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Heavenly Desserts eye Germany as expansion continues in the UK
Heavenly Desserts eye Germany as expansion continues in the UK
The brand recently opened its 55th location in the UK.
Starbucks opens 400th outlet in India
The coffee giant’s new shop is located in Coimbatore, in Tamil Nadu.
YKKO launches first franchise restaurant model
YKKO is owned and operated by SGX-ST listed Yoma Strategic Holdings Ltd.
Zarraffa’s Coffee kicks-off expansion with new opening in Gold Coast
It is the brand’s 76th coffee shop.
Chopstix continues to expand with new site in Lincoln
The brand continues to grow its portfolio with RTL enterprise.
Pizza brand Japes launches franchise
The new restaurant marks the brands third site.
US bakery chain Sprinkles launches in Asia
The brand launched its franchise in South Korea.
Popeyes New Zealand opening renews Australia market entry talks
Its first restaurant will open in Auckland.
Canadian fast-food chicken launches franchise in the UK
It plans to open across the UK, Ireland and continental Europe.
Aussie doughnut chain Lukumades opens in Singapore
The brand specialises in Greek doughnuts and coffee.
Chargrill Charlie’s launches first franchise
The brand was bought by craveable brands last year.
Chopstix opens second restaurant with Butlin’s
This is the fifth opening for the brand this year.
Lord of the Fries to expand to retail market after New Zealand franchise sale
The franchise business is for sale for NZ$1.2m.
Why Chuck E. Cheese’s success hinges on tactical location planning
The brand could potentially target city fringes and suburbs.
Plant-based cookie brand Floozie Cookies opens first UK franchise
The franchise partner for the brand is HSD Capitol.
I am Döner signs Canada multi-site franchise deal
The deal will see five restaurants open in Toronto and Ontario.
Duck Donuts to open in the Philippines
The brand is planning to open 25 outlets over the next six years.
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