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Primark committed to US expansion despite tariff uncertainty, says boss
(reuters.com - 4/29/2025)It currently trades from 29 stores in the U.S. and has signed an additional 18 leases; plans 60 U.S. stores by 2026 ... (full story)
Gong cha Announces Significant Western U.S. Expansion, Accelerating Its Next Major Phase of Growth
(businesswire.com - 4/29/2025)With new state entries, multi-unit franchise deals, and an aggressive plan to scale its California footprint, the world’s premier bubble tea brand aims to reach 500+ U.S. stores over the next 3 years ...
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Color Me Mine Brings the Art of Having Fun to Tennessee Amid Franchise Boom
(prnewswire.com - 4/29/2025)Iis actively targeting additional expansion throughout the Nashville Metro area, as well as in Chattanooga, Memphis, Clarksville, Knoxville, Jackson and Cookeville ... (full story)
SLICE SUCCESS Beloved pizza chain set to open another 175 stores by the end of the year as CEO tease
(the-sun.com - 4/28/2025)This plan is part of the pizza chain's broader strategy to open at least 175 net new stores in the US annually through 2028 ...
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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop to Open First California Location in Barstow
(businesswire.com - 4/28/2025)Fuzzy’s Taco Shop celebrates its first-ever California location in Barstow, marking an exciting milestone in the brand’s continued national expansion ...
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Kent Kwik Acquires Local Texas Store
(convenience.org - 4/28/2025)The Kent Companies, owner of Kent Kwik convenience stores, has acquired Whit’s Grocery, a Midland, Texas store that has been in operation since 1983 ...
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Sola Salons Targets Boston for Strategic Franchise Growth
(1851franchise.com - 4/28/2025)As one of the nation’s leading salon suite franchise brands, Sola Salons is continuing its strategic nationwide expansion — and Boston is next on the map; there are 10 Sola Salons open and operating in the area, but there’s room for at least 10 more ...
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Bertucci's to close some Mass. restaurant locations amid latest round of bankruptcy proceedings
(wcvb.com - 4/27/2025)The chain is closing five locations in Norwood, Braintree, Mansfield, North Andover and Plymouth.
Ten other locations remain open in Massachusetts ...
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Global retailer closing U.S. stores, no bankruptcy planned
(msn.com - 4/26/2025)Ten Thousand Villages has shut down all of its company-owned stores and switched to an online and wholesale model ... (full story)
Rural King to Open New Store in Columbus, Mississippi
(herestarkville.com - 4/25/2025)Columbus, Mississippi, is welcoming Rural King, which has filed building permits for a new store on the former K-Mart lot ... (full story)
QuikTrip Opens First Memphis Store
(cspdailynews.com - 4/25/2025)Kentucky is on track to be state number 21, with a new store opening scheduled for late next month ... (full story)
ALDI plans to open over 200 stores in the South by 2027. These 3 will open soon in Louisiana
(dailycomet.com - 4/25/2025)ALDI plans to open more store locations across Louisiana, with two confirmed to be opening in Prairieville, Zachary and Gretna ...
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Popular national restaurant chain opening first Florida location in Sarasota this May
(heraldtribune.com - 4/25/2025)A popular fast-casual restaurant founded in Arizona announces official opening date for its debut Florida location in Sarasota-Manatee ...
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The wait is almost over, Caniacs! Raising Cane's in Southaven sets official opening date
(commercialappeal.com - 4/25/2025)This is one of three planned Memphis-area locations, with others coming to Cordova and Hickory Hill ...
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‘Chef-driven’ restaurant opens soon where ex-Village at Meridian anchor closed
(idahostatesman.com - 4/25/2025)Marking the Arizona-born restaurant group’s first outpost in the Gem State, North Italia looks forward to introducing its chef-driven Italian favorites with local flair to Idaho’s growing culinary scene ...
