- Italian ice and frozen custard chain planning 20-plus North Texas locations
(wfaa.com - 10/5/2025) Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, which has three in North Texas, is planning a big DFW expansion with 20-plus new locations in the area over the next five years ... (full story)
- Red Lobster CEO plots ‘greatest comeback in history’ after bankruptcy with ‘risky’ changes
(the-sun.com - 10/4/2025) RED Lobster’s newest CEO is touting the chain’s ‘comeback’ as he aims to turn the company around following its bankruptcy ...
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- Nine new Bluemercury stores opening in 2025. Here's where.
(usatoday.com - 10/4/2025) By the close of 2025, the New-York based company will have opened nine new locations this year, three more openings are planned for 2025 ... (full story)
- Raising Cane's to open 7 new locations by end of October. See where.
(usatoday.com - 10/4/2025) Raising Cane’s announced plans to open seven new locations across the East Coast this month ... (full story)
- Party City's Unraveling: The Full List of Over 30 Stores Closing Across the Nation and What It Means
(msn.com - 10/3/2025) The news that Party City, the New Jersey-based chain, is closing down at numerous locations after filing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy has raised eyebrows across the country. In spite of the setbacks, Party City is aggressively seeking measures to maintain its business and adapt to the market ... (full story)
- Nike’s Jordan Brand Lands Its First U.S. ‘World Of Flight’ Store In Philadelphia
(forbes.com - 10/3/2025) Nike is opening its first U.S. "World of Flight" Jordan Brand store in Philadelphia ... (full story)
- Rite Aid closes all stores nationwide a year after leaving Michigan
(abc12.com - 10/3/2025) The entire Rite Aid chain is gone from America's retail industry a year after the company closed all of its Michigan stores ...
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- City Barbeque to open first Alabama location
(al.com - 10/3/2025) City Barbeque will open a restaurant off Memorial Parkway in Huntsville. It will be the franchise's first Alabama location ... (full story)
- Big Lots! plans national grand opening under new ownership
(massmarketretailers.com - 10/3/2025) Big Lots! is preparing to celebrate a new chapter in its long history as a national discount chain. The retailer, now owned by Variety Wholesalers, announced a nationwide Grand Opening Celebration that will take place at all stores on October 30, marking its official relaunch just ahead of the holiday shopping season ... (full story)
- New-to-market fast casual chain making Cincinnati debut
(local12.com - 10/3/2025) Crisp & Green will debut its first-ever Ohio restaurant ... (full story)
- Anabi Oil to acquire Green Valley Grocery’s 87 c-stores
(cstoredive.com - 10/3/2025) The parent company of Rebel Convenience Stores does not expect to rebrand the stores ...
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- Buc-ee's to break ground on store that will mark entrance to new state
(chron.com - 10/3/2025) Later this month, Buc-ee's will break ground on a new travel center in Kansas City, Kansas ... (full story)
- Carhartt makes NYC store debut as part of nationwide retail expansion
(chainstoreage.com - 10/3/2025) Carhartt plans to increase its retail footprint to roughly 100 stores by 2030. Upcoming locations include SD, AZ, TX and TN ... (full story)
- Ollie's Bargain Outlet opening nine new US locations in October. Here's where.
(usatoday.com - 10/2/2025) Discount store chain Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is set to open nine stores in seven states by the end of October, as the company continues to expand after taking over locations from Big Lots ...
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- bp expands ampm convenience brand to Atlanta
(bp.com - 10/2/2025) BP’s ampm brand is once again growing beyond its West Coast roots, opening two new sites in Atlanta that give the nation’s sixth largest convenience-store chain a foothold in the Southeast market ... (full story)
- The Spice & Tea Exchange charts course for franchise expansion plans
(teaandcoffee.net - 10/2/2025) In addition to targeted expansion across the Northeast and Midwest, the brand will open four additional locations by the end of 2025, bringing gourmet spice and seasoning blends to MI, FL, IN, NC ...
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- Burlington is opening 3 stores in Michigan in October. Here's where to shop
(freep.com - 10/2/2025) Burlington is set to open three new stores in Michigan this October amid the company's push to open more than 50 locations across the U.S. ...
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- Wakefern Completes Purchase of Morton Williams
(progressivegrocer.com - 10/2/2025) Wakefern Food Corp. has officially acquired Morton Williams Supermarkets, a family-owned chain with 17 stores in Manhattan, the Bronx and Jersey City ... (full story)
- Fatburger & Buffalo’s Express Bring West Coast Flavor to Oklahoma
(franchising.com - 10/2/2025) FAT Brands Inc. announces the opening of its first co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express location in Oklahoma ... (full story)
- MilkShake Factory Expands into New Jersey with Three Locations Slated to Open by Early 2026
(franchising.com - 10/2/2025) MilkShake Factory is making its way to New Jersey with three new locations planned to open over the next year ... (full story)
- Orvis to close 36 locations by early 2026
(compassvermont.com - 10/2/2025) The Vermont-based outdoor gear and apparel company Orvis will close 31 stores and five outlet locations by early 2026 ...
