Franchising
Domino’s Pizza China eyes 1000th restaurant milestone by Q4
Domino’s Pizza China eyes 1000th restaurant milestone by Q4
They also plan to open approximately 300 to 350 stores in 2025 and 2026.
Tealive announces Middle East expansion
The brand’s parent plans to open 5 outlets during its first year.
Zarraffa’s Coffee opens in Dakabin
The opening created 40 new jobs.
Doner Shack relocates head office for US launch
The brand recently showcased at a franchise expo in the US.
Chipotle opens first restaurant in Dubai
It is located at ‘The Beach’ at Jumeirah Beach Residence.
Boswells and Heavenly Desserts to launch in Festival Place
Sovereign Centros from CBRE has also secured investment from wagamama.
Magnolia Bakery opens second location in Mumbai
The brand is operated by Spago Foods.
Basque cheesecake operator La Maritxu opens second London site
La Maritxu will open a 271 sq ft café at 10 Kingly Street.
Baskin-Robbins reaches 1,000 outlet milestone in India
Baskin-Robbins first opened in India in 1993.
Chopstix opens first outlet in Romania
The new site is opening in Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Franchising drives a third of Pret A Manger’s global sales in H1 2024
H1 2024 system sales across company-owned and franchise shops increased by 10%.
Soul Origin opens first restaurant in New Zealand
The new restaurant will open in Auckland Airport.
wagamama opens 10th restaurant in Scotland
The chain now has a total of 168 restaurants across the UK.
Shake Shack opens in Birmingham Grand Central
This is the brand’s 18th location in the UK.
Wingers opens in Derby
The new restaurant was opened by its youngest franchisee.
Taco Bell expands into tourist hubs starting with Chiang Mai
This restaurant has an in-line model that features both indoor and outdoor areas.
Chinese tea brand HEYTEA opens first outlet in Sydney
The brand boasts a footprint of 4,000 outlets worldwide.
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