- Love's Travel Stops Opens Two New Locations
(storebrands.com - 12/13/2024) Love’s Travel Stops is expanding its store count with the opening of new locations in Alabama and Wyoming ... (full story)
- RaceTrac Opens Its First Ohio Convenience Store
(cspdailynews.com - 12/13/2024) RaceTrac’s first store in Ohio is a significant milestone for the growing company ... (full story)
- Primark Plans 5 New Locations Following $90 Million U.S. Expansion
(retailtouchpoints.com - 12/13/2024) The apparel and accessories retailer has signed five new leases for stores throughout the Southern and Midwest U.S., after already investing more than $90 million in 2024 ... (full story)
- Whole Foods debuts 3 new stores in one week
(grocerydive.com - 12/13/2024) Since introducing its first small-format concept store in New York City in September, the grocer has opened five full-size locations across the U.S. ...
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- America's Largest BBQ Chain Abruptly Shutters 30 More Locations As Sales Plunge
(aol.com - 12/12/2024) After shuttering nearly 100 locations within 12 months, America's largest barbecue chain has reportedly been hit with another wave of closures amid significant sales declines ...
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- Minnesota’s Favorite Gas Station Opening 6 New Stores in Midwest
(quickcountry.com - 12/12/2024) Wisconsin-based Kwik Trip Is Opening Six New Stores in December 2024! ...
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- Hi-Noon Petroleum, Inc. Acquired by Jacksons Food Stores, Inc.
(jobbersworld.com/ - 12/12/2024) The transaction includes Hi-Noon’s 3 convenience retail stores, 46 dealer accounts, and its entire fleet of transportation assets ... (full story)
- Foxtrot to reopen two Dallas locations in January
(supermarketnews.com - 12/12/2024) Convenience-store chain has revived 5 stores in Chicago, and reopening two Dallas locations in January. It is continuing its path of reopening about one of its previous locations every month, with a total of 10 of its original 33 ...
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- Grand Opening of Paris Baguette Glen Ellyn on December 12th, Marking 200th Café in North America
(restaurantnews.com - 12/12/2024) Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with over 4,000 units worldwide, is growing quickly in the US & Canada ... (full story)
- Aldi Expands In Eight States, D.C.
(storebrands.com - 12/12/2024) The latest locations are part of the grocer’s year-long store expansion effort ... (full story)
- Cult-favorite gas station Allsup's is expanding in Texas, nearby states
(chron.com - 12/12/2024) Allsup's boasted six new or coming Texas locations, additionally, announced six new stores set to open in New Mexico before the end of the year and is plotting to reach 10 total locations in Oklahoma ... (full story)
- Love's Advances Growth Plans With Network Updates
(csnews.com - 12/12/2024) In honor of its 60th year in business, Love's introduced an improvement and expansion plan, which includes adding 20 to 25 new locations and updating between 35 to 40 existing stores ...
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- Casey’s Updates 2025 Outlook Over CEFCO Acquisition
(cspdailynews.com - 12/12/2024) Casey’s expects to add approximately 270 stores for the 2025 fiscal year ... (full story)
- Container Store Prepares to File for Bankruptcy in Coming Weeks
(finance.yahoo.com - 12/12/2024) The Container Store Group Inc. is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks following mounting losses and escalating liquidity woes ... (full story)
- American Freight closes doors nationwide, Ohio HQ hit with massive layoffs
(sciotovalleyguardian.com - 12/11/2024) Franchise Group Inc. also owns brands such as Pet Supplies Plus, The Vitamin Shoppe, and Buddy’s Home Furnishings, which will continue operations during the restructuring process ...
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- Now Under New Ownership, Di Bruno Bros is Eyeing Expansion Throughout Philadelphia
(philadelphia.today - 12/11/2024) Brown’s plans to grow Di Bruno’s physical footprint throughout the region over the next decade. Its goal is to open another 12 to 15 stores in that time ... (full story)
- The Fresh Market Finishes 2024 Opening Two New Locations in Massachusetts
(inance.yahoo.com - 12/11/2024) Specialty fresh food retailer broadens its footprint with new stores in Mansfield and Framingham ...
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- Charlamagne Tha God to Join Krystal for a Grand Opening in Orangeburg
(restaurantnews.com - 12/11/2024) Through a five-store partnership in South Carolina, Charlamagne is playing a key role in launching and promoting multiple new Krystal stores across the state ... (full story)
- Lowe’s 2025 growth plans include store expansion, marketplace launch and more
(chainstoreage.com - 12/11/2024) The retailer plans to open 10-15 stores per year during the next several years in fast-growing U.S. markets in a move to fuel-long term growth, expand its footprint and attract new DIY and Pro customers ... (full story)
- Albertsons terminates merger agreement, files lawsuit against Kroger
(supermarketnews.com - 12/11/2024) Albertsons Companies, Inc. on announced that it would officially terminate its pending $25 billion merger agreement with Kroger, following decisions by two courts blocking the long-pending merger deal... (full story)
- Party City Mulls Second Bankruptcy in Two Years as Sales Lag
(finance.yahoo.com - 12/11/2024) Party City Holdco Inc. is considering options including a sale or another potential bankruptcy, just over a year after it emerged from Chapter 11 ... (full story)
- Hawaiian-inspired restaurant chain enters Maryland
(msn.com - 12/11/2024) The chain’s local franchisee wants to continue the concept's growth in the state and hopes to open one to two locations each year ...
