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Potbelly Signs Development Agreement in Maryland and Delaware
(qsrmagazine.com - 4/22/2026)Signed a development agreement to open up to four shops across Maryland and Delaware, expanding the brand’s footprint into a key Mid-Atlantic market ... (full story)
Allegiance Retail Services Introducing Pathmark Daily Small-Format Grocery Store
(progressivegrocer.com - 4/22/2026)Supermarket cooperative Allegiance Retail Services LLC is launching its newest grocery banner: Pathmark Daily ... (full story)
Beloved retail chain closes 92 stores in global shift from malls
(pennlive.com - 4/22/2026)These days, about 60% Bath & Body Works’ locations are found outside of the malls. All new locations opened in the U.S. are found outside of malls, while most closures were at mall-based sites ...
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Marshalls opening 4 new stores by end of April. See where, when
(usatoday.com - 4/22/2026)Marshalls is opening four stores across four different states in late April ... (full story)
End of the Road Hardee’s giant ARC Burger files for liquidation after closing ALL 77 stores and rack
(the-sun.com - 4/21/2026)The fast food franchisee filed for liquidation on Monday – just weeks after closing all 77 of its Hardee’s locations across the country ...
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Blo Blow Dry Bar expands into Kentucky with local franchise owner
(lanereport.com - 4/21/2026)Blo Blow Dry Bar, North America’s original blow dry bar franchise, is expanding into Kentucky with its first location in Louisville ... (full story)
Chicken Salad Chick adds 50-plus restaurants to pipeline in Q1
(chainstoreage.com - 4/21/2026)With the new agreements, the chain has more than 300 locations in its development pipeline ... (full story)
Ploughing Ahead Farmer-favorite retailer opens new store in Oregon as it ramps up nationwide expansi
(the-sun.com - 4/21/2026)The Tractor Supply Company has planned 100 new stores this year and opened a new store earlier this month as part of its growth plan ...
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Vallarta Supermarkets Accelerates Expansion Strategy With Multiple New Stores; Robert Veilleux Detai
(andnowuknow.com - 4/20/2026)Vallarta Supermarkets continues to extend its geographic footprint, with more than seven store openings planned for this year ... (full story)
Fried Chicken Invasion: Zaxby's Plotting Multi-Store Landing Across Cincinnati
(hoodline.com - 4/20/2026)The brand has signed a development agreement that targets three to four locations around the metro ... (full story)
Walmart Announces Major Expansion Plans
(newsweek.com - 4/20/2026)Walmart said it will carry out more than 650 remodels across Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets nationwide. In addition, the company plans to open around 20 new stores during 2026 and early 2027 ... (full story)
lululemon Strengthens Presence in Mexico with E-Commerce Launch and Store Expansion Plan
(lasvegassun.com - 4/20/2026)In fiscal year 2026, lululemon plans to open approximately 15 stores across North America, including eight in Mexico ... (full story)
Xponential Fitness Signs Development Deal with Riser Fitness
(franchising.com - 4/20/2026)Xponential Fitness announced today the signing of its largest multi-unit agreement in the company’s history. Riser Fitness has obtained the remaining territories in six states and has agreed to open 127 Club Pilates studios over the next five years ...
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Beloved Department Store is Closing Locations Across 12 States
(aol.com - 4/19/2026)By the end of 2026, Macy's aims to have eliminated 150 stores — nearly a third of its fleet — to focus on a smaller, more profitable core of high-traffic locations ... (full story)
Iconic burger chain making a comeback after abruptly shuttering nearly 80 locations
(pennlive.com - 4/19/2026)Hardee’s expects to assume ownership and resume operations for more than 40 recently closed locations that were previously independently owned and operated ... (full story)
Iron Hill Brewery reopens in Center City Philadelphia, more locations "coming soon"
(cbsnews.com - 4/19/2026)The company plans to open four more locations across the Delaware Valley in the near future, with Wilmington expected to be next ... (full story)
Target opening 6 new stores in May. See when, where
(usatoday.com - 4/18/2026)Target will open six new locations in May, part of the retailer's plan to unveil more than 30 stores by the end of 2026 ...
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A&G Offers 78 Walgreens Properties Nationwide in Major Opportunity for Real Estate Investors and Exp
(finance.yahoo.com - 4/17/2026)New York-based advisory firm markets 60 leases and 18 fee-owned land parcels, stores and other real estate assets across 27 states and Puerto Rico ...
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Another mall retailer quietly closed over 150 locations
(thestreet.com - 4/17/2026)The shutdowns have continued into 2026 with 15 stores closing this year ... (full story)
High-end steakhouse chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(thestreet.com - 4/17/2026)The owner of the high-end steakhouse chain 801 Chophouse has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure its debts and keep operating its restaurants ... (full story)
New restaurant coming to former Hooters space in Downtown Memphis
(commercialappeal.com - 4/16/2026)Wintzell's to the Memphis market has been a multiyear process and opted to invest in Downtown Memphis ... (full story)
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant Targeting Indian Land For First Charlotte-Area Location
(whatnow.com - 4/16/2026)The Indian Land location will mark the first spot in South Carolina ... (full story)
Broken Yolk Cafe Plans Midwest Expansion with New Multi-Unit Deal
(franchising.com - 4/16/2026)San Diego breakfast chain to plant roots in Indiana for first time with new multi-unit agreement ...
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Bean & Brews pours on expansion with 7 openings in Q1
(pizzamarketplace.com - 4/16/2026)The company plans to open 25 locations total in 2026, leveraging franchisees, experienced operators and corporate partnerships ... (full story)
Roy Rogers Restaurants Signs Three-Store Development Agreement for South-Central Pennsylvania
(myemail.constantcontact.com - 4/16/2026)Signed three-store development agreement with Roy Rogers Restaurants to expand the brand’s presence in the Lancaster, Harrisburg and Mechanicsburg markets ...
