Franchising
Bakery retailer Wenzel’s signs first-ever franchise deal with Southern Co-op
Bakery retailer Wenzel’s signs first-ever franchise deal with Southern Co-op
The first franchise store opens in Guildford on 10 September.
Nothing Before Coffee opens 100th outlet in Gujarat
The chain is offering a ₹100 deal at all outlets nationwide.
Shake Shack expands to Vietnam with first site opening in 2026
The brand aims to open 15 outlets in the region by 2035.
Gelatissimo offers $50,000 incentive to regional franchise starters
The offer is available for a limited time only.
The Sushi Co opens Brighton outlet
This takes the chain’s total locations to 21.
Australian chain Sushi Sushi partners with FranGlobal in India push
The company aims to open over 180 outlets in the next five years.
Black Sheep Coffee expands with 31 new sites in three counties
This move marks the company’s largest expansion to date.
Carl’s Jr announces location of second UK restaurant
The restaurant will open in September.
Pappa Flock opens its largest restaurant in Queensland
It’s the brand’s 10th location.
Chocoberry posts 53% revenue rise, eyes 50 new UK sites by 2026
It’s also eyeing international expansion into North America, Asia, and the Gulf.
Mexi Bean Express eyes UK expansion with new franchise model
The chain currently operates in several locations across Yorkshire.
Mowgli opens first restaurant in Norwich
Diners during the opening week will get to try its signature Chat Bombs.
Marugame Udon opens first restaurant in Dubai
This marks the chain’s expansion into its 11th international market.
Chopstix expands to Huddersfield with new King Street location
The move is part of the chain’s push to grow in busy high streets and travel hubs.
GOPIZZA partners with HEXTAR Group for Malaysian launch
The first outlet is set to open in late Q3 or early Q4 this year.
GoTo Foods unveils new Moe's Casa Mexicana in India
This is the first international concept purpose-built for the Moe's Southwest Grill brand.
The Salad Project to open two new sites in August
The new locations will be in Victoria and Southwark.
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