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- Macy’s to close additional stores as it puts focus on luxury amid declining sales
(glossy.co - 12/11/2024) Bluemercury will open nine stores during the fourth quarter, in addition to the nine new stores already added this year ... (full story)
- 16 Handles Propels Brand into Multiple New Markets, Capitalizing on Fro Yo Resurgence
(finance.yahoo.com - 12/11/2024) Dessert Franchise Adding 20+ New Units Across New York, Arizona, South Carolina, Texas and Florida ...
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- Walgreens reportedly in talks to sell itself to Sycamore Partners
(chainstoreage.com - 12/10/2024) The retail pharmacy and health care services company is in talks with Sycamore Partners in a deal that would take it private ... (full story)
- Ollie’s Bargain Outlet buying up Big Lots leases; new CEO to take reins in February
(chainstoreage.com - 12/10/2024) With 15 acquired stores in the third quarter and two acquired after it ended. Earlier this month, Ollie’s was the winning bidder in a bankruptcy sale to acquire an additional seven former Big Lots store leases... (full story)
- SPB Hospitality Sells Brewery and Specialty Brands to an affiliate of Kelly Companies of Southern CA
(restaurantnews.com - 12/10/2024) The sale includes iconic brewery restaurants Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, ChopHouse & Brewery, Ragtime Tavern and Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery ... (full story)
- Academy Sports to open 20 to 25 new stores in 2025; Q3 sales, earnings miss
(chainstoreage.com - 12/10/2024) The company plans to open 20 to 25 stores in 2025, representing approximately 7.5% annual unit growth at the midpoint ... (full story)
- 4 New Aldi Locations Coming to Alabama
(newsbreak.com - 12/10/2024) While grand opening dates haven't been set for any of the new locations, their planned sites have been confirmed ... (full story)
- Aldi adds 2 Long Island stores in December; 3 more planned for 2025
(greaterlongisland.com - 12/10/2024) Aldi has even bigger plans for 2025, with three more Long Island locations in the works...
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- Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Reports 7.8% Increase in Net Sales and Opens Record 24 New Stores ...
(quiverquant.com - 12/10/2024) The Company opened 24 new stores and closed three stores, including two permanent closures and one temporary closure related to Hurricane Helene, ending the quarter with 546 stores in 31 states, a year-over-year increase in store count of 8.1% ... (full story)
- Noble Roman's Announces Additional Growth
(stocktitan.net - 12/10/2024) Opening 19 new franchise locations in Q4 2024. Total of 70 new unit openings expected in 2024. The company is also building a substantial backlog of new units scheduled to open in Q1 2025 ... (full story)
- Husband-Wife Duo Brings Re-Bath to Albuquerque, Strengthening Business Development ...
(prnewswire.com - 12/10/2024) Re-Bath, one of America's largest bathroom remodelers, has announced a new signed agreement in Albuquerque ... (full story)
- Scooter’s Coffee® Continues Expansion in Midwest with New Agreements in November
(franchising.com - 12/10/2024) The Midwest-based drive-thru coffee franchise experiencing record-breaking growth, proudly announces plans to open three additional world-class coffee kiosks - the result of new franchise agreements signed in November ... (full story)
- Doors open at region's second Guthrie’s location
(wsaz.com - 12/10/2024) It is the brand's 13th new location opened in 2024 and its first location in the state ...
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- Mountain Mike’s Pizza Introduces Mountain-Sized Pizzas ... to Washington State
(restaurantnews.com - 12/10/2024) In addition to Arlington, the pair will expand the Mountain Mike’s brand across the Evergreen State, including Bellevue, Bellingham, Burlington, Kirkland, Lake Stevens, Lynwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Northgate and Redmond ... (full story)
- Encore Restaurants, LLC Brings 7 Brew Drive-Thru Beverage Stands to Salt Lake City and Phoenix ...
(finance.yahoo.com - 12/9/2024) Newly formed subsidiary Encore 7 BREW, LLC holds exclusive franchise rights to build and operate 7 Brew drive-thru beverage stands throughout Utah and Arizona ...
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- This Texas-based restaurant concept has eyes on Baton Rouge
(businessreport.com - 12/9/2024) A Texas-based Tex-Mex restaurant chain wants to open its first Louisiana location in a growing area of Baton Rouge...
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- Man behind Stuffed Crust Pizza, McGriddle brings game to Indianapolis. What's on the menu
(indystar.com - 12/9/2024) Tom’s Watch Bar opened in the 10,000-square-foot space at 140 S. Illinois ... (full story)
- National Shoe Store Chain Closing 400 Stores
(iheart.com - 12/9/2024) Foot Locker, which already shut down dozens of locations this year, will continue to do so next year and by 2026, will have shuttered 400 locations that are underperforming ... (full story)
- Handel’s Ice Cream Marks Historical 150th Opening
(businesswire.com - 12/9/2024) Handel’s Ice Cream, serving handmade ice cream since 1945, is thrilled to celebrate the monumental milestone of its 150th location ... (full story)
- Perkins American Food Co. Continues Canadian Expansion with Multi-Unit Griddle & Go Agreement ...
