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Christian Brothers Automotive Accelerates Franchise Development with New Markets Identified for 2026
(prnewswire.com - 3/18/2026)Christian Brothers Automotive announced the addition of several new U.S. markets to its franchise development pipeline as the brand continues its national expansion ... (full story)
Where Are They Now? Uni K Wax Warms Up to Multi-Unit Growth
(franchisetimes.com - 3/18/2026)Uni K Wax has a handful of multi-unit deals in development, including a 10-unit agreement in Arizona and three-unit deals for Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Michigan and Texas ... (full story)
Potbelly Announces Additional Growth in Texas
(qsrmagazine.com - 3/18/2026)The 15 planned shops will strengthen the brand’s steady growth across Texas, which currently totals more than 60 locations ... (full story)
Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurants planned for Casper, Cheyenne and Laramie markets
(oilcity.news - 3/18/2026)A Montana-based franchisee has plans to open three Dave’s Hot Chicken locations in Wyoming’s key markets, which include Casper, Cheyenne and Laramie ...
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MOD Pizza to close all Myrtle Beach-area locations
(wmbfnews.com - 3/17/2026)MOD Pizza said in a release Monday afternoon that it will be closing its three restaurants in the Myrtle Beach market ...
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RNR Tire Express Drives 2026 Growth with Record Revenue Milestones, Canada Expansion and Strategic L
(morningstar.com - 3/17/2026)RNR enters 2026 with 15 new locations in its pipeline ... (full story)
Cumberland Farms to buy Pennsylvania convenience store chain with 57 locations
(wbjournal.com - 3/17/2026)Westborough-based Cumberland Farms plans to acquire Coen Markets, a family-owned chain of convenience stores and gas stations headquartered in Pennsylvania ...
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Major mattress chain converts to Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation
(finance.yahoo.com - 3/17/2026)Iconic, family-owned mattress retail chain American Mattress has lost its battle to remain in business, as its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case has been converted to Chapter 7 liquidation ...
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Academy Sports + Outdoors Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Results
(markets.businessinsider.com - 3/17/2026)Academy opened five new stores during the fourth quarter, totaling 24 new stores in fiscal 2025. In fiscal 2026, the Company plans to open 20-25 new stores ...
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Competition for Stewart’s Shops? Popular chain wants to open 8 new spots in Upstate NY
(newyorkupstate.com - 3/17/2026)QuickChek has proposed opening eight locations in the Capital Region ... (full story)
Shoe Palace “Nine Three” Flagship Concept Lands on Melrose Avenue
(shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com - 3/17/2026)Shoe Palace Melrose is the fourth of seven planned Nine Three flagship concepts ...
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Franchisee Opening MilkShake Factory in New Jersey
(franchising.com - 3/17/2026)The new store will mark the first location, and two additional MilkShake Factory stores are already in development ...
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Tech retailer announces new stores for the first time in a decade
(thestreet.com - 3/16/2026)Best Buy plans to open six new, smaller-format stores, ending its decade-long contraction ...
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la Madeleine to Open First Tennessee Café in Mt. Juliet
(franchising.com - 3/16/2026)Tennessee is about to get its first taste of la Madeleine ...
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PostNet reports strong franchise growth in 2025 with 32 awarded franchises and 14 new locations
(finance.yahoo.com - 3/16/2026)PostNet's 2025 growth includes - 14 new locations opened - 18 ownership transfers completed - 7 franchises awarded to existing owners expanding their footprint - 25 franchises awarded to new owners joining the PostNet family ... (full story)
Athleisure retailer Alo Yoga chooses Uptown for first New Mexico store
(abqjournal.com - 3/16/2026)A yoga apparel brand is stretching into the Southwest with its first New Mexico store in Uptown ...
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Dollar Tree Q4 sales up 9%, traffic falls; to open 400 stores
(chainstoreage.com - 3/16/2026)Dollar Tree plans to open approximately 400 new stores in its current fiscal year. Capital expenditures are put at $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion ...
