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Chopstix opens 34th shopping centre location
The new restaurant features the brand's fresh new look.
Five Guys to build 140 restaurants in the UK
The fast food group said they are only ‘halfway done’ with their expansion in the UK.
Taiwan bubble tea brand Presotea takes on overseas market
The brand opened 400 stores since opening in 2006.
Luckin Coffee founders’ new coffee brand grows to 5,000 outlets
The brand said they are currently the fifth-largest coffee brand in the world.
Nando’s opens at London landmark
The new restaurant can seat around 120.
Crêpeaffaire opens at Tesco store
The location caters to dine-in, takeout, and local delivery.
Tims China eyes 1,700 Popeyes restaurants in 10 years
It opened its flagship store in Shanghai.
Pret A Manger opens first Northern Ireland restaurant
This is the fourth restaurant the fast-casual brand has opened in the region.
Woodpeckers Group nabs Malaysian franchise for ChaTraMue
The group plans to open up to 10 outlets this year.
San Churro opens first ‘Clásico’ store format
The new format will feature a back-to-basic menu.
Slim’s Quality Burger opens two new locations in Queensland
The restaurant features QR code ordering system for nose-in parking.
ISSO to launch in Malaysia
This is the brand’s first foray into international waters.
Flynn Restaurant Group acquires master franchise for Wendy's in Australia
The group plans to open 200 restaurants by 2034.
Boparan opens Giraffe World Kitchen in 11th airport restaurant
The opening is part of a five-franchise deal with Lagardère Travel Retail.
Korean fried chicken brand Kyochon 1991 opens first restaurant in Taiwan
The chicken franchise plans to open three restaurants before the end of the year.
Costa Coffee opens first cafe outlet in Japan
The UK brand plans to open three outlets in the country.
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