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Sola Salons Eyes Southern Connecticut for Strategic Franchise Expansion
(1851franchise.com - 4/25/2025)We have three locations in Southern Connecticut already, but we identified room to add 18 more territories throughout the area ... (full story)
DTLR CEO Todd Kirssin on Continued Retail Expansion and Why DEI Is ‘Organic’ at the Retailer
(footwearnews.com - 4/24/2025)The plan is to open up approximately 20 stores this year with more stores in Georgia, Maryland, northern Florida, Ohio, and Philadelphia ... (full story)
Aldi announces three new Georgia locations will open soon. See the locations
(onlineathens.com - 4/24/2025)Aldi is expanding its presence in Georgia with three new stores planned for this year ...
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The Fresh Market Keeps Expanding Across the U.S.
(progressivegrocer.com - 4/24/2025)This week, the grocer opened locations in Florida and Connecticut with another new store to open in South Carolina next week. By April 30, the company will have opened 12 new storefronts in six months ... (full story)
ALDI Raises the Stakes in Vegas
(progressivegrocer.com - 4/24/2025)Retailer opens 2 stores in that city as it kicks off its westward move ...
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Mooyah Adds Smaller Footprint Model to Boost Expansion
(franchisetimes.com - 4/24/2025)The brand is launching smaller-format locations in hopes of adding to its 81 stores in 22 states ... (full story)
PJ's Coffee, already in PCB and Destin, looks to expand Panhandle footprint
(newsherald.com - 4/24/2025)The 50-year-old brand is expanding throughout Florida and other states, with over 200 shops operating and 100 more under construction ... (full story)
Bojangles Brings Bold Southern Flavor to New Jersey with New Restaurant Opening
(franchising.com - 4/24/2025)As the first to bring Bojangles to New Jersey, ADS Restaurant Group has committed to opening 10 additional restaurants in the Central Jersey region ...
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Boefly Secures Funding to Fuel Gong cha Franchise Expansion Across Key Markets
(franchising.com - 4/24/2025)New franchisee has successfully secured funding for his first Gong Cha location in Nashville, Tennessee ... (full story)
Aldi announces 14 new Florida locations open or opening soon, here's where
(news-journalonline.com - 4/23/2025)There are 14 more Aldi stores coming to cities across Florida, with some opening in April and May ... (full story)
K9 Resorts Inks 13-Unit Agreement in Florida with its Largest Franchisee Group
(morningstar.com - 4/23/2025)Award-Winning Luxury Dog Boarding and Daycare Franchise Expands Footprint with Multi-Unit Deal as Demand for Premium Pet Care Surges ...
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Smoothie King Shows Strong Growth in First Quarter
(qsrmagazine.com - 4/23/2025)The new agreements span 15 different markets across 12 states, including multi-unit deals in key markets such as Long Island, New York, and Phoenix, Arizona, further expanding Smoothie King’s national footprint ... (full story)
Giuseppe and Nicole Lahara Sign 10-Unit Deal with Perkins Griddle & Go
(cbs4indy.com - 4/23/2025)Recently signed a 10-unit development deal with Perkins American Food Co to bring Perkins Griddle & Go to Mercer County ... (full story)
Fitness retailer Fit2Run to launch new lifestyle concept 6Laps ...
(stpeterising.com - 4/23/2025)Fit2Run, the beloved Florida-based running retailer, is taking a major step forward in downtown St. Pete. This May, the brand will open two side-by-side retail stores ... (full story)
Guthrie’s Comes to Lexington, South Carolina
(qsrmagazine.com - 4/23/2025)Guthrie’s, the original chicken finger restaurant, announces it is bringing its iconic chicken fingers to the Carolinas in 2025 ... (full story)
Whole Foods Market Brings Daily Shop Concept to 2 More NYC Neighborhoods
(progressivegrocer.com - 4/23/2025)Whole Foods Market has released the opening dates for two more of its smaller-format stores in New York City ...
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Miami Grill Launches New Express Location in Deerfield Beach
(restaurantnews.com - 4/23/2025)The restaurant’s first all-takeaway concept features a double drive-thru lane and a walk-up window with outdoor seating for the ultimate in fast-casual convenience ...
