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Red Robin to close 20 more locations
(9news.com - 2/27/2026)Red Robin plans to close 20 more restaurants, marking 50 closures over three years as it strives for profitability amid ongoing sales declines ... (full story)
ARRIVEDERCI Say a final goodbye to beloved Italian restaurant as last two locations to cease operati
(the-sun.com - 2/27/2026)D’Amico & Sons, a beloved Italian café chain in Minnesota, will shut down its last two restaurants in the state by the end of March ...
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Playa Bowls Expands with Three New Multi-Unit Agreements in Q1 as It Nears 400 Shops Nationwide
(morningstar.com - 2/26/2026)Southern Nevada has signed a 10-unit development agreement; the Midwest has signed a five-unit development agreement; the Southeast has signed a multi-unit agreement in the Charlotte market ... (full story)
Floor & Decor Announces Grand Opening of Two New Stores in Fayetteville, North Carolina and Vacavill
(morningstar.com - 2/26/2026)Announces the grand openings of new warehouse-format stores and design centers in North Carolina, and California ... (full story)
Here are the restaurants Burger King’s owner is adding. Hint: They’re not Burger Kings.
(costar.com - 2/26/2026)RBI is projected to be opening 300 to 400 net new restaurants a year by 2028 in North America, driven by Firehouse Subs, Tim Hortons and Popeyes ...
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Papa Johns reports Q4, 2025 sales; will close 300 underperforming restaurants
(pizzamarketplace.com - 2/26/2026)Papa Johns posted same-store sales declines of 5% during Q4 2025 in North America. The brand will also close 300 underperforming restaurants ... (full story)
Warby Parker Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
(morningstar.com - 2/26/2026)For the full year 2026, Warby Parker is providing the following guidance, 50 new store openings ...
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QuikTrip opens 1,200th store
(massmarketretailers.com - 2/25/2026)Nationally, the retailer plans to open more than 80 new stores in 2026 as part of a disciplined growth strategy focused on operational consistency, employee retention, and strong customer demand ... (full story)
Casey’s Is Opening 80 New Locations in 2026 (Find Out If You're Getting One)
(financebuzz.com - 2/25/2026)The plan outlines at least 80 new locations to be built by the end of April 2026 ... (full story)
Havertys Furniture Is Opening New Stores In Spaces Vacated By Joann Fabrics And Big Lots ...
(jasonmiller15.substack.com - 2/25/2026)Havertys Furniture is opening five new stores in 2026. Including its first store in the state of Pennsylvania ... (full story)
Juice It Up! Inks Multi-Unit Development Deal in Texas With ... Multi-Brand Franchise Partners
(restaurantnews.com - 2/25/2026)Acclaimed smoothie, juice and bowl brand to bring four Lone Star State stores to Houston and Katy with plans for continued statewide growth ...
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Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Locations Across Three States
(newsweek.com - 2/25/2026)At least four Applebee's restaurants are set to close across three locations, including some stores that had been open for business for decades ...
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Team bringing Potbelly to Jacksonville plan high-protein restaurant
(jacksonville.com - 2/25/2026)Protein Bar & Kitchen, a Chicago-based chain, is expanding to Jacksonville, Florida. Franchisees plan to open the first of five Jacksonville locations by September ...
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Applebee’s closing restaurants in 3 states
(ktla.com - 2/25/2026)The restaurant chain is closing at least four locations in three states; two locations in Indiana, another in New York, a fourth location in Missouri ... (full story)
TJX Q4 beats estimate, Q1 off to ‘strong start;' to open 146 new stores
(chainstoreage.com - 2/25/2026)TJX executives said the company expects to open 146 net new stores in 2026, which would bring its year-end total to well over 5,300 locations. It also plans to execute more than 540 remodels ... (full story)
Dual-Branded Stores Put Dine Brands on Path to Positive Growth
(fsrmagazine.com - 2/25/2026)Dine expects to open at least 50 domestic dual-branded stores in 2026 ... (full story)
The Learning Experience franchise expands to Charlotte
(mecktimes.com - 2/25/2026)The Learning Experience announced it is expanding in the Charlotte area with 4 new locations opening in the next two years ... (full story)
Planet Fitness to bulk up with nearly 200 new clubs this year
(costar.com - 2/24/2026)Planet Fitness plans to open nearly 200 clubs this year, focusing on space once occupied by struggling retailers ...
