Expansion
Pret A Manger signs franchise agreement with A&W to kickstart Canadian expansion
Pret A Manger signs franchise agreement with A&W to kickstart Canadian expansion
The first shop to trial the brand will be in Vancouver and plans to open this summer.
Soonta launches franchise business model
The chain plans to expand into other popular suburbs and key regional areas of Victoria.
Texas Chicken Malaysia opening over 100 restaurants by 2030
More drive-thru restaurants and expanded delivery services are part of the plan.
Vying for record expansion, Oporto says they are building a “portfolio for the future”
CEO Samantha Bragg shares her take on how to make the brand even more accessible, and where she believes lies the next area of competition for the chicken segment.
Wingstop heading to South Korea
It sees a potential for 200 to 250 total restaurants in the country.
For Milksha, Australia’s bubble tea market has yet to burst
Milksha Australia’s director Jeffrey Lin details plans to establish a presence in every state.
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Subway inks master franchise deal to triple West Malaysia growth
The announcement is also part of Subway’s APAC hopes to double its current network of restaurants in the region from about 3,300 to over 6,000 in the next five years.
Amidst the industry’s push for repeat transactions, Soul Origin wants to make a leap in customer loyalty to help drive future initiatives
Making a leap with loyalty will also help Soul Origin explore opportunities to get a bigger bite of “shoulder” dayparts, COO Adam Neill said.
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TGI Fridays ANZ operator OKd to offer sub-franchising opportunities
This makes Australia the first of over 60 markets to sub-franchise the brand.
Neat Burger to expand to the U.S., welcomes Leonardo DiCaprio as its newest investor
It expects to have 42 sites globally by the end of 2022, including 12 in the U.S.
Potential acquisitions on the menu for Burgertory as it looks to mark its territory in the country’s burgeoning burger scene
Burgertory, currently with 18 company-owned and operated restaurants, will be starting its franchise arm over the next 12 months.
Tim Hortons aiming to double UK estate by end-2023
It is set to open its first restaurant in London later this year.
KFC Thailand franchisee Restaurants Development Company to open 28 stores
It currently operates 236 restaurants.
Schnitz turns to tiered pricing to combat cost pressures, reach valuable Gen Z
In his first interview with QSR Media, CEO Brenton Howie details the chain’s customer satisfaction play and why he believes in “doing the basics well.”
Hungry Jack’s launches Jack’s Cafe across WA restaurants
The state-wide launch is part of the business’ plan to roll out the beverage brand across all 450-plus locations by June.