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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 New15-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)
Starbucks closes five new stores in Seattle
(aol.com - 4/6/2026)The new shutdowns come after the company closed 30 stores in Washington State in 2025, including 10 in Seattle ... (full story)
The Brass Tap: Why This Bar Franchise Thrives with Strong Margins and Evolving Offerings
(1851franchise.com - 4/6/2026)The Brass Tap is currently in a phase of aggressive expansion. With 50 units open and another 56 in development, with plans for additional units in the Riverside and South Orange County areas. The brand prepares the launch of more than 20 new Brass Tap units in the next two years ... (full story)
SunStop Acquires 10 Florida C-Stores
(convenience.org - 4/6/2026)The 10 Big Boss retail sites are located throughout the Florida panhandle and will be integrated into Southwest Georgia Oil’s SunStop convenience store network ... (full story)
Buc-ee's Midwestern rival acquires more franchises on Gulf Coast
(chron.com - 4/4/2026)Casey's will acquire 10 former CEFCO stores in the Pensacola, Fla., area within the next two weeks, followed in short order by multiple Alabama locations ... (full story)
Mexican-fusion Bubbakoo's Burritos eyes Tallahassee for expansion
(tallahassee.com - 4/4/2026)Mexican-fusion restaurant chain Bubbakoo's Burritos has its sights set on Tallahassee as a part of its southeastern U.S. expansion plans ... (full story)
Struggling fast-food chain prepares to close all locations
(thestreet.com - 4/3/2026)The restaurant chain could file for Chapter 7 liquidation if it does not find a buyer and needs to close all stores ...
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Value City Furniture closes for good, 10,000 orders unfulfilled
(ksdk.com - 4/3/2026)American Signature Inc., which operated both under the Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture brands, had 126 stores when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November ...
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Launch Family Entertainment Announces Leesburg Signed Agreement
(franchising.com - 4/3/2026)The brand is actively targeting expansion in both new and existing markets across the Midwest, Northeast, and Southwest, with a current focus on Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas ... (full story)
Popular apparel chain Uniqlo plans Portland-area expansion with two locations
(koin.com - 4/3/2026)The proposed locations in the Fox Tower and Washington Square Mall would be Uniqlo’s first Oregon stores...
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L.L.Bean store at Bridge Street Town Centre is first in Alabama
(huntsvillebusinessjournal.com - 4/3/2026)Located near some of North Alabama’s most popular outdoor destinations, the store will serve as a gateway for everyday adventures across the region ... (full story)
Trader Joe’s to open at least 18 more stores across 12 states in 2026: Here’s where
(fox40.coms-12 - 4/3/2026)America’s hunger is apparently showing no signs of waning, seeing as Trader Joe’s plans to open a slew of new stores in the coming months ... (full story)
The Container Store, based in Coppell, set to be acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond
(msn.com - 4/2/2026)Bed Bath & Beyond is set to acquire The Container Store. With the new deal, store locations will be branded The Container Store / Bed Bath and Beyond ...
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Japanese clothing brand eyeing 2 Portland-area spots for its Oregon debut
(oregonlive.com - 4/2/2026)Uniqlo has yet to open a store in Oregon — but it could soon have two ... (full story)
Saks Global lands $500 million to exit bankruptcy
(costar.com - 4/2/2026)Luxury retail conglomerate Saks Global has secured $500 million in exit financing from its creditors and expects to emerge from bankruptcy this summer ... (full story)
Slim Chickens Sharpens its Domestic Growth Playbook for 2026
(qsrmagazine.com - 4/2/2026)New and existing multi-unit franchise groups committed to 13 restaurants across New York and Connecticut, three in South Dakota, 18 in Central Florida, and several across California markets ... (full story)
Mex Midwest Signs 3-Unit Pancheros Mexican Grill Deal
(franchising.com - 4/1/2026)Franchisees have signed a three-unit agreement with Pancheros Mexican Grill, and planning to open two locations in Illinois this year ...
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Extraordinary Brands Acquires Basecamp Fitness, Adding The High-Growth HIIT Concept to its Boutique
(fidelity.com - 4/1/2026)Extraordinary Brands announced the acquisition of Basecamp Fitness, previously owned by Purpose Brands ... (full story)
A Recipe for Success: Why These Two Couples Are Bringing the First Paris Baguette to Kentucky
(1851franchise.com - 4/1/2026)Franchisees to bring the first Paris Baguette to the Bluegrass State ... (full story)
40-year-old fast casual restaurant chain lays off 100s amid closures
(thestreet.com - 3/31/2026)As part of rebranding and as it rolls out new bakery operating models across its cafes, Panera Bread is also closing several locations ... (full story)
Aerosoles owner agrees to buy Allbirds for $39M
(retaildive.com - 3/31/2026)American Exchange Group, whose brand portfolio includes Aerosoles, has agreed to buy direct-to-consumer footwear brand Allbirds ... (full story)
Joe & the Juice is Planning a Coral Gables Shop
(whatnow.com - 3/31/2026)The Danish-born juice bar is expandingly rapidly in Florida, with shops planned in Boca Raton, Orlando, and Winter Park ... (full story)
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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New store for Gamecock gear sets opening date in busy Columbia shopping district
(postandcourier.com - 3/31/2026)A new specialty sports retailer is opening a new store in Columbia ... (full story)
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 ...
(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 ...
(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)
'Inventive' restaurant chain set to expand to Utah this summer
(ksl.com - 3/30/2026)Culinary Dropout with a growing number of locations scattered across the country, is slated to open its first Utah location ... (full story)
Newport Creamery restaurant chain sold to new owner
(wpri.com - 3/30/2026)Massachusetts businessman Mark Bogosian recently purchased the Newport-based restaurant chain from longtime owner Jan Companies ... (full story)
Culver’s plans to add 59 locations this year, including 14 in Florida
(biztimes.com - 3/30/2026)Prairie du Sac-based Culver Franchising System plans to add 59 new locations this year, all owned by Culver’s franchisees, including 14 in Florida ... (full story)
NoVA Restaurant Chain Plans To Expand To 100 Sites By 2027
(patch.com - 3/30/2026)Thompson Restaurants sees revenue growth across its Milk & Honey, Makers Union, Wiseguy Pizza, Matchbox and Austin Grill brands. Its long-term goal is to reach 100 locations by the end of 2027 ...
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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)
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