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Subway marks Azerbaijan market entry
Subway marks Azerbaijan market entry
The brand has signed more than 10 master franchise agreements across EMEA since 2021.
Kudu expands global footprint following Sushi Sushi acquisition
The brand has officially launched its first international franchised restaurant.
Woking opening signals IRO Sushi UK expansion
A new outlet in Tunbridge Wells is also scheduled to open this month.
Jersey Mike’s plans 400 restaurants in the UK and Ireland
This marks its first European expansion.
Boxx Brands opens third dual Cinnabon-Jesters store
The group plans to open up to five more this year.
Starbucks rolls out sign language outlets in Saudi Arabia
Employees completed over 36 hours of Saudi Sign Language training through the LiajLehum Association.
Domino's Pizza China expands presence with 62 new outlets
China is Domino’s third-largest international market by store count.
Three O’Clock Café expands to Surat with 7th Indian outlet
The new opening follows earlier outlets in Gurugram and expansion across Delhi NCR.
Caprinos Pizza sees 14% rise in like-for-like sales in 2025
The chain eyes 20 new UK stores in 2026 and expansion into Europe and the Middle East.
Greggs opens 600th franchise outlet
The company currently works with 14 franchise partners across the UK.
Pret A Manger expands in Newcastle with Eldon Square outlet
The new outlet is expected to create 15 new local jobs.
Alshaya Group opens new D&D Cafe at The Avenues
The Kuwaiti-owned café operates daily from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Costa Coffee opens new outlet in Manchester Airport
The opening has created 24 new jobs.
Greggs opens smaller ‘Bitesize’ shop at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
The new outlet operates seven days a week and has created 15 jobs.
German Doner Kebab opens new Cobham Services site
The new site has created 40 new jobs.
SIDES brings hot chicken experience to Scottish shoppers
It will open two stores in Scotland in 2026.
Chipotle opens 4,000th store in Kansas
The new Manhattan location also includes a Chipotlane.
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