- Pizza Hut Franchisee to Sell 77 Stores out of Bankruptcy for Nearly $12 Million
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/31/2025) Six buyers will pay $11.78 million to acquire 77 Pizza Hut restaurants out of bankruptcy from franchisee EYM Group, another 60-plus restaurants closed for good ...
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- Nationally acclaimed steakhouse & seafood restaurant announces opening date of first Columbus ...
(614now.com - 1/31/2025) Mastro’s Steakhouse, an upscale, elevated option for steak & seafood is slated to open their first-ever Ohio location here in Columbus next month ... (full story)
- TGI Fridays closes at four Las Vegas Valley casinos
(fox5vegas.com - 1/31/2025) Officials representing The Orleans, Sam’s Town, Aliante and Gold Coast said the casual dining restaurant chain has shut down, effective immediately ...
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- Boot Barn reports strong Q3, lifts guidance; taps Tilly’s exec as digital chief
(chainstoreage.com - 1/31/2025) Boot Barn Holdings’ momentum continued in the third quarter as the company delivered double-digit sales growth and continued to expand its store footprint — with 21 more stores on tap for its current quarter ... (full story)
- Guy Fieri chicken restaurant to open first Texas location in Dallas
(dallas.culturemap.com - 1/31/2025) The fast casual restaurant chain from celebrity chef and Emmy Award-winning TV host Guy Fieri, is opening its first ever Texas location ... (full story)
- Pollo Campero Expands Its Louisiana Footprint With a Lease Signing in New Orleans
(restaurantnews.com - 1/31/2025) The New Orleans location is part of their agreement to develop four additional restaurants in the region, further solidifying the brand’s presence in the U.S. ... (full story)
- Jason’s Deli Unveils New Brand Identity and Prototype
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/30/2025) Jason’s Deli is stepping into a new era with a refreshed visual identity system and innovative new restaurant design ... (full story)
- Burlington Stores - Scooping up Bed Bath and Beyond’s Real Estate
(placer.ai - 1/30/2025) Bed Bath & Beyond selected Burlington Stores as the successful bidder for many of its leases, with the latter taking over 44 locations ... (full story)
- Twin Peaks goes public in spinoff from Fat Brands
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 1/30/2025) Fat Brands, which still owns 95% of Twin Peaks after the spinoff, plans to open as many as 16 new units in 2025 and believes there is room for up to 650 Twin Peaks in the U.S. ... (full story)
- Vexxil Energy Set to Open ExtraMile Convenience Stores on the Gulf Coast
(cspdailynews.com - 1/30/2025) Fuel and energy supplier Vexxil Energy, in partnership with investment management firm 68 Ventures, will begin opening convenience stores on the Gulf Coast by the fall of 2025 ...
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- Zips Cleaners Signs Deal to Expand Into Houston
(franchising.com - 1/30/2025) ZIPS Cleaners announced today a signed development agreement to open five locations in southwestern Houston and its surrounding suburbs ... (full story)
- Woof Gang eyes 70 new locations in 2025
(chainstoreage.com - 1/29/2025) Looking ahead, Woof Gang's goal is to open more than 70 new locations in 2025, with plans to expand its footprint in California and the Northeastern United States ... (full story)
- Spavia Day Spa Celebrates 20 Years of Making a Positive Difference with Our Guests and Community
(streetinsider.com - 1/29/2025) National Day Spa Franchise Enters 2025 with New Milestones, Market Expansion and Global Philanthropic Impact ...
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- The Last Staples Store In Minnesota Is Closing For Good
(kroc.com - 1/29/2025) There were several Staples locations throughout the state of Minnesota but today, there is only one. That lone Staples store is closing in March ... (full story)
- Sprouts Farmers Market Discloses Florida Growth Plans
(progressivegrocer.com - 1/29/2025) This strategic growth aims to bring more than seven new stores to locations across the Sunshine State ... (full story)
- Perspire Sauna Studio Expands Colorado Footprint with 7 New Studios
(franchising.com - 1/29/2025) Three new franchise agreements will bring a total of seven studios to Boulder, Parker, and the Fort Collins area ... (full story)
- Twin Peaks Announces New Multi-Unit Growth Push into Dakotas and Montana
(restaurantnews.com - 1/29/2025) Twin Peaks Restaurant is expanding its footprint with a five-unit development deal introducing the brand to South Dakota and Montana in addition to growing the popular sports lodge in North Dakota ... (full story)
- PONKO Chicken Announces First Drive Thru Concept To Open In Newnan, GA
(thecitymenus.com - 1/29/2025) Atlanta-based PONKO Chicken is getting ready for a brand new chapter! The popular Japanese American Chicken restaurant will be opening their first drive thru location later this year in Newnan, GA. ...
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- Beloved burger joint that fans say is ‘better than McDonald’s’ plans to open 3 more locations in sam
(newsbreak.com - 1/29/2025) White Castle will soon establish three new restaurants in Florida, adding to its lineup of hundreds of stores ...
