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Troy Franklin, Managing Partner at World Franchise Associates, shares insights on the international franchise trends shaping 2027 and beyond at FLEI Expo Indonesia. Don’t miss the session. Register your interest and join us on 10 October 2026.

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International Franchise Focus

Burang Riyadi, WFA Associate – Indonesia, shares insights into Indonesia’s growing franchise sector, highlighting its large consumer market, evolving franchise regulations, international expansion opportunities, and the potential for global brands to establish a presence in the country.

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International Franchise Interviews

How PHO24 Plans to Grow Its Franchise Business Worldwide

Dan Thai Phi, Head of Franchising for PHO24, discusses the brand’s international franchise strategy, operating system, franchise development approach, and vision for bringing the Taste of Vietnam to guests around the world.

Franchise Development News

New agreements, growth, expansion, and development
in international franchising.

• Heytea Enters Thailand with Three-In-One Lab Flagship at CentralWorld 28 Sep 2026
• Cotti Coffee heads to Birmingham as it takes UK growth beyond London 24 Sep 2026
• Subway signs deal to open 300 restaurants across five European markets 24 Sep 2026
• Exclusive First Look at Dancing Goat Coffee’s Branch in Barcelona 21 Sep 2026
• Caffè Vergnano expands to Ireland 18 Sep 2026
• Japanese budget Italian restaurant chain Saizeriya debuts in Australia 18 Sep 2026
• Jersey Mike’s to open in London for UK debut 12 Sep 2026
• Cinnabon announces Singapore exit 10 Sep 2026
• South Korean Café Concept Twosome Place Opens in Alexandria, Virginia 04 Sep 2026
• Chipotle opens first Asian restaurant in Seoul 03 Sep 2026
• Americana Restaurants signs deal to launch Taco Bell in the UAE 02 Sep 2026
• Coffee Buddy Enters India via Master Franchise, Targets Pan-India Rollout 29 Aug 2026
• Papa Johns partners with KM Capital to expand footprint in Mexico 25 Aug 2026
• Yum China opens 300th Pizza Hut Burger Bar amid rapid expansion 20 Aug 2026
• MOOYAH Burgers inks master franchise agreement for UAE expansion 18 Aug 2026
• Chipotle enters Saudi Arabia with first Riyadh location 15 Aug 2026
• Komeda’s Coffee debuts in Thailand 14 Aug 2026
• Bonchon to be acquired by Minor Food, Serruya Private Equity 13 Aug 2026
• Charcoal Grill Shinpachi opens first restaurant in Singapore 12 Aug 2026
• Paris Baguette opens 1st store in Laos, expanding across Southeast Asia 11 Aug 2026
• Malaysian Cafe Chain Oriental Kopi Brews Expansion into Indonesia for International Growth 11 Aug 2026
• Vietnamese Coffee Giant, Cong Ca Phe, Set to Stir Up Indonesian Market with First Jakarta Store 10 Aug 2026
• Yum China completes Mainland China Pizza Hut acquisition 10 Aug 2026
• Burger King fuels RBI growth 06 Aug 2026
• Krispy Kreme to open 1st Mauritius location this year 03 Aug 2026
• Saddle Café to open in Doha 02 Aug 2026
• BODYROK Hits 100 Studios, Looks to Become ‘Global Category Leader’ 31 Jul 2026
• Church’s Texas Chicken secures Golub Capital investment to accelerate global expansion 29 Jul 2026
• Yo-Chi announces UK expansion 29 Jul 2026
• Jollibee to open downtown San Francisco location 28 Jul 2026
• Gong cha signs 50-unit Texas development deal 28 Jul 2026
• Franchising & Licensing Asia 2026 Opens New Chapter Under MP Singapore, Strengthening Singapore’s Position as Asia’s Franchise and Licensing Hub 28 Jul 2026
• Chinese Hotpot Giant, Banu, Ignites Global Expansion with First Hong Kong Outlet 24 Jul 2026
• Serbian specialty coffee chain Kafeterija, backed by BlackPeak Capital, enters the Bulgarian market with the acquisition of Eddy’s 23 Jul 2026
• Sticks’n’Sushi to open first Swedish restaurant in Stockholm in 2027 17 Jul 2026
• The Venti brews Philippine expansion with local franchise deal 17 Jul 2026
• Alshaya Group expands Starbucks licensed business with first coffeehouse in Georgia 16 Jul 2026
• India’s leading specialty coffee brand Blue Tokai launches in the UAE 16 Jul 2026
• Black Sheep Coffee targets Ireland for next franchise expansion 15 Jul 2026
• Thai gelato brand Blendies debuts in Hong Kong 14 Jul 2026
• Five Guys Joins US Fast-Food Frenzy in China with First Beijing Outlet Opening 14 Jul 2026
• Chipotle opens 1st Mexico restaurant, plans further expansion 13 Jul 2026
• KFC opens 60th Scotland location 06 Jul 2026
• International Dairy Queen marks return to Puerto Rico 01 Jul 2026

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