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Fast-fashion giant closing more stores after 200 shutdowns
(thestreet.com - 3/31/2026)Looking ahead, H&M plans to open around 80 new stores and close roughly 160 locations in 2026 ...
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Trader Joe’s unveils plans for 8 more stores
(grocerydive.com - 3/31/2026)So far this year, the specialty grocer has announced plans for 17 new stores and opened two ...
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Yesway reveals 5-year expansion plan as IPO takes shape
(cstoredive.com - 3/31/2026)Yesway plans to open 130 new convenience stores over the next five years ... (full story)
Troubled pizza restaurant franchisee files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(thestreet.com - 3/31/2026)A Texas-based Crust Pizza dining chain franchisee has filed for Chapter 11 protection to reorganize its two restaurant locations. Crust Pizza plans to expand into Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, with a goal of opening “250 stores in the next nine years. ...
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CVS to grow store footprint this year with 60 new locations
(msn.com - 3/30/2026)CVS Health is planning to open about 60 stores in 2026, growing its footprint for the first time after years of contraction ...
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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Opens 20 New Locations and Achieves Double-Digit Systemwide Fran
(24-7pressrelease.com - 3/30/2026)The brand is projecting over 20 openings by the end of the year, including in global markets ... (full story)
Applebee’s restaurant closures: See the list of doomed locations after a major franchisee went bankr
(fastcompany.com - 3/30/2026)The 10 shuttered stores, located in Florida and Georgia, are all owned by an Atlanta-based Applebee’s franchisee ... (full story)
On The Border Mexican Grill closes 2 N.J. restaurants. There’s now just 2 left in the state.
(yahoo.com - 3/27/2026)On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina has closed two of its four remaining New Jersey restaurants, following a bankruptcy filing last year ...
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NAYA to open 17 restaurants in 2026
(fastcasual.com - 3/27/2026)As NAYA aims for 200 locations by 2030, its growth strategy focuses on densely populated urban and suburban areas, including mixed-use "live, work, play" developments and select nontraditional venues ...
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Kroger to reportedly open two stores, invest $112 million in Ohio
(chainstoreage.com - 3/27/2026)The investment is covering projects including renovation of existing stores and the construction of two new stores ... (full story)
48-year-old nostalgic mall retailer will close 25 stores in 2026
(thestreet.com - 3/27/2026)Zumiez has confirmed plans to close 25 stores in fiscal 2026, including 20 in North America and five internationally ... (full story)
Aldi is opening 3 more stores in metro Phoenix. What we know so far
(azcentral.com - 3/27/2026)In March, the grocery chain filed three new leases to open stores in Phoenix, Cave Creek and Peoria. It will open 10 new stores in metro Phoenix in 2026 ... (full story)
White Castle to close two Las Vegas locations
(8newsnow.com - 3/27/2026)While the company is buying three locations, the other two will close: the restaurant at Casino Royale, and the one located on Marks Street in Henderson ...
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59-year-old pizza chain franchisee shuts locations, no bankruptcy
(thestreet.com - 3/27/2026)Pieology Pizzeria franchisee which operates five locations in the Aloha State, will close all of its Hawaii locations due to business failure ... (full story)
125-year-old retail chain to close more stores in 2026
(msn.com - 3/27/2026)Nordstrom confirmed it will close two full-line department stores in spring 2026. The company plans to open 23 Rack locations in 2026, maintaining a steady pace after opening 23 in 2024 and 22 in 2025 ... (full story)
Homeland to close, consolidate several Oklahoma stores: 'We can turn this thing around'
(oklahoman.com - 3/26/2026)Homeland's senior leadership have announced plans to close four grocery stores, consolidate other locations and market some stores for potential sale ... (full story)
Global Partners to open first Honey Farms c-store in New York
(cstoredive.com - 3/26/2026)Honey Farms is one of two banners the convenience retailer is growing, as the company has also opened a new Alltown Fresh for the first time since 2023 ...
