|
|
Breaking News |
 |
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 ...
(full story)
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 ...
(full story)
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)
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 ...
(full story)
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)
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)
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 ...
(full story)
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)
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)
Bubbakoo’s Burritos Celebrates Positive 2025 Momentum
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/13/2026)Bubbakoo’s plans to start the new year strong by opening a new location in MI and celebrating milestone openings in NC, the first in the state, and in NJ ... (full story)
Where Are They Now? New CEO Leadership Drives Innovation at Killer Burger
(franchisetimes.com - 1/13/2026)Killer Burger is expected to open between five and eight units this year, with most of this growth concentrated in Texas—a promising second home for the brand ... (full story)
Crunch Franchise to Open Crunch 3.0 in Minnesota
(sgbonline.com - 1/13/2026)The Undefeated Tribe currently has 60 franchise Crunch locations open and under development, with plans to have 100 locations open across Texas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Missouri by 2028 ... (full story)
Celebree School Expands Midwest Footprint, Bringing First Schools to Wisconsin
(franchising.com - 1/13/2026)Celebree marks its debut in Wisconsin, with the first location in a multi-unit signed agreement set to open in fall of 2027 ... (full story)
Aldi outlines plan to add more than 180 US stores by end-2026
(finance.yahoo.com - 1/13/2026)During this year, Aldi aims to launch new outlets across 31 states, taking its total number of US stores to nearly 2,800 by year-end ...
(full story)
FILL IT UP Popular 24/7 gas station chain with drive thru restaurant debuts in US state with plans t
(the-sun.com - 1/13/2026)The company plans to add 50 to 60 locations in the state of Michigan over the next several years ...
(full story)
3 Uno Pizzeria restaurant locations in Massachusetts have closed
(cbsnews.com - 1/12/2026)Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good ...
(full story)
QuikTrip to open 3 new convenience stores in Kentucky
(cspdailynews.com - 1/12/2026)Construction is underway at two new sites in the state. The chain will also soon open new stores with the chain’s fourth-generation format ... (full story)
Hungry Howie’s Caps Off 2025 With Strategic Growth, Bold Menu Innovation, and Prestigious National R
(franchising.com - 1/12/2026)The brand signed 10 new franchise agreements, reinforcing confidence in the system and setting the stage for continued expansion ... (full story)
NOT GOOD Say goodbye! Beloved sports retailer quietly closes five stores
(the-sun.com - 1/12/2026)Dick’s Sporting Goods is closing five stores in Colorado starting this week ...
(full story)
TGI Fridays plans to open hundreds of new restaurants worldwide
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 1/12/2026)TGI Fridays plans to more than double its global restaurant footprint over the next five years as part of a new strategic vision for the casual-dining franchise ...
(full story)
Barry Bagels Wraps Up a Milestone 2025 with More Growth Plans Ahead
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/12/2026)Barry Bagels opened eight locations in 2025 across Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky and the brand surpassed 100 locations open or under development, a major milestone that speaks to its consistency, loyal customer base, and long-term potential ... (full story)
South Block to Open First Charlotte Restaurant on January 17
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/12/2026)The opening marks the brand’s first move beyond D.C., Maryland and Virginia; South Block plans to open 12 additional locations this year ... (full story)
Peterbrooke Chocolatier Closes Out Strong 2025, Looks Ahead to Franchise Growth and Innovation in 20
(restaurantnews.com - 1/12/2026)Looking ahead to 2026, the chocolatier plans to build upon its foundation with measured expansion and deeper market penetration across the Southeast ... (full story)
Currito Closes Out 2026 with Continued Development Plans
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/12/2026)Currito has 11 new locations confirmed to open in 2026, strengthening its presence across several high-priority markets ... (full story)
Tractor Supply Reaches Major Milestone With Grand Opening of 2,400th Store
(corporate.tractorsupply.com - 1/12/2026)New location in Aiken, South Carolina, is one of 100 Tractor Supply stores scheduled to open in 2026 ... (full story)
Grocery Outlet to Launch 1st Virginia Store in Falls Church
(progressivegrocer.com - 1/12/2026)The new location is the first of several planned openings throughout Virginia ...
(full story)
Nordstrom Rack to Open Two New Pennsylvania Stores in Exton and Media
(prnewswire.com - 1/12/2026)Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom, Inc. announced plans to open two new Nordstrom Rack stores in Pennsylvania ... (full story)
Noodles & Company Plans to Close up to 35 Restaurants This Year
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/12/2026)The fast casual announced that it plans to shutter between 30 to 35 restaurants this year after closing 42 stores in 2025 ... (full story)
Honey Baked Ham Company a Looks to Keep Growth Momentum Going in 2026
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/12/2026)HoneyBaked plans to build on its development momentum with four signed agreements that will bring new stores to California, Florida, Iowa, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia ... (full story)
Stretch Zone Releases 2025 Year-in-Review: Landmark Growth, New Technology and Significant Milestone
(morningstar.com - 1/12/2026)As Stretch Zone enters 2026, the company is primed for another year of expansion, innovation, and franchisee success, supported by a growing national footprint, new digital infrastructure, award-winning operators, and a mission that continues to resonate with communities across North America ...
(full story)
First Wisconsin CAVA location planned in Greenfield
(biztimes.com - 1/12/2026)Mediterranean restaurant chain CAVA could open its first Wisconsin location in Greenfield at the 84South shopping center ... (full story)
53-year-old restaurant chain Houlihan's is quietly closing locations nationwide
(msn.com - 1/11/2026)In recent months, at least five Houlihan's locations have shut down. Despite the wave of closures, its parent company, Landry's, Inc., has not issued a public statement ... (full story)
All 89 stores closing as 78-year-old furniture chain liquidates
(finance.yahoo.com - 1/10/2026)The chain has shared in a press release and on its website that all stores are closing ... (full story)
GameStop reportedly shuts down more than 400 US stores
(engadget.com - 1/10/2026)The retailer has apparently closed several physical locations from California to Maine ...
(full story)
Seasoned Popeyes Franchisee Signs 15-Unit Agreement in Boston
(franchisetimes.com - 1/9/2026)Franchisee signed a new agreement with the brand to develop 15 restaurants in and around Boston. Also signed an 11-unit development agreement with Paris Baguette in South Florida ... (full story)
Seasoned Popeyes Franchisee Signs 11-Unit Agreement in South Florida
(franchisetimes.com - 1/9/2026)Franchisee signed a new agreement with the brand to develop 15 restaurants in and around Boston. Also signed an 11-unit development agreement with Paris Baguette in South Florida ... (full story)
Rita’s® Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Enters 2026 With Record Growth, 600th Shop Milestone and Expand
(franchising.com - 1/9/2026)Approximately 45 additional openings projected for 2026, Rita’s enters the new year positioned for sustained growth ... (full story)
|
|
|
