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Filling a gap in the local market, the new store will serve Gardena’s growing metal supply needs and provide customers with fast access to premium, cut-to-size metals.
Escapology franchisee Jerry Benson is expanding the escape room concept across the Milwaukee area as part of a three-unit development agreement, according to Milwaukee Business Journal.
Retailers are prioritizing EDI compliance to eliminate the operational and financial costs associated with vendor shipping and invoicing errors.
Revenue is easy to celebrate. Bigger sales numbers, new product lines and faster growth often dominate conversations in franchising.
Retailer judges evaluated new product submissions across 16 convenience store categories, highlighting top innovations from major suppliers like Hershey and Coca-Cola.
The convenience store operator reported a 35% year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA and a 6.9% rise in fuel gallons sold for the second quarter.
Chicago-based InConvenience Inc. is expanding its Gas Spot and Goods Spot brands into Texas while developing new loyalty technology and community-focused initiatives.
Replay Sports Cards expands live-commerce presence on StockX Live, introducing Pokémon auctions alongside traditional sports card offerings.
Build-A-Bear Workshop to report Q2 fiscal 2026 results on August 27.
The activewear brand plans to open 20 new international locations and 25 U.S. stores over the next year as part of an aggressive global retail expansion strategy.
The family-owned convenience store operator has divested eight Shell and 76 branded locations in the Chicago area to an undisclosed regional buyer.
Stewart’s Shops has opened a new 4,500-square-foot location in Sidney, New York, featuring a large beer cave and diverse fueling options.
Legislative efforts to ban kratom are increasing across several states, potentially impacting a billion-dollar product category for convenience store and gas station operators.
Convenience store giant Casey’s has reached an agreement to acquire the 24-store Pak-A-Sak chain, significantly expanding its presence in the Texas Panhandle.
Multi-unit convenience store operators Crosby’s and Loop Neighborhood Market are implementing new tracking strategies to manage vendor backorders and maintain tobacco inventory levels.
Apparel brand Gymshark has promoted Matt Rogers to Chief Supply Chain Officer, crediting his leadership with reducing logistics costs and improving delivery speeds in key markets.
Super Kyuramen opens its second location nationwide in Las Vegas Chinatown, introducing an elevated dining concept with premium sushi and shareable small plates.
The parent company of Gen Korean BBQ is considering a $100 million buyout offer for its 59-unit restaurant chain to focus on its consumer goods business.
Regional convenience store chain Hot Spot is expanding its Carolinas footprint through new locations, a revamped foodservice program, and upgraded retail technology.
Target's sales fell 3.8% year over year in Q3 2025 due to leadership failures.
Disc Replay is a specialty resale franchise that buys and sells video games, electronics, collectibles, vinyl, movies, music and other pre-owned entertainment products.
Nick Leja always dreamed of owning a business, and after graduating from college with a degree in electrical engineering, he entered the franchising world as a consultant, representing more than 300 brands.
As Disc Replay enters its next phase of franchise expansion, the 38-unit specialty resale brand is taking a disciplined approach to growth.
Clothing resale has a national leader, and sporting goods resale has a national leader, but entertainment resale, which includes video games, movies, music, vinyl, collectibles, and trading cards, doesn't have one yet.