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Nick the Greek Accelerates Momentum in 2025 With Expanded Development Activities and Impressive Culi
(restaurantnews.com - 2/18/2026)On track to surpass 100 locations by mid-2026, Nick the Greek has effectively doubled its unit count since 2023, with even more notable debuts on the horizon ... (full story)
More new Aldi stores opening in Florida in March, here's where
(dailycommercial.com - 2/18/2026)The no-frills grocery chain announced two more grand openings coming up in March, in addition to three already opening in February ...
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IKEA announces first Oklahoma store in Tulsa
(newson6.com - 2/17/2026)The Tulsa location will mark IKEA’s first store in Oklahoma ... (full story)
IKEA U.S. releases FY25 Annual Summary and announces four new stores planned for 2026
(ikea.com - 2/17/2026)IKEA announced plans to open four additional U.S. stores in 2026—in Chicago, Tulsa, Fort Collins and Los Angeles—further building on the six locations previously announced and bringing the current total number to 10 new stores slated to open in 2026 ... (full story)
MilkShake Factory Opens First Tennessee Location in Murfreesboro Location on Saturday, February 28 –
(franchising.com - 2/17/2026)MilkShake Factory is officially entering a new state with the opening of its first Tennessee location in Murfreesboro ...
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Handel’s Carried Momentum into 2026 Following Landmark 80th Year
(restaurantnews.com - 2/17/2026)Handel’s accelerated its national expansion opening 20 new locations, entered three new states Washington, Florida and Idaho and signed nearly 60 new units as the brand continues to execute on its robust franchise growth strategy ... (full story)
Slim Chickens to Open First California Locations
(franchising.com - 2/17/2026)Slim Chickens announced a six-unit development agreement that will bring the brand to California for the first time ... (full story)
Slim Chickens Enters New Jersey with 17-Unit Signed Agreement
(franchising.com - 2/16/2026)Slim Chickens announced a 17-unit development agreement, expanding the brand’s footprint across New Jersey as part of its broader Northeast growth strategy ... (full story)
This restaurant chain has 4,000 units but none in Idaho. Here it comes, Meridian
(idahostatesman.com - 2/16/2026)Paris Baguette bakery and cafe is on track to open its first Gem State location in an expansion underway ...
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Sun Auto Opens New Louisiana Store, Acquires Liberty Tire & Auto in N.C.
(tirereview.com - 2/16/2026)Sun Auto also acquired Liberty Tire & Auto in Liberty, N.C. ...
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Woodhouse Spas Identifies Development Potential for 100+ New Spas Nationwide
(1851franchise.com - 2/16/2026)Woodhouse Spas has laid the foundation for a major development initiative, identifying capacity for over 100 new locations in key markets across the U.S. ... (full story)
The Melt doubling San Fran footprint
(fastcasual.com - 2/16/2026)The Melt is opening eight Southern California locations in 2026, more than doubling its footprint in the region ...
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Trader Joe's plans to add stores in Florida. Here's where.
(marconews.com - 2/15/2026)The chain is expected to open at least five more stores in the Sunshine State either this year or in 2027 ...
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Di Bruno Bros. closing three of its five stores
(marketreportblog.com - 2/14/2026)Di Bruno Bros. will close three of its five stores; two will remain, both within Philadelphia city limits ... (full story)
Kwik Trip Announces 11 New Store Openings in Minnesota for 2026
(krocnews.com - 2/14/2026)Kwik Trip, recently confirmed it will open 11 new stores across the Land of 10,000 Lakes in 2026 ...
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Dutch Bros plans more locations in 2026 after growing revenue by nearly 30% in 2025
(modernretail.co - 2/13/2026)The company plans to open approximately 181 stores this year as it moves toward a goal of 2,029 stores by 2029 ... (full story)
3 Big Numbers: Couche-Tard’s many facets of growth
(cstoredive.com - 2/13/2026)The company plan to add 750 company-operated Circle K convenience stores to its network in the next five years through a mix of new builds and small acquisitions ... (full story)
IKEA to close this state’s only store
(mlive.com - 2/13/2026)The furniture and home goods retailer announced that its store in Memphis, Tennessee will close on May 3 ...