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- Top 100 retailer stakes claim across 3 states with 8 new stores on the horizon
(furnituretoday.com - 10/2/2025) The company has mapped out eight new stores to open over the next 12-month period ... (full story)
- Casey’s buys 4 c-stores in South Dakota from Maverik
(cstoredive.com - 10/2/2025) Casey’s General Stores has acquired four Kum & Go c-stores from Maverik in Sioux Falls, South Dakota ... (full story)
- Barry Bagels Bakes Up Growth Across the Midwest
(franchising.com - 10/2/2025) Barry Bagels is making big moves across the Midwest. The brand will be bringing six new locations to the region ... (full story)
- Tint World Celebrates 8 Grand Openings in 2025 & Receives Strategic Investment
(theshopmag.com - 10/2/2025) Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is continuing its nationwide expansion with eight new locations across the country so far in 2025, with plans to enter new markets before the year’s end. The brand also made its debut in New Mexico ... (full story)
- Big Brand Owner Closes Recapitalization
(moderntiredealer.com - 10/2/2025) The dealership plans to quadruple its store count within the next five years ... (full story)
- Island Pacific Opens New Washington State Store
(progressivegrocer.com - 10/2/2025) Filipino-American grocery store chain Island Pacific Supermarket has opened its newest store in Wash., its first in the state ... (full story)
- Kwik Trip to Open Multiple Stores in North Dakota, Minnesota
(cstoredecisions.com - 10/2/2025) Kwik Trip has revealed its latest expansion plans, which include opening several new stores across Fargo, N.D., and Moorhead, Minn. ... (full story)
- Poolwerx Continues to Make a Splash Hitting 100 Territories Nationwide
(finance.yahoo.com - 10/1/2025) With over 100 units now operating, Poolwerx is positioned for a new era of growth and expansion, targeting 300 U.S. territories by 2027 ... (full story)
- Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery Build on Growth in Tennessee
(franchising.com - 10/1/2025) FAT Brands Inc. has announced the opening of a new Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery in Maryville, TN. The new location marks the first co-branded unit to open in Maryville ... (full story)
- Target opening 7 stores in October 2025. See where, when they'll open.
(courier-journal.com - 10/1/2025) More Target runs could be in your future, as the retailer plans to open over half a dozen stores in October ...
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- Top c-store conferences for 2026
(cstoredive.com - 10/1/2025) From supplier shows to tech expos to the NACS Show every fall, here are the top convenience industry events to keep in mind as retailers look ahead to 2026 ...
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- At Home Gets Court Approval For Restructuring Plan
(storebrands.com - 10/1/2025) Home decor specialty store At Home has received court approval for its bankruptcy reorganization plan and anticipates emerging from its court-supervised restructuring in the coming weeks ...
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- Cold Stone Creamery plans Greater Houston franchise expansion
(finance.yahoo.com - 10/1/2025) The US ice cream parlour chain aims to open 10 new outlets in the area by 2030 ...
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- Color Me Mine Expands in North Carolina with New Franchise Agreements
(morningstar.com - 10/1/2025) Two new franchise deals were awarded that will introduce Color Me Mine studios to key markets in North Carolina in 2026 ... (full story)
- 34-year-old restaurant chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(thestreet.com - 10/1/2025) Popular Cajun casual restaurant chain owner Razzoo's Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection ... (full story)
- Beloved Southern donut chain sets opening date for new Alabama location
(al.com - 10/1/2025) Officials with the chain announced they plan to target more than 30 Alabama cities for expansion and have 400 total locations by 2027 ...
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- Korean Fried Chicken Chain to Open First of Three Iowa Locations
(khak.com - 9/30/2025) The Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon will be opening its first Iowa location soon in Des Moines ...
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- Grocery wars heat up as Midwestern chain Meijer pushes into Western Pa.
(triblive.com - 9/30/2025) Fresh off its expansion in Northeast Ohio, Meijer is pushing across the state line and acquiring properties in Western Pennsylvania ... (full story)
- Journeys President Andy Gray to Lead New Journeys Global Retail Group
(shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com - 9/30/2025) The new Journeys Global Retail Group will bring together Journeys, the U.K.-based schuh and Canada's Little Burgundy under a unified leadership structure ...