(restaurantnews.com - 12/9/2024) This multi-unit deal marks a significant expansion of the Perkins brand in Western Canada and introduces the company’s innovative express model to the Calgary market ... (full story)
- Under Armour Opens a New Flagship Store at Its Baltimore Global Headquarters
(finance.yahoo.com - 12/9/2024) Under Armour has expanded its retail footprint, this time with a new location — and store concept — in the athletic giant’s hometown of Baltimore ...
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- Trader Joe's Announces New Stores in Oregon and California
(andnowuknow.com - 12/9/2024) Trader Joe’s is expanding its network of stores once again, bringing its two newest locations to the Oregon and California markets ... (full story)
- Parker’s Kitchen confirms four Northeast Florida locations
(jaxdailyrecord.com - 12/9/2024) Georgia-based Parker’s Kitchen expects to open at least four gas station and convenience stores in Northeast Florida by the third quarter of 2026. It has locations in its Georgia and South Carolina markets and is adding 25 more in those states and in Florida ...
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- Walgreens closed 58 stores across U.S. in November
(supermarketnews.com - 12/9/2024) The struggling pharmacy chain said it plans to shutter about 500 stores in 2025 ...
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- Midasautomotive.com Announces Expansion to Grow Automotive Repair Footprint Mississippi & Tennessee
(abc4.com - 12/9/2024) Midasautomotive.com today announced expansion from the current 3 Midas locations in Tupelo, Oxford, and Columbus, Mississippi to 4 new locations in Mississippi and Tennessee ... (full story)
- Fueled by Fresh Roasts and Franchisee Support, Dunn Brothers Coffee Charts National Ambitions
(qsrmagazine.com - 12/8/2024) The chain eyes 250 stores in the next five years, starting from Minnesota and extending into high-demand states such as Iowa, Texas, and Oklahoma. ...
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- Walmart closures confirmed before the end of 2024 – This is the list of all the stores that have rec
(eladelantado.com - 12/8/2024) Walmart shuts down underperforming stores – find out if your local Walmart is one of them ...
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- Primark sizes up expansion
(thetimes.com - 12/8/2024) Primark, which has so far eschewed opening online stores, now has 457 outlets in 17 countries. It plans to open 530 stores by 2026... (full story)
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe Working on Multiple Sites
(whatnowphoenix.com - 12/7/2024) The company plans to open a handful of new locations in Buckeye and Surprise ...
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- Restaurant group behind Blanco to open upgraded version of the Mexican staple in Phoenix
(ktar.com - 12/7/2024) Blanco Reserva, the sixth Blanco restaurant in Arizona, will open on Dec. 13 at the $2 billion redeveloped former Paradise Valley Mall site in Phoenix ...
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- Taco Bell is testing a beverage concept called Live Más Café
(nrn.com - 12/6/2024) Taco Bell has launched a new beverage concept called Live Más Café in San Diego ... (full story)
- Doug Keenum Expands Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Footprint with Three Tennessee Locations
(restaurantnews.com - 12/6/2024) Three Tennessee locations are part the mission to bring Legit. Texas. Barbecue. to more communities ... (full story)
- Cheesecake Factory Just Announced Plans to Open 585 New Restaurants
(aol.com - 12/6/2024) The Cheesecake Factory brand has 215 restaurants across the U.S. and aims to open an additional 85 locations to reach 300 restaurants...the company discussed growth plans for North Italia, Flower Child, and Culinary Dropout... (full story)
- Tractor Supply hikes store expansion goal; 90 new locations on tap for 2025
(chainstoreage.com - 12/6/2024) The nation’s largest rural lifestyle retailer has increased its long-term store count goal to 3,200 locations, up from its previously announced target of 3,000. Tractor Supply expects to open 90 new namesake stores n 2025, along with and approximately 10 new Petsense by Tractor Supply stores... (full story)
- Arizona chain Eegee's declares bankruptcy
(restaurantbusinessonline.com - 12/6/2024) The fast-food sandwich chain is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed five locations, according to local reports. The chain had been hinting at struggles for months ...
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- Fazoli’s Returns to Utah Markets With New Multi-Unit Deal
(franchisetimes.com - 12/6/2024) Develop five locations across the state over the next five years ... (full story)
- Dolce Vita Opens First US Mall Store at Aventura as the Shoe Brand Continues Retail Expansion
(finance.yahoo.com - 12/6/2024) Dolce Vita is expanding its retail footprint once again with the opening of its first-ever mall store in the U.S. ...
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- Layne’s Chicken Fingers Location Set to Open in Clearfield this December
(franchising.com - 12/6/2024) Layne’s Chicken Fingers will be opening for the first time in Utah with a location in Clearfield this year, with plans to open a total of 16 locations over the next five years ... (full story)
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