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Aldi to open converted Winn-Dixie in Saint Johns on Feb. 26
(jaxdailyrecord.com - 2/13/2026)Plans call for three more stores to open by summer Downtown and in East Arlington ...
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Beloved restaurant chain to close more locations 2 years after bankruptcy
(syracuse.com - 2/13/2026)A popular seafood restaurant chain is looking to close more locations, two years after filing for bankruptcy ...
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Wisconsin-born restaurant chain Culver’s finds its first spot in the Richmond market
(richmondbizsense.com - 2/13/2026)Culver’s is preparing to enter the Richmond market ... (full story)
Trader Joe’s announces new stores coming to multiple states
(wlns.com - 2/13/2026)New locations are now officially planned in six states: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas and Washington ... (full story)
Here's Why Boot Barn's Store Expansion Strategy Looks Compelling
(finance.yahoo.com - 2/13/2026)The company plans to open 15 stores in the fiscal fourth quarter, bringing fiscal 2026 openings to 70 stores. For fiscal 2027, about 20 openings are planned for the first quarter beginning in April ... (full story)
BODYBAR Pilates Caps Off Landmark Year of Expansion, Performance, Brand Momentum
(streetinsider.com - 2/12/2026)The brand has a robust pipeline to open over 70 additional studios in 2026, with more than 40 locations slated for Q3 and Q4; is targeting an additional 130 to 200 units in its development pipeline in the coming year ... (full story)
KONNICHIWA Japanese retail giant to open another 2 US stores in new city this year
(the-sun.com - 2/12/2026)They come as part of a 15-store expansion for Uniqlo, with new stores expected to open in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Austin, Houston, and more in 2026 ...
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Ducklings Early Learning Center Poised for Franchise Expansion on Pace with Growing Childcare Market
(morningstar.com - 2/11/2026)Ducklings is well-positioned to expand beyond the strong foundation it has built throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. Target markets for the immediate future include Pennsylvania regions west of Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland ... (full story)
Omaha Steaks expands retail stores and exits Foodservice
(ketv.com - 2/11/2026)Plans to open more than a dozen new retail stores in 2026 and expand its nationwide fulfillment center footprint ... (full story)
Currito opening 11 locations in 2026
(fastcasual.com - 2/11/2026)The brand projects 11 restaurant openings across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions in the coming year ...
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Aritzia on a Roll: Retailer Eyes 200 U.S. Stores
(ca.finance.yahoo.com - 2/11/2026)Expect to open 13 new boutiques in premier locations this year, in addition to four strategic repositions or expansions ... (full story)
Wildly popular “build your own” chain opening three Central Ohio locations
(614now.com - 2/11/2026)In under one year, CAVA has announced three different locations in the works ... (full story)
Family Dollar wipes out 82 stores
(supermarketnews.com - 2/11/2026)Family Dollar went through another round of heavy store closings in the month of January. The discount store shuttered 82 locations ... (full story)
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue continues nationwide growth
(alohastatedaily.com - 2/11/2026)L&L Hawaiian Barbecue continues to serve up the plate lunch at more places across the U.S., opening 14 new franchise locations in eight states last year ...
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Beloved East Coast organic grocery store opening in 2 Chicago suburbs
(nbcchicago.com - 2/11/2026)A popular east coast organic grocery store is coming to the Chicago suburbs, with at least two stores set to open this year and next ...
