Franchising
PM Nord snaps up German cafe outlets for Pret expansion
PM Nord snaps up German cafe outlets for Pret expansion
The franchisee plans to build five Pret A Manger cafes before the end of the year.
Wingers open 7th restaurant in Leamington Spa
The opening created 15 jobs.
PizzaExpress sets sights on Canada
The move is part of the brand’s global expansion plans.
Singapore’s Kusto Group to build 55 Wendy’s in Central Asia
The group plans to introduce Wendy’s Next Generation restaurant layout and AI drive thru.
Woodpeckers Group opens first of 40 planned ChaTraMue in Malaysia
The opening is part of a 20-year franchise agreement.
Duck Donuts open in Thailand
The brand will bring its signature offerings, with plans to localise the menu.
Domino’s opens 1,000th restaurant in Japan
The brand is owned by Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.
I am Döner signs first London franchise deal
The new restaurant will have 30 seats.
Papa Johns opens 300th restaurant in China
The pizza chain plans to open 1,750 restaurants in China by 2040.
Papa Johns opens first buffet in Europe
It has an unlimited choice of fresh pizza, pasta and salad.
Burger & Sauce to open six restaurants before 2024
The brand has 13 restaurants.
US Korean fried chicken brand Bonchon flies to the UK
The brand is currently in search of a master franchisee.
Zarraffa’s opens drive-thru in Maryborough
This marks the brand's 74th cafe.
Joe & the Juice opens second location Liverpool ONE
The cafe will occupy a 1,800 sq ft unit on Paradise Street.
Black Sheep Coffee marks regional entry in East of England
The UK coffee brand is opening its first kiosk in Queensgate, Peterborough.
Wingers launch in Aldridge
The new opening is part its recently announced expansion plans.
Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – has opened in Aldridge, Birmingham.
Badiani opens in Windsor
The dessert chain has 14 gelato shops in the UK.
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