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Meijer’s May 6 Triple Opening Spans Formats and State Lines
(progressivegrocer.com - 3/16/2026)Three new locations are slated to open on May 6 across Ohio, Indiana and Michigan ... (full story)
Port of Subs franchisee opens 1st of 14 additional units
(fastcasual.com - 3/16/2026)The franchisees plan to develop and operate 14 additional units in the Grand Canyon State ... (full story)
‘Rare opportunity’: These 11 store leases in Pa. are up for sale amid company’s bankruptcy
(pennlive.com - 3/16/2026)The leases include 150 locations across 40 U.S. states and 24 stores across six Canadian provinces. Of the 174 locations, these are the 11 in Pennsylvania that are up for sale ... (full story)
Potbelly Inks Five-Unit Deal in Phoenix Market
(qsrmagazine.com - 3/16/2026)The agreement marks a significant step in the brand’s continued Southwest expansion and will bring new Potbelly shops to Scottsdale, Mesa and surrounding communities ... (full story)
Zumiez Posts Strong Q4 and Full-Year Results, Eyes 25 Store Closures in 2026
(shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com - 3/16/2026)Zumiez plans to open five new stores in fiscal 2026, all in the U.S., while closing approximately 25, including 20 in North America and five internationally. That compares to 17 total closures in fiscal 2025 ...
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100-year-old Chicago restaurant chain making Arizona debut
(yahoo.com - 3/16/2026)The forthcoming Surprise location marks the brand's 28th nationwide, and is the first of several expected to open in the southwest ...
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Michigan will get its first new Jack in the Box this spring
(detroitnews.com - 3/16/2026)One of the nation's largest fast-food burger brands is preparing to open its first Michigan restaurant in decades this spring ...
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Popular steakhouse chain sold to parent company of pizza restaurants
(al.com - 3/15/2026)Cici’s Pizza parent company SSCP Management has acquired Logan’s Roadhouse, the 125-unit steakhouse brand from SPB Hospitality ...
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Major fried chicken franchisee shuts stores in bankruptcy filing
(finance.yahoo.com - 3/14/2026)The debtor had already filed a motion in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida in Miami to reject 17 leases, after closing eight locations on Jan. 19, five locations on Jan. 20, and four locations on Jan. 22 ... (full story)
Dauphin County-based discount retailer opened 86 stores last year. It has big plans for 2026
(pennlive.com - 3/13/2026)Ollie’s said it plans to open 75 stores in 2026. It has already held nine grand opening celebrations in the fiscal year. This month, Ollie’s entered its 35th state by opening its first store in Minnesota ... (full story)
McAlister’s Deli continues expansion, operators to open 265 restaurants by 2032
(fastcasual.com - 3/13/2026)Operators have committed to developing and operating 58 restaurants in the coming year. Additionally, total signed agreements committed franchisees to develop and operate 265 McAlister's Deli restaurants nationwide by 2032 ...
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El Pollo Loco Sees Strong Demand in New Markets, Plans Faster Expansion
(qsrmagazine.com - 3/13/2026)El Pollo Loco plans to ramp up this year by opening 18 to 20 stores, with three to four being company-operated outlets. A majority of these restaurants will be outside of California ...
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The Buckle to Accelerate Store Expansion Amidst Higher Sales
(shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com - 3/13/2026)The company expects to open 12 to 14 new stores and complete 12 to 14 full remodel projects in fiscal 2026, with at least half of those remodels being relocations into outdoor shopping centers ... (full story)
Beloved 38-year-old mattress giant faces liquidation and mass shutters after bankruptcy
(the-sun.com - 3/13/2026)The mattress company’s unsecured creditors filed a motion in January to liquidate the company, which has been around for nearly four decades ...
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Dog Haus Accelerates Global Growth With Entry Into Mexico
(restaurantnews.com - 3/12/2026)The Los Angeles-born, fan-favorite concept will open at least 20 locations across the country over the next several years – marking a major international milestone as the brand accelerates its global growth strategy ... (full story)
Big Y Celebrates 90th Anniversary With Six-Store Expansion
(storebrands.com - 3/12/2026)Big Y is expanding across its home state of Massachusetts with the opening of six new stores as the regional supermarket chain celebrates its 90th anniversary. Additional new stores in the pipeline include Pembroke and Saugus, which will open in 2026, and Fairhaven and North Dartmouth, which will open in 2027 ...
