February 18, 2026
Japanese sushi giant adds Sushi Sushi to 430-restaurant empire
Sushi Sushi’s operator will now become a subsidiary of Genki. Australian sushi chain Sushi Sushi has been bought by Genki Global Dining...
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International Franchise News
February 17, 2026
UK-born fried chicken chain Sides plots Asia and Middle East rollout
Sides have been secured in Kuala Lumpur, Sentosa Island, and Dubai. UK-born fried chicken chain Sides is expanding into Asia...
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February 17, 2026
Black Sheep Coffee Inks 20-Store Deal in Dallas-Fort Worth
Black Sheep Coffee, the international coffee brand known for its 100% specialty-grade Robusta coffee and rapidly expanding U.S. presence, has...
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February 13, 2026
Yolk Brands makes Iraqi debut with new restaurant launches
The first outlets will open at Iraq Mall in Baghdad in Q2 2026. Yolk Brands is expanding into Iraq through a...
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February 12, 2026
Aditya Birla Group brings the international café brand, “JOE & THE JUICE” to India
Denmark-based international café is known for its freshly prepared juices, shakes, coffee, and sandwiches made to order. Aditya Birla Group’s...
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February 7, 2026
South Korea’s The Venti makes Middle East debut with first Jordan outlet
The store is the brand’s first overseas branch to serve its 960ml “jumbo” cup. South Korean budget coffee chain The Venti has opened...
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February 6, 2026
TamJai Mixian brings signature bowls to the Philippines
This is the chain’s first international outlet to roll out Mala Tang–style customisable bowls. Tam Jai International Co. Limited has opened its first TamJai Mixian outlet...
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February 6, 2026
Bacha Coffee Brews Global Expansion with Luxury Launches in Beijing and Saudi Arabia
Bacha Coffee, a Moroccan coffee house established in Marrakech in 1910, has further expanded its global footprint with its entry into two...
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February 6, 2026
Mason’s opening 20 locations in Middle East
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls, the largest brick-and-mortar lobster roll chain in the United States, is expanding into the Middle East, marking...
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February 5, 2026
Cotti Coffee Takes on the UK: China’s Rapidly Growing Chain Brews Up European Expansion
Cotti Coffee, a rapidly expanding Chinese coffee chain, has announced plans to venture into the UK market. This move is part...
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February 5, 2026
SaladStop! sets sights on the UAE with MHAOI partnership
The first outlet is expected to open in Dubai. SaladStop! has partnered with UAE-based Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba Investments (MHAOI), naming...
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February 4, 2026
Esquires Coffee locks in 10-year UAE franchise deal
At least 50 outlets are planned during the term of the agreement. NZE-listed café group Cooks Coffee Company said Esquires Coffee has...
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February 2, 2026
Chopstix enters France with first restaurant opening in Paris
The chain aims to open 50 restaurants in France within three years. Chopstix is opening its first Paris restaurant in the...
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January 30, 2026
Austrian coffee chain Coffeeshop Company enters India
It aims to expand to 100 outlets by 2029. Austrian coffeehouse chain Coffeeshop Company is opening its first store in...
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January 30, 2026
Dodo Pizza lands in Hungary with 30-restaurant ambition
The first branch is set to open in Budapest. Dodo Pizza has announced its entry into the Hungarian market through a...
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January 27, 2026
Nordic sourdough chain BARTELS opens flagship outlet in Ho Chi Minh
The new outlet features a minimalist interior. Nordic sourdough brand BARTELS has opened a new flagship store at the Sonatus Building in...
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