- Potbelly projects positive Q4 sales, plans 38 new shops
(investing.com - 1/14/2025) Looking forward to 2025, Potbelly has revealed that 38 new shop sites are already in development, signaling a year of accelerated growth ... (full story)
- Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to St. Peters, MO
(prnewswire.com - 1/13/2025) The franchise is currently working to open 17 new gyms across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Missouri in 2025 ... (full story)
- Papa Johns hits 6K restaurant landmark
(pizzamarketplace.com - 1/13/2025) Papa Johns has opened its 6,000th restaurant located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and plans additional expansion in the market as well as in the Cleveland area ... (full story)
- Twin Peaks Reflects on Growth, Innovation and Giving Back in 2024
(restaurantnews.com - 1/13/2025) More than ten new restaurants are planned to open by the end of the year ... (full story)
- Fogo de Chão Unveils Growth Plans for 2025
(globenewswire.com - 1/13/2025) There are currently 15 domestic and international openings planned for 2025 with nine currently under construction. The brand is slated to enter two new US markets, including Ohio and Tennessee ... (full story)
- This Texas-Based Chain Says 2024 Was a ‘Transformative’ Year and There’s More to Come
(pmq.com - 1/13/2025) The company’s 2025 objectives include awarding 30 new franchises and opening 12 additional locations ... (full story)
- High-fashion name Miu Miu to open first Dallas store in Highland Park
(dallas.culturemap.com - 1/13/2025) Miu Miu, the Italian brand that's a younger sibling to Prada, will open its only DFW location ... (full story)
- Primrose Schools® Accelerates Franchise Development through Nationwide Expansion
(prnewswire.com - 1/13/2025) Nationally recognized early education provider poised for vigorous growth with 40+ new schools slated to open across the U.S. in 2025 ...
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- Restaurant chain chooses New Jersey for its first-ever drive-thru location
(nj1015.com - 1/13/2025) According to Just Salad, the Livingston store is the first of multiple Just Salad drive-thru locations expected to open in 2025 ...
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- Mr Brews Taphouse Celebrates a Year of Growth in 2024, Sets Sights on Bold Plans for 2025
(restaurantnews.com - 1/13/2025) Mr Brews will open its first location in Arkansas this March ... (full story)
- Whataburger is expanding into North Carolina with multiple restaurants
(mysanantonio.com - 1/12/2025) Whataburger is planning to open at least seven locations, with the first expected to open in Gastonia later this year ... (full story)
- Sprouts Farmers Market Prepares to Open 2 New Philadelphia Locations This Year
(philadelphia.today - 1/11/2025) The two new Sprouts Farmers Market locations are the latest as the grocer continues to grow its presence in the region ...
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- Daiso Announces Grand Opening of First Missouri Store in Wentzville
(prnewswire.com - 1/10/2025) This marks an exciting milestone as Daiso expands its footprint into Missouri for the first time ... (full story)
- What's next for Wawa in North Carolina
(axios.com - 1/10/2025) Wawa is adding up to 10 more stores in North Carolina this year, from the eastern part of the state to the Triangle ... (full story)
- Radiant Waxing® Signs Largest Agreement in Brand History for 15 Units in Utah
(morningstar.com - 1/9/2025) Radiant Waxing has signed its largest development agreement to date, marking a significant milestone in its expansion strategy with a 15-unit deal in Utah ... (full story)
- Donatos Pizza Fuels Growth and Innovation in 2024
(franchising.com - 1/9/2025) Donatos Pizza is closing out the year with new openings in Dallas-Fort Worth, and several new multi-unit development deals – celebrating a year of growth, innovation, and a bold vision for 2025 ... (full story)
- Crust Pizza Co. Expands Texas Footprint With 5 New Locations, Reports Incredible Growth in 2024
(restaurantnews.com - 1/9/2025) The company’s 2025 objectives include awarding 30 new franchises and opening 12 additional locations ...
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- Teriyaki Madness To Expand in Ohio, Bringing Big Bowls and Bigger Flavors to Multiple Metro Areas
(restaurantnews.com - 1/9/2025) Four sizzling shops already serving up deliciousness across the state and five more on the grill, plans are to open 10-15 additional shops in Ohio over the next five years ... (full story)
- J. Alexander’s is Bringing its Signature Dining Experience to New Jersey
(restaurantnews.com - 1/9/2025) J. Alexander’s, the premier dining restaurant known for its exceptional steaks, fresh seafood and signature dishes, is set to debut its first New Jersey restaurant this spring ... (full story)
- Sal's Pizza an empire on Eastern seaboard
(pizzamarketplace.com - 1/9/2025) The brand is still family owned, and thinks there's a real path to get to 300 stores in the next five years ... (full story)
- Macy’s, Kohl’s announce nationwide store closures: Here’s where
(newsnationnow.com - 1/9/2025) Macy’s said it plans to close about 150 underproductive stores in total over a three-year period ... (full story)
- Fair-trade pioneer Ten Thousand Villages embraces e-commerce, shutters Lancaster location
(fox43.com - 1/9/2025) Ten Thousand Villages, a pioneer retailer in the fair-trade movement, announced Thursday it will close 13 company-owned stores, including its location in Intercourse, Lancaster County ... (full story)
- Qdoba signs another 77 store agreements
(restaurantdive.com - 1/9/2025) Qdoba has signed 10 franchising agreements for 77 stores in recent weeks, building off the momentum the brand saw in 2024 ...
