International Franchise News

February 4, 2025

Starbucks Korea to add more than 100 outlets this year

Starbucks Korea plans to add over 100 new stores in 2025, building on strong sales and marketing success, including Harry Potter-themed collaborations.

February 3, 2025

Paris Baguette adding 100 locations by year’s end

Paris Baguette plans to expand by adding 100 new locations in North America by the end of 2025, following strong growth and franchise success.

February 3, 2025

Japanese bakery cafe ‘Bread, Espresso &’ opens first US store

Japanese bakery café Bread, Espresso & debuts in the US with its first store in Redondo Beach, California, under an exclusive licensing agreement.

February 3, 2025

Lviv Croissants continues international expansion with France debut

Lviv Croissants debuts in France with a Cannes outlet, marking its fourth new market in a year after Slovakia, the US, and the Czech Republic.

January 31, 2025

UK’s Pret A Manger to make South Africa debut in February 2025

Pret A Manger debuts in South Africa on Feb. 14, 2025, with a Johannesburg outlet featuring a menu tailored to local flavors, expanding to 20 countries.

January 31, 2025

Japan’s % Arabica signs franchise agreement for Iraq launch

Japan’s % Arabica signs a franchise deal with Al-Handal International Group to launch in Iraq, with the first Baghdad store set to open by late 2025.

January 30, 2025

Pepper Lunch locks in 2nd Orange County location

Pepper Lunch opens its second Orange County location at Irvine Spectrum Center on Feb. 7, bringing sizzling Japanese-style dining to more locals.

January 29, 2025

Jollibee Food Corp opens first standalone Milksha store in the Philippines

Jollibee opens the first standalone Milksha store in the Philippines at SM City North EDSA, expanding its premium bubble tea offerings.

January 21, 2025

Captain D’s hooks deal across the pond

Captain D's signs a 20-unit franchise deal for the UK, marking its first European expansion, with the first restaurant set to open in London this year.

January 21, 2025

9Round Kickboxing Fitness Expands into Iraq

9Round Kickboxing Fitness expands to Iraq with its first location, 9Round Al Yarmouk, in Baghdad, opening March 2025, led by Master Developer Muthana Al-Ajil.

January 17, 2025

Spain-based noodle concept opens in US mall

Udon Asian Food opens its second U.S. spot at Aventura Mall, FL, serving health-focused Asian cuisine inspired by 400-year-old Japanese traditions.

January 17, 2025

Pepper Lunch continues growth trajectory with Pacific Northwest agreement

Pepper Lunch signs a deal to open five locations in Oregon, continuing its growth with franchisee Peter T. Ng. CEO Troy Hooper celebrates the expansion.

January 13, 2025

Papa Johns hits 6K restaurant landmark

Papa Johns celebrates its 6,000th restaurant milestone, highlighting franchisee Yasir Hussain's expansion plans and global growth since 2017.

January 9, 2025

Yum! Brands terminates franchise agreement in Turkey

Yum! Brands ends its franchise agreement with IS Gida A.S. in Turkey, leading to the temporary closure of 293 KFC and 254 Pizza Hut outlets.

January 7, 2025

Colombia’s Juan Valdez opens its largest store globally in Argentina

Juan Valdez expands in Argentina, opening its largest store in Buenos Aires as part of a strategy to scale from 3 to 11 locations by 2026.

January 6, 2025

Vietnam’s Cong Ca Phe to make Philippines debut in February 2025

Cộng Cà Phê debuts in the Philippines at Quezon City’s Gateway 2 Mall in February 2025, bringing its signature 1970s-inspired coffee culture.

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