- Kabelin Ace Hardware sold to Houchens Food Group
(wndu.com - 11/17/2025) Kabelin Ace Hardware, a family-owned hardware store chain that has served the Michiana area for more than a century, has been acquired by Houchens Food Group ... (full story)
- MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes opens first Michigan location
(mlive.com - 11/17/2025) The new restaurant marks the first of a five-unit development deal announced last year ... (full story)
- Hummus Republic racing into Northern Virginia with new locations
(theburn.com - 11/17/2025) A new restaurant brand called Hummus Republic is moving into the Commonwealth of Virginia ... (full story)
- Updated: Rouses is buying Franklinton Winn-Dixie store
(era-leader.com - 11/17/2025) Rouses Markets has entered into an agreement to acquire 10 Winn-Dixie locations in Louisiana and Mississippi from Southeastern Grocers ... (full story)
- Beloved restaurant chain and Dairy Queen rival faces closure of dozens of locations
(the-sun.com - 11/16/2025) Listed in the filing are 32 Freddy’s locations, in naming them, M&M Custard indicated in the filing its intentions to shutter locations ... (full story)
- LIGHTS OUT Beloved discount chain closing another store in same state amid 700 shutdowns as CEO ...
(the-sun.com - 11/15/2025) A BELOVED discount retailer will shut down another location as it nears 700 closures for the year ...
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- Thai Chili 2go to add 8 Valley locations in next year, eyes expansion
(orionprop.com - 11/15/2025) Thai Chili 2go, a fast casual Thai restaurant chain based in Gilbert, will add eight new locations to the Valley over the next year ...
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- Salt Life Can Be a $500 Million Brand for Iconix, CEO Predicts
(msn.com - 11/14/2025) The first three stores will be in Florida and the plan is to then expand up the coast to North Carolina and New Jersey ... (full story)
- Kura Sushi Coming to Westfield Topanga
(whatnow.com - 11/14/2025) Additional California locations are planned for Orange, Mission Valley, Temecula, and Union City ... (full story)
- Northgate Gonzalez Market Celebrates Grand Opening of Newest Store in Lynwood, CA
(morningstar.com - 11/13/2025) Northgate González Market also announced plans to open two new stores in California, in Stanton and La Mirada, in 2026 ...
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- Lapels Laundromat Opens Its First Location in Texas
(franchising.com - 11/13/2025) Lapels has announced the opening of its first laundromat in the Lone Star State, Lapels Laundromat of College Station ... (full story)
- Popular Restaurant Chain with 5 Massachusetts Locations Shutting Down Dozens of Spots
(wupe.com - 11/13/2025) Red Robin is set to close 70 locations over the next five years, including 15 by the end of 2025 ...
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- Urban Air Adventure Park Expands in Virginia with New Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement
(franchising.com - 11/13/2025) Unleashed Brands, is accelerating growth across the state of Virginia, announcing a new franchise deal that will bring three new parks to the broader Washington metropolitan area ... (full story)
- Rita’s Expands North Texas Footprint with New Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement
(restaurantnews.com - 11/13/2025) Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is continuing its expansion in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex with a new multi-unit franchise agreement to open three Rita’s shops across Dallas, Plano and Frisco ... (full story)
- Little Caesars wants to add 25-plus Portland metro area stores
(kgw.com - 11/13/2025) Little Caesars wants to expand its footprint in the Portland area to open at least 25 new locations across the Portland metro area ... (full story)
- Another mall anchor joins Macy’s, JCPenney in closing stores
(thestreet.com - 11/13/2025) These Dillard’s stores are closing (or have closed) ...
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- Eggs Up Grill Targets Atlanta Metro and More Key Georgia Markets for Continued Franchise Expansion
(morningstar.com - 11/12/2025) Eggs Up Grill announced a major expansion push into the Atlanta market, where more than 25 territories are available for development ... (full story)
- Woodhouse Spas Names Florida Its Next Major Growth Target
(1851franchise.com - 11/12/2025) As it continues strategic growth in markets nationwide, Woodhouse has identified Florida as a strategic priority with the potential to add as many as 20 new spas across the state ... (full story)
- C5 Restaurants Grows its Texas Footprint with 40 Layne’s Chicken Fingers Locations Planned Statewide
(1851franchise.com - 11/12/2025) Plan to develop 40 locations over the next decade across West Texas, San Antonio and the Coastal Bend ... (full story)
- Lowe’s Is Opening at Least 10 Stores in 2026 (Are You Getting One?)
(aol.com - 11/12/2025) The company aims to expand its national presence, with plans to open 10 to 15 new stores per year in 2026 and over the next several years ... (full story)
- Tucker Value Village one of three metro Atlanta stores reportedly closing its doors
(roughdraftatlanta.com - 11/12/2025) A Tucker thrift shop, Value Village, is one of three metro Atlanta locations that will soon close permanently ...
