Franchising
Auntie Anne’s sales trend upwards over 10%
This reflected the growing demand for its freshly baked, handcrafted pretzels.
Subway unveils first self-order kiosks, anamorphic screen in EMEA region
The relaunch positions the store as a key feature of Subway’s Fresh Forward 2.0 concept.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to launch 250 more cafes in India
The brand recently signed an agreement to increase its footprints for the next five years.
Cinnabon to open its second WA store in Westfield Carousel
The new store will open on 14 December.
Grill’d debuts in Tasmania
They will be giving away 754 free burgers on its opening day on 6 December.
Cafè Barbera opens new location in Baghdad
It is a kiosk site located in Jadriya Mall.
Doughnut Time Germany buys UK brand rights
The brand announced that it is looking for new partners in the country.
Cafè Barbera expands portfolio with two new sites in SEA
The brand has opened in the Philippines and Malaysia.
Bewiched Coffee opens second drive-thru site in Wellingborough
The new store will roast its coffee by the end of the first quarter of 2025.
Saudi Arabia’s Barn’s to debut in Qatar
The brand has signed a partnership agreement with Royal Taste.
Vegan fast food Mr Charlie’s opens pop-up in Melbourne
The brand will open for two months at CoConspirators Brewpub in Brunswick.
Northern Border, Cafe Barbera partner for UAE expansion
It will expand into Ras Al Khaimah.
Cult favourite Lune Croissanterie to open in Sydney
The brand made a simple announcement via its social media pages.
Tam Jai Mixian debuts in Australia
The new restaurant is located in Melbourne’s central business district.
KFC China opens 1000th store in Guangzhou market
A new side-by-side KCOFFEE cafe was opened as well.
Dave’s Hot Chicken opens third location in Riyadh
This is also the brand’s second drive-thru in the region.
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