VinFast Preferred Sq. Footage: 2,000-5,000 s.f. 12-Month Anticipated Openings: 10-30 The Vietnam-based electric vehicle company first began opening showrooms in California last year and expects to open 10 more in the U.S. in 2023. Future goals are for VinFast to expand nationally, especially in states where EV infrastructure is on the rise. VinFast looks for […] More
Voodoo Brewing Co. Preferred Sq. Footage: 4,000-7,000 s.f. 12-Month Anticipated Openings: 10-15 Voodoo Brewing Co. is looking to grow in all markets (primary, tertiary and secondary) throughout Texas, Florida, the Carolinas, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Nevada. Standalone or attached building sites are preferred, including older buildings in post-industrial neighborhoods with high-foot traffic and a flourishing nightlife. […] More
Falling PricesPreferred Sq. Footage: 13,000-20,000 s.f.12-Month Anticipated Openings: 8-10 The unique value store concept, headquartered in Sacramento, Calif., releases new overstock merchandise in large bins every Tuesday priced at $6 each, and the prices reduce each day until Saturday, when all items are only 25 cents each. With the exception of a store that has […] More
TeaCupFulsPreferred Sq. Footage: 1,350-2,500 s.f.12-Month Anticipated Openings: 20 The Oregon-based TeaCupFuls began franchising in July of 2022 and the brand is currently seeking franchisees across the country. TeaCupFuls is specifically targeting states with warmer climates, such as Florida. The chain is known for its specialty artisan boba teas, as well as coffees, and offers a […] More
Hawaiian Bros Island GrillPreferred Sq. Footage: 3,400-3,600 s.f.12-Month Anticipated Openings: 10-20 The island-inspired restaurant has high expectations for growth as it just franchised in November. Hawaiian Bros expects to target suburban territories just outside of hubs such as Kansas City, Mo., and Dallas/Fort Worth, in addition to eyeing regions in Iowa and Kansas. Inline, as […] More
Crisp & GreenPreferred Sq. Footage: 3,000-6,000 s.f.12-Month Anticipated Openings: 200 (in the pipeline) The health conscious fast-casual restaurant chain has bullish growth plans, hoping to bring the company unit total from 26 to 1,000 by 2025. Growth is in the works for Arizona, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Illinois, Montana, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North […] More
ShareteaPreferred Sq. Footage: 900-2,000 s.f.12-Month Anticipated Openings: 30 The chain has aggressive expansion plans with around 30 new units in the works for 2023 and up to 40 new locations for 2024. Sharetea looks for sites in untapped markets in Arizona, Maryland, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oklahoma, Michigan and North Carolina. Currently units are in the […] More
Crab Du JourPreferred Sq. Footage: 2,000-12,000 s.f.12-Month Anticipated Openings: 30-40 The seafood chain will add up to 40 new units per year over the next three to five years. Look for units coming to the Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Tampa and Orlando, Fla., MSAs. The chain will also look for sites in Midwest and Western markets including […] More
