Franchising
Pret A Manger to expand in UAE
Pret A Manger to expand in UAE
Up to 20 new shops are expected to open across the country in the years ahead.
Largest McDonald’s UK franchisee sells portfolio, joins German Doner Kebab
Atul Pathak, OBE, has laid out development plans that include up to 30 sites.
Malaysia’s Berjaya Food to announce JV with Paris Baguette Singapore
The JV signing ceremony is scheduled to be held on June 20.
Popeyes’ South Korean comeback starting at the end of this year
The chain is looking to open hundreds of restaurants “in the coming years.”
Pret A Manger signs franchise agreement with A&W to kickstart Canadian expansion
The first shop to trial the brand will be in Vancouver and plans to open this summer.
Soonta launches franchise business model
The chain plans to expand into other popular suburbs and key regional areas of Victoria.
KFC opens drive-thru restaurant in Wollert
The outlet at 13 Symphony Lane is owned and operated by RG Restaurants.
Camy’s Chargrill Chicken signs first NSW franchise partner
The chain officially started to open the brand for franchisees in September 2021.
DP Eurasia’s four-month sales up 57%
Store count grew to 816 from 775.
Papa John’s opens restaurant in Devon
Multiple stores are planned for the Southwest, the chain said.
Texas Chicken Malaysia opening over 100 restaurants by 2030
More drive-thru restaurants and expanded delivery services are part of the plan.
Five Guys to open second Sydney site on June 6
The upcoming CBD location is expected to cater to nearby residential communities, retail shoppers, corporates, greater Sydneysiders, and tourists.
Guzman y Gomez to open drive-thru restaurant in Melbourne’s Campbellfield
The announcement follows earlier openings in Rochedale, Westmead and Burnside.
Pret A Manger in talks for franchise deal in India — report
This will be Reliance Retail's second attempt to strike a deal with a large cafe-restaurant business.
Guzman y Gomez opens 53rd QLD restaurant
The Mexican chain was recently valued at $1.2 billion.
Papa John’s opens store in Blaby
This is now the fifth Papa John’s in Leicestershire.
Wingstop heading to South Korea
It sees a potential for 200 to 250 total restaurants in the country.
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