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Boardroom Salon for Men Accelerates Nashville Expansion with Veteran Multi-Unit Franchisee Guy Gonza
(morningstar.com - 7/14/2026)Franchisee acquired the brand's existing salons, plans to open two additional Boardroom Salon locations across the Greater Nashville market over the next 24 months ... (full story)
Costco opens first standalone gas station
(cstoredive.com - 7/14/2026)Costco officially opened its first standalone gas station in late June, already has a second standalone gas station in development ... (full story)
Oak & Stone Restaurant Chain Gets A Push
(gdusa.com - 7/14/2026)Oak & Stone expands beyond its Florida roots into Texas ... (full story)
Costco opening 7 new stores in August with more locations planned as expansion continues - See where
(fox4news.com - 7/14/2026)Costco is continuing its expansion with seven new locations set to open in August ...
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Teriyaki Madness Leaves Fast Casual Competitors in the Dust With Stronger Same-Store Sales, Traffic
(restaurantnews.com - 7/14/2026)TMAD opened 12 shops during the quarter and entered Mississippi for the first time with two new restaurants. Growth continues to be driven by operators expanding their footprints, with another seven new franchisees signing agreements for 11 future locations ... (full story)
Zaxbys debuts in New York
(restaurantdive.com - 7/13/2026)Zaxbys opened its first New York City restaurant at the end of June in the Bronx. A second store will open in Manhattan in the coming weeks ...
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Popular fast food chain to open 60 new restaurants, with focus on California
(finance.yahoo.com - 7/13/2026)Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announcing its expansion on the West Coast as dozens of new locations are set to pop up across the Golden State ... (full story)
LEGO store coming to Mississippi after the Apple store relocates
(clarionledger.com - 7/13/2026)LEGO plans to open a new store in Apple's former location at the shopping center ...
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CorePower Yoga opens its first Long Island location in Roslyn
(libn.com - 7/13/2026)CorePower Yoga, one of the country’s largest yoga studio brands, has opened its first Long Island location in Roslyn, and plans for additional studios in Huntington Station and Garden City ...
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As growth accelerates, Brake Time Corner Market homes in on its identity
(cspdailynews.com - 7/13/2026)Announced plans late last year for 35 new-build stores in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas and Texas ...
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D1 Training to return to Sioux Falls
(siouxfalls.business - 7/13/2026)There are more than 170 locations nationwide and more than 200 franchised locations in various stages of development ... (full story)
Frozen Custard Invasion: Freddy's Plots 20 Spots Across Portland And Beyond
(hoodline.com - 7/13/2026)Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has its eye on Oregon, with a plan to open at least 20 franchise restaurants across the state ...
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Men’s Wearhouse owner files for IPO, plots 500 new stores
(retaildive.com - 7/13/2026)Tailored Brands shuttered more than 400 locations in 2020 but is ready to replace them, starting with 20 this year and even more in 2027 ...
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H-E-B planning two more Joe V's Smart Shops for Houston area
(yahoo.com - 7/13/2026)Joe V's Smart Shop is rapidly expanding throughout Texas with two new Joe V's are coming to the Houston area in 2027 ... (full story)
Family Dollar Stores Are Closing: All of the Shuttered Locations for 2026—and the 1 State That Was H
(inc.com - 7/13/2026)Fifteen Family Dollar closure-related events across the U.S. so far in 2026. Ohio was hit particularly hard with six confirmed closures ... (full story)
Crunch Franchise Brings Four State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to the Rocky Mountain Region
(prnewswire.com - 7/13/2026)Crunch Fitness franchisee expands in the Rocky Mountain Region with Crunch Hampden, Crunch 92nd & Wadsworth, Crunch Wheat Ridge, and (coming soon) Crunch North Glenn ...
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Trader Joe’s to Add 5 New Stores Across San Diego, Baltimore and More
(progressivegrocer.com - 7/13/2026)Fast-growing retailer confirms plans for stores in California, Illinois and Maryland ...
