - 2/6/2026)The location will be Natural Grocers' first store in Wisconsin, marking a significant milestone for the growing retailer ... (full story)
National fast food chain plans to double restaurants in St. Louis area
(ksdk.com - 2/6/2026)The chain would like to increase its current 20 locations to reach about 35 ... (full story)
Murphy USA Opened 29 New Locations Last Quarter
(convenience.org - 2/5/2026)The retailer said it also has 18 locations currently under construction ...
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Pizza Guys Wraps Up Strong 2025
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/5/2026)Pizza Guys signed development agreements for six future locations currently in progress across key California markets ... (full story)
Zaxbys Surpasses 1,000 Locations as Brand Transformation Fuels Momentum Into 2026
(franchising.com - 2/5/2026)This year, the brand is targeting more than 60 new restaurant openings, supported by a long-term goal of reaching 100 new stores annually ... (full story)
Kroger to Reportedly Close 18 Health Clinics in Georgia
(progressivegrocer.com - 2/5/2026)The supermarket giant is shuttering all 18 of its The Little Clinic locations in the state of Georgia ... (full story)
JINYA Ramen Bar Expands to Tennessee with First Location in Nashville
(restaurantnews.com - 2/5/2026)JINYA Ramen Bar is officially bringing its signature Japanese ramen to Tennessee with the debut of its first-ever location in the state ... (full story)
Trendy discount chain opening 40 new stores, including one in Alabama
(al.com - 2/5/2026)Five Below is opening 42 stores in February and March, an expansion that comes on the heels of 150 new locations in 2025 ... (full story)
Sheetz racing to open 14 gas stations in Detroit suburbs
(freep.com - 2/5/2026)Sheetz is announcing it plans to open more than a dozen locations in the state this year, an estimated half-billion-dollar investment ...
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Love’s Travel Stops to build 20 new stores, remodel 35 more in 2026
(cspdailynews.com - 2/5/2026)Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is investing $700 million in building new locations and remodeling existing ones in 2026 ...
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Potbelly Inks 15-Unit Development Agreement in New Jersey
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/5/2026)Potbelly Sandwich Works is debuting in New Jersey through a new 15-shop development agreement with its first New Jersey franchise ... (full story)
Early childhood learning franchise plans to double Columbus presence with 4 new centers
(dispatch.com - 2/5/2026)The Learning Experience is doubling its Columbus-area presence through new centers in Pickerington, Westerville, Lewis Center and the Preserve South neighborhood ...
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Whole Foods Market Eyes Spring Openings for New Brooklyn, Holbrook Stores
(progressivegrocer.com - 2/4/2026)Whole Foods Market is expanding its New York footprint with two new openings slated for late February and early March, spanning both a compact urban format and a traditional, full-size store ... (full story)
Goodwill plans 100 new stores for 2026 after hitting record revenue in 2025
(modernretail.co - 2/4/2026)Goodwill is planning some 100 new locations for 2026, especially larger-format ones ... (full story)
Pizza Hut to close 250 stores
(restaurantdive.com - 2/4/2026)About 4% of the chain’s U.S. store system will close during the first half of this year as Yum Brands continues a strategic review of the ailing QSR ...
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Rock N’ Roll Inks 6 Franchise Deals Thanks to Anniversary Incentive
(fsrmagazine.com - 2/4/2026)The brand secured six new development agreements with existing operators, including its first commitment in a new state ... (full story)
Hawaiian restaurant to open 6 more Las Vegas Valley locations
(neon.reviewjournal.com - 2/4/2026)Hawaiian Bros announced a franchise development agreement to open six restaurants in south Vegas ... (full story)
Beloved restaurant chain stuns patrons by closing all locations after 30 years
(finance.yahoo.com - 2/4/2026)Darden Restaurants, announced that it is closing the final 28 Bahama Breeze locations in the coming months ... (full story)
Three long‑running Jacksonville Krystal restaurants shut down
(jacksonville.com - 2/4/2026)Two Krystal restaurants, including one dating back more than 70 years, have closed in Jacksonville, a third Krystal restaurant has also closed in recent days or weeks ...
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Florida to Welcome Its First-Ever Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream Location
(franchising.com - 2/4/2026)Handel’s Ice Cream is officially expanding into Florida ... (full story)
Bojangles makes its debut in Michigan
(nrn.com - 2/3/2026)North Carolina-based Bojangles has made its debut in Michigan with an opening in Wyoming, near Grand Rapids ...
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Magnolia Bakery announces Nathan Louer as new CEO
(nrn.com - 2/3/2026)By the end of 2026, the company plans add 19 locations globally, including its first franchised locations in the U.S. in Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Detroit, Louisville, Connecticut, Cleveland, and Staten Island ...