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- Pure Hockey Enters Kansas Market with Bar Down Hockey Shop Acquisition
(prnewswire.com - 9/30/2025) Announced its latest expansion through the acquisition of Bar Down Hockey Shop marking Pure Hockey's first entry into the Kansas market ... (full story)
- Trader Joe’s Opens New Washington Stores: Greenwood Now, Bellingham And Woodinville Next
(myfamilytravels.com - 9/30/2025) Trader Joe’s fans in Washington have reason to celebrate with not one but three new store announcements ... (full story)
- Sprouts hopes to grow from 450 stores to about 1,400
(modernretail.co - 9/30/2025) Fast-growing grocery chain Sprouts Farmers Market has its sights set on opening stores from coast to coast, which would more than triple its location count ...
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- Five Below delivers more NJ stores ahead of holidays
(njbiz.com - 9/30/2025) Ahead of the holiday shopping season, Five Below is adding two more stores in New Jersey ...
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- Spirit Christmas to open 30 locations
(retaildive.com - 9/29/2025) The company, a spinoff of Spirit Halloween, tested stores last year. This year, it is nearly quadrupling its footprint ...
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- Jack in the Box shutters several Houston-area locations amid restructuring
(chron.com - 9/29/2025) Seven Jack in the Box locations in the Greater Houston area have closed sometime within August and September ... (full story)
- MiniLuxe Announces New Tampa Franchise Agreement
(financialpost.com - 9/29/2025) MiniLuxe has now entered into a franchise agreement for MiniLuxe’s first Florida studio ... (full story)
- Casey’s acquires all Maverik c-stores in Michigan
(cstoredive.com - 9/29/2025) Casey’s now operates seven former Kum & Go locations that Maverik had previously acquired along with a former baked goods shop that the Utah retailer converted to a c-store this summer ...
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- Floor & Decor expands out West; campaign courts trade professionals
(chainstoreage.com - 9/29/2025) In the coming weeks, the company expects to open stores in Arizona, N.C. and Tenn. ... (full story)
- Coach is serving up coffee with handbags as it looks to build on Gen Z success
(cnbc.com - 9/29/2025) Has opened locations in Tinton Falls, N.J. and in Austin, Texas. It plans to open new locations in Massachusetts, California, Arizona and Texas, along with parts of the Midwest ...
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- 1 year after $605M sale, Tex-Mex staple launches 11 new eateries
(mysanantonio.com - 9/29/2025) Chuy's has either registered or opened 11 locations across Texas after the Darden acquisition ... (full story)
- Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. Converts 40 Texas Stores to Oxxo as U.S. Growth Gains ...
(finance.yahoo.com - 9/28/2025) By September 2025, around 40 stores in West Texas will have been rebranded as Oxxo locations ... (full story)
- Casual clothing retail chain closing 35 stores after Trans scandal
(thestreet.com - 9/28/2025) KMD Group plans to close 14 more stores in addition to the 21 stores it had previously planned to close, including multiple locations in the United States ... (full story)
- Kroger-owned favorites bow out as chain confirms six more closures in October
(the-sun.com - 9/28/2025) Six QFC or Fred Meyer grocery stores are shuttering as their parent company, Kroger, continues to cull yet more locations across the country ...
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- North Carolina-born Brixx pizza is expanding nationally
(axios.com - 9/27/2025) Brixx currently has 22 stores, seven more are in the pipeline and slated to open in the next year. The goal is to expand to 80-100 restaurants by 2030 ... (full story)
- Insomnia Cookies Targets Downtown Silver Spring in US, Canada, UK Push
(sourceofthespring.com - 9/27/2025) The new location is part of the company’s push to open 28 locations across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom over the next several months ...
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- Lidl to Open Trio of New Stores in October
(progressivegrocer.com - 9/26/2025) The three stores, which will all debut on Oct. 22, are located at ... (full story)
- Jollibee’s Big Apple Debut: Beloved Global Fried Chicken Giant To Open First U.S. Franchise Location
(1851franchise.com - 9/26/2025) Jollibee kicks off its U.S. franchising era, signaling a bold new chapter in its North American growth strategy ... (full story)
- Ford’s Garage Accelerating Growth with Three Texas Openings
(fsrmagazine.com - 9/26/2025) This exciting multi-unit deal marks Ford’s Garage’s entry into the Houston market and highlights the brand’s growing presence across the Lone Star State ... (full story)
- SoCal Grocer Planning 15 Arizona Stores
(connectcre.com - 9/26/2025) A Southern California-based supermarket chain plans to enter the Phoenix grocery store competition, the company aims to open 10-15 stores in Arizona within 10 years ... (full story)
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