- 7 Brew Coffee Plans First New Jersey Location in Toms River Shopping Center
(wjrz.com - 4/7/2025) 7 Brew, a fast-growing drive-thru coffee chain founded in Arkansas in 2017, is preparing to open its first New Jersey location in Toms River ... (full story)
- Zaxbys Introduces Customizable Restaurants & Reveals New Market Growth
(franchising.com - 4/7/2025) The brand is preparing to open its first Nevada location in Las Vegas, marking another milestone in its nationwide growth, with plans to reach 1,000 locations by the end of this year ... (full story)
- Vocelli Pizza Continues Expansion With First Restaurant in Texas
(finance.yahoo.com - 4/7/2025) Vocelli Pizza announced a franchise agreement with seasoned entrepreneur that will expand its footprint into Texas in 2025 ... (full story)
- Variety Wholesalers to Reopen 219 Big Lots Stores by June
(retailtouchpoints.com - 4/7/2025) The retailer will reopen the remaining Big Lots locations in waves, with approximately 55 stores to open their doors on May 1 and the remainder opening through early June, leading up to a grand opening celebration this fall ... (full story)
- Goldfish Swim School Signs Lease Agreement in Las Vegas, Nevada
(franchising.com - 4/7/2025) Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC, announced today that Summerlin Aquatics LLC has signed a lease agreement to open a Goldfish Swim School in Summerlin-Las Vegas, NV ... (full story)
- Buc-ee's officially has an opening date on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Here's what to know.
(nola.com - 4/7/2025) Buc-ee's — the Texas-based megastore gas station chain known for its sprawling size, pristine bathrooms and popular food products — won't be a construction site for much longer in Harrison County, Mississippi ... (full story)
- Aesop to Open Retail Shop on Washington Street in Hoboken
(hobokengirl.com - 4/6/2025) Signage was spotted on Wash for Aesop, a skincare and lifestyle brand now owned by L’Oréal ... (full story)
- Guess to close underperforming stores in North America
(retaildive.com - 4/4/2025) In North America, the company is working to shutter about 20 underperforming stores ... (full story)
- Popular Women's Apparel Chain Reveals Bold Plan to Close 50 Locations Before End of Year
(k2radio.com - 4/4/2025) Torrid plans to close 40-50 stores before the end of 2025. The plan was unveiled during a recent earnings call for investors ... (full story)
- TravisMathew activewear store coming to Fashion Mall
(youarecurrent.com - 4/4/2025) TravisMathew’s website includes the new Indianapolis location on its list of retail stores, but details remain “to be determined” ...
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- Eggs Up Grill to establish multiple locations in Texas
(finance.yahoo.com - 4/4/2025) In 2024, Eggs Up Grill opened 17 new locations and announced 21 additional commitments ...
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- First wave of Big Lots stores set to open under new owners — here’s where
(chainstoreage.com - 4/4/2025) Variety Wholesalers announced the first wave of openings for its newly acquired Big Lots locations, starting on April 10 with nine stores across six states ... (full story)
- Rapidly Expanding National Coffee Chain Plans Orange Store
(patch.com - 4/4/2025) A drive-up coffee chain is continuing expansion in Connecticut with three new locations on the way ...
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- Fort Worth Stockyards welcomes 2 new stores from iconic American names
(fortworth.culturemap.com - 4/3/2025) Pendleton Woolen Mills will open their only flagship store in Texas in the Stockyards ... (full story)
- This new-to-Wichita retail outlet opens Thursday at Bradley Fair
(kansas.com - 4/3/2025) A new international retail outlet, Carhartt, is coming to Bradley Fair this week, and this one is known for its rugged workwear and outdoor apparel ...
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- Launch Trampoline Park Expanding in 2025
(warwickpost.com - 4/3/2025) Launch has secured a total of five signed leases and nine development agreements in Texas, Colorado, New Jersey, New Hampshire, California, New York and Illinois. Additionally, there are eight parks in development in key markets throughout the country ...
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- Golden Corral Opens Manchester Location with Grand Celebration
(restaurantnews.com - 4/3/2025) Plan to expand the brand’s presence across all of New England’s major areas — this opening marks the beginning of additional locations coming to the region ... (full story)
- Coborn’s, Inc. Acquiring Two South Dakota Grocery Stores
(wjon.com - 4/3/2025) Coborn's has signed a purchase agreement to acquire two family-owned Kessler's grocery stores in northeastern South Dakota ...
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- Culver’s to add 55 new locations this year
(biztimes.com - 4/3/2025) Culver’s plans to open 55 new locations this year, after opening 53 locations last year ... (full story)
- Wawa plans massive expansion in western Virginia
(virginiabusiness.com - 4/3/2025) Wawa plans to massively expand in the western side of Virginia, potentially investing $450 million and opening 60 stores along Interstate 81 within the next decade ...
