Franchising
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.
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.
Domino’s Pizza China eyes 1000th restaurant milestone by Q4
They also plan to open approximately 300 to 350 stores in 2025 and 2026.
Tealive announces Middle East expansion
The brand’s parent plans to open 5 outlets during its first year.
Zarraffa’s Coffee opens in Dakabin
The opening created 40 new jobs.
Doner Shack relocates head office for US launch
The brand recently showcased at a franchise expo in the US.
Chipotle opens first restaurant in Dubai
It is located at ‘The Beach’ at Jumeirah Beach Residence.
Boswells and Heavenly Desserts to launch in Festival Place
Sovereign Centros from CBRE has also secured investment from wagamama.
Magnolia Bakery opens second location in Mumbai
The brand is operated by Spago Foods.
Basque cheesecake operator La Maritxu opens second London site
La Maritxu will open a 271 sq ft café at 10 Kingly Street.
Baskin-Robbins reaches 1,000 outlet milestone in India
Baskin-Robbins first opened in India in 1993.
Chopstix opens first outlet in Romania
The new site is opening in Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Franchising drives a third of Pret A Manger’s global sales in H1 2024
H1 2024 system sales across company-owned and franchise shops increased by 10%.
Soul Origin opens first restaurant in New Zealand
The new restaurant will open in Auckland Airport.
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