Chain Store News - September 3, 2013

Robbie Gale

This is an ongoing feature we will be posting a few times a month called "Chain Store News."  In it, we will track and summarize news about major changes in various chain stores throughout the country such as broad store closings, openings, or acquisitions.  We will then point you to our lists of relevant data so you can see how these changes might affect the retail landscape overall. 

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Plans to Add 48 Restaurants Across Florida  -8/19/2013

Related AggData:  MOOYAH

Kwik Trip Ready to Break Ground in Superior, Wis.  -8/20/2013

Related AggData:  Kwik Trip

Seven New Franchise Groups Commit to Developing 39 New Del Taco Restaurants; Company Eyes 5 New Multi-Unit Markets   -8/20/2013

Related AggData:  Del Taco

Smashburger intensifies 'better burger' war, plans 15 restaurants in Silicon Valley  -8/22/2013

Related AggData:  Smashburger

Wawa’s Florida Growth Expands into Orlando Seven more Sunshine State sites to open this year  -8/23/2013

Related AggData:  Wawa Convenience Store

LifeWay adding 17 stores by buying Ohio-based Berean  -8/23/2013

Related AggData:  LifeWay Christian Stores

Walmart Canada opens first of nine Maritime supercenters  -8/23/2013

Related AggData: Walmart Canada

Cash America Announces Pending Acquisition of 34 Pawn Lending Locations in Georgia and North Carolin  -8/28/2013

Related AggData:  Cash America International

DSW looking at smaller stores as it continues expansion march -8/28/2013

Related AggData:  DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse)

TD Bank to close eight Florida branches  -8/30/2013

Related AggData:  TD Bank

Legendary Food, Modest Expectations for This Restaurant Chain (Texas Roadhouse)  -9/3/2013

Related AggData:  Texas Roadhouse