Franchising
Caffè Nero Group acquires 200 Degrees
It has become the fifth brand to join The Nero Group.
Japanese casual pub operator Watami acquires Subway Japan
They have also signed a 10-year franchise contract with Subway International BV.
Shake Shack announces Cambridge opening in 2025
The brand previously opened in Birmingham Grand Central.
Katrina Group partners with Lotte GRS to bring LOTTERIA in Singapore
The first store is expected to open by the second quarter of 2025.
I Am Doner launches first North American location in Toronto
They have also secured three additional store locations in the Greater Toronto Area, all set to open next year.
Black Bear Burger to open its sixth restaurant on Camden High Street
It is set to open on 26 October.
London cafe brand EL&N makes India debut
The cafe is located in Jio World Plaza.
Health-focused QSR Liv Eat opens first South Australian restaurant
The new restaurant will be located in Adelaide’s CBD.
Why Subway is betting on non-traditional locales in its Europe expansion
The brand is set to open 10,000 restaurants.
HEYTEA opens first concept store in Myeongdong, Seoul
The concept was inspired by the Chinese literature "Lofty Mountains and Flowing Streams.”
Taco Bell to open first International equity-owned restaurant in Ipswich
It will be open on 22 October.
Starbucks expand UK presence with acquisition of 23.5 Degrees
This increases their total number of company-operated locations to almost 500 in the UK.
Bella Italia opens fourth restaurant in Bristol
The restaurant will be giving free main courses and free £10 vouchers to celebrate the opening.
Chopstix expands presence with new Portsmouth site
Food service operators and franchisees Darren and Naomi Godfrey opened their second Chopstix site in the city.
Pizza Pilgrims to open in Chelsea on 18 November
It is located at 219 King’s Road.
Rebel Foods launch 160th Wendy's restaurant in Bengaluru
This marks Rebel's 160th Wendy's restaurant across more than 25 cities in India in just 36 months.
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