Franchising
Costa Coffee expands into UK cinemas with major Cineworld deal
Costa Coffee expands into UK cinemas with major Cineworld deal
The agreement spans 10 years, with rollout planned throughout the year.
19 minutes ago
Italian Street Kitchen makes Adelaide debut on Currie Street
Additional Adelaide locations are already in the pipeline.
2 days ago
Sushinoya lands in Cambridge
The first 100 customers will get a free sushi box on opening day.
6 days ago
Burger Singh adds Howrah outlet as Eastern India growth gains pace
The chain now operates six outlets across West Bengal.
CHAGEE enters South Korea with three-site Seoul launch
The Gangnam location is positioned as the flagship outlet.
Chaiiwala trials 24 hour drive-thru format
The restaurant aims to capture late-night snacking.
Fat Phill’s lands in Tooting as London expansion accelerates
The site sits in a well-established street food hub.
Black Sheep Coffee continues Scotland push with Glasgow opening
The outlet will open in the Buck’s Head Building on Argyle Street, with around 90 seats.
Tossed lands first airport site at Gatwick
The outlet will offer an all-day menu, including breakfast and airport-only items.
Zambrero taps Sumin Lohani as development agent for Southeast growth
He is also due to open a second restaurant in Basingstoke as a franchise partner.
YouMeSushi accelerates UK rollout with new sites, franchise drive
The brand currently runs 30 outlets nationwide.
Jamaica Blue opens in Queensgate Peterborough shopping centre
This marks a step towards its expansion in the UK.
Black Sheep Coffee expands across Scotland with over 10 new sites
This brings its total presence in the country to more than 21 locations.
Starbucks to enter Georgia through Alshaya Group partnership
The first outlets are set to open in summer 2026 in Tbilisi’s Vake district.
Boss Pizza expands with new Milton Keynes opening
Over 1,000 people attended, with toy giveaways, cash prizes, and entertainment.
Wendy’s hits 100 outlets in the Philippines
Wenphil Corp., Wendy’s local franchise holder, targets 200 stores nationwide by 2030.
Bunsik expands to Southampton with Westquay Food Court opening
The first 100 customers will receive a free corn dog on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Beverage first formats are reshaping consumption in India’s QSR market
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