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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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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)
Kroger, Albertsons to sell 166 more stores seeking approval of $25 billion merger
(ca.finance.yahoo.com - 4/22/2024)Kroger and Albertsons Cos are expanding their planned sale of grocery stores, offloading 166 more locations than previously agreed upon to C&S Wholesale Grocers as they work to get regulatory approval for their proposed $25 billion merger ... (full story)
After 25 Years, a Rebrand is Just the Beginning for Edible
(retailtouchpoints.com - 4/22/2024)As President — she took on the role in January 2023 — has been eventful, with the rollout of a new marketing approach, multiple product expansions and a rebrand in which the company dropped the word “Arrangements” from its name, as well as a new store concept in the works ... (full story)
Multi-Unit Franchises: How to Franchise your Business to Multi-unit Franchise Owners
(franchisingmagazineusa.com - 4/22/2024)In the landscape of franchising, multi-unit franchising has emerged as a dominant model ... (full story)
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse makes its debut on Maui at The Shops at Wailea
(mauinow.com - 4/19/2024)Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener made its long anticipated debut on Maui at The Shops at Wailea last week ...
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Tijuana Flats declares bankruptcy, gains new owners
(restaurantdive.com - 4/19/2024)New owners Flatheads plans to improve quality controls, speed of service, food consistency, serving size and the in-store experience ...
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Pollo Campero Celebrates 100-Unit Milestone With Miami Gardens Opening
(1851franchise.com - 4/19/2024)The franchise opened its 100th U.S. location in early April in Miami Gardens, Florida ... (full story)
Culver's burger chain planning to open as many as 51 new locations in 2024: Here's where
(poconorecord.com - 4/19/2024)"There is always the possibility that we may open even more, however, the current projections and development tracks are for 51" ... (full story)
Half-Moon Outfitters opening soon in Richardson
(communityimpact.com - 4/19/2024)Outdoor goods store, Half-Moon Outfitters, is set to open its first Texas location in Richardson later this month ...
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Two Brands of Convenience Coming to North Carolina, Royal Farms and Arko
(convenience.org - 4/18/2024)Royal Farms and Arko unveil plans for new locations in Lumberton and Newport ...
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Discount Tire Direct Now Part of Tire Rack
(moderntiredealer.com - 4/18/2024)Discount Tire Direct “has officially sunset” and is now part of Tire Rack, according to Discount Tire officials ...
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Macy’s to open 1st small format store in New Jersey as it accelerates expansion
(hometextilestoday.com - 4/18/2024)Macy’s Inc. announced plans to step up expansion of its small-store strategy, beginning in 2024. By the second half of 2025, it expects to operate up to 30 new small-format Macy’s units ... (full story)
Abbott’s Frozen Custard expands into Texas
(rbj.net - 4/18/2024)Abbott’s Frozen Custard is now in Texas, with the recent opening of two franchise locations. They are the first of more than 100 slated to be opened over the next 10 years by owner-operator Southern Scoops LLC ...
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Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs Expands Reach and Introduces New Programs in Q1
(1851franchise.com - 4/17/2024)Latest expansion drive includes Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin, also looking to expand beyond the Midwest and into the South, with priorities in South Carolina, Northern Georgia and Southeastern Tennessee ... (full story)
José Andrés Group shutters last location of once-promising concept Beefsteak
(bizjournals.com - 4/17/2024)The original — and last surviving — location of José Andrés’ vegetarian restaurant chain Beefsteak has quietly closed its doors ...
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Look out, Sheetz, Wawa is officially moving into your territory with Central Pa. expansion
(keystonenewsroom.com - 4/17/2024)The Delaware County-based convenience store chain broke ground on its first Dauphin County location Wednesday in Middletown, with five more stores in the region expected to open this year ...
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Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Announces Exciting Franchising Opportunity with Food Truck Expansion
(restaurantnews.com - 4/17/2024)Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, a popular fast-casual franchise, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its food truck program, offering an enticing franchising opportunity for passionate entrepreneurs... (full story)
Black Bear Diner Continues Expansion with Three New Openings In Arizona and Texas
(restaurantnews.com - 4/17/2024)The Eloy opening marks the company’s 15th diner in Arizona and the New Braunfels and Waco openings mark its 20th and 21st locations in Texas, a significant step in the company’s plans for growth and development in the year ahead...
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