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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Expands in South Carolina With Six New Locations
(restaurantnews.com - 3/26/2026)Award-winning franchisee fuels growth for leading chicken franchise ...
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Coast to Coast! Dickey's Barbecue Pit Solidifies Major Restaurant Deals in Q1 to ...
(myemail.constantcontact.com - 3/26/2026)Dickey's plans new restaurant openings on the horizon for Blakely, Georgia; Thibodaux, Louisiana; Secaucus, New Jersey; and additional locations in Alberta and Edmonton, Canada ... (full story)
Smokey Mo's BBQ Signs Four-Unit Development Agreement in Austin, Texas
(shoppingcenterbusiness.com - 3/26/2026)Smokey Mo's BBQ has signed a franchise agreement to develop four new restaurants in Austin ... (full story)
Pottery Barn to return to Tampa with two stores at International Plaza
(tbbwmag.com - 3/25/2026)Pottery Barn is preparing to open at International Plaza, with permits showing plans for both a main store and a Pottery Barn Kids location at the Tampa mall ...
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Port of Subs® Expands Pacific Northwest Footprint with New Growth Push Across Washington
(goskagit.com - 3/25/2026)With a new 10-unit development deal in Washington, a record-breaking start in Spokane, and our first SeaTac Airport location on the way, this is a pivotal moment for our growth in the Pacific Northwest ... (full story)
Fresh Brothers Pizza launches franchising
(pizzamarketplace.com - 3/25/2026)California-based Fresh Brothers Pizza has launched franchising. The brand currently has 20 locations across Southern California ... (full story)
Large Applebees franchisee files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(thestreet.com - 3/25/2026)Neighborhood Restaurant Partners operates Applebees in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Dine Global Brands own Applebee’s, but is not part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing ... (full story)
Nothing Bundt Cakes Acquired by Private Equity Firm for $2B-Plus
(mytotalretail.com - 3/25/2026)U.S. private equity firm KKR has signed a deal to acquire the bakery chain Nothing Bundt Cakes currently owned by Roark Capital ... (full story)
Pancheros Signs 3-Unit Deal Midwest-Based Franchise Group
(qsrmagazine.com - 3/24/2026)The three-unit franchise agreement includes plans to open three Pancheros restaurants across the Midwest, with two new locations slated to open in northern Illinois this summer and fall ... (full story)
K9 Resorts Expanding Oregon Footprint With Nine-Unit Deal, Plus More Multi-Unit News
(franchise.org - 3/24/2026)K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel announced that it has signed a nine-unit franchise agreement in Oregon ... (full story)
Former Club Pilates ‘Zees ... Sign 10-Unit Deal in Las Vegas With Playa Bowls
(franchisetimes.com - 3/24/2026)Their development agreement is one of several recently signed deals by Playa Bowls, which is closing in on 400 locations in about 30 states ...
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RNR Tire Express Launches DX3 Brands as New Multi-Brand Franchisor
(franchising.com - 3/24/2026)RNR Tire Express announced the launch of DX3 Brands, a new multi-brand franchisor company that will serve as the parent organization for RNR Tire Express while supporting the growth of additional concepts, beginning with Gigglewaters, an award-winning dining and entertainment concept ...
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Global fashion retailer sets new U.S. openings in three major cities
(finance.yahoo.com - 3/24/2026)Japan-based Uniqlo, a global apparel retailer, is expanding its U.S. footprint with new stores planned in three major cities: Boston, Chicago and New York City ... (full story)
Say Goodbye - Major dollar discount chain to wipe out 75 locations AND hike prices
(the-sun.com - 3/24/2026)... there hasn’t been a publicly released list of the exact stores set to close, about 400 new stores will open around ...
