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Teriyaki Madness Makes Bowld Moves, Opens Nearly a Shop a Week in Q1, Enters Q2 With Momentum
(restaurantnews.com - 4/30/2024)One of the highlights of Q1 for Teriyaki Madness was opening its 150th shop in Palmdale, California...With 95 more shops currently in construction and real estate, plus a full pipeline of current franchisee expansions for years to come, Teriyaki Madness is meeting that demand... (full story)
Marco's Pizza® Ignites Midwest Expansion with 15-Unit Agreement in Ohio and Indiana
(prnewswire.com - 4/30/2024)The agreement covers the resale of nine locations in northwest Ohio and the opening of 15 new locations in that same area and northeast Indiana ... (full story)
Farmer Boys selling location to co-founder's son + expansion
(fastcasual.com - 4/30/2024)The deal comes amid an aggressive growth plan for Farmer Boys, aiming to open 50 locations over the next five years and enter three new regions ...
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Party Supply Store Closing 30 Locations Including Some In Texas & Louisiana
(gator995.com/ - 4/30/2024)Party City filed into bankruptcy in January and now intends to liquidate more than thirty locations across the US ... (full story)
Anchor Bar Opening New Location Outside Of New York
(wyrk.com - 4/30/2024)For those of you who love to head to the beach in the summer, get ready for a new location of The Anchor Bar in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! ...
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Walmart is shuttering all its 51 health centers and ending virtual care services as Amazon leans int
(businessinsider.com - 4/30/2024)The move reverses recent plans to double the number of of clinics at its retail stores ...
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BREAKING: All remaining Crystal City Underground shops to close
(arlnow.com - 4/30/2024)JBG Smith, the main property owner in the area, said today that all remaining retail stores and restaurants in the Crystal City Underground will close ...
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Perspire Sauna Studio Strikes Deal for 3 New Atlanta Studio Locations
(valdostadailytimes.com - 4/30/2024)Has committed to a significant 3-studio development deal that will continue to build out the accessibility of IR and RL saunas in the Atlanta market ... (full story)
In-N-Out’s Portland-Area Expansion Plans, Explained
(pdx.eater.com - 4/29/2024)Over the last few months, it seems In-N-Out has set its sights farther north than its previously proposed locations ... (full story)
Buc-ee’s is expected to break ground soon in this northern state
(beaumontenterprise.com - 4/29/2024)Buc-ee’s is spreading its reach even further in the midwest and is expected to break ground soon in the northeastern edge of the region ...
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Pollo Campero Multi-Unit Franchisee Bringing Central American Flavor to Rock Hill, Introducing South
(1851franchise.com - 4/29/2024)Gilmer Alfaro, an immigrant from El Salvador and seasoned restaurateur, is opening his fourth Pollo Campero restaurant — the first in South Carolina ... (full story)
Cannabis Company MedMen Goes Bankrupt With $411 Million In Liabilities
(forbes.com - 4/29/2024)The company announced that its American subsidiary based in California entered receivership in the Los Angeles Superior Court on April 23 for the organized dissolution and liquidation of its assets ...
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Doherty sells most of its Florida, Georgia Applebee’s units to Flynn Group
(njbiz.com - 4/29/2024)In an April 22 announcement, the casual-dining brand announced that Flynn Group acquired 26 locations in Florida and Georgia previously owned and operated by the Allendale-based franchisee ...
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Modern Market Eatery sets sights on Tampa expansion
(wfla.com - 4/29/2024)Has its eyes set on the Tampa Bay area, aiming to open eight new restaurants over the next six to seven years ... (full story)
Wawa Opens First of Three Alabama Stores Planned for 2024
(csnews.com - 4/26/2024)Wawa Inc. officially opened the convenience retailer's first store in the state of Alabama, the first of three sites slated to open in the south Alabama market before the end of the summer...
