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Another mall anchor joins Macy’s, JCPenney in closing stores
(thestreet.com - 11/13/2025)These Dillard’s stores are closing (or have closed) ...
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Popular Restaurant Chain with 5 Massachusetts Locations Shutting Down Dozens of Spots
(wupe.com - 11/13/2025)Red Robin is set to close 70 locations over the next five years, including 15 by the end of 2025 ...
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Urban Air Adventure Park Expands in Virginia with New Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement
(franchising.com - 11/13/2025)Unleashed Brands, is accelerating growth across the state of Virginia, announcing a new franchise deal that will bring three new parks to the broader Washington metropolitan area ... (full story)
Rita’s Expands North Texas Footprint with New Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement
(restaurantnews.com - 11/13/2025)Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is continuing its expansion in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex with a new multi-unit franchise agreement to open three Rita’s shops across Dallas, Plano and Frisco ... (full story)
Little Caesars wants to add 25-plus Portland metro area stores
(kgw.com - 11/13/2025)Little Caesars wants to expand its footprint in the Portland area to open at least 25 new locations across the Portland metro area ... (full story)
Northgate Gonzalez Market Celebrates Grand Opening of Newest Store in Lynwood, CA
(morningstar.com - 11/13/2025)Northgate González Market also announced plans to open two new stores in California, in Stanton and La Mirada, in 2026 ...
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Veterinarian-Turned-Franchisee Fuels Scenthound’s Expansion in Raleigh and Richmond with 20-Unit Dea
(franchising.com - 11/12/2025)Scenthound has partnered with a licensed veterinarian and seasoned entrepreneur to expand its footprint on the East Coast with a 20-unit agreement for Raleigh, NC and Richmond, VA ... (full story)
Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Mebane. Here’s when its first NC store could open
(newsobserver.com - 11/12/2025)Buc-ee’s has plans to open a massive gas station and travel plaza in Mebane, a city in Alamance County. It will be the Texas-based chain’s first North Carolina location ...
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10 Iron Hill Locations May Be Coming Back Under New Ownership
(breweriesinpa.com - 11/12/2025)Jeff Crivello, former CEO of Famous Dave’s BBQ and current head of Ciao Hospitality, has received court approval to acquire 10 closed Iron Hill Brewery locations ... (full story)
How Randy’s Donuts Leaped from Local Landmark to Global Brand
(qsrmagazine.com - 11/12/2025)The doughnut chain is plotting aggressive growth in the U.S. and internationally ...
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Harris Teeter expands in Charlotte area with three new stores and up to 600 jobs
(charlotteobserver.com - 11/12/2025)The Matthews-based grocery giant plans to open stores in Kannapolis, Lake Wylie, South Carolina, and Fort Mill, South Carolina ...
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IKEA to open smaller format store in northern Kentucky next year
(wlwt.com - 11/12/2025)IKEA is opening a new kind of store in Florence, Kentucky, set to open next spring ... (full story)
Eggs Up Grill Targets Atlanta Metro and More Key Georgia Markets for Continued Franchise Expansion
(morningstar.com - 11/12/2025)Eggs Up Grill announced a major expansion push into the Atlanta market, where more than 25 territories are available for development ... (full story)
Woodhouse Spas Names Florida Its Next Major Growth Target
(1851franchise.com - 11/12/2025)As it continues strategic growth in markets nationwide, Woodhouse has identified Florida as a strategic priority with the potential to add as many as 20 new spas across the state ... (full story)
C5 Restaurants Grows its Texas Footprint with 40 Layne’s Chicken Fingers Locations Planned Statewide
(1851franchise.com - 11/12/2025)Plan to develop 40 locations over the next decade across West Texas, San Antonio and the Coastal Bend ... (full story)
Lowe’s Is Opening at Least 10 Stores in 2026 (Are You Getting One?)
(aol.com - 11/12/2025)The company aims to expand its national presence, with plans to open 10 to 15 new stores per year in 2026 and over the next several years ... (full story)
Tucker Value Village one of three metro Atlanta stores reportedly closing its doors
(roughdraftatlanta.com - 11/12/2025)A Tucker thrift shop, Value Village, is one of three metro Atlanta locations that will soon close permanently ...
