Expansion
Burger King UK acquires 12 new restaurants from franchise partners
Burger King UK acquires 12 new restaurants from franchise partners
The group now directly owns almost a third of the chain’s roughly 530 UK restaurants.
Choppaluna to open ten restaurants this year
It will start with one in London’s High Holborn this quarter.
Domino’s inks profit-sharing deal with franchisees
The pizza chain said it will invest £20 million over three years.
Kopi Kenangan gets unicorn status after US$96m Series C funding round
The chain has grown to employ more than 3,000 staff in over 600 stores across 45 cities.
Collins Foods’ corporate franchise agreement with KFC Europe commences
The CFA has a target of opening up to 130 net new KFC restaurants over the next 10 years.
Burger King India’s board OKs fundraising plans
The chain is looking to establish 700 restaurants by December 2026.
Royal Stacks now offering franchise model for VIC-based operators
It has plans to expand nationally in the next two years.
7-Eleven continues West expansion with new stores
The company’s investment in WA is expected to hit 50 million by 2022.
SSP expands Malaysian reach in new deal
The agreement will see SSP operate 29 units at Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad airports.
Marugame Udon operator eyeing 4,000 outlets by 2027
80% of the envisioned outlets will be operated under franchise agreements.
Dr. Dough Donuts eyes sites in Melbourne, Brisbane in 2022
The company added it has seen year-on-year growth.
Roll’d banks on stronger omnichannel arsenal, branding as it readies for international expansion
Founder Bao Hoang reflects on the chain’s performance the past year and explains why they are constantly pivoting their branding strategy.
Tim Hortons China operator bets on compact “Go” format with METRO partnership
The first seven stores operating under the new agreement recently opened in four cities.
Motto Motto’s first franchisees invest in chain’s founding site
The company currently operates ten restaurants in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Sydney.
Itsu makes European debut with Brussels site
It will have seating for 46 diners along with ‘grab and go’ options.
Wendy's eyes 50 UK openings in 2022
Revenues at the restaurants it has opened this year are “far more” than the chain had expected.
Pret A Manger to further expand in Middle East
The chain also appointed two more companies in the UK as part of its roster of franchisees.
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