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UAE burger brand Pickl opens two new locations in Riyadh, marking its Saudi debut and fifth country expansion, with dine-in stores at Al Nakheel Mall and U Walk
Read moreSouth Korea’s The Venti debuts in Vietnam with a Ho Chi Minh City café, blending Korean-style drinks, local flavors, and premium quality at affordable prices.
Read moreLuckin Coffee opens first U.S. stores in NYC, bringing its mobile-first model, app perks, and China-grown momentum to challenge Starbucks on home turf.
Read morePopeyes opens first UK airport location at Birmingham Airport, serving halal chicken and breakfast from 3:30 a.m., with giveaways for first 150 customers.
Read morePICKUP COFFEE opens its first PICKUP PRIME outlet in Cebu with self-order tech, LK Bakery items, and local art, marking a bold step in modern café design.
Read moreFiiZ Drinks enters Canada with 100-store deal led by Founder Brands. First Toronto store opens, bringing customizable sodas and a new beverage experience.
Read moreFrench bakery chain PAUL to debut in Bengaluru this August with a 3,850 sq ft lake-facing café at Orion Gateway Mall, serving classic French and global fare.
Read moreAi-CHA opens 300 stores in Malaysia in a year, wins two national records, eyes East Malaysia growth, adds halal snacks, and launches state-themed magnets.
Read moreTommy’s Express opens its first France location in Allonne, bringing its high-speed, eco-friendly car wash and mobile tech to European drivers.
Read moreTOUS les JOURS returns to Malaysia after 8 years, opening at Sunway Pyramid in KL with plans for nationwide expansion via Stream Empire Holdings.
Read moreThe Colombian coffee chain’s latest outlet at Spain’s Palma de Mallorca Airport will provide brand exposure to European travellers as...
Read moreRandy’s Donuts expands with 25-store deal in Mexico and 10-store deal in the UAE, continuing its global growth with strong local franchise partners.
Read moreTaiwan’s Bafang Dumpling plans to open new stores in Texas and launch a U.S. HQ, advancing its international expansion despite trade tensions.
Read moreGong cha expands into Ecuador and Colombia, bringing premium bubble tea and modern formats to Latin America through strong local franchise partnerships.
Read moreBeijing’s Siji Minfu Peking duck chain is making its international debut in Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa, in partnership with Jumbo.
Read moreJollibee eyes Korean market with planned Norang Tongdak buy after acquiring Compose Coffee, signaling major expansion in Asia’s F&B sector.
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