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- Jushi Holdings Inc. Announces Grand Opening of Beyond Hello™ Little Ferry in New Jersey
(ir.jushico.com - 11/12/2025) Company’s first dispensary in the Garden State and 8th state where the Company operates ... (full story)
- Veterinarian-Turned-Franchisee Fuels Scenthound’s Expansion in Raleigh and Richmond with 20-Unit Dea
(franchising.com - 11/12/2025) Scenthound has partnered with a licensed veterinarian and seasoned entrepreneur to expand its footprint on the East Coast with a 20-unit agreement for Raleigh, NC and Richmond, VA ... (full story)
- Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Mebane. Here’s when its first NC store could open
(newsobserver.com - 11/12/2025) Buc-ee’s has plans to open a massive gas station and travel plaza in Mebane, a city in Alamance County. It will be the Texas-based chain’s first North Carolina location ...
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- 10 Iron Hill Locations May Be Coming Back Under New Ownership
(breweriesinpa.com - 11/12/2025) Jeff Crivello, former CEO of Famous Dave’s BBQ and current head of Ciao Hospitality, has received court approval to acquire 10 closed Iron Hill Brewery locations ... (full story)
- How Randy’s Donuts Leaped from Local Landmark to Global Brand
(qsrmagazine.com - 11/12/2025) The doughnut chain is plotting aggressive growth in the U.S. and internationally ...
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- Harris Teeter expands in Charlotte area with three new stores and up to 600 jobs
(charlotteobserver.com - 11/12/2025) The Matthews-based grocery giant plans to open stores in Kannapolis, Lake Wylie, South Carolina, and Fort Mill, South Carolina ...
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- IKEA to open smaller format store in northern Kentucky next year
(wlwt.com - 11/12/2025) IKEA is opening a new kind of store in Florence, Kentucky, set to open next spring ... (full story)
- Folks behind Little Woodrow's to expand with locations across state
(chron.com - 11/11/2025) Woody's Brands is opening a Woody's Hideaway in Conroe and a second Little Woodrow's in the Dallas-Fort Worth ... (full story)
- Slim Chickens Inks Deal to Grow in Connecticut
(qsrmagazine.com - 11/11/2025) Announced the signing of a 9-unit agreement with a seasoned multi-brand operator headquartered in Connecticut ... (full story)
- Hooters’ Founders Reclaim the Brand in a Full-Scale ‘Re-Hooterization’
(news.designrush.com - 11/11/2025) The original founders of the Florida-born restaurant chain have taken back ownership after years under private equity control and a recent bankruptcy ... (full story)
- Hawaiian Bros Island Grill Signs 34-Unit Agreement Covering North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama
(qsrmagazine.com - 11/10/2025) Hawaiian Bros Island Grill announced the signing of a 34-unit development agreement covering North Carolina, West Central Georgia and North Alabama ... (full story)
- Buc-ee’s Looks to Open First Indiana Location
(cstoredecisions.com - 11/10/2025) Buc-ee’s is reportedly eyeing Indiana as the next state in its rapid expansion, which began in 2019 ... (full story)
- Harris Teeter Announces Continued Growth with New Stores in Key Markets
(stocktitan.net - 11/10/2025) Harris Teeter announced plans to open five new stores across Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina ... (full story)
- Dine Brands Sees Room for 900 Applebee’s/IHOP Combo Restaurants
(fsrmagazine.com - 11/10/2025) CEO John Peyton projects room for 900 dual-branded units over the next decade ... (full story)
- Sprouts Sets Opening For First New York Store
(storebrands.com - 11/10/2025) The Phoenix-based specialty grocer will open its first Empire State store in the Long Island community ... (full story)
- City Barbeque Brings Its Authentic Flavor to Appalachia
(restaurantnews.com - 11/10/2025) Midwest-born BBQ brand fires up its first Tennessee joint this winter ...
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- Perkins American Food Co Expands Texas Footprint with Multi-Unit Franchise Deal
(cbs42.com - 11/10/2025) The brand has announced plans for new locations across the greater Dallas area through a multi-unit franchise agreement ... (full story)
- Struggling steakhouse in crisis mode as 21 restaurants close and bosses confirm 22 more on ...
(the-sun.com - 11/9/2025) Bloomin’ Brands shared that the trend of closures will continue, announcing that an additional 22 restaurants across its four brands would shutter in the coming years ...
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- St. Louis area business to add nearly 40 stores in big expansion
(ksdk.com - 11/8/2025) The purchase of 34 stores that aren't currently open will expand the company's footprint into Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin ...
