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Iconic steakhouse closing dozens of restaurants nationwide as part of turnaround plan
(masslive.com - 12/31/2026)Outback closed 21 locations in 2025 and outlined plans to not renew an additional 22 locations to support its efforts ...
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Buc-ee’s next stop? Nebraska.
(cstoredive.com - 1/22/2026)In just the past year, Buc-ee’s opened its first site in Virginia, broke ground in Arizona and began the approvals process in Idaho and Utah ...
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Starbucks coffee-chain rival permanently closes dozens of locations
(thestreet.com - 1/22/2026)A 60-year-old specialty coffee chain shutters multiple locations amid its parent company’s takeover and a disturbing consumer trend ...
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Fogo de Chão unveils plans to open more than a dozen new locations in 2026
(wfaa.com - 1/22/2026)Fogo de Chao announced plans to open 14 to 16 new locations during this year ... (full story)
Mr. Gatti’s sold to franchisee
(restaurantdive.com - 1/22/2026)OneRyan Global, an investment firm that operates two Mr. Gatti’s units, will lead the company into its next phase of growth, including new units in Walmart and c-stores ...
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Day care chain looks to add nine locations between Pasco and Fort Myers
(businessobserverfl.com - 1/21/2026)The Learning Experience, a chain of day care centers, plans to add nine locations across the region in the next two years ...
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Formerly bankrupt retail chain announces new round of closures
(thestreet.com - 1/21/2026)After emerging from bankruptcy, the retailer is now closing more stores and pulling back from some markets ...
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Paris Baguette Hits Record 77 Café Openings in 2025, Prepares for 400th North American Location
(restaurantnews.com - 1/21/2026)Paris Baguette is on track to open their 400th North American bakery cafe this year, a result of 150 planned openings ... (full story)
Sloan’s Ice Cream Fuels National Expansion with New Texas Franchise Growth and Multiple Store Openin
(restaurantnews.com - 1/21/2026)Continuing nationwide expansion with new franchise growth in Texas and multiple store openings across the country ... (full story)
Brewing Bold Moves: Royal Aloha Coffee Company Appoints Tom Wylie as Chief Operating Officer
(franchising.com - 1/21/2026)Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has continued its expansion with 16 new store openings in 2025 and 25-30 new store openings anticipated in 2026 ... (full story)
Beloved grocery chain is closing stores after nearly 100 years in business
(pennlive.com - 1/21/2026)The Raley’s Companies confirmed that two grocery stores in California will permanently go dark in the days to come ... (full story)
Burn Boot Camp Ends 2025 With Double Digit Growth and Strong Franchisee Profitability while Expandin
(prnewswire.com - 1/21/2026)As Burn Boot Camp works toward opening 100 new gyms in 2026, the brand sees a growing opportunity to position itself as a complement to portfolios ... (full story)
Pops Mart sells all 54 c-stores, wholesale business
(cstoredive.com - 1/21/2026)The East Coast retailer has divided its convenience retail and fueling business among three buyers. Sunoco LP purchased 36 of Pops Mart’s 54 convenience stores ...
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Dogtopia Advances the Standard of Pet Wellness After a Record-Breaking 2025
(franchising.com - 1/20/2026)The brand is poised to cross the 300-store milestone this year with 27 new agreements signed last year, building on a development pipeline of more than 250 ... (full story)
Palmetto Moon Expands to Virginia with First Store Opening at River Ridge in Lynchburg
(einpresswire.com - 1/20/2026)The new location will be Palmetto Moon's first store in Virginia, marking the brand's ninth state and a significant milestone in its continued Southeast expansion ... (full story)
Weigel’s new CEO takes business to the next level
(cspdailynews.com - 1/20/2026)The chain continues an ambitious growth plan. It opened seven new stores this year, and it is planning for another eight next year ...