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Sky Zone Franchisee Builds Momentum With Rapid Expansion
(franchisewire.com - 4/16/2026)Franchisee operates multiple locations across three states and is preparing to open eight to 10 more in the next 12 to 18 months ...
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Nordstrom Rack to Open Two New Colorado Stores in Dillon and Lakewood
(press.nordstrom.com - 4/16/2026)Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom, Inc. announced plans to open two new Nordstrom Rack stores in Colorado ... (full story)
Dunkin' rival quietly makes big US gains
(msn.com - 4/15/2026)New markets now in the pipeline for 2026 include Maryland, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and San Antonio. The brand also has expansion plans for Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware, and North Carolina ... (full story)
Nothing Bundt Cakes Celebrates Opening of 800th Bakery
(restaurantnews.com - 4/15/2026)Nothing Bundt Cakes has officially reached a major milestone as it opens the doors to its 800th bakery ... (full story)
Dave’s Hot Chicken fires up expansion with 8 openings
(fastcasual.com - 4/15/2026)Dave's Hot Chicken is boosting its national expansion, with plans to open eight locations on April 16 ...
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Sigri Indian BBQ Fires Up Florida Expansion With New Franchise Agreement
(franchising.com - 4/15/2026)The first Florida location will be locally owned and operated ... (full story)
To-go locations fueled Buffalo Wild Wings’ growth last year
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 4/14/2026)Buffalo Wild Wings is moving full speed ahead with Go: It expects to add another 75 franchised locations this year, along with 16 franchised sports bars ... (full story)
Tint World® Drives Strong Q1 2026 Franchise Development with New Agreements, Leadership ...
(morningstar.com - 4/14/2026)The brand has identified the following as key growth markets for the year ...
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Teriyaki Madness Builds Momentum in 2026 With a Breakout First Quarter
(franchising.com - 4/14/2026)TMAD signed 10 new franchisees, with 18 new locations in the pipeline ...
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Iconic 99-year-old convenience store chain closing 645 stores
(thestreet.com - 4/14/2026)The company said it plans to continue closing underperforming stores in 2026 as part of its ongoing portfolio optimization strategy ...
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LAST CALL Final curtains for Saks stores after iconic chain confirms permanent closures ...
(the-sun.com - 4/14/2026)SAKS is pulling down the shutters for good on dozens of stores after its dramatic bankruptcy – leaving just 15 locations standing ...
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Here's where Wawa plans to open new central Indiana locations this summer
(wthr.com - 4/14/2026)Popular convenience store chain Wawa says it plans to build over 70 stores in Indiana in the coming years, with three slated to open as soon as this summer ... (full story)
National furniture retailer to open first East Coast store in Buford
(northgwinnettvoice.com - 4/13/2026)Living Spaces will open its first East Coast location in Buford on June 26. This marks a major step in the company’s national expansion ... (full story)
Potbelly Sandwich Works eyes Boise for future expansion
(idahobusinessreview.com - 4/13/2026)Potbelly Sandwich Works is firing up its plans to bring its highly acclaimed toasted sandwich operation to Boise later this year ...
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44-year-old burger chain franchisee enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(thestreet.com - 4/13/2026)Popular burger chain Farmer Boys franchisee files for bankruptcy, facing huge debt obligations ...
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Jersey Mike’s Reported Another Year of Growth in 2025
(qsrmagazine.com - 4/13/2026)Jersey Mike’s expects 260 new franchised outlets to open. It also claims to have 563 franchise agreements signed without an outlet open yet. California (23 expected openings), New York (20), Texas (19), and Florida (17) appear poised for near-term development ... (full story)
Gong cha Expands in Southern California with 3-Unit Deal, Taps Multi-Unit Operators
(streetinsider.com - 4/13/2026)Has signed a three-unit development agreement in Southern California with experienced franchise operators ... (full story)
Pickleman's Gourmet Café Ignites Major Texas Expansion with Flagship Plano Location
(morningstar.com - 4/13/2026)Fast-growing "Flight to Quality" brand inks five-store deal as part of a 20-unit blitz across Dallas-Fort Worth ...
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Batteries Plus Powers into 2026 with Strong Q1 Franchise Growth and National Recognition
(prnewswire.com - 4/13/2026)14 Units Sold, Seven New Franchise Owners Across Six States Fuel Strong Start to 2026 ...
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Modern Mediterranean restaurant to open 3 new locations in N.J.
(nj.com - 4/12/2026)The Mediterranean restaurant chain will add stores in Hamilton Township, Montclair and Woodbridge ... (full story)
KFC’s Saucy is expanding to Texas
(nrn.com - 4/10/2026)Saucy by KFC is headed to the Lone Star State about a year and a half after its debut in Florida ... (full story)
Midwest grocer to open first Michigan store in Ann Arbor next week
(mlive.com - 4/10/2026)A grocery store chain is opening a new location in Ann Arbor ... (full story)
Flying Biscuit Café Sells Six Territories in Q1 2026, Expands Development Across Key Growth Markets
(franchising.com - 4/10/2026)42 locations open, 8 in development, with new market entry in Abilene, TX and Nashville, TN, a Tallahassee opening, and four new leases signed across the Southeast ...
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Luxury Cookie Brand Expands to Oklahoma City
(nationaltoday.com - 4/10/2026)The expansion of Bang Cookies into Oklahoma City represents the continued growth of the premium, health-conscious baked goods market ... (full story)
Children's Lighthouse Builds Momentum in Q1 2026 With School Groundbreakings and National Franchisee
(finance.yahoo.com - 4/10/2026)Target markets for 2026 include Austin, Indianapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, and Charlotte ... (full story)
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