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- Wendy's to close roughly 300 stores nationwide starting in late 2025
(usatoday.com - 11/7/2025) With around 6,000 locations still operating nationwide, this would amount to roughly 240 to 360 stores ... (full story)
- Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Expands to Cherry Hill, NJ
(restaurantnews.com - 11/7/2025) This marks an exciting expansion for the brand as it continues to grow its presence across the Northeast ... (full story)
- Dutch Bros accelerates expansion with 175 stores planned for 2026
(abc15.com - 11/7/2025) The shop opening cadence is expected to accelerate heading into next year, with approximately 175 new system shops projected to open in 2026 ... (full story)
- South Coast Plaza welcomes Zara Man
(beverlypress.com - 11/7/2025) Zara Man made its U.S. debut with the opening of its first men’s-only boutique at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa ... (full story)
- Sigri Indian BBQ Fires Up National Franchise Program With First Chicago Locations on The Horizon
(morningstar.com - 11/7/2025) Sigri Indian BBQ fires up national franchise program with first Chicago locations on the horizon ... (full story)
- Investment Group WJ Partners to Open Around 100 7 Brew Locations
(qsrmagazine.com - 11/6/2025) WJ Partners announced an investment in fast-growing drive-thru beverage chain 7 Brew with a goal of opening roughly 100 new locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia ... (full story)
- Farmer Boys Expands in Arizona with 10-Unit Area Development Agreement
(wgntv.com - 11/6/2025) Farmer Boys is proud to announce the signing of a 10-unit area development agreement with longtime franchisees ... (full story)
- Kilwins Looks to Grow in Greater Houston–Galveston Area
(qsrmagazine.com - 11/6/2025) Plans to open 13 new stores across the state over the next three years ... (full story)
- LA’s Iconic Doughnut Shop Is Coming to New York
(ny.eater.com - 11/6/2025) Randy's Donuts is opening its first East Coast location in early December ... (full story)
- Saks Off 5th to close 9 stores, giving Nordstrom another opening
(retaildive.com - 11/6/2025) Saks Off 5th will begin closing nine stores starting in January ... (full story)
- Scaling With ‘Rocket Fuel’: Pizza Brand Buys Tex-Mex Brand in Its Boldest Move Yet
(pmq.com - 11/6/2025) The company announced it’s acquiring the 95-location Tijuana Flats, a Tex-Mex fast casual chain, and forming Latitude Food Group, a new holding company that will oversee both concepts ... (full story)
- GPM to open 20 to 25 more food-focused c-stores
(cstoredive.com - 11/6/2025) The company’s pilot locations, which began opening in June and feature the retailer’s proprietary Fas Craves foodservice program, have produced strong results so far ...
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- Eggs Up Grill Continues National Growth With Strong Traffic Gains, New Deals and Recognition
(finance.yahoo.com - 11/6/2025) This year, six new franchise agreements and four multi-unit development agreements have been signed, including a deal that will introduce Eggs Up Grill to Delaware, extending the brand's reach across the Mid-Atlantic ... (full story)
- Texas Roadhouse outlines 35 new restaurant openings and 7% commodity inflation for 2026 while ...
(msn.com - 11/6/2025) The company remains on track for approximately 30 new restaurant openings across its three brands in 2025. For 2026, plans to open "approximately 35 company-owned restaurants, including approximately 20 Texas Roadhouses, 10 Bubba's 33 and as many as 5 Jaggers ... (full story)
- Mega Saver to acquire Yesway’s c-stores in Iowa, Kansas
(cstoredive.com - 11/5/2025) Mega Saver has agreed to acquire Yesway’s convenience stores in Iowa and Kansas, store rebrands are expected to begin as early as next week ... (full story)
- The Flying Biscuit Café Has Opened Six Locations This Year
(fsrmagazine.com - 11/5/2025) Flying Biscuit has opened six locations in 2025 alone, with more set to open by the end of the year — all in first-time markets for the brand; with 41 open locations across 7 states, and 15 more in development ... (full story)
- Zaxbys Signs 10-Store Development Agreement for Ohio
(franchising.com - 11/5/2025) The brand has signed a 10-store development agreement for Dayton and Columbus, Ohio ... (full story)
- This beloved chicken chain is opening 11 new restaurants this month
(pennlive.com - 11/5/2025) The popular chicken chain is opening locations in eight states this month. This comes after its announcement of plans to open 11 new locations between Nov. 4 and Nov. 18, which includes sites in California, Pennsylvania and Idaho ...
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- Driven Brands narrows 2025 guidance and targets 170 new Take 5 locations amid macro uncertainty
(msn.com - 11/4/2025) The company remains committed to opening 170 new Take 5 locations in 2025 and is focused on operational execution, free cash flow generation, and reaching its net leverage target by 2026 ... (full story)
- K9 Resorts Secures Multi-Unit Agreement with Seasoned Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Group
(prnewswire.com - 11/4/2025) K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel has secured a multi-unit agreement to bring eight locations to Cook and Kane County, IL ... (full story)
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