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- Bojangles Carries Momentum Into 2025 with Q1 Growth
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/29/2025) Bojangles has signed key franchise deals to expand in Southern California and Houston, with plans for seven additional Houston openings by September 2025. Southern California agreements target high-growth areas, with the goal of selling out the Los Angeles market by mid-2025 ...
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- Painted Tree Boutiques soon to open Clive store in former Bed, Bath & Beyond location
(desmoinesregister.com - 1/29/2025) Painted Tree Boutiques, Iowa's first, will be located at 11101 University Ave in Clive ... (full story)
- Brian Niccol's plan for Starbucks: More Starbucks
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 1/28/2025) As for the location count, Starbucks doubling its domestic, company-operated store count would add more than 11,000 coffee shops to the 18,000 the chain already operates ... (full story)
- New Year, Next Level: How Ziggi's Coffee Sets the Bar for Growth and Innovation
(franchising.com - 1/28/2025) The company plans to open an additional 30+ new stores in 2025, adding new cities and states by the end of the year ... (full story)
- Dogtopia Celebrates Year of Innovation, New Technology and Strengthened Leadership
(franchising.com - 1/28/2025) After a substantial investment in developing and rolling out its new proprietary technology, the company will be shifting focus back to basics: driving single-unit economics and growing average unit volume while opening up to 30 new locations in 2025 ...
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- Slim Chickens Announces New Restaurant in Henderson, Nevada
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/28/2025) Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise in the better-chicken segment featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, announced today its new restaurant in Henderson ... (full story)
- Donatos Pizza Continues Growth Success in Texas Unveiling Houston Franchise Deal
(finance.yahoo.com - 1/28/2025) The brand is set to expand with the opening of three new locations, the first of which is slated to open in 2025 ... (full story)
- LEGO set to bring creativity to Huntsville with new store opening
(rocketcitynow.com - 1/28/2025) This location will be the only official LEGO store in the state ... (full story)
- Fox Restaurant Concepts Bringing Another Brand To The Area
(whatnownashville.com - 1/28/2025) This will be the first Tennessee location for the health-based fast-casual chain, which currently has locations open in 13 states, with a strong presence in Arizona and Texas ... (full story)
- Pizza Guys Rides Growth Into 2025 with New Deals and Openings
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/28/2025) With ten new franchisees, eight new locations and welcome TX to the Pizza Guys Family, setting the stage for further expansion ... (full story)
- Raising Cane's opens Lincoln Park spot amid Chicago expansion plans
(axios.com - 1/28/2025) Raising Cane's is one of the fastest-growing chains in the U.S., operating in over 30 states with plans to add over 100 restaurants this year nationwide ... (full story)
- Mr Gatti's Pizza Reflects a Year of Growth and Community Commitment as Expansion Continues
(prnewswire.com - 1/28/2025) Another 23 locations are already under construction and are set to begin opening during the first and second quarters of 2025. Mr Gatti's expects to open 10 new Family Entertainment Centers (FECs) in 2025 ... (full story)
- Guy Fieri Is Back in New York With a New Restaurant, Opening Soon
(msn.com - 1/27/2025) The Times Square Chicken Guy! is one of 25 or so locations open or opening soon around the country ... (full story)
- Wing It On! Signs Two Franchise Agreements in Illinois
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/27/2025) Wing It On! announced two newly signed franchise agreements that will bring additional locations to Illinois ...
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- Sharp Real Estate Strategy Is Steering Growth at Hot Head Burritos
(franchisetimes.com - 1/27/2025) Unit growth is at the forefront of Hot Head’s objectives, as it looks to reach the 100-unit milestone by the end of this year ... (full story)
- Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii bringing Aloha spirit to NJ
(njbiz.com - 1/27/2025) The 32-plus unit brand currently has more than 100 cafés in various stages of development across the U.S. Within New Jersey, it aims to launch 10 to 12 shops over the next three to five years ... (full story)
- Fondue restaurant chain targets Lansing, Ann Arbor, Canton markets for new locations
(hometownlife.com - 1/27/2025) Melting Pot, a chain that opened its first location in Florida in 1975, has identified Lansing, Ann Arbor and Canton as markets to expand into in 2025 ...
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- Krispy Krunchy Chicken outlines 2025 growth plans
(cstoredive.com - 1/27/2025) The fried chicken brand opened just over 600 locations in 2024 and expects to beat that number this year while also improving e-commerce efficiency ...
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- ‘One of the hottest brands in fashion’ is coming to Highland Park
(dallasnews.com - 1/27/2025) A fashion brand with strong growth is set to open a boutique in Texas, and it will plant the store in Dallas ...
