February 19, 2025
Uzbekistan explores new horizons in franchising
Uzbekistan discusses franchise growth with WFA, focusing on investment, local brand expansion, and attracting international businesses to the market.
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Latest Franchise Industry News & Interviews
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February 14, 2025
Starbucks seeking to open 500 stores in Middle East by 2030
Starbucks plans 500 new MENA stores by 2030 as boycotts ease. CEO Brian Niccol shifts focus to global expansion, partnering with Alshaya Group for growth.
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February 13, 2025
Inspire Brands and Alamar Foods extend Dunkin’ Egypt franchise partnership
Inspire Brands & Alamar Foods renew Dunkin’s Egypt franchise for 10 years, expanding beyond 55 stores in the growing MENA coffee market.
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February 10, 2025
Domino’s Pizza to close 172 stores in Japan
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises will close 172 unprofitable stores in Japan as part of a restructuring plan, reducing its footprint in the country.
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February 10, 2025
Le Pain Quotidien signs master franchise agreement for Paraguay launch
Le Pain Quotidien expands in Latin America with a master franchise deal for Paraguay, strengthening its presence in the region’s fastest-growing market.
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February 10, 2025
Japan’s % Arabica makes Hungary debut with Budapest outlet
Japan’s % Arabica debuts in Hungary with a Budapest café, expanding its European presence as it plans six more market entries in the next year.
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February 7, 2025
Yum China sales increase by 5% YoY in 2024
Yum China’s sales grew 5% YoY in 2024, with total revenue reaching $11.3B. The company expanded by 1,751 stores and increased its cash dividend by 50%.
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February 7, 2025
Can Jollibee out-cluck Popeyes, Chick-fil-A?
Jollibee’s Maribeth Dela Cruz shares how the brand plans to take on Popeyes & Chick-fil-A at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.
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February 6, 2025
South Korea’s The Venti preparing for international debut in Canada
South Korea’s The Venti is making its international debut in Vancouver, Canada, bringing affordable K-coffee and Korean bakery favorites to North America.
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February 6, 2025
Malaysia’s ZUS Coffee seeking to open 150 new stores in the Philippines in 2025
Malaysia’s ZUS Coffee plans to open 150 new stores in the Philippines in 2025, expanding its rapid growth with a small-format, digital-first model.
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February 5, 2025
CoCo Bubble Tea launches first single-store franchising strategy in Japan
CoCo Bubble Tea launches single-store franchising in Japan, expanding support, training, and supply channels to meet growing market demand.
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February 5, 2025
Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen inks multi-unit agreement for Mexico City
Russo's New York Pizzeria signs a deal to open 10 locations in Mexico City by 2027, expanding its global footprint with fresh, authentic Italian flavors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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