Franchising
Chaiiwala targets Woking for 2nd Surrey high street site
Chaiiwala targets Woking for 2nd Surrey high street site
The new location will provide a fresh audience of consumers unfamiliar with its signature brew.
Jubilant FoodWorks exits Dunkin business by December 2026
The Indian operator will review the next step with Dunkin’s owner.
Chargrill Charlie’s opens in Redfern
The brand gave away 300 schnitzels on opening day.
Auntie Anne’s launches container store rollout to slash costs
The trial’s success triggers immediate expansion into travel hubs for the brand
Third Wave Coffee launches 66th North India store in Agra
The brand now has 220 cafes in India.
Restaurant Brands New Zealand snaps up Taco Bell franchise from Collins Foods
The transaction is still subject to regulatory clearance and completion conditions.
Gelatissimo hits 60 outlets with Zetland opening
The new site introduces an updated design concept.
Costa Coffee scales drive-thru footprint to 400 locations
The chain aims to open up to 40 drive-thrus in 2026.
Zeus Street Greek sets sights on drive-thru as next phase of growth
The chain has already secured three sites for 2026.
Papa Johns franchisee pivots to AI to combat labour stress
Cost pressures accelerated digital maturity to strengthen UK business resilience.
Subway charts next chapter in Taiwan with Yellowstone deal
Yellowstone will manage and develop all Subway locations in the country.
Burger chain Fatburger lands in Paris
Two more restaurants are planned for later this year.
Reborn Coffee opens first flagship in Shenzhen’s Tencent campus
The company said the opening is a key step in its China expansion plans.
Singapore’s cost pressures force QSR brands to slow expansion
Beyond rent, operators flagged structural challenges that complicate execution.
Zarraffa’s Coffee celebrates 30 years, eyes nationwide growth
The chain aims to reach 200 locations by the 2032 Olympics.
Costa Coffee expands Edinburgh Airport site with £750k refit
The upgraded site now includes 60 additional seats.
Pret A Manger partners with Roadchef to open new motorway stops
About 30 jobs are expected to be created across the three locations.
Commentary
The customer habits you build in a ‘Goldilocks’ market set the tone for what comes next