Franchising

SIDES opens first Scottish restaurant in Glasgow

Further sites are planned in Livingston and Edinburgh, with additional UK openings in Cardiff and Liverpool.
1 day ago

FPG Foods doubles KFC UK&I footprint with acquisition of 17 restaurants

The company said it aims to expand to 50 outlets by 2030.
1 day ago

Popeyes partners with Applegreen for Ireland expansion

The brand plans to open several restaurants in travel locations.
5 days ago

Wendy’s opens first drive-thru in Australia

It is also the first restaurant in the state of Victoria.
5 days ago

Creams Cafe lands US franchise deal, sets sights on Arizona expansion

The first outlet is scheduled to open in Scottsdale in early 2027.
6 days ago

New all-day café Jamaica Blue joins Queensgate dining line-up

An Umami buffet restaurant is also scheduled to open later this year.

Black Sheep Coffee brews up Lakeside flagship

Franchise partner JAGH Group Limited operates the new outlet.

Caprinos signs master franchise deal for 50 sites in Spain

This also includes the hot chicken chain Zinglet.

Zarraffa’s Coffee expands North with new Smithfield drive-thru

Up to 30 jobs are expected to be created at the new location.

HOP Vietnamese marks London opening with 500 HOP box giveaway

The 2,500 sq ft site has seating for up to 60 people.

Shake Shack lands in Reading

The site will be the brand’s first permanent town centre location.

Swiss Butter brings its steak frites concept to Paris

Main courses at the Paris restaurant will be priced at €19.95.

HEYTEA deal marks latest boost to Chinatown London F&B cluster

Additional openings include Arôme Bakery, Kawan by Uncle Roger, and SanHao.

Sticks’n’Sushi lands in Birmingham with first Midlands restaurant

The new site will seat around 250 guests and create 60 jobs.

San San brings sandwich giveaway to Randwick opening

The new outlet is located at Shop 37/73 Belmore Road.

Zambrero lands in Hampshire with first Basingstoke opening

The outlet has created 10 jobs and seats 25 customers.