Batteries Plus enters Hawaii with a 4-store franchise deal by Pierre Parranto, starting in Honolulu and expanding across the state’s four largest islands.
Read moreSchool of Rock to open 35+ locations in Germany under a new master franchise with Stein & Semmel GmbH, starting in Munich and expanding over 12 years.
Read moreSunpark brings YogaSix to Japan, tapping into rising demand for wellness and boutique fitness in Tokyo, with strong hospitality roots and expansion plans.
Read moreDine Brands to open 13 new dual-branded Applebee’s and IHOP locations in 2025, expanding into Costa Rica and Mexico with franchise partners and conversions.
Read moreYOYO! Fresh Tea debuts in India with a Bangalore outlet, offering bubble teas and India Specials, ahead of planned franchise expansion.
Read moreKrispy Kreme expands into Brazil via joint venture with AmPm, launching its first São Paulo store and scaling nationwide through 1,500 convenience locations.
Read moreFrasers Group to launch 350+ Sports Direct stores across India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines with MAP Active partnership.
Read morePepper Lunch expands to Hawaii with three locations set to open by 2026, bringing its sizzling Japanese fast-casual dining to the islands.
Read moreLoob Holding is bringing Tealive to Thailand, planning 80 outlets in 10 years with master franchisee RD, a subsidiary of India’s Devyani International.
Read moreBlue Bottle Coffee debuts in Southeast Asia with its first store in Singapore’s Raffles City, expanding its presence beyond the US, Japan, and China.
Read moreDickey’s Barbecue Pit debuts in Manila with a full-service location at Parqal Mall, bringing authentic Texas barbecue to the Philippines.
Read moreCaptain D’s enters the UK with a 20-unit deal, launching in Kent this August. The brand aims to redefine fish and chips with quality and discipline.
Read moreJollibee expands in North America with 350 units planned. President Maribeth dela Cruz shares growth vision and franchising strategy at industry summit.
Read moreBonBird lands in the UK! Yolk Brands partners with City Restaurants Group for a 50-store expansion, bringing fresh fried chicken to new markets.
Read moreJuan Valdez and Grupo Trinity partner to invest €40m in Spain, planning 140 new stores by 2032 to expand the Colombian coffee brand’s European presence.
Read moreStarbucks and Alshaya Group explore a flagship store at Saudi Arabia’s $62.2bn Diriyah giga-project, strengthening their presence in the MENA region.
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