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Blo Blow Dry Bar Strengthens Franchise System in 2025, Builds Platform for Growth in 2026
(finance.yahoo.com - 1/20/2026)Awarding 30 new franchise units in 2025, Blo Blow Dry Bar has seen a 50% increase over 2024 and opened 16 new locations across key markets in the U.S. and Canada ... (full story)
Urban Air Adventure Park to Debut in Oregon with New Franchise Agreement
(franchising.com - 1/20/2026)Urban Air Adventure Park is making its Oregon debut with a new franchise agreement to open its first park in Salem ... (full story)
Houston TX Hot Chicken Accelerates Nationwide Expansion With 26 New Franchise Commitments
(restaurantnews.com - 1/20/2026)Houston TX Hot Chicken continues to build momentum nationwide, today announcing 26 new franchise commitments across four U.S. markets ... (full story)
JINYA Ramen Bar Makes Its New York Debut with First Long Island Location
(restaurantnews.com - 1/20/2026)Acclaimed Japanese ramen concept to bring signature handcrafted noodles and slow-simmered broths to the Empire State ...
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Snarf’s Sandwiches on a Roll in Denver Area With New Locations
(whatnow.com - 1/20/2026)The new Aurora location is just one of four Snarf’s locations currently in development in the Greater Denver Area ... (full story)
LIGHTS OUT End of an era as Red Lobster rival axes 8 locations in first wave of 70 shutters
(the-sun.com - 1/20/2026)As Red Robin plots the January 25 shutdown, seven of the burger joint’s other locations recently closed for good ... (full story)
A Year of Expansion, Heart and Momentum: Pigtails & Crewcuts Looks Ahead to an Even Brighter 2026
(finance.yahoo.com - 1/19/2026)Five more locations are expected to open early in 2026, a sign of growth and sustained franchisee interest ... (full story)
Despite Slowdown, Portillo’s Growth Story is Far from Over
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/16/2026)The plan is to open eight restaurants each in 2026 and 2027 ...
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Culture Remains King During Growth Surge at Layne’s Chicken Fingers
(franchisetimes.com - 1/16/2026)Layne's expects unit growth with up to 45 openings in 2026 ... (full story)
Parker’s Kitchen opens new prototype store, kicks off 50th anniversary
(cspdailynews.com - 1/16/2026)The c-store retailer is currently expanding into new markets, including Jacksonville, Florida, and Columbia, South Carolina. The company said it plans to open 17 new stores in 2026 ... (full story)
Urban Air Adventure Park is bringing a franchise to Wappingers Falls
(msn.com - 1/16/2026)Urban Air Adventure Park, a part of Unleashed Brands, has announced other expansion plans across the country, with dozens of future franchises coming to Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Texas and California ...
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Steak and Ale and Bennigan’s Reach Major Milestones, Positioning Legendary Restaurant Brands for Fut
(restaurantnews.com - 1/16/2026)Growth across the domestic portfolio was supported by several major developments, including a brand new location in New Mexico, a brand new South Carolina location and a 30-unit Bennigan’s On The Fly expansion ... (full story)
Potbelly Signs 5-Unit Agreement in Tulsa, Oklahoma
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/16/2026)Potbelly Sandwich Works is expanding into the Tulsa, Oklahoma market through a 5-shop new multi-unit franchise agreement ... (full story)
Pet Supplies Plus, Wag N’ Wash celebrate continued growth in 2025
(petfoodprocessing.net - 1/16/2026)The brands signed more than 30 franchise agreements and opened 18 new stores, seven of which were in new markets; are on track to open more than 20 stores annually in the coming years ... (full story)
Walmart Names New US Chief Ahead of CEO Change
(ttnews.com - 1/16/2026)Seth Dallaire has been promoted to chief growth officer for the company ... (full story)
Washington State To Welcome First Handel’s Ice Cream Location
(franchising.com - 1/15/2026)Handel’s Ice Cream expands to Vancouver, Washington with a new location ... (full story)
The Spice & Tea Exchange Enters 2026 After Surpassing $50 Million in System-Wide Sales
(bevnet.com - 1/15/2026)The Spice & Tea Exchange® plans to open eight new stores early in the year, sell 25 franchise agreements, and launch a new distribution center to support continued system-wide growth ... (full story)
EXCLUSIVE: Women’s Specialty Chain Francesca’s Closing Its Doors
(finance.yahoo.com - 1/15/2026)Women’s specialty chain Francesca’s is preparing to shut down ...
