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FRO-BOWL brings Brooklyn Beckham’s Cloud 23 hot sauce to Auburn Central
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.
Chick-fil-A bets $75m for Singapore expansion
This marks the brand’s first entry in Asia Pacific.
Chicking expands to Edinburgh
The brand now has 17 restaurants in the UK.
Wingstop debuts South Yorkshire outlet at Meadowhall
The new site spans 4,574 sq. ft.
Nando’s opens Indooroopilly outlet with giveaway for first 100 students
The new outlet has created 20 jobs.
Katrina Group to bring Lotteria to Singapore by February 2026
The location of the outlet will be revealed nearer the opening.
Chopstix expands with Hull City Centre opening
The new site features the brand’s updated look.
The Sushi Co opens in Tower Bridge
The launch follows recent openings in Brighton, Harringay and Hampstead.
Zarraffa’s Coffee expands in Rockhampton with third location
The new outlet is expected to employ around 30 people.
Halal-certified Japanese Honolu Ramen debuts in Kuala Lumpur
The restaurant, spanning 1,381 sq. ft., can seat up to 72 customers.
Pizza chain Alley Cats opens third restaurant in Westbourne Grove
To mark the opening, head chef Francesco Macri has added some US-inspired dishes.
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