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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap Kick Off 2025 With Growth, Innovation and Record Sales for Q1
(restaurantnews.com - 4/23/2025)FSC is forecasting 20 openings and 20 new franchise agreements across its brands in 2025, with The Brass Tap accounting for 12 of those openings and Beef ‘O’ Brady’s accounting for four ... (full story)
Krispy Krunchy Chicken Opens in Montana, Its 48th State
(restaurantnews.com - 4/23/2025)Krispy Krunchy Chicken®, one of the fastest growing hot food concepts in the convenience store business, is now open in Montana, achieving a presence in all 48 contiguous United States ... (full story)
Jack in the Box Mulls Selling Del Taco, Plans Hundreds of Store Closures
(qsrmagazine.com - 4/23/2025)The quick-service giant announced plans—officially called “JACK on Track”—to close 150 to 200 restaurants (mostly franchised units) and consider selling Del Taco ... (full story)
Not in Idaho yet, celebrated restaurant chain buys Meridian land, bumps timeline
(idahostatesman.com - 4/23/2025)Raising Cane’s is growing closer to debuting in Idaho ...
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Georgia convenience store chain shares plans to open 20 locations in the Grand Strand
(wmbfnews.com - 4/22/2025)The chain aims to open another 100 stores in the next four years, 20 of which will be in the Grand Strand ... (full story)
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Signs Multi-Unit Agreement to Expand Further into Colorado
(finance.yahoo.com - 4/22/2025)The first location is expected to open in August of 2025, with additional locations planned for Lakewood and Castle Rock ... (full story)
Zaxbys® Signs Development Agreement for Northwest Indiana
(franchising.com - 4/22/2025)Is spreading its Southern charm into a new Midwestern U.S. market. The brand has signed a franchise deal with a Northwest Indiana hospitality group for two locations in the region ... (full story)
The Quiet, Yet Compelling Growth Story of Inspire’s BWW GO
(qsrmagazine.com - 4/22/2025)The company expects 32 new franchised outlets to open in fiscal 2025 and zero corporate. There are 45 franchise agreements signed without a store being opening yet ... (full story)
Tim Hortons plans to open 10 Maryland locations
(yahoo.com - 4/22/2025)The fast-casual chain is looking to make its mark in Maryland, with ten locations planned for Carroll and Howard counties ... (full story)
Ziebart Builds Early 2025 Success with Strong Q1 Growth, Expanding in Key ... Markets
(finance.yahoo.com - 4/22/2025)Automotive aftermarket brand's franchise development gains momentum with new locations, international expansion ... (full story)
Chipotle Bringing Restaurants to Mexico for the First Time
(finance.yahoo.com - 4/21/2025)Chipotle announced Monday a pact with restaurant operator Alsea to open a location in Mexico by early next year ...
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Cafe Zupas to serve salads, sandwiches in McKinney
(communityimpact.com - 4/21/2025)Utah-based restaurant chain Cafe Zupas will start construction on a new McKinney location in October 2025 ... (full story)
Food City Builds Up Its Hardware Business
(progressivegrocer.com - 4/21/2025)Food City officials celebrated the grand opening of its 14th Curt’s Ace Hardware in Galax, Va. ...
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Popular Sub Chain Announces Expansion In Clinton
(patch.com - 4/21/2025)Three new Jersey Mike's stores are opening locations in Connecticut, including one in Clinton ... (full story)
Macy’s to Close 66 Stores in 2025 (Is Yours Still Open?)
(financebuzz.com - 4/21/2025)Macy's confirmed that 66 locations would be shutting down this year. Many of these closures were scheduled for the first quarter ... (full story)
Scooter's signs 10 franchisees in Q1
(fastcasual.com - 4/21/2025)Scooter's Coffee is celebrating a successful first quarter in franchise development, signing over 10 franchise agreements to develop 15 locations ... (full story)
Slim gym: Fitness chain emphasizing wellness, recovery eyes Augusta area for six locations
(augustachronicle.com - 4/21/2025)An Atlanta-based fitness chain emphasizing wellness and recovery is looking to locate a half-dozen workout centers in the Augusta area, starting this year ...
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Restaurant chain Sweetgreen plans two Sacramento locations
(greyjournal.net - 4/21/2025)Sweetgreen expands to Sacramento, two new locations coming in 2025 ...
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