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Tilly’s signals store expansion and targets 16%–22% comp sales growth in Q1 2026 as ...
(msn.com - 3/12/2026)Tilly's is planning to open 4 to 6 new stores ... (full story)
Vocelli Pizza Expands Alabama Presence with New Valleydale Location
(prnewswire.com - 3/11/2026)The Valleydale opening is part of Vocelli Pizza's broader expansion strategy in 2026, which includes 11 new locations planned across the United States ...
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Ollie's Bargain Outlet opens new stores in 5 states
(usatoday.com - 3/11/2026)Ollie's Bargain Outlet is opening six new stores in five states by the end of March, expanding its footprint to 15 new locations across 11 states in 2026 ... (full story)
MassageLuXe Marks Minneapolis for Multi-Unit Expansion as Limited-Time Franchise Fee Incentive Lower
(franchising.com - 3/11/2026)MassageLuXe is continuing to prioritize the Minneapolis market for multi-unit franchise development as the national spa brand carries on its strategic expansion across key Midwest metros ...
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AutoZone plans to open more than 350 new stores this year
(actionnews5.com - 3/10/2026)AutoZone plans to open between 350 and 360 new stores during the current fiscal year ... (full story)
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream opens 1st Arizona restaurant
(pizzamarketplace.com - 3/10/2026)Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is entering Arizona with the opening of a Tucson-area location ... (full story)
QuickChek planning 8 NTIs in New York’s Capital region
(cstoredive.com - 3/10/2026)The retailer has begun permitting for at least eight locations in Colonie, Brunswick, Latham, Clifton Park and Halfmoon. Two of those locations have already received approval ... (full story)
Academy Sports + Outdoors Grows Retail Footprint with Two New Locations in Ohio and Oklahoma
(morningstar.com - 3/10/2026)With these stores, the company now has four locations in Ohio, and 14 locations in Oklahoma and is on its way to opening a total of 20-25 new stores in fiscal 2026 ... (full story)
Apparel retailer Windsor plans 15 new locations, ‘comprehensive’ store updates
(chainstoreage.com - 3/9/2026)In addition to opening 15 new stores, Windsor will continue to build with a series of initiatives to elevate the brand experience ... (full story)
5 Starbucks stores in Seattle set to close, including busy Armory location
(komonews.com - 3/9/2026)Starbucks plans to close five stores in Seattle in a matter of weeks ... (full story)
102-Year-Old Footwear Retailer Plans 80+ New Stores in Bold Turnaround Strategy
(whatnow.com - 3/9/2026)The century old multinational corporation is planning to more than double the Journeys 4.0 store count, adding over 80 stores ... (full story)
Costco to open 28 new stores this year. Any in Florida?
(staugustine.com - 3/9/2026)Costco announced plans to open 28 new stores in fiscal year 2026 and over 30 annually in the coming years ...
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Fitness chains beef up at retail centers
(chainstoreage.com - 3/9/2026)The company operates approximately 550 clubs and is eyeing more than 100 new openings in 2026 ... (full story)
Poolwerx Continues Growth in the U.S. with Georgia Franchise Territory
(lexpress-franchise.com - 3/9/2026)Global pool service franchise Poolwerx is expanding to Alpharetta, Marietta, and Sandy Springs, Georgia ... (full story)
MilkShake Factory plans 2nd N.J. location with 2 more coming soon
(nj.com - 3/8/2026)The MilkShake Factory is coming to Middletown Plaza on Route 35 with two more franchise locations in the works ...
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SHUTTERS UP Costco confirms ANOTHER new ‘anchor’ location in wave of 7 openings
(the-sun.com - 3/7/2026)A MAJOR warehouse retailer has announced it will open a further seven locations, including one new anchor store ...
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Major Luxury Department Store Chain To Shutter Only MD Location
(patch.com - 3/7/2026)The company said it plans to shutter 15 locations, just weeks after it announced the closing of nine other stores ...
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