August 6, 2026
Burger King fuels RBI growth
Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the parent company of Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs, reported strong second-quarter 2026...
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International Franchise News
August 3, 2026
Krispy Kreme to open 1st Mauritius location this year
Krispy Kreme has partnered with ER Group to bring the doughnut chain to Mauritius, with the first shop expected to...
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August 2, 2026
Saddle Café to open in Doha
The UAE-born specialty café is expanding to Qatar in 2026 Renowned UAE name Saddle Café is to open in Doha...
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July 31, 2026
BODYROK Hits 100 Studios, Looks to Become ‘Global Category Leader’
Co-founder Jake Irion spoke to ATN about what sets the Pilates franchise apart in a saturated market, as the brand...
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July 29, 2026
Church’s Texas Chicken secures Golub Capital investment to accelerate global expansion
Church’s Texas Chicken has received a strategic growth equity investment from Golub Capital to accelerate its expansion and build upon...
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July 29, 2026
Yo-Chi announces UK expansion
This marks the frozen yoghurt chain’s second international location. Australian frozen yoghurt brand Yo-Chi has announced plans to open its...
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July 28, 2026
Jollibee to open downtown San Francisco location
Global restaurant chain Jollibee will open its newest location in downtown San Francisco on July 31, according to a press...
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July 28, 2026
Gong cha signs 50-unit Texas development deal
Gong cha Americas has signed an exclusive area development agreement with franchise operator Bakers Acres & Cattle Company to open...
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July 28, 2026
Franchising in the Philippines
The Philippines is the world’s 7th largest franchise market with over 2,000 franchise brands. Contributing roughly 7.8% to the national...
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July 28, 2026
Franchising & Licensing Asia 2026 Opens New Chapter Under MP Singapore, Strengthening Singapore’s Position as Asia’s Franchise and Licensing Hub
Singapore – Franchising & Licensing Asia (FLAsia) 2026 will launch on the 13–15 August at the Marina Bay Sands Expo...
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July 24, 2026
Chinese Hotpot Giant, Banu, Ignites Global Expansion with First Hong Kong Outlet
Banu, a premier hotpot brand originating from Mainland China, has broadened its horizons by launching its very first establishment in...
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July 23, 2026
Serbian specialty coffee chain Kafeterija, backed by BlackPeak Capital, enters the Bulgarian market with the acquisition of Eddy’s
Less than a year after BlackPeak Capital’s investment, Kafeterija completes its first acquisition outside Serbia Kafeterija, the leading Serbian specialty...
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July 20, 2026
Happy Potato hits 126 outlets in seven years
The brand opened in four markets in a span of six months. Malaysian shaker fries brand Happy Potato has reached...
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July 17, 2026
Sticks’n’Sushi to open first Swedish restaurant in Stockholm in 2027
The venue is expected to create 60 local jobs. Sticks’n’Sushi will open its first Swedish location in Stockholm in spring 2027,...
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July 17, 2026
The Venti brews Philippine expansion with local franchise deal
The chain aims to open its first outlet in Q3 2026. The Venti has entered into a master franchise agreement...
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July 16, 2026
India’s leading specialty coffee brand Blue Tokai launches in the UAE
Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters has launched its first café in Dubai’s BurJuman Mall, marking a key step in its international...
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