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- Rock N’ Roll Sushi expanding in Arkansas with four new locations
(5newsonline.com - 4/3/2025) Four new Rock N’ Roll Sushi restaurants are under development in Jonesboro, Hot Springs, Fort Smith and in northwest Arkansas ... (full story)
- Buc-ee's to Break Ground on New Travel Center in Benton, AR
(newswire.com - 4/2/2025) Buc-ee's will celebrate the start of the first Buc-ee's in Arkansas with a ceremony attended by local leaders ... (full story)
- Curry Up Now Expands to Kentucky With First-Ever Drive-Thru Location
(franchising.com - 4/2/2025) Curry Up Now has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to bring the concept to Bowling Green, Kentucky ... (full story)
- Walmart Dedicated to Growth South of the Border
(progressivegrocer.com - 4/1/2025) Over the next five years, Walmex aims to open more than 1,500 stores ...
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- Famous Toastery Accelerates Nationwide Expansion with New Franchise Deals to Kick Off 2025
(finance.yahoo.com - 4/1/2025) Nationwide growth in 2025 after kicking off the year with two new franchise agreements to add a total of four new restaurants between Arizona and Northern Virginia ... (full story)
- Re-Bath Strengthens Presence in Washington, D.C. Metro Area with Three-Territory Agreement
(franchising.com - 4/1/2025) Re-Bath is capitalizing on growth with a new three-territory agreement to bring its high-quality, convenient services to the Washington, D.C. metro area ... (full story)
- Batteries Plus Expands to Hawaii with First-Ever Franchise Deal in the Aloha State
(franchising.com - 4/1/2025) Batteries Plus is making its debut in Hawaii with a multi-unit franchise agreement to open four stores across Hawaii’s four largest islands ... (full story)
- Japanese retailer Daiso to open three Twin Cities stores this year
(bringmethenews.com - 3/31/2025) Daiso, a Japanese bargain store chain with international popularity, will open three stores in the Twin Cities this year ...
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- Ollie's discount chain to open first Maine store in York County
(sacobaynews.com - 3/31/2025) Ollie’s, a national discount retail chain, is scheduled to open its first Maine store in Sanford ...
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- Palmetto Moon Expands in Florida with New Stores in Destin and Panama City Beach
(wkrg.com - 3/31/2025) Announces the expansion of its footprint in Florida with two new store openings coming to Destin and Panama City Beach in Summer 2025 ... (full story)
- Missouri’s Woods Supermarket Expands Into Colorado
(progressivegrocer.com - 3/31/2025) The company officially expanded its footprint into Colorado with the debut of its Johnstown grocery store ... (full story)
- Hooters Inc. and Hoot Owl Restaurants LLC, Two Leading Hooters Franchisees, Reach Historic ...
(restaurantnews.com - 3/31/2025) As a result of these transactions, the Hooters brand will once again be in the hands of highly experienced Hooters franchisees and we will be well-positioned to return this iconic brand to its historic success ... (full story)
- Large QSR Franchisee Signs 50-Unit Agreement With Tide Laundromat
(franchisetimes.com - 3/31/2025) CMG signed a 50-unit development agreement in the Southwest with Tide Laundromat, which is a subsidiary of Procter & Gamble ...
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- ‘Project Polecat’: Stinker Stores Divesting 13 Convenience Locations in Colorado
(cspdailynews.com - 3/31/2025) Retailer selling a group of c-stores acquired from Bradley Petroleum in 2017 ...
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- Moran Family of Brands Accelerates Franchise Growth, Securing Seven Agreements in Q1
(finance.yahoo.com - 3/31/2025) Automotive Industry Growth Fuels Expansion Across Key Markets for Moran Family of Brands Franchise Network ...
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- Duck Donuts Reveals Opening Date For 1st CT Location: CT Business News
(patch.com - 3/30/2025) The popular donut franchise's first location in the state will open soon ... (full story)
- Jake Paul and His Team Get Ready to Rumble with Dog Haus
(franchising.com - 3/29/2025) Expanding franchise portfolio with plans to open 10 additional locations by the end of 2025 ... (full story)
- Burrito fans rejoice: More Allsup's stores set for Las Cruces, Texas-New Mexico stateline
(lcsun-news.com - 3/28/2025) Opened 21 new stores in 2024 and plans to open about 16 stores in 2025, including two more in Las Cruces ...
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- Hattie B’s Hot Chicken Bringing Nashville Heat To Wrigleyville
(blockclubchicago.org - 3/28/2025) Hattie B’s will replace the former Foxtrot space at Gallagher Way and will be the restaurant chain’s first location in Chicago ...
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- Iconic Restaurant Chain Closing Locations Across the U.S. After Bankruptcy
(whatnow.com - 3/28/2025) TGI Fridays is planning to close 130 locations following its bankruptcy filing last November ...
