Franchising
KFC operator Gastronomy to more than double UK restaurants by 2030
KFC operator Gastronomy to more than double UK restaurants by 2030
The expansion will target the Northwest, Midlands, Shropshire, and Wales.
21 hours ago
Potato Corner debuts in Taiwan with Xinyi District opening
Taiwan marks the chain’s 16th overseas market.
22 hours ago
Brunch & Cake opens sixth restaurant in the UAE
The brand has 24 restaurants globally.
1 day ago
TGI Fridays plans smaller restaurants for Japan expansion
The brand recently extended its franchise agreements in Japan and Peru.
2 days ago
PizzaExpress opens second Cambridge site on Bridge Street
The new branch will give away 200 free Margherita pizzas on 18 September.
6 days ago
South Korean yoghurt chain Yoajung debuts in Singapore
This follows the brand’s expansion in Hong Kong.
6 days ago
Costa Coffee opens first drive thru in Alcester
The opening created 14 jobs.
6 days ago
Mom’s Touch signs MoU to open 60 restaurants in Uzbekistan
The brand also has plans for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Middle Eastern markets.
6 days ago
Zarraffa’s Coffee opens new drive-thru in Karawatha
The new site is expected to create around 35 jobs.
US chain Denny’s eyes UK for franchise expansion
The brand is looking for potential partners to bring it to city centres and airports.
FRO-BOWL brings Brooklyn Beckham’s Cloud 23 hot sauce to Auburn Central
It’s the first store in Australia to stock the Cloud 23 Hot Habanero Sauce.
Costa Coffee opens new café inside Asda Barnsley Superstore
The move is part of a broader push to expand in-store services.
Dave's Hot Chicken signs European expansion deal with Azzurri Group
It aims to open 180 restaurants in 10 countries in Europe.
Qatari chain Junior’s inks first-ever franchise deal
This deal with Venicia International paves the way for expansion into Jordan.
Black Sheep Coffee hits major milestone in franchise expansion
This comes after the brand reported 25% growth in same-store sales in H1 2025.
South Korean burger chain Lotteria to open in Malaysia
The news follows its expansion in Singapore.
Chick-fil-A to open first restaurant in the UK in the fall
The brand is investing $100m for its expansion in the UK.
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