Franchising
Chick-fil-A to open first restaurant in the UK in the fall
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.
Bakery retailer Wenzel’s signs first-ever franchise deal with Southern Co-op
The first franchise store opens in Guildford on 10 September.
Nothing Before Coffee opens 100th outlet in Gujarat
The chain is offering a ₹100 deal at all outlets nationwide.
Shake Shack expands to Vietnam with first site opening in 2026
The brand aims to open 15 outlets in the region by 2035.
Gelatissimo offers $50,000 incentive to regional franchise starters
The offer is available for a limited time only.
The Sushi Co opens Brighton outlet
This takes the chain’s total locations to 21.
Australian chain Sushi Sushi partners with FranGlobal in India push
The company aims to open over 180 outlets in the next five years.
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