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Home Depot Q4 tops estimates; opening 15 stores in 2026
(chainstoreage.com - 2/24/2026)The company opened 12 stores in 2025 and plans to open 15 new stores in its current fiscal year ... (full story)
Domino’s Pizza fourth quarter revenue tops estimates on sales growth
(finance.yahoo.com - 2/23/2026)On development, Domino’s expects more than 175 net U.S. store openings and approximately 800 net international openings in 2026 ... (full story)
Stewart’s Shops continues northern New York expansion
(stewartsshops.com - 2/23/2026)Stewart’s is acquiring The Dexter Market and the Alex Bay Big M Market ... (full story)
1851 Franchise’s Fastest Growing Emerging Franchises of 2026: Bagel Boss
(1851franchise.com - 2/23/2026)Bagel Boss is growing at a steady pace, with plans to reach 50 locations in the near term and eventually expand to 200 units nationwide ... (full story)
Dollar General's 2026 Real Estate Plan Focuses on Rural Markets
(finviz.com - 2/23/2026)The company plans to execute about 4,730 real estate projects throughout the year. This strategy includes opening about 450 new stores in the United States ... (full story)
Huey Magoo's to enter Texas, expand Alabama footprint
(chainstoreage.com - 2/23/2026)Huey Magoo’s has signed a new development agreement totaling 12 restaurants, marking the brand's entry into Texas and expansion in Alabama ... (full story)
Iconic restaurant chain abruptly closes two central Pa. locations
(pennlive.com - 2/23/2026)Primanti Bros. has closed two restaurants in central Pennsylvania ...
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LINE‑X Taps Matt Labuda as President to Lead Brand's Next Chapter
(morningstar.com - 2/23/2026)LINE-X has plans to open 17 new locations this year while empowering franchisees with enhanced digital tools, refreshed store designs, and in-depth guidance focused on franchisee profitability ... (full story)
BIGGBY COFFEE Caps 2025 With Stronger Café Traffic, Brand Refresh and New Tech Milestones
(restaurantnews.com - 2/23/2026)BIGGBY expanded its footprint, opening 47 new stores in 2025 and finishing the year with 460 locations across 13 states ... (full story)
Veteran McDonald's Operators Expand Scenthound into South Carolina and Georgia
(morningstar.com - 2/23/2026)Scenthound is continuing to grow in the Southeast with the addition of six new locations in South Carolina and Georgia ... (full story)
QuikTrip expands Texas footprint, advances Midwest growth
(cspdailynews.com - 2/23/2026)The retailer said it has plans to expand its footprint across the state with eight to 10 additional stores scheduled to open by the end of 2026 in the Houston metro area ... (full story)
Wendy's closing restaurants. See where
(freep.com - 2/23/2026)Wendy's is closing 300-600, or 5-6%, of its U.S. locations during the first half of 2026 ... (full story)
2 locations of a fast-casual chain that started in Lexington have closed
(kentucky.com - 2/23/2026)Two locations of Fazoli’s, a fast-casual restaurant chain that begin in Lexington, appear to have closed permanently ... (full story)
Caffè Nero’s $4.7 Million Bid Leads Compass Coffee Chapter 11 Auction
(dailycoffeenews.com - 2/20/2026)Caffè Nero North America emerged as the winning bidder in Compass Coffee’s Chapter 11 sale process this week ... (full story)
Sprouts Farmers Market to open 40-plus stores in 2026
(chainstoreage.com - 2/20/2026)The Phoenix-based natural and organic grocer plans to open more than 40 new stores in 2026 ... (full story)
Walgreens ... list of store closures in 2026 might not be as big as feared
(fastcompany.com - 2/20/2026)The pharmacy chain confirmed that the number of closing locations would be fewer than 100, which is less than previously planned ... (full story)
Cameron Mitchell Plots Ocean Prime Building Spree From Columbus Base