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Donatos Pizza to develop Charlotte market
(pizzamarketplace.com - 2/10/2026)In addition to Charlotte, Donatos is actively targeting expansion in several high-priority markets across the state, including Raleigh-Durham, Wilmington, Fayetteville, Greensboro and Asheville, looking to sign 25-plus additional units ... (full story)
Eggs Up Signs Five-Unit Deal as Houston Emerges as Key Growth Market
(prnewswire.com - 2/10/2026)Eggs Up Grill has entered into a five-unit development agreement with Texas franchise partners as part of its continued targeted expansion in the Houston market ... (full story)
Capriotti's Builds on Breakout 2025 Momentum, Poised for Accelerated Franchise Growth ...
(streetinsider.com - 2/10/2026)With 20 new locations scheduled to open in 2026, the brand enters the year with solid momentum and a clear runway for expansion ... (full story)
New Belleville store part of the growth plan for a Georgia-based retailer
(bnd.com - 2/10/2026)Plan to open about 25 new stores, followed by at least 40 stores per year in 2027 and onward ...
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Chipotle’s Turnaround Toolkit: Innovation, Expansion, Lots of Protein
(foodinstitute.com - 2/10/2026)In 2026, Chipotle anticipates accelerating its footprint growth with 350-370 new locations and a lofty goal of 80% of its entire network having a Chipotlane option ...
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Sunoco Acquires 56 C-Stores
(convenience.org - 2/10/2026)Jernigan Oil Company Inc. has sold its convenience retail assets to Sunoco Retail LLC consisting of 56 Duck Thru Food Stores located throughout eastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia ...
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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Charts Southeast Growth With Six-Unit Georgia Deal
(franchisetimes.com - 2/10/2026)Restaurants will span the following cities in Georgia: Dublin, Forsyth, Macon, Milledgeville and Thomson ... (full story)
Gardner White growing to 30 stores, including expansion into Ohio
(furnituretoday.com - 2/9/2026)Top 100 retailer Gardner White is adding nine new stores to its store count, bringing it to 30 total showrooms ... (full story)
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Records Impressive 2025 Driven by National Expansion ...
(restaurantnews.com - 2/9/2026)Looking ahead, the brand is targeting 25 new restaurant openings in 2026, increasing its unit count by nearly 10% and reinforcing its long-term plan for sustained national expansion ... (full story)
LA-based womenswear brand opening first Wisconsin location at Hilldale this year
(channel3000.com - 2/9/2026)LA-based womenswear brand Reformation (Ref) will open its first Wisconsin location later this year at Hilldale ... (full story)
Ridley’s Family Markets to Acquire Terrels Markets in Utah
(progressivegrocer.com - 2/9/2026)6 supermarkets expected to undergo store rebranding after the transaction is completed in April ...
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Experienced Inspire Brands Franchisees to Open Jollibee Across Three States
(franchisetimes.com - 2/9/2026)Among its first development agreements is a deal for 20 locations across California, Nevada and Texas ... (full story)
H Mart Subsidiary to Ramp Up U.S. Expansion of Restaurant Concepts
(progressivegrocer.com - 2/8/2026)Asian supermarket chain H Mart, has officially launched a national expansion of its premier restaurant concepts: global specialty coffee shop Ten Thousand and premium bakery-cafe L’AMI Bakery & Cafe ... (full story)
Innovative Ice Cream Shop Headed to Fort Worth
(whatnow.com - 2/8/2026)An exciting young ice cream concept is preparing to bring imagination and unique flavor profiles to the DFW ... (full story)
Nation’s largest western-wear clothing retailer to open 2 more N.J. stores
(nj.com - 2/7/2026)Boot Barn, the nation’s largest western and work-wear retailer, plans to open two new stores in New Jersey this spring ...
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A Growing Bagel Restaurant Chain is Planning Columbia Locations
(thestate.com - 2/6/2026)A growing Midwestern bagel chain is planning to break into the South Carolina market and is bringing three locations to the Columbia area ... (full story)
Little Caesars plans 25 new Colorado locations
(coloradobiz.com - 2/6/2026)With a foundation of about 80 restaurants already operating across the state, the third-largest pizza brand plans to add up to 25 new locations ...
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