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Hotville targets national chain status as it opens sixth site
Birmingham store is Hotville’s sixth, with six more planned by year-end.
CHAGEE prepares three-outlet Seoul launch with Gangnam reveal
All three sites are due to open simultaneously in the second quarter of 2026.
Chinese tea chain Molly Tea debuts in Singapore
Spanning 1,400 sq ft, the store is the chain’s largest in Southeast Asia.
Chili’s plots UK takeover, seeks franchise partners
Franchisees would receive support from a global team of over 20 specialists.
Black Sheep Coffee lands in Nottingham with new flagship site
The site spans around 2,000 sq ft with seating for 90.
McDonald’s to invest €150m in Ireland expansion—report
About 1,750 jobs could be created over the next five years.
Greggs eyes expansion over 3,000 UK sites despite profit slip
It plans roughly 120 further net openings in 2026.
Popeyes expands to Ireland
The chain’s UK operator said it has secured a pipeline of restaurant openings in the country.
Mixue Malaysia strengthens franchise network, operational support
Over 300 local franchises benefit from structured training and digital tools.
Boss Pizza expands to Merseyside with three new sites
The expansion is set to begin in April, creating a total of 45 jobs.
Black Sheep Coffee set to open 10 new Central London outlets
New franchise partners will lead the expansion.
Chaiiwala expands with new drive-thru in Blackburn
It will be the company’s second drive-thru in six months.
Sides eyes Southeast Asia growth with second Singapore launch
Malaysia is the next priority market in the region.
IRO Sushi revamps franchise strategy to reach 100 restaurants by 2030
It partnered with a high street bank to fund first-time franchisees.
Costa Coffee expands across Wales with four new outlets
The new stores will create over 40 jobs and involve an investment of £1.5m.
Knoops lands at centre:mk
The new outlet spans 1,720 sq ft.
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