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Slim Chickens Signs Multi-Unit Deal to Expand Footprint Southeast; Carroll, Coweta, and Troup on Rad
(thecitymenus.com - 4/26/2024)Has inked a deal with established multi-unit operator, Slims Southern Boys, who will bring four or more units throughout Alabama and Georgia including Russel, Coweta, Carroll, and Troup counties ... (full story)
Brix Holdings acquiring Clean Juice
(fastcasual.com - 4/26/2024)Brix Holdings, which owns Friendly's, Red Mango and Orange Leaf, is acquiring all assets of Clean Juice ... (full story)
International Franchise Expo Set for May 30-June 1 in NYC
(franchisewire.com - 4/26/2024)The International Franchise Expo, which offers free registration, will showcase established and emerging franchise brands from May 30 to June 1 at New York City’s Javits Center ... (full story)
Joann fabrics and crafts emerges from bankruptcy, with NJ stores to stay open
(dailyrecord.com - 4/26/2024)Joann — one of the nation’s largest sellers of fabrics and craft supplies — will emerge from its bankruptcy proceeding with its more than 800 U.S. stores intact, including 11 in New Jersey ...
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Buc-ee's moves closer to breaking ground on first Louisiana store in Ruston
(shreveporttimes.com - 4/26/2024)Buc-ee's first Louisiana store is close to breaking ground in Ruston ... (full story)
Cava’s Mediterranean Bowls Arrive in Chicago This Week
(chicago.eater.com - 4/26/2024)The mega chain’s Wicker Park location is its first in Chicago, and they’re already planning a suburban Vernon Hills outpost ...
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Quick-service chicken wing restaurant franchise, Wing Zone to open 1st St. Louis-area store
(ksdk.com - 4/25/2024)The new store marks the Las Vegas-based company’s first in Illinois. It doesn’t currently have any locations in Missouri ... (full story)
Skechers Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Record Sales of $2.25 Billion
(finance.yahoo.com - 4/25/2024)The Comfort Technology Company™ and a global footwear leader, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 ... (full story)
D1 Training Sees Explosive Growth in Q1 with Signed Agreements for 16 New Units
(prnewswire.com - 4/25/2024)16 new agreements signed in the first three months of the year, to open more than 50 units by year's end, bringing its future total of units sold to 250 ... (full story)
FSC Franchise Co. Opens 6 Restaurants, Introduces New Menu Items in Q1 To Support Ongoing Expansion
(1851franchise.com - 4/25/2024)The parent company of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, The Brass Tap and recently acquired Newk’s Eatery, opened five Brass Tap locations including the first in Philadelphia, and one Newk’s Eatery. Balance of the year we plan to open two Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, 13 Brass Tap and three Newk’s Eatery ... (full story)
Blo Blow Dry Bar to Make its Debut in Orange County, Secures Multi-Unit Agreement with Local Husband
(fox40.com - 4/24/2024)North America's Leading Blow Dry Bar Franchise Brings Three New Bars to California as Development Surges ...
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Raising Cane's Plans to Open More Than 90 New Stores This Year
(eatthis.com - 4/24/2024)The fast-growing chicken chain has already opened dozens of new locations since the start of 2024 ...
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Oberweis Dairy has 2 potential buyers after filing for bankruptcy
(cbsnews.com - 4/24/2024)The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets. The bid came from Brian Boomsma, founder of the local company Dutch Farms ...
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Calif-based WaBa Grill rolls healthy bowls into Texas with Dallas debut
(dallas.culturemap.com - 4/24/2024)A healthy rice bowl chain has debuted in Dallas, marking the brand’s entry into Texas ... (full story)
Here’s a Look at the Locations of Rite Aid’s Nearly 400 Planned Store Closings
(costar.com - 4/24/2024)Drugstore Chain Add To List of Sites Slated To Go Dark ...
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Blackstone to buy restaurant chain Tropical Smoothie
(https://www.reuters.com - 4/24/2024)Blackstone has agreed to buy Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the private equity firm said on Wednesday, in a deal that a source said valued the restaurant chain at $2 billion ... (full story)
Clover Food Lab emerges from bankruptcy with big growth plans
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 4/24/2024)The vegetarian fast-food chain emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after just a few months with plans to grow to 60 locations around New England within five years ...
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Woof Gang opens first location in Illinois
(petfoodprocessing.net - 4/24/2024)The new store builds upon Woof Gang’s aggressive expansion throughout the Midwest, with additional plans for new stores in Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Minnesota and others in Illinois ... (full story)
International Franchise Expo Returns to NYC in 2024 for 33rd Consecutive Year, Uniting Entrepreneurs
(franchising.com - 4/24/2024)Among the event’s 300+ exhibitors will be global household names including Charley’s Cheesesteaks & Wings, Mathnasium Learning Centers, Nathan’s Famous, PrimoHoagies, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, Two Men and a Truck, World Gym and many more ...
