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Bill’s bets big on Stratford with largest UK site in a decade
Bill’s bets big on Stratford with largest UK site in a decade
The opening comes as the business hits strong growth.
9 minutes ago
UK-born fried chicken chain Sides plots Asia and Middle East rollout
Sites have been secured in Kuala Lumpur, Sentosa Island, and Dubai.
1 hour ago
Yolk Brands makes Iraqi debut with new restaurant launches
The first outlets will open at Iraq Mall in Baghdad in Q2 2026.
6 days ago
Americana Restaurants expands with Malak Al Tawouk deal
It secures 75-year exclusive rights to operate the chain across 13 markets.
Hotville plans rapid UK rollout after record sales
Franchise support, training, and marketing are offered as the brand doubles down on growth.
Cornish Bakery to open six sites as it debuts RISE concept
The company says each site will have a custom design linked to its setting.
Luckin Coffee hits 30,000th outlet with Shenzhen flagship
The venue houses Luckin’s first Master Space for coffee events and interaction.
Franks Hot Dogs steps up India rollout with new Gurugram outlet
The launch kicks off a plan to scale to 300 India outlets in five years.
South Korea’s The Venti makes Middle East debut with first Jordan outlet
The store is the brand’s first overseas branch to serve its 960ml “jumbo” cup.
SaladStop! sets sights on the UAE with MHAOI partnership
The first outlet is expected to open in Dubai.
TamJai Mixian brings signature bowls to the Philippines
This is the chain’s first international outlet to roll out Mala Tang–style customisable bowls.
SushiDog arrives in Birmingham with Bullring opening
The new outlet seats up to 25 people.
Grill’d launches largest CBD restaurant in Melbourne
The venue spans two levels, serving both takeaway customers and sit-down diners.
Reborn Coffee plants flagship in Tencent’s new HQ in China
The store is expected to open after the Chinese New Year.
Eggslut cracks Manchester with Valentine’s Day opening
To mark the opening, a Manchester-only promotion will run until the end of February.
Chopstix enters France with first restaurant opening in Paris
The chain aims to open 50 restaurants in France within three years.
Esquires Coffee locks in 10-year UAE franchise deal
At least 50 outlets are planned during the term of the agreement.
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