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TGI Fridays expands in Japan with compact restaurants designed for busy city centres, while extending franchise agreements in Japan and Peru for growth.
Read moreIndonesian coffee chain Toko Kopi Tuku opens its first European store in Amsterdam, spotlighting beans from Aceh and Toraja as part of global expansion.
Read moreQatari burger chain Junior’s signed its first franchise deal with Venicia International, paving the way for the brand’s planned expansion into Jordan.
Read moreDiscover how Blueground expands globally through strategic franchising, building trust-based partnerships and bringing flexible living to major cities.
Read morePotato Corner makes its Taiwan debut in Taipei’s Xinyi District, teaming up with Fujin Tree Group as part of its growing 16th international market entry.
Read moreSingapore’s froyo craze grows as Yoajung opens Sept 5 at *Scape. Enjoy frozen yogurt from $3, acai bowls, and creative toppings such as dalgona and fruit.
Read moreWendy's opened 118 restaurants in the first half of 2025 and signed deals to expand in Italy and Armenia, strengthening its global footprint and growth plans.
Read moreDave's Hot Chicken inks deal with Azzurri Group to open 180 restaurants across 10 European countries, expanding its Nashville-style hot chicken globally.
Read moreChagee reports double-digit Q2 growth, hitting $467M in revenue, driven by rapid global expansion and its first U.S. store, despite tough competition in China.
Read moreSouth Korean burger chain Lotteria plans to open 30 restaurants in Malaysia over the next five years, following its upcoming first Singapore location in 2026.
Read moreChick-fil-A invests $75M to launch its first Asia Pacific location in Singapore, with the first restaurant opening in late 2025 as part of a 10-year plan.
Read morePlanet Fitness drives rapid growth with multi-unit franchisees, expanding to 2,762 locations and 20.8M members, fueled by strong value and Gen Z demand.
Read moreJimmy John's expands in Canada with its second location at Fallsview Casino, aiming to open 12 stores nationwide by year-end, offering fresh sandwiches.
Read moreJapanese chain Honolu Ramen launches halal-certified outlet in Kuala Lumpur, a 72-seat restaurant by Food Innovators Holdings and Asset Frontier Co. Ltd.
Read moreGiant Ideas acquires Mayweather Boxing and Kickhouse, expanding its skill-based fitness portfolio with a focus on teaching boxing and kickboxing skills.
Read moreSingapore startup Prefer raises $4.2M to expand its bean-free coffee and cocoa globally, teaming up with Ajinomoto and The Coffee Ferm to drive growth.
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