construction and design

Atlanta — Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is ready for expansion into five new states — Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey, New York and Utah — creating opportunities in key markets for experienced franchise owners who are ready to grow quickly. The brand is on pace for a record-setting year through robust sales growth and an ambitious development pipeline. Key Markets for Growth: • Arizona: Flagstaff, Phoenix metropolitan area, Prescott, Tucson • Nevada: Las Vegas metropolitan area • New Jersey: Central and South Jersey • …

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Pasadena, Calif. — Dog Haus will soon make its Florida debut. The California-born concept has signed an area development agreement with seasoned restaurant franchisees Livingston and Terri Chatman, marking the brand’s first expansion into the Sunshine State. Livingston, a notable University of Florida basketball alumnus, and his wife, Terri, bring more than 20 years of experience in franchising multiple restaurant concepts. The duo plans to open their first Dog Haus location in Tampa in late 2025 or early 2026. They are exploring potential additional sites across Florida in the years …

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Franklin, Tenn. — In May 2024, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) outlined its North American-focused 5-year business plan, dubbed Mitsubishi Motors Momentum 2030. The plan outlines the company’s business and product plans that run through fiscal-year 2030. As part of this plan, the first Mitsubishi Motors retail sales gallery dealership will open in the first quarter of 2026 in Antioch, Tenn., southeast of Nashville. The new retail development opening in 2026 in Antioch, Tenn., will be located at 4230 Century Farms Terrace. Century Farms is a 300-plus-acre mixed-use master-planned …

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Murray, Utah — Beyond, Inc., owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY and a blockchain asset portfolio, will change its corporate name to Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., effective Aug. 29, 2025. The renewed brand combines its billion-dollar www.BedBathandBeyond.com platform with localized, capital-efficient stores. The Bed Bath & Beyond comeback is underway with its first store conversion in Nashville, Tenn., which has experienced significant traffic and revenue alongside nationwide media coverage with a de minimis capital investment. Over the next 24 months, the companies plan to convert additional …

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Houston — SPB Hospitality, a portfolio company of Fortress Investment Group and a leading operator and franchisor of restaurant brands, has appointed Robert “Bob” J. Fargo as senior vice president of development. Fargo first joined SPB Hospitality in 2023 as vice president of construction and design. In his new role, Fargo will lead all aspects of real estate, design and construction management for SPB Hospitality’s portfolio, including J. Alexander’s, Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill, Amada, Village Whiskey, Krystal and Logan’s Roadhouse. He will be responsible for managing SPB’s national development …

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Burlington, N.J. — Burlington Stores, Inc. is continuing to roll out its refreshed in-store shopping experience. This nationwide refresh is a part of the off-price retailer’s long term vision to stay aligned with modern shopping habits. Half of Burlington stores have already been converted, and all future new stores openings will feature the updated branding and a smaller, more efficient layout. Most remaining locations are expected to transition to the new format by the end of 2026. “At Burlington shoppers already know that they can find the very best values …

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New York City — Bojangles, the North Carolina-born restaurant chain specializing in craveable breakfast and Southern-style chicken, biscuits and tea, has signed a 20-unit agreement that will bring the concept back to New York City. After a brief chapter in the city during the 1980s, this agreement marks the beginning of a new era for Bojangles in the city. The agreement, spearheaded by experienced restaurant owner and operator Habib Hashimi and Hashimi Holding Corporation, is expected to bring Bojangles to New York City over the next 10 years, with the …

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Wawa, Pa. — Wawa, a privately held, family-owned chain of more than 1,100 convenience retail stores currently operating in 12 states and Washington, D.C., will soon be opening in Middle Tennessee. On Aug. 12, construction began on new stores in Murfreesboro and Clarksville. Both stores are projected to open in the second half of 2026. “We are thrilled to continue growing in new markets to provide the community with our one-of-a-kind offer and commitment to supporting the community,” says Joe Collins, director of store operations for Wawa. “We are excited …

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Philadelphia — With nearly 40 new locations on track to open in 2025 and recognition as one of the nation’s top-performing restaurant brands, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is celebrating strong mid-year momentum rooted in innovation, accessibility and franchise growth. In the first half of the year, Rita’s opened 16 new shops, including locations in new and developing markets like Grand Rapids, Mich.; Nexton, S.C.; and Liberty Township, Ohio. With 19 additional shops currently in the pipeline, the brand is poised for continued growth across the U.S. “As we …

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Toledo, Ohio — Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, is celebrating a powerful first half of 2025, marked by 41 new store openings. If current trends continue, the brand is poised for a 28% year-over-year increase in new store openings — reinforcing its strength in a highly competitive market. “We entered 2025 with momentum from a very intentional development strategy — and that pipeline is now turning into stores,” says Gerardo Flores, chief development officer of Marco’s Pizza. “The potential of our model and the power of …

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