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McDonald’s opens first 'net-zero' restaurant in Shropshire’s Market Drayton
McDonald’s opens first 'net-zero' restaurant in Shropshire’s Market Drayton
The branch features a drive-thru lane made from recycled tyres, wall art made from used coffee beans, and kerb stones made from recycled plastic...
Huxtaburger to launch “Bar and Dine” concept as brand explores new formats
The Geelong site will open its doors to the public on December 29.
Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon to make Australian debut
It has over 370 locations worldwide.
Jamaica Blue opens new cafe in Loganholme
The chain now has 104 sites in the country.
Motto Motto’s first franchisees invest in chain’s founding site
The company currently operates ten restaurants in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Sydney.
Pret A Manger to further expand in Middle East
The chain also appointed two more companies in the UK as part of its roster of franchisees.
McDonald’s Malaysia to open 200 more outlets within five years
It is in the process of hiring 10,000 workers as part of the expansion plan.
Pizza Hut Delivery expands to petrol stations with EG Group franchise deal
The partnership will see EG Group franchise eight new trial stores, creating about 90 jobs.
El Jannah spotlights latest design in new Liverpool, Earlwood restaurants
The chain has another 10 locations planned to open in the coming year.
Papa John’s opens store in Evesham
It continues to seek multi-unit franchisees, including those who are interested in opening up in a ‘non-traditional’ location.
Domino's eyes greater expansion in FY22; Japan sales 'negative' on one-year basis
The company’s first quarter network sales rose 8% or 4.3% on a same store sales basis.
U.S.-headquartered Wayback Burgers inks master franchise deal to enter Asia
It will initially establish a presence in Japan.
Taco Bell set to open 75th UK restaurant in Thorne
The chain will give free churros with dulce de leche for the first 100 drive-thru customers.
Subway inks largest master franchise deal with Everstone Group to expand presence in India
The agreement will see more than 2,000 new restaurants to open across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the next 10 years.
7-Eleven opens store in Wodonga
More stores are expected on the border.
Burger King Japan to open four stores in Kanto, Kansai regions
The chain currently has over 130 restaurants in the country.
South Korean fried chicken chain Pelicana inks deal for second UK location
The restaurant will have a floor dedicated to takeaway transactions.
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