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Morrisons looks to recruit more franchisees as it eyes further c-store expansion

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Morrisons is aiming to launch 250 new Morrisons Daily convenience stores in 2026 as it looks to recruit c-store owners to its franchises. In April, Morrisons wholesale and franchise director Paul Dobson said the business was on track to hit its target of 2,000 stores…

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