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- JCPenney merges with SPARC to form Catalyst Brands; Forever 21 exploring options
(chainstoreage.com - 1/9/2025) JCPenney and SPARC Group have combined to form a new organization, called Catalyst Brands, which is made up of SPARC’s Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand and Nautica brands, as well as JCPenney ... (full story)
- Tom's Watch Bar Recaps Year of Strong Growth in 2024, Continues National Expansion in 2025
(morningstar.com - 1/8/2025) Tom's Watch Bar has announced an ambitious expansion plan for 2025, targeting seven to eight new locations, including announced sites in Seattle and Cleveland ... (full story)
- Former Popeyes Franchisee Builds on Decades of Success with Newk's Expansion Plans
(1851franchise.com - 1/8/2025) With a six-store development agreement in place, plans to open two Newk's locations in Mississippi and four more in Louisiana ... (full story)
- Wawa Begins in the Midwest With It Largest Expansion Ever
(delco.today - 1/8/2025) The Delaware County convenience store chain broke ground for its first stores in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana and plans to open up 160 stores in the three states in the next five to eight years. The chain is also extending into the southeastern US, including Alabama, North Carolina and Georgia ... (full story)
- Fareway Acquires Two Eastern Iowa Grocery Store Locations
(khak.com - 1/8/2025) Fareway announced Tuesday that they plan on purchasing two Brothers Market locations in Eastern Iowa ...
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- Buckleys Bringing Port of Subs to Northern Utah
(franchising.com - 1/8/2025) The store will be the first of 40 Port of Subs locations to be built in Northern Utah under a regional developer agreement ... (full story)
- Kelly’s Roast Beef Acquired by Private Equity Firm
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/8/2025) Private equity firm AAM15 Management announced Tuesday that it acquired 74-year-old sandwich chain Kelly’s Roast Beef ...
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- Atomic Wings Closes 2024 with Record Growth and Exciting Plans for 2025
(restaurantnews.com - 1/8/2025) Atomic Wings is aiming to open 30-34 units by the end of 2025 and targeting new locations in New York, New Jersey, Texas, Arizona and Nevada ... (full story)
- Newk's Eatery Closes 2024 on a High Note: Milestones, Innovations and Growth Plans ...
(prweb.com - 1/8/2025) Newk's plans to continue its expansion in 2025 with a target of four new locations next year with existing franchisees that are exploring new locations and one new company location ... (full story)
- Popular Japanese bargain store chain Daiso will open first Florida location in Tampa next month
(cltampa.com - 1/8/2025) Last summer, popular Japanese bargain store chain Daiso announced plans to open Florida's first location in Tampa, and now we have an opening date ...
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- Hungry Howie’s Expands Across Metro Detroit and the U.S.
(dbusiness.com - 1/8/2025) The brand signed four single-store agreements to expand in Terre Haute, Ind.; McAllen, Texas; Summerville, S.C.; and St. Clair Shores. A multi-store agreement in Detroit will bring three new locations to the area ... (full story)
- Fast-growing Asian Fusion restaurant chain opening first Lexington location
(msn.com - 1/8/2025) The Denver-based Asian Fusion fast-casual chain, is set to open its first Kentucky location in Lexington ... (full story)
- How Paris Baguette is bringing back the neighborhood bakery
(restaurantdive.com - 1/8/2025) Operators have already signed upwards of 70 leases for 2025, and is aiming for over 200 development deals in 2025 ... (full story)
- Piatti restaurant stays fresh and delicious after 30 years
(pleasantonweekly.com - 1/8/2025) Piatti opened in the Danville Livery shopping center 30 years ago ... (full story)
- James Beard-Winning Texas Sushi Restaurant Is Coming to Philly
(philly.eater.com - 1/7/2025) A growing Japanese restaurant chain from Texas is opening its first-ever Philadelphia location this year ... (full story)
- Steve Shannon Tire Acquires Three Locations
(moderntiredealer.com - 1/7/2025) Bloomsburg, Pa. based Steve Shannon Tire Co. has acquired three retail stores from The Tire Warehouse Inc., which is based in Albany, N.Y. ...
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- Portillo's to open new, non-traditional restaurant in the Chicago suburbs
(nbcchicago.com - 1/7/2025) Unlike traditional restaurants, the new Portillo’s Pick Up in Orland Park does not have an indoor dining room ... (full story)
- This popular Northeast coffee chain is opening its first Bay Area outpost in Palo Alto
(paloaltoonline.com - 1/7/2025) A prevalent Northeast coffee chain that “sees coffee differently” is opening its first Bay Area location in Palo Alto ...