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59-year-old sandwich chain closed all its restaurants, no bankruptcy
(thestreet.com - 7/13/2026)Beef-a-Roo closing restaurants in Illinois, Indiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Kansas, and Texas ... (full story)
Pizza chain closing up to 50 locations after years of declines
(thestreet.com - 7/12/2026)The company plans to close 68 underperforming corporate-owned restaurants over the next six to nine months ... (full story)
One of America’s largest gym chains to close 4 locations by the end of summer – and
(the-sun.com - 7/11/2026)Fitness enthusiasts will see the location count for a popular gym start to quietly dwindle ...
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Ikea to open 7 new stores through 2027. See where
(usatoday.com - 7/11/2026)Swedish furniture giant Ikea is planning on opening seven new locations in the U.S. through the winter of 2027 ... (full story)
Wingstop Was the Fastest-Growing Restaurant in America Last Year
(qsrmagazine.com - 7/10/2026)The expansion in 2026 will be led by 42 openings in Florida. California follows at 39, Texas at 22, and New York at 20 ...
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Dutch Bros (BROS) Opens In Mississippi And Adds Another Fayetteville Store
(finance.yahoo.com - 7/10/2026)Dutch Bros has opened new stores in Mississippi, adding another state to its US footprint ...
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Aritzia’s U.S. Revenue Jumps 54% as Store Expansion Continues
(retailtouchpoints.com - 7/10/2026)In the second quarter, Aritzia plans to open three new U.S. boutiques, each in markets where the brand hasn’t previously operated: Birmingham, New Orleans and St. Louis ...
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Palmetto Moon opens first Missouri store in Branson, marking expansion into 10th state
(app.dealroom.co - 7/9/2026)Palmetto Moon will open its first Missouri location marking the Southern lifestyle retailer's expansion into its tenth state ... (full story)
Barrio Burrito Bar Celebrates Grand Opening of New Baton Rouge Location, with Second Restaurant Comi
(franchising.com - 7/9/2026)Barrio Burrito Bar is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest Louisiana location at Baton Rouge, LA ...
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Launch Family Entertainment Advances Strategic Growth in First Half of 2026 – Source: Franchising.co
(franchising.com - 7/9/2026)Launch continued to expand its national footprint during the first half of 2026 opening two new parks, signing three development agreements, and securing two new leases. Launch reported agreements in Virginia, Maryland and New Hampshire, Colorado, and Montana ...
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Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream Reports 8% Sales Growth, Two New Store Openings in Strong First Half ...
(prnewswire.com - 7/9/2026)The second half of 2026, the company plans to continue expanding in Arizona, Nashville, Tampa and Orlando ... (full story)
Another Broken Egg Cafe Looks to Speed Up Franchise Development Again
(fsrmagazine.com - 7/9/2026)Another Broken Egg has 17 franchise agreements signed without an outlet opened yet ... (full story)
Exclusive: Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii details NJ growth plans
(njbiz.com - 7/8/2026)Father-son owners plan 6 NJ locations overall ...
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Your Pie Continues Growth Push with New Restaurants and Franchise Focus
(finance.yahoo.com - 7/8/2026)With two stores planned for late summer, the brand continues to focus on targeted expansion across key regions including Wilmington, Norfolk, and other high‑opportunity Southeast markets ... (full story)
Arthur Murray Dance Studios Marks Most Successful Development Period in Brand History ...
(franchising.com - 7/8/2026)Arthur Murray Dance Studios announced it has opened 26 studios in the first half of 2026, marking the most successful development period in brand history ... (full story)
QDOBA Plans Over 100 Franchised Restaurants Across the Southeast and Western U.S.
(prnewswire.com - 7/8/2026)QDOBA Mexican Eats has signed two new development agreements to open 50 new restaurants in Atlanta and Nashville ... (full story)
Franchisee Expands Layne's Chicken Fingers in Texas
(franchising.com - 7/8/2026)A seasoned veteran in the Texas fast-food scene is
spearheading a massive 25-unit development deal to bring the chicken brand to East Texas and Oklahoma ...