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Jushi Holdings Inc. Announces Grand Opening of Beyond Hello™ Little Ferry in New Jersey
(ir.jushico.com - 11/12/2025)Company’s first dispensary in the Garden State and 8th state where the Company operates ... (full story)
Folks behind Little Woodrow's to expand with locations across state
(chron.com - 11/11/2025)Woody's Brands is opening a Woody's Hideaway in Conroe and a second Little Woodrow's in the Dallas-Fort Worth ... (full story)
Slim Chickens Inks Deal to Grow in Connecticut
(qsrmagazine.com - 11/11/2025)Announced the signing of a 9-unit agreement with a seasoned multi-brand operator headquartered in Connecticut ... (full story)
Hooters’ Founders Reclaim the Brand in a Full-Scale ‘Re-Hooterization’
(news.designrush.com - 11/11/2025)The original founders of the Florida-born restaurant chain have taken back ownership after years under private equity control and a recent bankruptcy ... (full story)
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill Signs 34-Unit Agreement Covering North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama
(qsrmagazine.com - 11/10/2025)Hawaiian Bros Island Grill announced the signing of a 34-unit development agreement covering North Carolina, West Central Georgia and North Alabama ... (full story)
Buc-ee’s Looks to Open First Indiana Location
(cstoredecisions.com - 11/10/2025)Buc-ee’s is reportedly eyeing Indiana as the next state in its rapid expansion, which began in 2019 ... (full story)
Perkins American Food Co Expands Texas Footprint with Multi-Unit Franchise Deal
(cbs42.com - 11/10/2025)The brand has announced plans for new locations across the greater Dallas area through a multi-unit franchise agreement ... (full story)
Harris Teeter Announces Continued Growth with New Stores in Key Markets
(stocktitan.net - 11/10/2025)Harris Teeter announced plans to open five new stores across Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina ... (full story)
Dine Brands Sees Room for 900 Applebee’s/IHOP Combo Restaurants
(fsrmagazine.com - 11/10/2025)CEO John Peyton projects room for 900 dual-branded units over the next decade ... (full story)
Sprouts Sets Opening For First New York Store
(storebrands.com - 11/10/2025)The Phoenix-based specialty grocer will open its first Empire State store in the Long Island community ... (full story)
City Barbeque Brings Its Authentic Flavor to Appalachia
(restaurantnews.com - 11/10/2025)Midwest-born BBQ brand fires up its first Tennessee joint this winter ...
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Struggling steakhouse in crisis mode as 21 restaurants close and bosses confirm 22 more on ...
(the-sun.com - 11/9/2025)Bloomin’ Brands shared that the trend of closures will continue, announcing that an additional 22 restaurants across its four brands would shutter in the coming years ...
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St. Louis area business to add nearly 40 stores in big expansion
(ksdk.com - 11/8/2025)The purchase of 34 stores that aren't currently open will expand the company's footprint into Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin ...
