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• PizzaForno opens unit in Mexico City 07 Dec 2023
• Wienerschnitzel Officially Opens First International Locations in Ecuador and Chile 07 Dec 2023
• KFC to buy 218 restaurants from franchisee EG Group 06 Dec 2023
• Winners named at glittering 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards ceremony 05 Dec 2023
• Graze Craze Opening of New Locations in Australia and France 05 Dec 2023
• California Pizza Kitchen opens 3rd location in Philippines 01 Dec 2023
• Australian 7-Eleven business sold for $1.71 billion 30 Nov 2023
• Dickey’s franchisee adding 30 stores to Canadian footprint 30 Nov 2023
• Wetzel’s Pretzels expands Canadian footprint with Toronto store 30 Nov 2023
• Pret a Manger debuts in Spain 27 Nov 2023
• Jollibee expands Texas footprint with Dallas opening 21 Nov 2023
• Wienerschnitzel’s Hot Dogs and Hot Profits – What’s Missing in Your Market? 17 Nov 2023
• Jim’s Group launches beauty division 17 Nov 2023
• US brand Nautical Bowls primed for Australian launch 17 Nov 2023
• Hand & Stone’s John Teza was Elected to the International Franchise Association Board of Directors 10 Nov 2023
• School of Rock Kent is Ready to Rock N’ Roll 09 Nov 2023
• Twin Peaks Opens First Louisville Location 14 Nov 2023
• Teriyaki Madness opening in Cincinnati 09 Nov 2023
• Jollibee to open 2nd location in Washington 02 Nov 2023
• BFT launches Hong Kong studio, Malaysia set for early 2024 01 Nov 2023
• Slim Chickens adding to Kentucky footprint 01 Nov 2023
• Tous les Jours enters Canada 24 Oct 2023
• Australian-based Mexican eatery adding to Chicago footprint 24 Oct 2023
• Aqua-Tots Swim Schools Opens 26th International Franchise Location in Khon Kaen, Thailand 18 Oct 2023
• Global Education Franchise HDEG Launches in the UK 18 Oct 2023

Franchise Events

Upcoming international franchise events

31 – 31 Jan, 2024

Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center

SAUDI FRANCHISE EXPO 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Riyadh Intl. Convention & Exhibition Center 28th – 31st Jan 2024 03:00 PM – 10:00 PM The largest exhibition in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the Saudi Franchise Expo is the first international franchise show and offers a great business platform for global, regional, and local franchises looking to expand into the…

01 – 01 Feb, 2024

Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention

RIYADH WORLD FRANCHISE CONNECT 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Crowne Plaza Riyadh – RDC Hotel and Convention Center Wednesday, 31st January, 2024 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM The Riyadh World Franchise Connect, organised by World Franchise Associates (WFA), is an international franchise opportunities showcase and networking event. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about master franchise and area development opportunities…

02 – 02 Feb, 2024

Dubai

DUBAI WORLD FRANCHISE CONNECT 2024

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Crowne Plaza Jumeirah Friday, 2nd February, 2024 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM The Dubai World Franchise Connect, organised by World Franchise Associates (WFA), is an international franchise opportunities showcase and networking event. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about master franchise and area development opportunities with more than 30 brands…

14 – 14 Apr, 2024

ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE SHOW LONDON

12th – 13th April, 2024 ExCel London The International Franchise Show is the UK’s biggest exhibition for the most exciting franchise opportunities from around the world. The Franchise Show plays host to over 250 franchise brands – you won’t find a larger selection at any other UK franchise event! Budding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and ambitious…