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30-year-old pizza chain closes all restaurants except one
(thestreet.com - 11/1/2025)The Rock Wood Fired Pizza has closed all of its restaurants except one ... (full story)
25 Kirkland's Home locations are closing
(azcentral.com - 11/1/2025)There will be six store closings in California, two in New Jersey and one in Florida that would not be converted into Bed Bath & Beyond stores ... (full story)
Behind Pancheros’ 2025 financial recovery and digital growth
(nrn.com - 10/31/2025)Pancheros will focus on expanding to different regions, including Missouri, Iowa and Illinois, through new franchisee partnerships ... (full story)
Wingstop adding second location in Erie County. Where are they and when will they open?
(goerie.com - 10/31/2025)The Erie region is now getting not one, but two Wingstop franchise stores in the near future ... (full story)
The Kent Cos. acquires 15 Chevron-branded convenience stores from B&B Petroleum
(cspdailynews.com - 10/31/2025)This marks the Midland, Texas-based retailer’s entrance into its ninth state, Louisiana ... (full story)
Bed Bath & Beyond opening 2 more stores in November. See new locations.
(usatoday.com - 10/31/2025)Bed Bath & Beyond is opening two more locations in Tennessee this November ... (full story)
Urban Outfitters Plans 10 New Stores in Gen Z-Friendly Format
(retailtouchpoints.com - 10/31/2025)Urban Outfitters will open three stores in a new format designed to appeal to Gen Z shoppers by the end of 2025, with an additional seven stores planned for 2026 ... (full story)
Ellianos Coffee to Expand in South Carolina
(qsrmagazine.com - 10/30/2025)Ellianos Coffee announce its continued expansion with the signing of four stores development agreements in South Carolina ... (full story)
Dutch Bros is expanding into 4 new cities. See future locations.
(usatoday.com - 10/30/2025)Dutch Bros said it plans to open stores in four new cities during the last quarter of 2025, including cities in Florida, Missouri, and Georgia ...
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142-year-old grocery chain/supermarket closing 39 locations
(thestreet.com - 10/30/2025)Some of the stores slated for closure are Kroger’s namesake stores. Others are a mix of stores Kroger’s operates that include ...
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Boot Barn saddles up for expansion, aims to double store count amid Western wear boom
(costar.com - 10/30/2025)Boot Barn expects to open 70 new stores for all of fiscal 2026, ending up with 529 locations, up from 459 last year ...
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World’s Largest Franchisee Flynn Group Joins Forces with 7 Brew in Landmark Expansion Move
(qsrmagazine.com - 10/30/2025)The company believes in the brand so much that it signed a 160-store agreement to help the quickly growing chain accelerate even faster ... (full story)
NYC-based bakery chain known from Sex and the City to open first Connecticut location
(yahoo.com - 10/30/2025)Over the next three years, plans to open four Magnolia Bakery locations across the county ... (full story)
Shipley Donuts Achieves Record Growth in Q3, Surpassing 2024’s Total New Shops
(franchising.com - 10/30/2025)Shipley is on track to open a record-setting number of new shops in Q4, including in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Texas ... (full story)
Frenchies Modern Nail Care Launches First “Frenchies Mini” – the Scalable New Franchise Model
(barchart.com - 10/30/2025)Frenchies Modern Nail Care announced the opening of its first-ever Frenchies Mini, a new studio format ... (full story)
Two ALDI stores open soon in South MS with give-aways and prizes. Here’s when, where
(sunherald.com - 10/30/2025)Two new ALDI grocery stores will open in November in South Mississippi ...
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Sprouts Farmers Market Reports Strong Growth Amid Challenges
(tipranks.com - 10/30/2025)The company successfully opened 9 new stores, bringing the total to 464 stores across 24 states; plans to open 37 new stores in 2025 ... (full story)
El Pollo Loco outlines plan for nearly doubling 2026 unit growth amid margin gains and menu innovati
(msn.com - 10/30/2025)The company is executing an ambitious innovation pipeline, expanding into new markets and projecting to nearly double system-wide development in 2026 ... (full story)
How Duck Donuts is Rebuilding Trust and its Bottom Line One Franchise at a Time
(qsrmagazine.com - 10/30/2025)Duck Donuts is taking time to get back to basics, there are still plans to open 35 to 40 shops next year between national and international trade areas ... (full story)
Zaxbys eyes non-traditional growth following first military base deal
(restaurantdive.com - 10/30/2025)The company is expanding into six new states outside of its Southeast core as it evolves; plans to open its 1,000th unit this year ... (full story)
America’s First Brazilian Steakhouse, Rodizio Grill, Welcoming New Franchise Owners Nationwide
(restaurantnews.com - 10/30/2025)Recent openings include a ground-up location in Wesley Chapel, Florida, and a new location in North Scottsdale, Arizona, both opened in June. Expansion efforts are planned nationwide ... (full story)
PIZZA PAINS Nostalgic 49-year old pizza chain officially forced to file for bankruptcy
(the-sun.com - 10/29/2025)Currently, there have been no reports of Streets of New York locations closing amid the bankruptcy filing process ...
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Sizzler’s Latest Rebirth is About Getting Back to its Roots, Not Reinventing Them
(qsrmagazine.com - 10/29/2025)The classic steakhouse chain has gone back to basics as it refreshes the system ...
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Coborn’s Unveils New Concept Store
(progressivegrocer.com - 10/29/2025)Coborn’s Inc. is preparing to open its flagship Coborn’s Market & Table concept store in Plymouth, MN ... (full story)
Casey’s, Staples Oil among buyers of 13 United Fuels Midwest travel centers, c-stores
(cspdailynews.com - 10/29/2025)United Fuels Midwest has sold five travel centers and eight convenience stores in Minnesota and South Dakota, most operating under the Speedway brand, to buyers including Casey’s General Stores and Staples Oil Co. ... (full story)
Publix to open 5 new stores by end of November. See locations.
