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German Doner Kebab opens at Beaconsfield Services
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.
Popeyes lands on Tottenham Court Road
The new opening is expected to bring 112 jobs to the area.
Chaiiwala targets Woking for 2nd Surrey high street site
The new location will provide a fresh audience of consumers unfamiliar with its signature brew.
Jubilant FoodWorks exits Dunkin business by December 2026
The Indian operator will review the next step with Dunkin’s owner.
Chargrill Charlie’s opens in Redfern
The brand gave away 300 schnitzels on opening day.
Auntie Anne’s launches container store rollout to slash costs
The trial’s success triggers immediate expansion into travel hubs for the brand
Third Wave Coffee launches 66th North India store in Agra
The brand now has 220 cafes in India.
Restaurant Brands New Zealand snaps up Taco Bell franchise from Collins Foods
The transaction is still subject to regulatory clearance and completion conditions.
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