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‘Restaurant precincts with significant appeal’: How Burrito Bar is forging its path to become a multi-brand franchisor
‘Restaurant precincts with significant appeal’: How Burrito Bar is forging its path to become a multi-brand franchisor
CEO Shaun Butcher details how the company found success in its early adoption of virtual brands and how it is informing its approach to growth.
Baskin-Robbins franchisee opens 1,000th store
The ice cream brand is celebrating the milestone with a limited-time promotion through March.
Japanese sushi chain Sushiro to take on McDonald's in U.S. – report
It is looking to increase the number of overseas outlets to 700.
Offering value amidst cost pressures, according to Hungry Jack’s CEO
Chris Green also expounds on the brand’s digital focus, the potential of targeting upselling and their new compensation model for managers.
Pizza Hut starts campaign to find 350 franchise partners
The move is months of consecutive same store growth.
Caffe Nero kickstarts post-COVID openings with two upcoming airport stores
An additional six new store openings are scheduled in the coming months, the group confirmed.
Dairy Queen to open 600 more stores in China by 2030
The chain already has over 1,100 restaurants in the market.
Swensen’s to expand in Cambodia, Laos following new ten-year agreement
New store formats are expected as a result of the collaboration between Minor Food International and Express Food Group.
Fast casual chain Paik’s Noodle makes Melbourne debut
Paik’s boasts nine dishes that intersect between fermented Korean flavours and more traditional Chinese-style stir fry.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s hit with US$900m suit over broken ice cream machines; More ghost kitchens for Wendy’s; IHOP testing two virtual brands
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Thailand’s Central Restaurants Group unveils new franchise model for Mister Donut business
The company endeavors to open another 50 outlets in the country this year.
‘We’re a steady, reliable business’: The Cheesecake Shop managing director sees ‘renewed vigor’ post-River Capital acquisition
Ken Rosebery shares his outlook for the year and shares how they are responding to inflationary pressures.
Tealive eyes 30 Philippine stores by end-2022
The chain recently opened its first outlet in Manila.
KFC eyes 300 restaurant openings in UK and Ireland by 2027
The fast food giant aims to establish 50 new locations across the two markets this year.
Taco Bell opens 100th restaurant in Spain
The fast food giant says it is on track to operate more than 1,000 restaurants outside the United States.
Subway’s EMEA business inks master franchise deal in Kuwait
The chain continues its string of new agreements as it grows its global footprint.
Jollibee earmarks U$347m in capex after going back to profitability
The company, which has 17 brands in 34 countries, plans to add 500 new stores this year.
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