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Primark to Make Minnesota Debut at Mall of America in September

by Katie Lee

New York City — Primark, the international clothing retailer known for delivering quality fashion at value prices, will open in the iconic Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., on Sept. 3, its first store in the state. This follows the opening of Primark’s first store in Indiana at Castleton Square Mall in July and the upcoming opening of the retailer’s second store in the greater Orlando metropolitan area at Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets on Aug. 20. Primark’s Mall of America location will boast nearly 35,000 square feet of retail selling …

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Chipotle Debuts in Saudi Arabia with First Restaurant in Riyadh

by Katie Lee

Newport Beach, Calif. — Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its first restaurant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) later this month in partnership with Alshaya Group, a leading international franchise retail operator. Located at Sidra, the premier dining destination in Riyadh next to the Granada Mall, the restaurant marks Chipotle’s entry into Saudi Arabia and another milestone in the company’s international growth strategy. “We’re pleased to introduce Chipotle to guests in Saudi Arabia for the first time,” says Nate Lawton, chief business development officer at Chipotle. “Expanding into the …

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First Co-Branded Location Planned for Buffalo Wild Wings GO and Jimmy John’s

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Palmetto, Fla. — Two Inspire Brands favorites are joining forces for the first time. On Aug. 18, Buffalo Wild Wings GO and Jimmy John’s® will open the country’s first co-branded location at 5241 69th St. E in Palmetto, Fla., bringing hand-sauced wings and made-to-order subs together under one roof. The location is owned and operated by Quality Foods Restaurant Group, which operates three other Buffalo Wild Wings locations across Florida. “Bringing the first-ever Buffalo Wild Wings GO and Jimmy John’s together is something special, and we’re proud to do it …

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Puptqe to Open First Georgia Location in Alpharetta Area

by Katie Lee

Alpharetta, Ga. — Puptqe, an award-winning pet retailer, is expanding into Georgia with its first location planned for the Alpharetta area. The new store will feature Puptqe’s dog boutique along with its membership, private parties, community gatherings and interactive activities for dogs and their owners. “Puptqe was built around celebrating the relationship we have with our dogs and the memories we create with them,” says Courtney Honda, president and co-founder of Puptqe. The new location will introduce Puptqe to the Georgia market and will be locally operated. Puptqe opened its …

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Papa Johns Names Global Chief Development Officer & SVP, International

by Katie Lee

Louisville, Ky. — Papa Johns International, Inc. has made some changes to its leadership team to further support the company’s ongoing strategic transformation. John Matter, who serves as senior vice president, general counsel and interim head of North American development, has been named to the newly created position of global chief development officer and assistant corporate secretary, which will be responsible for leading growth and development strategy, including global expansion, franchise development, strategic partnerships and other opportunities to create shareholder value. Matter has more than 25 years of legal and …

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Ross Stores to Open 110 Locations in 2026

by Katie Lee

Dublin, Calif. — During the months of June and July, Ross Stores, Inc. opened 47 new stores nationwide — including 35 Ross Dress for Less® and 12 dd’s DISCOUNTS® locations across 15 states and territories. With these new openings, the company is on track to open approximately 110 stores this year. “Each new opening allows us to deliver compelling value to even more customers while creating new jobs and making a positive impact in the local communities,” says Richard Lietz, executive vice president, property development. “Building on the strong new …

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Dog Haus Opens First International Restaurant

by Katie Lee

Pasadena, Calif. — Dog Haus has officially entered Mexico with the opening of its first restaurant in Mérida, Yucatán, marking its first permanent international restaurant. The restaurant is the first of three Dog Haus locations planned for Mexico in 2026. The Mérida restaurant welcomed its first guests in June. The opening represents a major milestone for the Pasadena, Calif.-based brand and also marks the first step in Dog Haus’ expansion across Mexico. Additional restaurants are planned for Mexico City and Tijuana before the end of 2026, with Monterrey and Riviera …

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Topgolf to Open First Venue in Wisconsin with New Prototype

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Sports entertainment leader Topgolf will open its newest location near Madison in Monona, Wis., on Aug. 14, 2026. Topgolf Madison, the first venue in the state of Wisconsin, is the brand’s new prototype featuring Topgolf’s legendary golf games plus new entertainment and technology enhancements that include arcade games, a reimagined outfield, targets, lights and slope, and the brand’s new “My Bay, My Way” personalized offering. Topgolf Madison, located 8 miles east of Madison, is the brand’s 103rd venue in the country. The two-level venue will offer a dynamic …

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Trinity Energy Delivers Energy Independence to Costco Distribution Center

by Katie Lee

Snohomish, Wash. — Trinity Energy, a leading provider of integrated operating systems for sustainable energy solutions, has taken Costco Wholesale off grid with the launch of an independent, on-site energy system at Costco’s distribution center in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The fully integrated solar and battery platform was installed significantly faster than installing a traditional energy backup system from local power providers, enabling Costco to accelerate its operational readiness, bypass lengthy grid interconnection queues and permitting delays, and benefit from substantial cost savings. The energy independence solution, which combines solar …

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Mellow Mushroom Builds Midyear Momentum

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Mellow Mushroom is entering the second half of 2026 with significant franchise development momentum after signing six franchise deals through the first half of the year, preparing to open new restaurants and expanding into new markets — including its first-ever location in Montana. During the first quarter, Mellow Mushroom signed four franchise agreements representing six restaurants across Kentucky, Montana, Arkansas and Georgia. Since then, the development pipeline has continued to expand. The brand is now preparing for four restaurant openings next year, including its highly anticipated debut in Bozeman, …

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