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Wendy's to close roughly 300 stores nationwide starting in late 2025
(usatoday.com - 11/7/2025)With around 6,000 locations still operating nationwide, this would amount to roughly 240 to 360 stores ... (full story)
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Expands to Cherry Hill, NJ
(restaurantnews.com - 11/7/2025)This marks an exciting expansion for the brand as it continues to grow its presence across the Northeast ... (full story)
Dutch Bros accelerates expansion with 175 stores planned for 2026
(abc15.com - 11/7/2025)The shop opening cadence is expected to accelerate heading into next year, with approximately 175 new system shops projected to open in 2026 ... (full story)
South Coast Plaza welcomes Zara Man
(beverlypress.com - 11/7/2025)Zara Man made its U.S. debut with the opening of its first men’s-only boutique at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa ... (full story)
Sigri Indian BBQ Fires Up National Franchise Program With First Chicago Locations on The Horizon
(morningstar.com - 11/7/2025)Sigri Indian BBQ fires up national franchise program with first Chicago locations on the horizon ... (full story)
Investment Group WJ Partners to Open Around 100 7 Brew Locations
(qsrmagazine.com - 11/6/2025)WJ Partners announced an investment in fast-growing drive-thru beverage chain 7 Brew with a goal of opening roughly 100 new locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia ... (full story)
Farmer Boys Expands in Arizona with 10-Unit Area Development Agreement
(wgntv.com - 11/6/2025)Farmer Boys is proud to announce the signing of a 10-unit area development agreement with longtime franchisees ... (full story)
Kilwins Looks to Grow in Greater Houston–Galveston Area
(qsrmagazine.com - 11/6/2025)Plans to open 13 new stores across the state over the next three years ... (full story)
LA’s Iconic Doughnut Shop Is Coming to New York
(ny.eater.com - 11/6/2025)Randy's Donuts is opening its first East Coast location in early December ... (full story)
Saks Off 5th to close 9 stores, giving Nordstrom another opening
(retaildive.com - 11/6/2025)Saks Off 5th will begin closing nine stores starting in January ... (full story)
Scaling With ‘Rocket Fuel’: Pizza Brand Buys Tex-Mex Brand in Its Boldest Move Yet
(pmq.com - 11/6/2025)The company announced it’s acquiring the 95-location Tijuana Flats, a Tex-Mex fast casual chain, and forming Latitude Food Group, a new holding company that will oversee both concepts ... (full story)
GPM to open 20 to 25 more food-focused c-stores
(cstoredive.com - 11/6/2025)The company’s pilot locations, which began opening in June and feature the retailer’s proprietary Fas Craves foodservice program, have produced strong results so far ...
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Texas Roadhouse outlines 35 new restaurant openings and 7% commodity inflation for 2026 while ...
(msn.com - 11/6/2025)The company remains on track for approximately 30 new restaurant openings across its three brands in 2025. For 2026, plans to open "approximately 35 company-owned restaurants, including approximately 20 Texas Roadhouses, 10 Bubba's 33 and as many as 5 Jaggers ... (full story)
Eggs Up Grill Continues National Growth With Strong Traffic Gains, New Deals and Recognition
(finance.yahoo.com - 11/6/2025)This year, six new franchise agreements and four multi-unit development agreements have been signed, including a deal that will introduce Eggs Up Grill to Delaware, extending the brand's reach across the Mid-Atlantic ... (full story)
Mega Saver to acquire Yesway’s c-stores in Iowa, Kansas
(cstoredive.com - 11/5/2025)Mega Saver has agreed to acquire Yesway’s convenience stores in Iowa and Kansas, store rebrands are expected to begin as early as next week ... (full story)
The Flying Biscuit Café Has Opened Six Locations This Year
(fsrmagazine.com - 11/5/2025)Flying Biscuit has opened six locations in 2025 alone, with more set to open by the end of the year — all in first-time markets for the brand; with 41 open locations across 7 states, and 15 more in development ... (full story)
Zaxbys Signs 10-Store Development Agreement for Ohio
(franchising.com - 11/5/2025)The brand has signed a 10-store development agreement for Dayton and Columbus, Ohio ... (full story)
This beloved chicken chain is opening 11 new restaurants this month
(pennlive.com - 11/5/2025)The popular chicken chain is opening locations in eight states this month. This comes after its announcement of plans to open 11 new locations between Nov. 4 and Nov. 18, which includes sites in California, Pennsylvania and Idaho ...
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Driven Brands narrows 2025 guidance and targets 170 new Take 5 locations amid macro uncertainty
(msn.com - 11/4/2025)The company remains committed to opening 170 new Take 5 locations in 2025 and is focused on operational execution, free cash flow generation, and reaching its net leverage target by 2026 ... (full story)
K9 Resorts Secures Multi-Unit Agreement with Seasoned Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Group
(prnewswire.com - 11/4/2025)K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel has secured a multi-unit agreement to bring eight locations to Cook and Kane County, IL ... (full story)
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