International Franchise News

September 16, 2025

Chuck E. Cheese expands to UK

Chuck E. Cheese is debuting in the UK with its first European location, bringing family fun, games, and dining to a new market through a multi-unit deal.

September 10, 2025

Chipotle expanding to Asia

Chipotle Mexican Grill teams with SPC Group to debut in Asia, bringing restaurants to South Korea and Singapore in 2026 as part of its global growth push.

September 9, 2025

TGI Fridays plans smaller restaurants for Japan expansion

TGI Fridays expands in Japan with compact restaurants designed for busy city centres, while extending franchise agreements in Japan and Peru for growth.

September 9, 2025

Indonesian Coffee Chain Toko Kopi Tuku Opens First European Store In Amsterdam

Indonesian coffee chain Toko Kopi Tuku opens its first European store in Amsterdam, spotlighting beans from Aceh and Toraja as part of global expansion.

September 8, 2025

Potato Corner Debuts In Taiwan: Strategic Expansion Into 16th International Market

Potato Corner makes its Taiwan debut in Taipei’s Xinyi District, teaming up with Fujin Tree Group as part of its growing 16th international market entry.

September 4, 2025

Qatari chain Junior’s inks first-ever franchise deal

Qatari burger chain Junior’s signed its first franchise deal with Venicia International, paving the way for the brand’s planned expansion into Jordan.

September 4, 2025

Froyo fever heats up: South Korean dessert chain Yoajung opens on Sept 5 at *Scape, from $3 for a cup of yogurt

Singapore’s froyo craze grows as Yoajung opens Sept 5 at *Scape. Enjoy frozen yogurt from $3, acai bowls, and creative toppings such as dalgona and fruit.

September 3, 2025

Wendy’s opens 118 restaurants in first half of 2025

Wendy's opened 118 restaurants in the first half of 2025 and signed deals to expand in Italy and Armenia, strengthening its global footprint and growth plans.

September 2, 2025

Dave’s Hot Chicken signs 180-unit European deal

Dave's Hot Chicken inks deal with Azzurri Group to open 180 restaurants across 10 European countries, expanding its Nashville-style hot chicken globally.

September 2, 2025

Chagee posts double-digit growth, as global expansion advances

Chagee reports double-digit Q2 growth, hitting $467M in revenue, driven by rapid global expansion and its first U.S. store, despite tough competition in China.

August 31, 2025

South Korean burger chain Lotteria to open in Malaysia

South Korean burger chain Lotteria plans to open 30 restaurants in Malaysia over the next five years, following its upcoming first Singapore location in 2026.

August 30, 2025

Chick-fil-A bets $75m for Singapore expansion

Chick-fil-A invests $75M to launch its first Asia Pacific location in Singapore, with the first restaurant opening in late 2025 as part of a 10-year plan.

August 29, 2025

Multi-unit Franchisees Pump Up Planet Fitness

Planet Fitness drives rapid growth with multi-unit franchisees, expanding to 2,762 locations and 20.8M members, fueled by strong value and Gen Z demand.

August 29, 2025

Jimmy John’s continues Canadian expansion

Jimmy John's expands in Canada with its second location at Fallsview Casino, aiming to open 12 stores nationwide by year-end, offering fresh sandwiches.

August 16, 2025

Halal-certified Japanese Honolu Ramen debuts in Kuala Lumpur

Japanese chain Honolu Ramen launches halal-certified outlet in Kuala Lumpur, a 72-seat restaurant by Food Innovators Holdings and Asset Frontier Co. Ltd.

August 15, 2025

Skill-Based Fitness Platform Buys Mayweather Boxing, Kickhouse

Giant Ideas acquires Mayweather Boxing and Kickhouse, expanding its skill-based fitness portfolio with a focus on teaching boxing and kickboxing skills.

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