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Papa Johns hits 6K restaurant landmark
Papa Johns has opened its 6,000th restaurant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The unit is owned by franchisee Yasir Hussain, who became a partner in 2019. Hussain plans further expansion in both Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
Jersey Mike’s opens 3,000th location
Jersey Mike’s Subs celebrated its 12-store opening, bringing its total to 3,000 locations. The chain opened 322 stores in 2024. CEO Peter Cancro praised the team’s hard work, emphasizing the brand’s success due to its strong giving culture.
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- Captain D’s hooks deal across the pond 21 Jan 2025
- 9Round Kickboxing Fitness Expands into Iraq 21 Jan 2025
- Spain-based noodle concept opens in US mall 17 Jan 2025
- Pepper Lunch continues growth trajectory with Pacific Northwest agreement 17 Jan 2025
- Papa Johns hits 6K restaurant landmark 13 Jan 2025
- Yum! Brands terminates franchise agreement in Turkey 09 Jan 2025
- Colombia’s Juan Valdez opens its largest store globally in Argentina 07 Jan 2025
- Vietnam’s Cong Ca Phe to make Philippines debut in February 2025 06 Jan 2025
- Slim Chickens’ UK franchisee opens 4th location in 1 month 06 Jan 2025
- Domino’s Pizza China enters 13 cities with 14 stores 06 Jan 2025
- Luckin Coffee launches in Hong Kong with five outlets in one day 02 Jan 2025
- Genki Sushi heads to Vietnam, Texas as it seeks growth offshore 20 Dec 2024
- Johnny Rockets adds 11 international locations in 2024 16 Dec 2024
- Paris Baguette opening 7th Virginia location 12 Dec 2024
- Chuck E. Cheese expands into Guyana 11 Dec 2024
- Subway unveils kiosk-driven store in Dubai 10 Dec 2024
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf signs master franchise agreement to fuel India growth 05 Dec 2024
- Dave’s Hot Chicken making London debut 04 Dec 2024
- Cafè Barbera opens new location in Baghdad 04 Dec 2024
- Heritage coffee brand Bacha Coffee to launch in Japan in 2025 03 Dec 2024
- Carl’s Jr. opens 400th restaurant in Mexico 03 Dec 2024
- Saudi Arabia’s Barn’s signs franchise deal to launch in Qatar 02 Dec 2024
- Canada’s Tim Hortons boosts Americas presence with first Panama store 02 Dec 2024
- KFC China opens 1000th store in Guangzhou market 27 Nov 2024
- Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express continue Mexico expansion 26 Nov 2024
- ZUS Coffee enters Brunei with Bandar Seri Begawan outlet 26 Nov 2024
- New Concept Tahina to Open in London Next Year 26 Nov 2024
- Dickey’s expanding in Mexico 22 Nov 2024
- US bakery-café chain Duck Donuts launches in the Bahamas 22 Nov 2024
- Luckin Coffee strengthens Brazil trade with $1.38bn coffee supply deal 21 Nov 2024
- Kyan Café becomes first Saudi Arabian branded coffee chain to launch in the US 19 Nov 2024
- Dog Haus makes Saudi Arabia debut 21 Nov 2024
- Concept Eight buys Acai Brothers, ramps up Noodle Box US growth 20 Nov 2024
- Jollibee posts double-digit growth in third-quarter sales, profit 13 Nov 2024
- MamaPho: A Culinary Journey from Vietnam to the World 13 Nov 2024
- Randy’s Donuts Opens in Japan 12 Nov 2024
- Playa Bowls signs 195 franchise commitments 11 Nov 2024
- Doner Shack signs 150-store deal in India 11 Nov 2024
- Fresh Healthy Cafe launching US franchising opportunities 11 Nov 2024
- Arab Franchise Expo 2024: Elevating Global Opportunities and Celebrating Franchise Excellence 09 Nov 2024
- Little Caesars to debut Canadian unit in Mississauga, Ontario 07 Nov 2024
- 9Round Kickboxing Fitness Taps Lebert Fitness to Become Master Franchise Developer in Canada 05 Nov 2024
- Little Caesars to open in Cambodia 05 Nov 2024
- Middle East burger chain Salt to debut in Pakistan 04 Nov 2024
- The Shawarma Shack: Building a Legacy of Flavor and Innovation 01 Nov 2024
- Subway Franchisees Sign Deal With Teriyaki Madness For Mississippi Market 01 Nov 2024
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