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Mellow Mushroom pizzeria eyes Arlington for new D.C.-area expansion
(arlnow.com - 3/23/2026)A pizza franchise has its eye on Arlington and Alexandria as it plans a major new expansion into the D.C. area, planning to open eight to 10 new locations in the region ... (full story)
Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch Accelerates Texas Expansion
(myemail.constantcontact.com - 3/23/2026)Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch is bringing two new units in Dallas-Fort Worth and an entry into Austin ... (full story)
Millennials, Gen Z Drive New Wave of Franchise Growth at Chicken Salad Chick
(prnewswire.com - 3/23/2026)In 2025, Chicken Salad Chick celebrated a record year, awarding nearly 100 new franchise restaurant deals and opening 42 locations across 13 states and have over 300 locations in its development pipeline ... (full story)
MilkShake Factory Debuts in Massachusetts with New Walpole Location Opening on Saturday, March 28
(franchising.com - 3/23/2026)MilkShake Factory is making its Massachusetts debut with the official grand opening of its new location ... (full story)
Beloved burger chain shutters 100 locations as CEO aims at remaining competitive
(finance.yahoo.com - 3/23/2026)In fiscal 2026, the brand is looking towards 20 new openings and 50 to 100 closures, most of which will be franchise stores ... (full story)
Popular BBQ Chain Downsizing From 120 Locations to 11 This Year
(mensjournal.com - 3/22/2026)The restaurant business isn’t an easy one, and now, one popular BBQ restaurant chain is downsizing from 120 locations to just 11 this year ... (full story)
Beard Papa's, the cult Japanese cream puff brand, is opening a store in Philly's Chinatown
(msn.com - 3/22/2026)Beard Papa’s, the Japanese cream puff brand with an enormous following, is opening its 578th store, in Philadelphia. The majority of Beard Papa’s stores are franchises, with some corporate stores in California ... (full story)
National specialty cake company to open at least 5 more N.J. locations
(nj.com - 3/22/2026)Nothing Bundt Cakes, a national chain in the specialty cake business, plans to open several new locations in New Jersey this year ...
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76-year-old comfort food chain closes most of its restaurants
(aol.com - 3/21/2026)As a private company, MCL Restaurant & Bakery does not have to share its closure plans. The chain, however, has been steadily shrinking for years ...
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National convenience store chain making a major move into NW Florida
(newsherald.com - 3/20/2026)Casey’s, a major convenience retailer, has announced plans to open multiple locations in Northwest Florida ... (full story)
Torrid to close 30 stores as optimization program enters final phase
(chainstoreage.com - 3/20/2026)The retailer is on track to close 30 stores by the end of the first half of 2026 ... (full story)
Publix to open 5 new stores by end of April. See upcoming locations.
(usatoday.com - 3/20/2026)Publix plans to open five new grocery stores across the Southeast by the end of April 2026, adding three locations in Florida, one in Tennessee and one in North Carolina to its existing network of more than 1,400 stores ...
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Five Below Plans 150 New Stores Following Strong 2025
(retailtouchpoints.com - 3/20/2026)Specialty discount retailer Five Below will expand its store fleet with 150 new locations in FY 2026 — the same number that the retailer added in its FY 2025, which ended last month ... (full story)
Dandy Mini Marts Acquires New Locations
(convenience.org - 3/19/2026)The Pennsylvania-based retailer has acquired two Aces & Eights General Stores ...
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Famous restaurant chains face Chapter 11 bankruptcy auction
(thestreet.com - 3/19/2026)In the case of FAT Brands, which owns and operates 18 brands, including Fazoli’s and Round Table Pizza, Twin Peaks, Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, and Marble Slab Creamery, the company’s debtors have pushed the court to auction off the company’s assets ... (full story)
Signet Jewelers to Close 100 Stores, Shutter James Allen Banner
(nationaljeweler.com - 3/19/2026)The jewelry giant also announced changes to its portfolio, including around 100 store closures this coming fiscal year ... (full story)
Harps Foods moves into new states with 18-store acquisition
(grocerydive.com - 3/18/2026)Harps Food Stores is set to enter Tennessee and Kentucky with the acquisition of 18 stores from the owners of independent grocer Dyer Foods ...
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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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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)
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