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Xponential Fitness Signs 127-Unit Development Deal in 6 States

by Katie Lee

Irvine, Calif. — Xponential Fitness has signed a multi-unit franchise deal with Riser Fitness to develop 127 new Club Pilates studios over the next 5 years. Riser Fitness has also obtained the rights to develop all remaining, non-contracted studio locations in six states, including California, Idaho, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Riser Fitness, a family-owned operator, maintains more than 110 studios across eight states with a growing international footprint. Most recently, the company debuted its first Club Pilates studio in Mexico City and will begin a 40-unit development plan alongside …

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Your Pie Targets Southeast Growth with Redesigned Restaurant Format

by Katie Lee

Alpharetta, Ga. — Your Pie, a pizza brand known for its customizable brick-oven pizzas and open-kitchen dining experience, is targeting scalable growth across the Southeast, with a focus on metro Atlanta, the Chattanooga-Knoxville-Nashville corridor and Columbia, S.C. “Focusing on the Southeast markets is big for Your Pie right now, especially with the growing population and demand for something new in those areas,” says Ken Caldwell, CEO and head of development of Your Pie. “We believe that these markets resonate exceptionally well with our brand and will give us the opportunity …

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New York Butcher Shoppe Nears 50 Locations as National Expansion Accelerates

by Katie Lee

Greenville, S.C. — New York Butcher Shoppe, a neighborhood butcher and specialty market, is making strides in its franchise development goals for 2026. The news follows a recent announcement of a strategic investment partnership with The Foundry Group, which brings hands‑on operational expertise to strengthen the company’s foundation and support scalable, nationwide franchise growth. New York Butcher Shoppe currently operates 42 units across 10 states and is advancing toward its 50th location, set to open by the end of the year. The brand’s development pipeline is robust, with nine new …

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Design on Display

by Katie Lee

— By Liz Snyder — How glass wall systems are emerging as a strategic investment for retailers. Today, the most successful retail stores aren’t designed solely for transactions; they are experiential and foster emotional connection. A well-designed store engages customers and attracts prospective shoppers, even when staff are busy. To do so, many retailers are incorporating hospitality-inspired elements, such as cafés, restaurants and communal gathering areas, into their layout design, transforming furniture and retail stores into lifestyle destinations. Floor plans that prioritize openness, natural light and seamless flow enhance the …

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Playa Bowls Enhances Leadership to Support North American Expansion

by Katie Lee

Belmar, N.J. — Playa Bowls, the nation’s leading superfruit and acai bowl brand, is expanding its leadership team with a series of key appointments and promotions as it prepares to grow beyond 400 shops nationwide. Jayson Tipp, formerly chief development officer, has been named chief growth officer, expanding his role to oversee development, technology and digital marketing while leading the brand’s enterprise growth strategy. In his stead, Playa Bowls has appointed Patrick Turek as chief development officer. In this role, Turek will lead franchise development, real estate, design and construction, …

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Tanger Releases 2025 Impact Report

by Katie Lee

Greensboro, N.C. — Tanger®, a leading owner and operator of outlet and other open-air retail shopping destinations, has released its 2025 Impact Report for the annual period ending December 31, 2025, marking a decade of reporting on the company’s sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives. Additionally, the Institute for Market Transformation has named Tanger a 2026 Green Lease Leader at the Silver level. Launched in 2014, Green Lease Leaders recognizes landlords, tenants and teams who modernize their leases to spur collaborative action on energy and water efficiency, shared cost-savings, air quality …

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More Money, More Problems

by Katie Lee

— By Nellie Day — California buildouts get a power upgrade — and a new set of challenges. The two items development teams are always trying to manage — time and cost — are getting a whole lot harder to control due to California’s updated Title 24 Energy Code. This code, which is updated every 3 years, sets efficiency standards for building systems like HVAC, lighting and electrical infrastructure across the state. The latest version took effect Jan. 1, 2026, and requires all newly permitted projects to include higher-efficiency systems, …

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Wetzel’s Pretzels and Cold Stone Creamery to Open Over 17 Co-Branded Locations in 2026

by Katie Lee

Pasadena, Calif. — Wetzel’s Pretzels is teaming up with Cold Stone Creamery to expand its national footprint through co-branded locations. The brands currently have three co-branded locations in development for May, with plans to open an additional eight units by the end of 2026. This pipeline is on top of several new co-branded locations that opened earlier this year. Recent or upcoming openings include: • Clifton Park, N.Y. • Columbus, Ohio • Alamo Ranch, Texas • Bennington, Neb. • Bronx, N.Y.  • Lewisville, Texas • Burleson, Texas • Mt. Washington, …

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NYC’s First Operational Public Grocery Store to Open in 2027 in the South Bronx

by Katie Lee

New York City — On May 18, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced The Peninsula in the Bronx has been selected as the second site for the City’s municipal grocery store program. It will be the first public grocery store to open (in 2027), and is projected to span 20,000 square feet in Hunts Point. Hunts Point is a South Bronx community where more than half of households have relied on public assistance within the last year, and where 77% of households in …

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Rōti Modern Mediterranean Debuts in London; Expands in Atlanta

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Rōti Modern Mediterranean®, the fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant concept part of Edible Brands®, is expanding into the London market for the first time through three delivery-first kitchens. The brand is also expanding in the Atlanta area with a new delivery-first store opening in Smyrna, Ga. “What makes Rōti work is simple. It’s bold food, real hospitality and shows up the same way every time,” says Matthew Walls, president and chief stores officer of Edible Brands. “Atlanta is about building depth in a market we not only work in, but …

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