September 7, 2026
How PHO24 Plans to Grow Its Franchise Business Worldwide
Since opening its first restaurant in 2003, PHO24 has helped pioneer the modern branded pho concept in Vietnam by combining...
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Latest Franchise Industry News & Interviews
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September 4, 2026
South Korean Café Concept Twosome Place Opens in Alexandria, Virginia
Twosome Place, South Korea’s leading premium café brand, announced its official entry into the U.S. with plans to open its...
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September 3, 2026
Chipotle opens first Asian restaurant in Seoul
The company plans to open two more locations in South Korea by the end of 2026. Chipotle Mexican Grill has...
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September 2, 2026
Americana Restaurants signs deal to launch Taco Bell in the UAE
Further GCC markets are expected to be added in phases. Americana Restaurants International Plc has signed an exclusive development agreement...
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August 29, 2026
Coffee Buddy Enters India via Master Franchise, Targets Pan-India Rollout
Filipino coffee chain Coffee Buddy has entered the Indian market after securing its master franchise for the country, marking the...
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August 25, 2026
Papa Johns partners with KM Capital to expand footprint in Mexico
Mexico-based private investment firm KM Capital has joined Papa Johns as its new franchise partner in Mexico, assuming leadership of...
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August 20, 2026
Yum China opens 300th Pizza Hut Burger Bar amid rapid expansion
Yum China Holdings Inc. has opened its 300th Pizza Hut Burger Bar in China, reaching the milestone in Wuhan, Hubei...
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August 18, 2026
MOOYAH Burgers inks master franchise agreement for UAE expansion
Plano, Texas-based MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes signed a master franchise agreement with Great Foods USA LLC to expand the...
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August 17, 2026
Franchising in Türkiye
Türkiye is emerging as a dynamic franchising market between Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia. With a population of...
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August 15, 2026
Chipotle enters Saudi Arabia with first Riyadh location
The restaurant will be located at Sidra Mall in Gharnatah. Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its first restaurant in Saudi...
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August 14, 2026
Komeda’s Coffee debuts in Thailand
The expansion is part of the group’s plans to expand across ASEAN. Komeda’s Coffee will open its first directly managed...
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August 13, 2026
Bonchon to be acquired by Minor Food, Serruya Private Equity
Bonchon, known for its Korean fried chicken, is to be acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity from existing...
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August 12, 2026
Charcoal Grill Shinpachi opens first restaurant in Singapore
This also marks the chain’s first overseas launch. Singapore F&B operator RE&S Enterprises Pte Ltd will open the first Charcoal...
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August 11, 2026
Paris Baguette opens 1st store in Laos, expanding across Southeast Asia
Paris Baguette has opened its first store in Laos, becoming the first Korean bakery brand to enter the country as...
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August 11, 2026
Malaysian Cafe Chain Oriental Kopi Brews Expansion into Indonesia for International Growth
Oriental Kopi, a renowned cafe and food brand in Malaysia, is setting its sights on Indonesian shores, marking a new...
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August 10, 2026
Vietnamese Coffee Giant, Cong Ca Phe, Set to Stir Up Indonesian Market with First Jakarta Store
The Vietnamese coffee chain Cong Ca Phe has announced its foray into the Indonesian market, with the opening of its...
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