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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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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)
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)
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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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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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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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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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)
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)
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)
Apple is Permanently Closing Three U.S. Stores in June
(macrumors.com - 4/9/2026)Apple today announced it will be permanently closing three retail stores in the U.S. in June in Connecticut, California and Maryland ... (full story)
Apparel chain sets opening date for 3 SC stores while Yeti to exit King Street
(postandcourier.com - 4/9/2026)Burlington is filling the vacancy left by Joann Fabrics. It’s not the only new store slated for South Carolina ...
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Edible Brands opens its first THC retail store along Atlanta Beltline
(ajc.com - 4/9/2026)Edible Brands, parent company of Edible Arrangements, is set to launch the first retail store for its hemp-derived THC marketplace called Edibles.com ... (full story)
Charlotte-based Firebirds names new CFO, announces growth plans
(businessnc.com - 4/8/2026)The chain expects to open seven restaurants this year, including its first Kentucky location. Another unit is planned at an undisclosed N.C. location ... (full story)
Marco’s Pizza Signs 12-Unit Agreement in Southern California
(qsrmagazine.com - 4/8/2026)Marco’s Pizza announces a 12-unit franchise agreement with an experienced multi-unit operator accelerating the brand’s expansion across Southern California ...
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Academy Sports and Outdoors Maps 5-Year Growth Plan: 125 Stores, 15% E-Commerce, 10% EBIT Goal
(marketbeat.com - 4/8/2026)Academy plans to open 125 new stores over five years, shifting openings across legacy, existing and new markets while using smaller, value‑engineered formats and infill to capture white space ...
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Bed Bath & Beyond to Acquire Several Home Retail Brands, Including The Container Store
(rebusinessonline.com - 4/8/2026)Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY and Kirkland’s, has signed a letter of intent to acquire the equity interests and substantially all assets of F9 Brands Inc., which owns and operates Cabinets To Go, Lumber Liquidators, Gracious Home/Thos. Baker and Southwind Building Products ... (full story)
93-year-old sandwich chain has closed half of its restaurants
(thestreet.com - 4/8/2026)Primanti Bros. shows 20 remaining locations down from more than 40 before the Covid pandemic ...
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65 Carl’s Jr. Locations at Risk After Major Franchisee Files for Chapter 11
(complex.com - 4/8/2026)The restaurants affected by the filing are spread across Northern and Southern California, though the company has not yet disclosed how many locations may ultimately close as the restructuring moves forward ...
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Convenience store chain Sheetz to bring 100 stores to Indiana in new expansion
(21alivenews.com - 4/8/2026)A popular convenience store chain has announced a $1 billion investment in the Hoosier state, with plans to build 100 stores over the next 10 years ... (full story)
Publix announces 3 new supermarket and liquor store locations coming to Kentucky
(lex18.com - 4/8/2026)Publix Super Markets is expanding its footprint in Kentucky with three new store locations in Richmond, Versailles, and Bowling Green ... (full story)
Arthur Murray® Dance Studios Opens Record 15 Studios in Q1 2026
(franchising.com - 4/8/2026)Arthur Murray® Dance Studios announced the opening of 15 studios in Q1 2026. This growth comes on the heels of 32 franchise agreements signed in Q4 2025 with existing franchisees ...
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Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Signs 9 Franchise Agreements and Opens 5 Spas in Q1 2026 ...
(franchising.com - 4/8/2026)First quarter signings and openings span growth across 10 states, fueled by existing-owner and military veteran expansion ... (full story)
Bonrue Bakery plans to more than triple in unit count by end of 2027
(nrn.com - 4/7/2026)The St. George, Utah-based bakery concept this week announced plans to open 10 locations across the state by the end of 2027 ... (full story)
QuikTrip gas station seeks expansion into Michigan with Kalamazoo as possible first stop
(wwmt.com - 4/7/2026)A QuikTrip gas station is in the beginning stages of potentially becoming one of the first in Michigan ... (full story)
Salata Opens First Florida Restaurant in Nocatee
(franchising.com - 4/7/2026)Salata is officially opening its newest location and the brand’s return to the Florida market ...
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Phenix Salon Suites Announces Three-Unit Development Agreement in the Northeast
(franchising.com - 4/7/2026)The agreement will bring three Phenix Salon Suites locations to the New York and New Jersey markets ...
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Chicago-based sandwich chain wants to open 20 Denver locations
(9news.com - 4/7/2026)A Chicago-based sandwich chain has signed a deal to open 20 additional locations around Denver, and it's likely open even more area restaurants in the future ... (full story)
National restaurant chain eyes this region as it breaks into Ohio market
(daytondailynews.com - 4/7/2026)Keke’s Breakfast Cafe — a Florida-born restaurant chain specializing in breakfast, brunch and lunch — is targeting this area for its first locations in Ohio ...
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Aldi to open 6 Florida stores in April, you could win free gift cards
(tallahassee.com - 4/7/2026)Discount grocer Aldi is continuing its rapid expansion in Florida with six new store openings scheduled for April ... (full story)
Gelson's Readies to Open 2nd Micro-Market Location
(progressivegrocer.com - 4/7/2026)Gelson's expansion of its ReCharge by Gelson's concept comes at a time of significant electric vehicle adoption ... (full story)
In-N-Out is opening new locations. See where.
(aol.com - 4/7/2026)A beloved burger chain is continuing its steady expansion with four new stores across four states ...
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Huey Magoo's Expands in Texas with New 15-Restaurant Agreement
(finance.yahoo.com - 4/6/2026)The development will span key counties including Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, and Montgomery, further strengthening the brand's growing footprint in the state ... (full story)
Winco Foods expanding with first Colorado locations
(9news.com - 4/6/2026)An Idaho-based grocery chain known for its budget-friendly offerings has purchased land in Thornton — but not where it was expected to open a store ... (full story)
Uniqlo Strengthens U.S. Presence with New Openings from New York to Miami
(modaes.com - 4/6/2026)Japanese brand under Fast Retailing speeds up its physical expansion in the market, pairing store openings with cultural and sporting collaborations, marking a return to growth after years of restructuring ...
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