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- K9 Resorts Concludes 2024 with Double-Digit Franchise Agreements and Strong Sales Performance
(prnewswire.com - 1/7/2025) Multi-unit agreements to bring several additional resorts to Colorado, Virginia, and Florida as well as debuting in Utah, Nevada, Illinois, and Nebraska; also began construction on its first location in California. The brand sets its sights on opening 25 new resorts and awarding more than 30 franchise licenses in 2025 ... (full story)
- Children's Lighthouse Closes Out 2024 With Record Growth and Momentum for the Year Ahead
(prweb.com - 1/7/2025) Looking to 2025, the early education and child care brand aims to open 15 new locations and achieve a 10% growth in overall franchise revenue for existing owners ...
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- FSC Franchise Co. Celebrates Milestone Year as It Closes Out 2024 and Looks Ahead to 2025
(1851franchise.com - 1/7/2025) The company’s development pipeline is robust heading into 2025, probably open 20-plus stores between all three brands ... (full story)
- True Religion acquired by Acon Investments and Schottenstein affiliate
(chainstoreage.com - 1/7/2025) The denim apparel and lifestyle brand has been acquired by private equity firm Acon Investments and its partner, SB360 Capital Partners ... (full story)
- Charlotte-based Hickory Tavern chain sold to a Florida group expanding in Carolinas
(heraldsun.com - 1/7/2025) Artistry Restaurants acquired the 28-year-old sports bar and grill as the Winter Park, Florida, restaurant investor expands into the Carolinas ...
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- Big Lots Closes Strategic Deal With Gordon Brothers, Saving 200 to 400 Stores
(mytotalretail.com - 1/7/2025) Big Lots has concluded its sale agreement with investment firm Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, securing the brand's future and several jobs ... (full story)
- Joann closes smattering of locations across US
(retaildive.com - 1/7/2025) The retailer confirmed six locations including stores in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and Ithaca, New York ...
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- Wienerschnitzel Opens Its First Nebraska Location in Omaha
(franchising.com - 1/7/2025) Iconic Hot Dog Concept Known for its World-Famous Chili Dog Officially Enters Nebraska ...
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- Atomic Wings Set to Open First Virginia Location in Virginia Beach on January 18th
(franchising.com - 1/7/2025) Atomic Wings is expanding into Virginia with its first location set to open on January 18th ... (full story)
- Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs Announces Innovative Expansion Initiatives and Revenue Growth ...
(1851franchise.com - 1/6/2025) Signed 6 new franchise agreements this year, positioning growth footprint by approximately 30%, expanded into brand new markets such as Sarasota and Bradenton, FL ... (full story)
- Rising Roll Gourmet Café Will Bring Fresh Dining Options to University of South Carolina's ...
(streetinsider.com - 1/6/2025) Rising Roll Gourmet Café, a franchise renowned for its fresh, local, and innovative menu, will become a key part of the University of South Carolina's (USC) new Health Sciences Campus ... (full story)
- ‘It’s Bo Time!’: Bojangles bringing Southern-style cooking to Colorado
(kdvr.com - 1/6/2025) In mid-2025 Bojangles, a restaurant chain that specializes in breakfast and Southern-style food, will be coming to Pueblo ... (full story)
- Another popular burger chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(thestreet.com - 1/6/2025) The Little Mint Inc., which operates 22 corporate-owned Hwy 55 locations and has 71 franchised locations in the Southeast, filed its petition on Dec. 31 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, seeking to restructure its debt ...
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- H Mart to Open New Stores in Massachusetts and Illinois
(progressivegrocer.com - 1/6/2025) H Mart is on the move in other parts of the country, too. Later this year, outposts are expected to open in Orlando, Fla., Dublin, Calif., and Haltom City, Texas, near Fort Worth, among other communities. (full story)
- Business as usual as Container Store lenders approve fresh Chapter 11 plan
(insideretail.us - 1/6/2025) The company expects to confirm the plan of reorganization within the next weeks ...
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- Yogurtland Plans to Open 30 Shops in 2025
(qsrmagazine.com - 1/6/2025) The franchise brand plans to expand in key territories including Texas, Northern and Southern California, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Jersey and Pennsylvania ... (full story)
- 'It's a sign of the times': VALU Home Centers to close three more stores in Western New York
(wkbw.com - 1/6/2025) Three VALU Home Centers will soon close their doors as the family-owned Buffalo-based retailer faces increasing challenges in a competitive retail marketplace ... (full story)
- Pet Wants Wraps up a Landmark Year, Poised for Even Greater Growth in 2025
(1851franchise.com - 1/6/2025) Key initiatives include expanding into new markets such as Dallas, Houston, Salt Lake City and Chicago.
We anticipate around 30 stores will transition from mobile businesses to retail stores ... (full story)
- Iconic burger joint sets record straight after axing 20 locations ... 30 stores are open to serve
(the-sun.com - 1/5/2025) FRISCH’S Restaurants, a regional operator of Midwest chain Big Boy, has cut about 20 locations from its website ...
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