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Bambu Eyes Accelerated Growth with Walmart
(qsrmagazine.com - 2/3/2026)Bambu, the handcrafted drink brand known for real fruit smoothies, boba teas, and Vietnamese coffee and desserts, is accelerating national growth through a new partnership with Walmart ... (full story)
Buddy’s Home Furnishings finds new owner
(furnituretoday.com - 2/3/2026)Skyline Investors has acquired Buddy's Home Furnishings, a rent-to-own franchise headquarted in Orlando, Florida ... (full story)
Ford’s Garage Expands into Iowa Through New Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement
(franchising.com - 2/3/2026)Announces its official entrance into the Hawkeye state through a new multi-unit development agreement including plans for three Ford’s Garage locations ... (full story)
Shipley Donuts Caps Record-Breaking 2025 With 35 New Shop Openings
(franchising.com - 2/3/2026)The brand's momentum positions Shipley for continued growth in 2026 and beyond, with franchise opportunities available throughout the South, Southeast and Midwest ... (full story)
Kroger doubles down on large-format stores as it chases growth
(grocerydive.com - 2/3/2026)The grocer plans to open numerous locations under its Marketplace banner in Indiana, Texas and West Virginia over the next two years ...
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Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Enters the New Year With ... Smaller-Footprint Model, and New Stores Coming ...
(restaurantnews.com - 2/2/2026)As the brand continues its mission to become the country’s leading hot dog concept, Crave is expanding into new markets with stores coming soon to New Mexico, New Jersey, and additional states across the U.S. ... (full story)
Specialty cake company bringing sweet treats to new bakeries in Lehigh Valley, Quakertown area
(wfmz.com - 2/2/2026)The brand has plans to open its 1,000th location by 2027, according to a recent news release ...
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ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Launches National Expansion with Applejack Purchase in Colorado
(winebusiness.com - 2/2/2026)ABC Fine Wine & Spirits announced that it has acquired Applejack Wine & Spirits, a top Colorado-based retailer with a long-standing reputation in the Mountain West ... (full story)
A 43-location Subway franchisee has filed for bankruptcy
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 2/2/2026)The company, which declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy late last month, operates the locations in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Maine and Virginia ... (full story)
106-year-old retailer closing all stores in Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(thestreet.com - 2/1/2026)Eddie Bauer is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with sources claiming that the retailer would be closing down an estimated 200 locations across North America ... (full story)
Popular convenience store chain expanding to 8 new states
(syracuse.com - 2/1/2026)The brand will soon open its first locations in Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, and Wisconsin ... (full story)
Saks Off 5th is Closing — What You Should Know
(today.com - 1/31/2026)It is reported that 57 physical stores will be closing, leaving just 12 left open. Most closings will start on Jan. 31, going through Feb. 2. In addition, Saks Global also announced that the clearance outlet for Neiman Marcus, Last Call, will also be closing ... (full story)
Pilot Strengthens Store Network with New Locations, Remodels
(cstoredecisions.com - 1/30/2026)The chain also added 10 dealer locations to its network, offering drivers more options on their journey ...
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Beans & Brews Coffee House Caps off 2025 with Strategic Expansion, Bold ...
(morningstar.com - 1/30/2026)What began in the Salt Lake Mountain valley has grown to over 89 locations across seven states, with 112 more in development ... (full story)
Zaxbys Signs 7-Store Development Agreement In Missouri
(franchising.com - 1/30/2026)The group plans to open multiple Zaxbys restaurants in the greater St. Louis and Columbia, MO regions in the coming years through this latest multi-store deal ... (full story)
Donatos Pizza Heats Up 2026 With Groundbreaking Innovation and National Momentum
(franchising.com - 1/29/2026)The brand remains focused on expanding in East and Southeast markets while staying true to its family values and commitment to excellence ... (full story)
Lightbridge Academy Builds Growth Momentum Heading into 2026
(njbmagazine.com - 1/29/2026)In FL setting an ambitious goal to sign seven additional franchise agreements within the first quarter; groundbreaking in MD, with six additional locations slated for grand openings in the first quarter ... (full story)
Starbucks plans to open hundreds of new stores after strong earnings signal turnaround
(mynorthwest.com - 1/29/2026)Leaders within Starbucks expect to open as many as 650 locations worldwide this year, including 128 in the first quarter ...
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Juice It Up! Caps 30th Anniversary Year With ... Accelerated Expansion Activities and ...
(restaurantnews.com - 1/29/2026)The brand is targeting 10+ new openings in 2026 and an additional 12 units in development ... (full story)
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