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- CC’s Coffee House Announces New Era of Growth with Launch of Franchise Strategy
(bizneworleans.com - 1/24/2025) CC’s Coffee House, the iconic New Orleans, Louisiana-born coffee brand cherished throughout the state, announces a strategic franchise growth plan. (full story)
- Salata Salad Kitchen Signs Multi-Unit Agreement to Officially Enter South Carolina Market
(franchising.com - 1/24/2025) Salata Salad Kitchen has signed an agreement for three restaurants to officially enter South Carolina ... (full story)
- Former Denny’s Owner Returns to Breakfast Category With Another Broken Egg Cafe
(franchisetimes.com - 1/24/2025) A trio of entrepreneurs will open three Another Broken Egg units in St. Lucie and Martin Counties, just north of Fort Lauderdale ... (full story)
- STORE SURGE Sheetz CEO reveals ‘big plans’ as chain confirms it will add up to 60 locations
(the-sun.com - 1/24/2025) The CEO of the popular convenience store chain announced intentions to expand in one state, opening up to 60 stores ...
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- PCHI Enters into Agreement to Sell Party City® Brand and Related Amscan® Operating Assets to ...
(morningstar.com - 1/24/2025) Party City Holdco Inc. announced that it has entered into a stalking horse agreement to sell substantially all of its intellectual property and related wholesale operating intangible assets to New Amscan PC, LLC, an affiliate of Ad Populum, LLC, as part of the Company's Chapter 11 process ... (full story)
- Container Store Cleared to Exit Bankruptcy in Take-Private Deal
(finance.yahoo.com - 1/24/2025) The Container Store won court approval to exit bankruptcy a little more than a month after filing Chapter 11 and to enact a lender-backed plan to cut its debt and provide the retailer with fresh capital to withstand the post-pandemic sales lull ... (full story)
- Hot Head Burritos Sizzles in 2024, Looks Ahead to Continued Success
(restaurantnews.com - 1/24/2025) In the year ahead, the Ohio-based brand will continue expanding its footprint with six new locations already in development ... (full story)
- Tijuana Flats exits bankruptcy ready for growth
(fastcasual.com - 1/24/2025) Since exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, Tijuana Flats has reduced its debt, improved profitability and created a more efficient operation, said CEO Jim Greco ...
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- The Newest Flying Biscuit Café in Texas Breaks Opening Week Records
(fsrmagazine.com - 1/23/2025) Throughout the rest of 2025, new markets include Spartanburg, S.C., Huntsville, Ala., Knoxville, Tenn., Tallahassee, Fla. and Jonesboro, Ark ...
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- Dutch Bros Finds Right Strategies to Boost Growth and Guest Satisfaction
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/23/2025) Dutch Bros plans to open at least 160 stores in 2025, including No. 1,000 next month in Orlando ... (full story)
- Love’s to Add 20 New Travel Stops in 2025
(cspdailynews.com - 1/23/2025) The Oklahoma City-based travel stop chain plans to start construction on 20 new stores this year and begin updating 50 existing locations ... (full story)
- Brace yourself: A Buc-ee's travel center is coming to Oak Creek
(tmj4.com - 1/23/2025) Oak Creek says its Buc-ee's location will be the first in Wisconsin ... (full story)
- SpartanNash to close 4 supermarkets
(grocerydive.com - 1/22/2025) The closures, which involve three Family Fare locations and a VG’s Grocery store ... (full story)
- Teriyaki Madness Sizzles into the New Year with 68 New Units Signed and 35 New Shops Opened
(restaurantnews.com - 1/22/2025) Teriyaki Madness is ready for even more growth in 2025, with plans to cook up nearly 200 open shops by year-end! ... (full story)
- First Utah Layne’s Chicken Fingers Location Set to Celebrate Grand Opening in Clearfield on January
(restaurantnews.com - 1/22/2025) The Clearfield restaurant is one of many in the Layne’s pipeline, but it is the first in Utah ... (full story)
- JINYA Ramen Bar Opens 70th Location
(restaurantnews.com - 1/22/2025) JINYA Ramen Bar is celebrating an exciting milestone with the Grand Opening of the newest Houston-area location, marking the brand’s 70th location nationwide and 17th across the Lone Star State ... (full story)
- IMAGE Studios Caps a Year of Unstoppable Growth; Climbs the Ranks in Entrepreneur Magazine ...
(morningstar.com - 1/22/2025) The brand has set ambitious goals for 2025, including opening 35 new stores and expanding its footprint into several new markets to further expand its reach ... (full story)
- Smoothie King targets 100 openings in 2025
(restaurantdive.com - 1/22/2025) Smoothie King expects to open over 100 units this year, surpassing the 84 new stores it opened in 2024 and the 81 it opened in 2023 ... (full story)
- Books Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; 174-year-old chain to close Berkeley store
(msn.com - 1/22/2025) Books Inc. announced it filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California ...
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- Court approves sale of 28 American Freight stores
(furnituretoday.com - 1/22/2025) Franchise Group, owner of Top 100 American Freight, received a judge’s OK to sell 28 of its American Freight stores as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings ... (full story)
- Maine’s only Cracker Barrel location closes after 15 years
(wabi.tv - 1/22/2025) The restaurant chain confirmed in a statement that the South Portland location struggled to overcome post-pandemic difficulties, among other challenges
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- Hy-Vee Says Good-bye to Wahlburgers Restaurants
(khak.com - 1/22/2025) Hy-Vee announced all in-store Wahlburger locations will transition back into Hy-Vee Market Grille locations ...
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