Franchising
KFC eyes 300 restaurant openings in UK and Ireland by 2027
KFC eyes 300 restaurant openings in UK and Ireland by 2027
The fast food giant aims to establish 50 new locations across the two markets this year.
Taco Bell opens 100th restaurant in Spain
The fast food giant says it is on track to operate more than 1,000 restaurants outside the United States.
Subway’s EMEA business inks master franchise deal in Kuwait
The chain continues its string of new agreements as it grows its global footprint.
Ben & Jerry’s waives initial franchise fees in Australia to bolster growth plans
The promotion is available for all new franchisees who sign up before 30 September 2022.
Subway inks master franchise deal to open over 700 restaurants in Thailand
The sandwich chain is aggressively doubling its current network of restaurants in the region to over 6,000 in the next five years.
German Doner Kebab to open 78 UK restaurants in 2022
The chain is also set to open sites in North America.
Papa John’s opens restaurant in Nottingham
The chain continues to seek multi-unit franchisees or those keen on opening up in a ‘non-traditional’ location.
Domino’s opens 1,500th store in India
The chain opened a record 200 new restaurants during 2021 in the country.
Subway opens restaurant in Mansfield, Victoria
The latest restaurant is part of the brand’s continued efforts to transform their guest experience.
Papa John’s opens first store in Bridgend
The chain now has over 500 UK stores.
Papa John’s has opened its first store in Bridgend near Cardiff, located on Tremains Road.
‘We’re just getting started’: El Jannah’s Brett Houldin on Lebanese chain’s roadmap to become a national name
The ex-Craveable Brands boss shares details in how the revitalised brand is building a best-in-class franchisor approach.
Five Guys opens third Singapore restaurant
The chain has almost 1,700 locations worldwide and another 1,500 units in development.
Papa John’s opens new store in Melton Mowbray
The company continues to be on the lookout for those interested in running multiple stores or opening-up in a ‘non-traditional’ location.
Starbucks celebrates Indonesia’s coffee heritage with new ‘experience center’
Customers visiting the new center can learn more about sourcing, roasting and brewing coffee, and explore coffee through interactive workshops.
Popeyes makes India debut with Bangalore restaurant
The outlet’s menu in India features the chain’s signature chicken sandwich but also includes some Indian-inspired innovations.
Shake Shack to open ten additional stores in Malaysia by 2031
The chain now expects to have more than 45 Shake Shacks across Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia that year.
Papa John’s inks deal to open over 1,300 stores in China by 2040
The franchisee development agreement is the biggest in the pizza chain’s history.
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