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Ziebart Caps a Strong 2025, Kicks Off 2026 with Heavy Growth and Innovation Plans
(morningstar.com - 1/15/2026)The company plans to further expand key markets across the Eastern United States, building density in high-potential regions ... (full story)
Ford’s Garage Signs Agreement to Grow in Tennessee
(fsrmagazine.com - 1/15/2026)Ford’s Garage has just announced a significant multi-unit franchise development agreement that will bring up to four new locations to the Middle Tennessee area over the next five years ... (full story)
Melting Pot Closes 2025 With 4 Restaurants Opened, 3 Additional Franchises Awarded and Continued Exp
(1851franchise.com - 1/15/2026)Looking forward to a strong 2026, Melting Pot is targeting expansion in Las Vegas; South Florida; San Jose, California; Providence, Rhode Island; Provo, Utah; Greensboro, North Carolina; Eugene, Oregon; Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and Houston and The Woodlands, Texas ... (full story)
Food Lion Announces Continued Growth with New Stores Across the Carolinas
(newsroom.foodlion.com - 1/15/2026)Food Lion is preparing to open four new stores in the first quarter of 2026 in the following communities ...
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Phenix Salon Suites Ends 2025 with Strong Development Momentum, Sets Sights on Accelerated 2026 Grow
(franchising.com - 1/15/2026)Phenix plans to open more than 30 new locations in 2026, with these openings coming from both domestic and international markets ... (full story)
Hawaiian Bros Says Aloha to First Newberg, Oregon Location
(franchising.com - 1/15/2026)Hawaiian Bros is opening its first island-inspired JCK Ohana location in Newberg, OR ... (full story)
Chopt Parent Acquires Protein Bar & Kitchen
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/15/2026)Founders Table Restaurant Group—the parent of Chopt and Dos Toros—announced on Thursday the acquisition of Protein Bar & Kitchen ...
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Chopt Parent Acquires Protein Bar & Kitchen
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/15/2026)The plan is to expand in Indianapolis, suburban Chicago, and other markets throughout 2026. The chain has 30 franchised and licensed locations in development ... (full story)
Freddy's Finishes 2025 with Record Franchise Growth and an Expanding Pipeline for Development
(prnewswire.com - 1/14/2026)The fast-casual restaurant brand signed 22 multi-unit development agreements last year to develop 118 restaurants; 51 new Freddy's restaurants opened in 2025, 7 slated for Q1 of 2026 ... (full story)
Guthrie’s Bets on Franchising Momentum with New CEO
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/14/2026)Roughly two dozen new restaurants are slated to open this year. Much of that development will continue to build density across the South ... (full story)
Young Franchisee Expands QSR Portfolio With 5-unit Currito Agreement
(franchisetimes.com - 1/14/2026)Franchisee is targeting Arlington Heights, Orland Park, Buffalo Grove and St. Charles, Illinois, to develop his next locations of the brand ... (full story)
Aldi Is Opening Stores in These 2 States for the First Time Ever
(allrecipes.com - 1/14/2026)The city of Portland, Maine, will be the first in the state to have an Aldi location, and will mark the brand's entry into its 40th state overall; Aldi announced a five-year plan to launch operations in Colorado ... (full story)
Dutch Bros Acquires 20-Store Coffee Chain
(convenience.org - 1/14/2026)Dutch Bros Coffee has agreed to acquire the 20-unit Clutch Coffee Bar, a drive-thru chain with locations across the Carolinas. The plan will be for restaurants to close, renovate and then reopen as Dutch Bros ... (full story)
Saks, Neiman Marcus Owner Files For Bankruptcy
(forbes.com - 1/14/2026)Saks Global said it has filed for Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, “with support from its key financial stakeholders” ... (full story)
Popular Hawaiian Restaurant Chain Coming to Colorado
(k99.com - 1/14/2026)The Hawaiian-themed restaurant plans to open 25 to 30 locations throughout the state of Colorado, with most of the locations being placed in the Denver Metro Area ...
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This Sitdown Restaurant Chain Shrinking With Just 3 CA Locations
(patch.com - 1/14/2026)Romano’s Macaroni Grill, the Italian sit-down chain that once had hundreds of restaurants, has shrunk to just nine locations ... (full story)
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