March 9, 2026
Gong cha takes control of 170 US franchises
Global bubble tea brand Gong cha has acquired the rights to 170 U.S. locations from a master franchisee, a move the company says will...
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March 7, 2026
Chinese tea chain Molly Tea debuts in Singapore
Spanning 1,400 sq ft, the store is the chain’s largest in Southeast Asia. Chinese tea chain Molly Tea has opened its first outlet...
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March 6, 2026
Marco’s Pizza to open 80-plus stores in 2026
Marco’s Pizza has plans to open more than 80 stores in 2026, aiming to surpass the 60 locations it debuted last...
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March 6, 2026
Luckin Coffee Backer to Acquire Blue Bottle From Nestlé
The price tag is somewhere under $400 million, according to reports. A major backer of Chinese concept Luckin Coffee has...
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March 5, 2026
Brunch & Cake lands in Kuwait with Aurora concept
The restaurant has 92 seats across indoor and outdoor areas. Brunch & Cake has opened its first outlet in Kuwait, adding...
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March 4, 2026
Popeyes expands to Ireland
The chain’s UK operator said it has secured a pipeline of restaurant openings in the country. Popeyes has secured a...
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February 24, 2026
Bobby’s Burgers Signs First Lease in Canada
Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay signed a lease for its first Canadian restaurant at The Well, one of the country’s most ambitious...
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February 19, 2026
Jollibee launches Compose Coffee in the Philippines
The Philippine launch is another step in a broader regional takeover in Southeast Asia. Jollibee Foods Corporation (Jollibee Group) has...
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February 18, 2026
Japanese sushi giant adds Sushi Sushi to 430-restaurant empire
Sushi Sushi’s operator will now become a subsidiary of Genki. Australian sushi chain Sushi Sushi has been bought by Genki Global Dining...
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February 17, 2026
UK-born fried chicken chain Sides plots Asia and Middle East rollout
Sides have been secured in Kuala Lumpur, Sentosa Island, and Dubai. UK-born fried chicken chain Sides is expanding into Asia...
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February 17, 2026
Black Sheep Coffee Inks 20-Store Deal in Dallas-Fort Worth
Black Sheep Coffee, the international coffee brand known for its 100% specialty-grade Robusta coffee and rapidly expanding U.S. presence, has...
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February 13, 2026
Yolk Brands makes Iraqi debut with new restaurant launches
The first outlets will open at Iraq Mall in Baghdad in Q2 2026. Yolk Brands is expanding into Iraq through a...
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February 12, 2026
Aditya Birla Group brings the international café brand, “JOE & THE JUICE” to India
Denmark-based international café is known for its freshly prepared juices, shakes, coffee, and sandwiches made to order. Aditya Birla Group’s...
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February 7, 2026
South Korea’s The Venti makes Middle East debut with first Jordan outlet
The store is the brand’s first overseas branch to serve its 960ml “jumbo” cup. South Korean budget coffee chain The Venti has opened...
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February 6, 2026
TamJai Mixian brings signature bowls to the Philippines
This is the chain’s first international outlet to roll out Mala Tang–style customisable bowls. Tam Jai International Co. Limited has opened its first TamJai Mixian outlet...
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February 6, 2026
Bacha Coffee Brews Global Expansion with Luxury Launches in Beijing and Saudi Arabia
Bacha Coffee, a Moroccan coffee house established in Marrakech in 1910, has further expanded its global footprint with its entry into two...
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