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Stephen Siegel and Amazing Brands Affiliate Acquire Hot Dog on a Stick
(restaurantnews.com - 7/8/2026)New ownership to lead iconic American brand into its next era of global expansion ...
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Brookshire Grocery Company closing three stores in Northeast Louisiana
(knoe.com - 7/8/2026)Brookshire Grocery Company announced it will close three store locations across Northeast Louisiana following a review of store performance, market conditions and long-term sustainability ... (full story)
After closures, cafe chain ready to hit big growth milestone
(thestreet.com - 7/7/2026)The company opened 165 restaurants in 2025 and plans to open another 175 locations in 2026, putting the brand on pace to reach approximately 1,800 cafes nationwide ... (full story)
Walmart rival dubbed ‘cheaper’ by shoppers continues raft of 8 openings with ANOTHER new
(the-sun.com - 7/7/2026)The store will open as part of H-E-B’s rapid growth plan in the state, with more stores planned for Dallas and Garland ...
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Freddy’s plans to reach 600 restaurants in 2026
(restaurantdive.com - 7/7/2026)The chain expects to open 60 units this year and will refocus on in-line and endcap real estate to create more flexibility for its franchisees ...
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Sola Salons Pairs Franchisee Expansion with New Vagaro Tech Partnership to Drive Next Phase ...
(morningstar.com - 7/7/2026)Sola continues to prioritize expansion with multi-unit operators in several high-demand markets, including Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Phoenix ... (full story)
Woodhouse Spa Strengthens Franchise Model with Revenue-Driving Wellness Initiatives
(finance.yahoo.com - 7/7/2026)Woodhouse continues to prioritize expansion in several high-demand markets including Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Boston, Miami, San Diego, Portland, Tampa, Phoenix and more ... (full story)
Swig Announces 13-Unit Deal in Chicago
(franchising.com - 7/7/2026)The agreement marks another milestone in Swig's continued Midwest expansion and nationwide franchise growth ...
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Global apparel brand opens its first Long Island store
(libn.com - 7/7/2026)Apparel retailer Robert Graham, which bills itself as a premium lifestyle brand, has opened its first Long Island store ...
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Operator Inks South Carolina Penn Station Sandwiches Deal
(franchising.com - 7/6/2026)An experienced operator who owns nine Penn Station Sandwiches restaurants primarily in the Charlotte, North Carolina, market, plans to open two locations in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ...
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Uncle Giuseppe’s accelerates Long Island growth with two new stores
(massmarketretailers.com - 7/6/2026)Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace is continuing its expansion across Long Island, with two new stores set to open this year as part of its steady East Coast growth strategy ... (full story)
Yogurtland Announces Record-Breaking Franchise Figures
(qsrmagazine.com - 7/6/2026)Yogurtland has approximately 60 restaurants in various stages of development and expects to open eight new locations by the end of summer ... (full story)
Zaxbys, Now Past 1,000 Locations, Gathers Growth Momentum
(qsrmagazine.com - 7/6/2026)Zaxbys has 62 projected new gross franchised stores on deck alongside seven company and claims to have 149 franchise agreements signed without an outlet opened yet, laying the pipeline ahead ... (full story)
In-N-Out Burger plans to open 6 new stores in five states
(aol.com - 7/4/2026)In-N-Out Burger is beefing up its footprint, with plans to open six new restaurants across five states ...
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Garage Announces U.S. Expansion Plans and New Flagship in NYC’s Flatiron District
(retailtouchpoints.com - 7/3/2026)Garage Clothing will open its largest-ever retail flagship to date in the Manhattan’s Flatiron District in spring 2027, and the store will serve as a model for more stores to come in Boston and D.C. ... (full story)
Walmart sister-store set to cut the ribbon on seven new locations with the first opening in weeks
(the-sun.com - 7/3/2026)Along with the Lebanon store, Sam’s Club has plans for two openings in California and four in Texas this year ...
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