December 4, 2024
Cafè Barbera opens new location in Baghdad
Café Barbera opens a new kiosk in Baghdad’s Jadriya Mall, expanding its presence in Iraq with four locations across the country.
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International Franchise News
December 3, 2024
Heritage coffee brand Bacha Coffee to launch in Japan in 2025
Singapore-based Bacha Coffee partners with The Tokyu Group to debut in Japan with a Tokyo Ginza store in 2025, aiming for 40 outlets by 2030.
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December 3, 2024
Carl’s Jr. opens 400th restaurant in Mexico
With 400 restaurants now in Mexico, Carl's Jr. highlights its growth, serving 200,000+ burgers daily and expanding to new international markets.
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December 2, 2024
Canada’s Tim Hortons boosts Americas presence with first Panama store
Tim Hortons debuts in Panama with a Soho Mall outlet, targeting 30 stores by 2034. Expansion boosts its presence in the Americas coffee market.
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December 2, 2024
Saudi Arabia’s Barn’s signs franchise deal to launch in Qatar
Saudi coffee chain Barn’s partners with Royal Taste to debut in Qatar, highlighting the country’s coffee market potential and rich culture.
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November 27, 2024
KFC China opens 1000th store in Guangzhou market
KFC China marks 1000th restaurant in Guangzhou, with a new KCOFFEE cafe addition and plans for over 600 KCOFFEE locations by year-end.
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November 26, 2024
ZUS Coffee enters Brunei with Bandar Seri Begawan outlet
ZUS Coffee expands to Brunei with its new outlet in Bandar Seri Begawan, marking its second international debut after securing RM 250m funding.
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November 26, 2024
New Concept Tahina to Open in London Next Year
Tahina brings a sustainable, tech-driven grab-and-go experience with quality food. Opening London 2025 with more stores to follow.
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November 26, 2024
Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express continue Mexico expansion
Fatburger & Buffalo's Express expand in Mexico with new co-branded locations, leveraging franchisee Red Rombo Group’s expertise for rapid growth.
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November 22, 2024
US bakery-café chain Duck Donuts launches in the Bahamas
Duck Donuts launches in Nassau, Bahamas, its second Caribbean outlet. The store emphasizes speed with digital ordering and mobile pick-up options.
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November 22, 2024
Dickey’s expanding in Mexico
Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens in Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico, marking a key step in its expansion to CDMX and Monterrey with franchisee Jonathan Rosas Blanco.
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November 21, 2024
Luckin Coffee strengthens Brazil trade with $1.38bn coffee supply deal
Luckin Coffee partners with Brazil in a $1.38bn deal to source 240,000 tons of coffee over five years, doubling its previous agreement.
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November 21, 2024
Dog Haus makes Saudi Arabia debut
California-based Dog Haus is now open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “This marks Dog Haus’s best week since its...
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November 20, 2024
Concept Eight buys Acai Brothers, ramps up Noodle Box US growth
Concept Eight acquires Acai Brothers, expanding breakfast and lunch offerings while pushing Noodle Box's U.S. growth. CEO Grant Lee eyes global potential
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November 19, 2024
Kyan Café becomes first Saudi Arabian branded coffee chain to launch in the US
Saudi Arabia’s Kyan Café debuts in NYC’s Little Yemen, marking its US launch with Middle Eastern-inspired beverages and a rich coffee culture.
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November 13, 2024
Jollibee posts double-digit growth in third-quarter sales, profit
Jollibee Foods' Q3 sees 13.2% sales growth to PHP98.48B, driven by strong international expansion and acquisitions, boosting profit by 15.3%
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