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- TXB upgrading tech as it aims to double store count
(cstoredive.com - 3/28/2025) The Texas retailer, which has operated roughly 50 c-stores for years, touted plans last week to grow to over 100 locations ...
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- &pizza Embraces Franchising To Fuel Bold New Growth Strategy
(1851franchise.com - 3/27/2025) Expects to open between 250 and 300 new stores by 2030, with 80-90% of them franchised ... (full story)
- Racing Duo Shifts into Franchise Mode with Protein Bar & Kitchen
(franchising.com - 3/27/2025) Protein Bar & Kitchen aim to bring three locations to the Indy area. The first location is set to open by Spring of 2026 ... (full story)
- Dave’s Hot Chicken Signs 13-Unit Deal across Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee
(qsrmagazine.com - 3/27/2025) Dave’s Hot Chicken has signed a new agreement to bring 13 new locations to Central and Southwest Virginia, West Virginia, and Eastern Tennessee ... (full story)
- Bombas Co-Founder Signs 3-unit Agreement with K9 Resorts
(franchisetimes.com - 3/27/2025) A signed a three-unit development agreement with K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel in Connecticut ... (full story)
- Scenthound Responds to Demand for Pet Care in Southwest Region with Multi-Unit Expansion ...
(morningstar.com - 3/27/2025) Scenthound announces significant expansion across the Southwest region, with development deals for 11 locations in key markets ... (full story)
- Peloton closes more showrooms / retail stores in the US (March 2025)
(pelobuddy.com - 3/27/2025) Peloton now only has 17 retail stores left in the US as of March 2025, following these 4 most recent showroom closings ... (full story)
- WinCo Foods said to plan first Colorado stores
(supermarketnews.com - 3/27/2025) Fast-growing retailer has acquired properties in Thornton and Firestone ...
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- Dutch Bros Just Opened a New Missouri Place & 2 More are Coming
(khmoradio.com - 3/27/2025) Dutch Bros also have firm plans to open stores in Springfield and Ozark, Missouri ...
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- Dutch Bros opens its 1,000th drive-thru, aims for 6,000 more
(oregonlive.com - 3/27/2025) Drive-thru chain Dutch Bros said Thursday it opened its 1,000th shop last month and now hopes to open 7,000 eventually. Dutch Bros finished 2024 with 982 drive-thrus and aims to open 160 more this year ... (full story)
- Circle K Opens 20th Sioux Falls Store, Plans for More
(cstoredecisions.com - 3/27/2025) But Circle K is not done in Sioux Falls — currently, it has building plans submitted for two additional stores ...
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- The Big Biscuit Celebrates Oklahoma Expansion With New Restaurant Opening
(restaurantnews.com - 3/26/2025) Plans to open four more Big Biscuit restaurants in the Oklahoma market in the coming years ... (full story)
- GameStop closing 'significant number' of stores, will invest heavily in bitcoin
(wesh.com - 3/26/2025) GameStop revealed in a regulatory filing Tuesday that it expects to close a "significant number" of additional locations in the coming months ... (full story)
- Grocery store chain closing four Alabama stores forever
(al.com - 3/26/2025) Winn-Dixie is closing four locations in three Alabama cities between late April and mid-May and are not a part of ALDI’s conversion plans ...
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- Dollar Tree exec reveals huge 2025 plans with 300 NEW stores and major shake-up to 2,000
(the-sun.com - 3/26/2025) Dollar Tree plans to ramp up its number of stores under the priciest store model, aiming to operate a total of 5,200 3.0 locations by the end of 2025, including converting 2,000 stores and opening 300 new stores under the model ... (full story)
- 27 Kohl's stores are set to close Saturday. See list of the closures in 15 states
(usatoday.com - 3/26/2025) Saturday will be the final day for 27 "underperforming" Kohl's locations ...
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- JINYA Holdings Debuts Saijo: An Immersive Japanese Dining Experience in Los Angeles
(restaurantnews.com - 3/26/2025) JINYA Holdings, renowned for its commitment to bringing authentic Japanese flavors to guests, is unveiling a bold new concept with the grand opening of Saijo ... (full story)
- Ziggi’s Coffee to Open in Granite Falls on April 1
(qsrmagazine.com - 3/26/2025) Celebrate the opening of the very first Ziggi’s Coffee location in Minnesota ... (full story)
- The Paper Store expands new retail concept to East Coast
(chainstoreage.com - 3/26/2025) Six additional Uncharted locations are slated to open in Illinois in 2025 as part of Paper Store’s $60 million investment in new and existing stores over the next four years ... (full story)
- How Zaxbys plans to become a bigger part of the conversation
(nrn.com - 3/26/2025) This year’s target is about 60 new units, which translates to 6% annualized growth ... (full story)
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