May 16, 2025
Big C expands in Hong Kong with Tsim Sha Tsui flagship store
Big C opens a Tsim Sha Tsui flagship store with a “Five-Sense” concept, offering Thai food, sensory zones, and in-store cultural experiences.
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International Franchise News
May 15, 2025
Randy’s Donuts makes its Japanese debut in Tokyo
Randy’s Donuts debuts in Tokyo with a 1,000-doughnut display, self-serve ordering, and plans to expand across Japan under Grit International.
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May 14, 2025
Teriyaki Madness expands to El Salvador amid strong Q1 growth
Teriyaki Madness expands to El Salvador after a strong Q1, reporting 21% sales growth and launching a global push with 165+ locations.
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May 14, 2025
Fore Coffee launches new concept in Jakarta
Fore Coffee launches 'Fore Experience' in Jakarta—an immersive concept with handcrafted coffee, brunch pairings, and a Slow Bar for curated brews.
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May 14, 2025
Bacha Coffee opens first flagship store in Hong Kong
Bacha Coffee debuts its first Hong Kong flagship at Harbour City, offering 200+ Arabica varieties and a full dine-in experience.
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May 14, 2025
Jollibee expands in New Jersey
Jollibee celebrates new store in Union, NJ—its 77th in the U.S.—bringing world-famous Chickenjoy and new Angus beef burgers to loyal East Coast fans.
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May 13, 2025
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls growing European presence
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls plans 100 locations across Europe by 2033, starting in Italy with future stores in Switzerland, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
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May 13, 2025
Shake Shack Charts Course for Panama
Shake Shack partners with Grupo Attie-Multifood to open 12 locations in Panama by 2035, starting in 2026—its first step into Central America.
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May 11, 2025
Berjaya Food to launch Krispy Kreme in Mongolia with sub-franchisee
Berjaya Food partners with Mongolia’s BlueMon Group to launch Krispy Kreme, expanding its global presence and tapping into the country’s rising food demand.
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May 6, 2025
Popeyes opens 7th store in Bucharest
Popeyes opens its 7th Bucharest store at Mega Mall with a grand celebration. The brand plans further expansion across Bucharest and other Romanian cities.
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May 5, 2025
Flash Coffee secures $3m funding to accelerate Indonesian expansion
Flash Coffee secures $3m funding to expand in Indonesia, aiming for 70+ stores and entry into two cities in 2025, after challenges in Singapore and Taiwan.
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May 5, 2025
Yum China sales up by 2% YoY in Q1 2025
Yum China reports a 2% YoY sales increase in Q1 2025, with system sales growth for KFC (3%) and Pizza Hut (2%), and a dividend of $0.24 per share.
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April 30, 2025
Slim Chickens Expands in the UK with New Location in the Heart of Camberely
Slim Chickens opens in Camberley with Boparan Restaurant Group, bringing its hand-breaded tenders, 14 sauces, and Southern hospitality to the UK market.
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April 30, 2025
Costa Coffee unveils partnership with UK airline Jet2
Costa Coffee partners with Jet2 to offer hot drinks onboard all flights from 1 May 2025, expanding its in-flight presence after teaming up with easyJet in 2024
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April 30, 2025
School of Rock Expands with First Location in Uruguay
School of Rock opens first Uruguay location in Montevideo, offering performance-based music programs. The facility includes 14 rooms designed for creativity.
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April 29, 2025
Amorino expands catering services in UAE
Amorino expands catering across the UAE with its mobile gelato cart, serving weddings and private events with artisanal flavours and vegan-friendly options.
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