(hoodline.com - 2/20/2026)Cameron Mitchell Restaurants told reporters it plans to add 10 Ocean Prime restaurants over the next five years. The company also identified Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte and parts of southeast Florida as priority markets it wants to explore ... (full story)
Chicken Salad Chick Enters Nevada Market with Six-Unit Development Agreement
(citybiz.co - 2/19/2026)Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is making its Nevada debut with a six-unit franchise agreement in the Las Vegas metropolitan area ... (full story)
Big News! Zaxbys Set To Open First Pennsylvania location in Bucks County
(wpst.com - 2/19/2026)Zaxbys is in the middle of a big expansion. There are currently about 1000 locations in 17 states with 10 more Philadelphia area locations planned for the future ... (full story)
Aritzia buys Fred Segal brand, plans revival of iconic Melrose flagship store
(dailyhive.com - 2/19/2026)Vancouver-based fashion giant Aritzia has purchased the iconic Fred Segal brand, including its intellectual property and trademarks, and has leased its original flagship location on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles ...
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Chick-fil-A expansion brings play spaces for kids. Where they will be
(indystar.com - 2/19/2026)The Beech Grove store is among six locally-owned Chick-fil-A restaurants launching in Indiana in 2026 ... (full story)
Savers Value Village, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results
(tradingview.com - 2/19/2026)The company opened 10 new stores during the fourth quarter, bringing the total to 367 stores. For the full fiscal year 2025, a total of 26 new stores were opened ... (full story)
Costco is opening 3 new locations, including 1 in St. George
(thespectrum.com - 2/19/2026)Costco is expanding, opening three stores in two states in Texas and Utah ... (full story)
MassageLuXe Targets Indianapolis for Multi-Unit Expansion as Limited-Time Franchise Fee ...
(franchising.com - 2/19/2026)MassageLuXe is targeting the Indianapolis market for multi-unit expansion as part of its national growth strategy ...
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American Signature Locations Available Nationwide as Stalking-Horse Bidder Moves to Liquidate ...
(morningstar.com - 2/19/2026)A&G is continuing to market 89 leased and fee-owned retail stores and warehouse distribution centers (DCs) across 15 states: Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia ...
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Golden Chick opens 250th restaurant amid accelerated 2026 expansion
(qsrweb.com - 2/18/2026)In 2025, Golden Chick opened 23 new restaurants, setting a new all-time brand record for annual openings. A sizeable number of restaurants are already projected to open in 2026, positioning the brand to build on its recent development performance ... (full story)
IKEA to open 16 new locations in 2026: Here’s where
(thehill.com - 2/18/2026)The Swedish-founded and Netherlands-based retailer announced four new planned store locations, in addition to the six stores it already planned to open this year ... (full story)
Leslie’s Store Purge, Phoenix Pool Chain Shutters 80 Shops In Rapid Shake-Up
(hoodline.com - 2/18/2026)Leslie's, a pool-supply retailer based in Phoenix, closed 80 underperforming stores and a distribution center in Illinois as part of a rapid restructuring ahead of the spring pool season ... (full story)
Nick the Greek Accelerates Momentum in 2025 With Expanded Development Activities and Impressive ...
(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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Venture X Franchise Owners Grow Their Flexible Workspace Portfolio
(franchising.com - 2/17/2026)Venture X® announced that multi-unit franchise owners have acquired four existing flexible workspaces in the Dallas-Fort Worth market and are converting them to Venture X ...
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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)
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