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Lightbridge Academy Is Now Open in Frederick, MD
(patch.com - 4/23/2024)One of the fastest-growing early childhood education franchises with over 150 centers either open or in development, has opened a new location in the Frederick community ... (full story)
Trader Joe's Announces Latest Store Openings
(delimarketnews.com - 4/23/2024)The grocer initiates a six-part expansion plan as it unveils the opening dates for these strategically located stores ...
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Bass Pro Shops’ Latest Expansion: What It Means for Bass Fishing ... and the Retail Landscape
(thebasscast.com - 4/23/2024)With locations set to open in Spring, TX; Niles, OH; and Clifton Park, NY, Bass Pro Shops is affirming its commitment to ensuring that there is always a haven for anglers within reasonable reach ... (full story)
QuikTrip Opens Rockford, Illinois, Travel Center, With More to Come
(cspdailynews.com - 4/23/2024)The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based retailer has 13 convenience stores in the Midwest state with three more locations under construction and scheduled to open this year ... (full story)
Main Squeeze Juice Co. Opens First Phoenix Area Store in Goodyear
(qsrmagazine.com - 4/23/2024)Main Squeeze Juice Co. has opened its first Phoenix area location in Goodyear and plan to open at least two additional area locations over the next few years ... (full story)
Dom’s, Foxtrot cease operations
(retaildive.com - 4/23/2024)Dom’s Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot Market ceased operations Tuesday, Dom’s posted on its website ...
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Shop Devoted to all Things Lego coming to Herndon; Bricks & Minifigs
(theburn.com - 4/23/2024)The Herndon store should be the first one in Northern Virginia and the greater DC market. Stores are also in the works for Falls Church and Fredericksburg ... (full story)
High-end appliance retailer Pirch to liquidate in bankruptcy
(retaildive.com - 4/23/2024)High-end home appliance showroom company Pirch filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy Friday, which signals its disappearance from the landscape after years of struggle ...
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JD Sports To Buy Hibbett In $1 Billion U.S. Expansion Deal
(forbes.com - 4/23/2024)The U.K.’s biggest sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion is to buy Alabama-based athletic fashion retailer Hibbett Inc. for about $1.08 billion, the companies said Tuesday...
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Dunn Edwards opens 17 new stores to fill gap in Northern California
(prnewswire.com - 4/23/2024)The brick-and-mortar expansion supports Dunn-Edwards Corporation's focus on strategic growth and expansion in key markets ... (full story)
Pollo Campero Sets Its Sights on Mississippi for Continued Franchise Growth
(1851franchise.com - 4/23/2024)The Central American chicken franchise is working to break into the state and develop a presence around its southernmost point with plans to open 10 total units throughout Mississippi ...
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K9 Resorts Partners with Franchise Veteran as Pet Service Industry Surges, Marks Debut in ...
(streetinsider.com - 4/23/2024)Announced a multi-unit signed agreement for a location in Omaha, Nebraska and two in Salt Lake City, Utah ... (full story)
Nokes family bringing New York Butcher Shoppe to Colleyville
(communityimpact.com - 4/23/2024)The company has franchises in seven states, with this location being the first in Texas ... (full story)
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Celebrates 30th Anniversary, ‘Making Memories Since 1994’
(restaurantnews.com - 4/22/2024)Soon to be Famous™ chicken finger franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. We have 13 restaurants, 200 sold, at least 12 more slated to open this year and another 20 that will open next year ... (full story)
Express files for bankruptcy; to close 95 stores
(chainstoreage.com - 4/22/2024)As part of the process, Express intends to close approximately 95 namesake stores and all UpWest locations. Has named Mark Still as senior VP and CFO effective immediately ...
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Flynn Group Expands Portfolio Through Acquisition of Applebee’s Restaurants; Signs Agreement with Ap
(businesswire.com - 4/22/2024)Signed an agreement with the world’s largest restaurant franchise operator, Flynn Group, with the goal to open 25 new Applebee’s restaurants in the U.S. over the next seven years ... (full story)
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