(usatoday.com - 10/29/2025)Five new locations will open their doors before the end of November, with four of them located in Florida. The fifth location will be in Tennessee ... (full story)
Award-winning steakhouse building its first Alabama location
(al.com - 10/29/2025)It will be the steakhouse restaurant’s first location in Alabama (full story)
Outback Steakhouse closing more restaurants amid parent company 'turnaround'
(currently.att.yahoo.com - 10/29/2025)Parent company Bloomin' Brands has closed a handful of locations across the United States ... (full story)
Someburros Inks Three New Arizona Restaurant Locations
(restaurantnews.com - 10/28/2025)Has completed new location deals in Surprise, Peoria and Maricopa that will soon bring the hometown Arizona business to 20 restaurants statewide ... (full story)
Bob’s grows North Carolina presence with 2 more stores
(furnituretoday.com - 10/28/2025)The Manchester, Conn.-based retailer, which opened its first stores in the state earlier this year, held ribbon cuttings for its stores in Durham and Cary earlier in October ... (full story)
Smashburger Franchise to Open in Former Canton Shipyard Pub as Chain Sees Growth Momentum
(citybiz.co - 10/28/2025)The company has emphasized franchise development, with more than 430 locations globally, and plans to add 30 more U.S. outlets by year’s end ... (full story)
CVS Health to close 16 Oak Street Health primary care locations
(healthcare-brew.com - 10/28/2025)CVS Health announced last week it would close 16 of its older adult-focused primary care provider Oak Street Health locations by the end of February ... (full story)
Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies Targets Key Growth Markets in Nationwide Franchise Expansion
(einpresswire.com - 10/28/2025)To meet the growing need, Kids ‘R’ Kids has identified ideal expansion territories, including Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho, New Mexico, and other emerging urban hubs in the region ... (full story)
Popular baby retailer to close 150 stores and fire 15% of workforce to make up for Trump’s tariffs
(finance.yahoo.com - 10/27/2025)Baby clothing vendor Carter's will close about 150 stores across North America and lay off around 300 people ... (full story)
Bojangles Sees Year of Accelerated National Growth
(qsrmagazine.com - 10/27/2025)So far in 2025, Bojangles has accelerated its growth with a series of major deals and openings ... (full story)
Franchisee says five Taco John’s are planned for Fargo-Moorhead
(kfgo.com - 10/27/2025)The official return of Taco John’s to Fargo will include not one, not two but five total locations ... (full story)
Global restaurant chain to open its first Long Island cafés
(libn.com - 10/27/2025)After these first two locations, Joe & The Juice will be expanding further on Long Island ...
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As of 2025 (after closures over 12 months), the store count was about 830 locations
(finance.yahoo.com - 10/27/2025)In Q2 2025, the company reported closing 60 retail stores (Office Depot + OfficeMax) over the the prior 12-month period ... (full story)
Popular kid's apparel brand opens new retail store concept in suburban mall
(nbcchicago.com - 10/25/2025)The Schaumburg store is one of six new "Concept Store" locations the company is opening ... (full story)
Whole Foods Market Daily Shop Makes Its Debut in Virginia
(progressivegrocer.com - 10/24/2025)Arlington location is grocer's 1st small-format concept outside of New York City, additional Daily Shop stores are also planned for the New York metro area ...
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Former U.N. Delegate From Afghanistan Proud to Add Ford’s Garage to Restaurant Portfolio
(franchisetimes.com - 10/24/2025)A three-unit agreement to develop Ford’s Garage in the Houston market ... (full story)
At Home Successfully Completes Financial Restructuring
(businesswire.com - 10/24/2025)At Home Group Inc. today announced that it has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 ... (full story)
Hollywood Feed Grows Retail Footprint with New Pet Food & Supply Stores Opening Across the South
(petage.com - 10/24/2025)The healthy and holistic pet food and supply retailer released the following soon-to-be-open store announcements ... (full story)
Tractor Supply upping store growth in 2026
(chainstoreage.com - 10/24/2025)The nation’s largest rural lifestyle retailer reported record sales for its third quarter, during which it opened 29 stores ... (full story)
O'Reilly Automotive outlines 2026 target of up to 235 new stores as international expansion begins
(msn.com - 10/23/2025)On track to achieve 2025 new store opening target of 200 to 210 net new stores by year-end and announced a 2026 target of 225 to 235 net new stores, including the beginning of expansion into Canada ... (full story)
Teriyaki Madness Celebrates 20 Years of Franchising With a Record-Smashing Quarter
(restaurantnews.com - 10/23/2025)Nine new franchisee groups sign on for 17 units of popular fast casual Seattle-style teriyaki concept, and two go all in with Executive Packages for unlimited growth ...
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The Big Biscuit Ignites Growth, Bringing Hometown Hospitality to New Markets
(franchisewire.com - 10/23/2025)The Big Biscuit is accelerating its expansion with five new restaurants slated to open by spring 2026 ... (full story)
Paris Baguette Expected Locations Deptford, Washington Twp, Marlton, Riverside. Cherry Hill and ...
(42freeway.com - 10/23/2025)Announced their expansion plans throughout South Jersey with 7 locations “in-play” ... (full story)
Arkansas chicken franchise coming to Central Pennsylvania
(abc27.com - 10/23/2025)Slim Chickens has signed 12-unit franchise deals across Pennsylvania ... (full story)
Beloved family restaurant chain closes another location
(finance.yahoo.com - 10/23/2025)Following years of multiple restaurant closures, Friendly's now operates only four restaurants across two states ... (full story)
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