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Jamaica Blue opens in Queensgate Peterborough shopping centre
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.
Jollibee-backed Compose Coffee debuts in Taiwan
The coffee chain is set to make its Philippine launch this year.
German Doner Kebab opens at Beaconsfield Services
New site targets high-traffic travel hub as brand accelerates UK expansion strategy.
Boss Pizza to open in Milton Keynes with £2 launch offer
The new outlet is located at 18 Secklow Gate West.
Chaiiwala opens in Park Royal
The 35-cover venue includes self-service kiosks.
Hotville to open first London outlet with Uxbridge launch
The company plans to add five more locations this year.
Which Wich expands London footprint with new multi-unit franchise deal
It will focus on high-traffic areas such as high streets, transport hubs, and retail centres.
Church’s Texas Chicken enters China with 600-outlet franchise deal
It plans to open its first outlet in Shanghai in summer 2026.
Domino's Pizza China targets 350 new sites in 2026
As of Q1 2026, the company operated 1,462 stores across 72 cities.
Chipotle opens first UK food court at Westfield Stratford
The site is expected to add 30 jobs locally.
Black Sheep Coffee expands Kent footprint with 14-site plan
The rollout will be led by franchise partner Shehryar Khurshid.
Boss Pizza opens new Derby branch
The new outlet has generated 12 local jobs.
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