Chain Store News – February 2, 2015

Robbie Gale

In the "Chain Store News" we track news about major changes in various chain stores throughout the country such as broad store closings, openings, or acquisitions.  We then point you to our lists of relevant data so you can see how these changes might affect the retail landscape overall.

The Melting Pot Targets Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for Franchise Expansion  - February 2, 2015

The Melting Pot Announces Year-End Achievements to Fuel National and International Franchise Development  -January 26, 2015

     Related AggData:  The Melting Pot Restaurant

Cache Is Said to Plan Liquidation After Bankruptcy Filing  -January 30, 2015

     Related AggData:  Caché

Shake Shack CEO talks future following IPO  -January 30, 2015

     Related AggData:  Shake Shack

Albertsons and Safeway Finalize Merger  -January 30, 2015

     Related AggData:  Albertsons,    Safeway

Jones New York to close 127 stores, 36 in Canada, discontinue wholesale business  -January 29, 2015

     Related AggData:  Jones New York

Gold Coast Tire Bought, Rebranded  -January 29, 2015

     Related AggData:  Monro Muffler Brake

Saladworks Plans for 2015 to be Year of the Salad  -January 29, 2015

     Related AggData:  Saladworks

Fast-fashion apparel giant H&M opening more stores as profit soars  -January 28, 2015

     Related AggData:  H&M (Hennes & Mauritz)

Newk's Eatery Announces New Tampa Bay-Area Development Agreement  -January 28, 2015

     Related AggData:  Newk's Eatery

Muscle Maker Grill acquired by multiconcept operator  -January 27, 2015

     Related AggData:  Muscle Maker Grill

La Madeleine to Open 12 New Units in Texas and Oklahoma  -January 26, 2015

     Related AggData:  La Madeleine

Wawa plans South Florida expansion  -January 23, 2015

     Related AggData:  Wawa

Wal-Mart to Open 11 Canada Units, Complete Expansion  -January 23, 2015

     Related AggData:  Walmart Canada

Berkshire Partners and New Balance to Acquire The Rockport Company  -January 23, 2015

     Related AggData:  Rockport,   Adidas,   New Balance

Family Dollar shareholders approve Dollar Tree deal  -January 22, 2015

     Related AggData:  Family Dollar Stores,   Dollar Tree

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint opens first Raleigh-Durham location  -January 22, 2015

     Related AggData:  Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint

Fatburger Adds 30 Stores In Home State  -January 21, 2015

     Related AggData:  Fatburger

Del Taco Inks Deals to Enter the Northeastern U.S.  -January 21, 2015

     Related AggData:  Del Taco

McAlister’s Deli Reports Strong Franchise Growth and Menu Development  -January 20, 2015

     Related AggData:  McAlister's Deli

Togo's Ends Year With New Milestones For Brand Footprint Throughout The West  -January 20, 2015

     Related AggData:  Togo's Eateries

BURGERFI closes 2014 with 31 new units  -January 19, 2015

     Related AggData:   BurgerFi

Wet Seal Files Chapter 11  -January 16, 2015

     Related AggData:  Wet Seal