Franchising
TGI Fridays plans smaller restaurants for Japan expansion
TGI Fridays plans smaller restaurants for Japan expansion
The brand recently extended its franchise agreements in Japan and Peru.
PizzaExpress opens second Cambridge site on Bridge Street
The new branch will give away 200 free Margherita pizzas on 18 September.
South Korean yoghurt chain Yoajung debuts in Singapore
This follows the brand’s expansion in Hong Kong.
Costa Coffee opens first drive thru in Alcester
The opening created 14 jobs.
Mom’s Touch signs MoU to open 60 restaurants in Uzbekistan
The brand also has plans for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Middle Eastern markets.
Zarraffa’s Coffee opens new drive-thru in Karawatha
The new site is expected to create around 35 jobs.
US chain Denny’s eyes UK for franchise expansion
The brand is looking for potential partners to bring it to city centres and airports.
FRO-BOWL brings Brooklyn Beckham’s Cloud 23 hot sauce to Auburn Central
It’s the first store in Australia to stock the Cloud 23 Hot Habanero Sauce.
Costa Coffee opens new café inside Asda Barnsley Superstore
The move is part of a broader push to expand in-store services.
Dave's Hot Chicken signs European expansion deal with Azzurri Group
It aims to open 180 restaurants in 10 countries in Europe.
Qatari chain Junior’s inks first-ever franchise deal
This deal with Venicia International paves the way for expansion into Jordan.
Black Sheep Coffee hits major milestone in franchise expansion
This comes after the brand reported 25% growth in same-store sales in H1 2025.
South Korean burger chain Lotteria to open in Malaysia
The news follows its expansion in Singapore.
Chick-fil-A to open first restaurant in the UK in the fall
The brand is investing $100m for its expansion in the UK.
Chick-fil-A bets $75m for Singapore expansion
This marks the brand’s first entry in Asia Pacific.
Chicking expands to Edinburgh
The brand now has 17 restaurants in the UK.
Wingstop debuts South Yorkshire outlet at Meadowhall
The new site spans 4,574 sq. ft.
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