Franchising

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.

Starbucks opens Asia's first reservation only set menu store in Taiwan

A key feature is the Siren’s Lounge, which is a first-of-its-kind concept in the APAC region.

wagamama expands to India

The brand will open its first flagship in Mumbai.

Wendy’s taps Pete Suerken to lead US operations

Suerken will report to interim CEO Ken Cook and join the senior leadership team.

Which Wich signs first multi-unit franchise deal in Cardiff

The move follows the chain’s initial UK launch in central London.

Nando's opens new Merrylands restaurant

To celebrate, it will be giving away free ¼ Chicken & Chips to the first 100 customers.

Caprinos Pizza targets 18 new UK locations

To date, the brand operates a total of 110 UK outlets.

Blue Bottle Coffee opens new café in Paragon, Singapore

The brand plans to open over 10 outlets in the region by 2027.

wagamama launches in Preston

The new site will seat 164 guests inside, with an additional 32 seats outdoors.

Wimpy opens first restaurant in Birchington

The new site can accommodate 45 customers.

Boss Pizza to open new Glasgow location

To celebrate, £2 pizzas will be available from noon to 3:00 p.m.