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Malaysia’s Tealive signs master franchise agreement for UAE launch
Malaysian bubble tea chain Tealive, owned by Loob Holding, has signed a master franchise deal with Dubai’s Eureka Restaurant & Café to enter the UAE. A flagship store will open in Dubai in early 2025, with four more locations across major UAE cities by the end of the year.
GYMGUYZ Launches 2025 Vision at Recharge Convention
GYMGUYZ held its 8th annual Recharge franchisee convention in Cancun, Mexico, focusing on innovative strategies to improve franchisee operations, highlighted by the introduction of the GG DRIVE Platform.
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UBX: Revolutionizing Fitness with Tim West
UBX has taken the world of fitness by storm, blending the intensity of boxing with the versatility of functional training to create a unique experience for all. Co-founded by Tim West and four-time world champion boxer Danny Green in 2014, UBX has quickly expanded across 7 countries, redefining what it means to train like a boxer.
Oliver Brown: The Art of Belgian Chocolate and Café Excellence
Founded on a passion for authentic Belgian chocolate and a love for café culture, Oliver Brown Belgian Chocolate Café has become a standout brand in the world of dessert cafés. With its unique blend of premium chocolate offerings and vibrant café experience, the brand has captivated chocolate lovers around the globe.
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World Franchise Associates Showcased at InFranchise Market Event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
World Franchise Associates (WFA), a leading global franchise marketing & advisory company, recently participated in the InFran Franchise Market Expo, held from October 1-3, 2024, at the Al Faredah Hall, Riyadh. The event brought together key stakeholders from the Saudi Arabian franchise industry, connecting franchise leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs to explore the country’s dynamic franchising landscape. WFA showcased franchises for more than 40 international franchise opportunities from more than 15 countries at the event.
- Chick-fil-A set for Asian debut, with Singapore launch confirmed 17 Oct 2024
- Jollibee opens in Alameda, California 14 Oct 2024
- Velvet Taco making international debut in London 14 Oct 2024
- Domino’s Pizza China eyes 1000th restaurant milestone by Q4 11 Oct 2024
- Malaysia’s Tealive signs master franchise agreement for UAE launch 11 Oct 2024
- Carl L Karcher Group opening 20 Pepper Lunch units 09 Oct 2024
- Canadian breakfast concept expanding in US, UK 08 Oct 2024
- Arabian Entertainment Co. opens first Applebee’s and IHOP at Four Square Mall in Riyadh 08 Oct 2024
- Paris Baguette opening in Brooklyn 07 Oct 2024
- Slim Chickens Announces Latest Opening in The O2 Arena in Southeast London 07 Oct 2024
- Ukraine’s Lviv Croissants makes Czech Republic debut with Prague outlet 07 Oct 2024
- Australia’s St. Ali opens first outlet in the Philippines 07 Oct 2024
- GYMGUYZ Launches 2025 Vision at Recharge Convention 07 Oct 2024
- Dunkin’ reaches 800 stores in Saudi Arabia with Riyadh outlet 07 Oct 2024
- Chipotle Opens First Dubai Location as UAE Expansion Kicks off 02 Oct 2024
- Subway expands global presence with 10K restaurant commitments 02 Oct 2024
- Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express Debut First Location in Puerto Rico 01 Oct 2024
- Juan Valdez opens first Dominican Republic store 30 Sep 2024
- Pure Barre Announces Expansion Into Mexico 25 Sep 2024
- Armani enters F&B with the launch of Armani/Caffe in Tokyo 20 Sep 2024
- Thailand’s ve/la to kickstart international expansion with UK store 20 Sep 2024
- Trung Nguyen E-Coffee targets further Vietnam expansion with low-cost franchise model 19 Sep 2024
- Lavazza UK sales surpass £100m for the first time 19 Sep 2024
- Juan Valdez becomes Official Coffee Partner for the Chicago Cubs 13 Sep 2024
- Charles & Keith opens flagship store in Chengdu, China 12 Sep 2024
- American fashion brand Brooks Brothers reopens in New Delhi 12 Sep 2024
- Slim Chickens Announces First Location in Germany 10 Sep 2024
- ZUS Coffee eyes further international expansion after closing $57.5m funding round 10 Sep 2024
- Le Pain Quotidien advances international expansion plans with Uzbekistan agreement 09 Sep 2024
- Bo’s Coffee eyes 85 new franchised stores by the end of next year 06 Sep 2024
- Uniqlo to open largest store in South Korea 05 Sep 2024
- Papa Johns extends partnership with PepsiCo 04 Sep 2024
- Bubble tea chain Gong cha opens first store in Mauritius 02 Sep 2024
- Malaysia’s ZUS Coffee to debut in Singapore with Changi Airport outlet 02 Sep 2024
- As it exits other markets, Flash Coffee doubles down on Indonesia 02 Sep 2024
- Popeyes to open 1st store in Ireland 29 Aug 2024
- Bacha Coffee to open flagship in Paris, marking European expansion 29 Aug 2024
- Alsea announces $12m investment to open 30 new Starbucks stores in Colombia 28 Aug 2024
- 99 Pancakes raises $2.38m to fuel expansion in India 28 Aug 2024
- Indonesia’s Kopi Kenangan to open stores in the Philippines and India 27 Aug 2024
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Debuts First Food Truck at the Los Angeles Zoo 20 Aug 2024
- Pizza Inn to expand to Egypt with 7 planned units 20 Aug 2024
- Jollibee opens 7th Texas restaurant 19 Aug 2024
- Le Pain Quotidien to re-enter India with licensee Bake & Brew 19 Aug 2024
- Tim Hortons to open stores within Union Coop’s 27 UAE shopping centres 15 Aug 2024
- Japanese Gyumeshi chain Matsuya launches in Hong Kong 15 Aug 2024
- Japan’s Joypolis Sports to open first overseas flagship in Hong Kong 15 Aug 2024
- Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream expands in Egypt 14 Aug 2024
- Love, Bonito opens its first physical store in the Philippines 13 Aug 2024
- Korean bakery chain Tous les Jours set to make its Singapore debut 13 Aug 2024
- Vietnamese coffee brand Cong opens in Taiwan 12 Aug 2024
- Krispy Kreme makes Morocco debut with Rabat outlet 09 Aug 2024
- Popeyes Fuels Growing Demand Across The World 09 Aug 2024
- Bacha Coffee launches first flagship store in South Korea 05 Aug 2024
- Krispy Kreme signs joint venture agreement to launch in Spain 02 Aug 2024
- Blaze Pizza to expand into the UAE 01 Aug 2024
- Japan’s % Arabica to enter six new markets within next three months 01 Aug 2024
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