October 24, 2026
Strong Pilates Signs Saudi Arabia Expansion Deal, Eyes More Global Growth
The Pilates franchise is entering Saudi Arabia and tells ATN it’s nearing deals in several European countries, with Abu Dhabi...
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Latest Franchise Industry News & Interviews
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October 24, 2026
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue to enter Canada with 5-unit deal
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has signed a five-unit development agreement with Edmonton Ice District Ltd. to enter Canada. The Honolulu-based Hawaiian...
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October 23, 2026
MAP takes over M&S Philippines franchise operations as retailer eyes regional expansion
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has signed a new franchise agreement with Indonesian retail giant Mitra Adiperkasa (MAP), expanding a long-standing...
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October 21, 2026
Harlem Shake signs 75-unit franchise agreement in India
New York City-based Harlem Shake signed a master franchise agreement with Franchise India and FranIndia to develop 75 units across...
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October 20, 2026
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Signs 40-Unit Deal in New York and Connecticut
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, one of the nation’s leading fast-casual restaurant brands, has announced a 40-unit franchise development deal across New...
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October 19, 2026
UK pizza chain Caprinos signs 30-restaurant deal in Saudi Arabia
The brand said this is the first step in its Saudi Arabia expansion. Caprinos Pizza has signed a franchise development...
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October 19, 2026
UNO Pizzeria & Grill Plots 75-Outlet India Expansion Over 10 Years
The Chicago-born pizza chain is pursuing franchise-led growth through a master franchise partnership with FranGlobal Group, with plans to establish...
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October 12, 2026
TGI Fridays Enters the Balkans as U.S. Brands Sign Six International Deals in Q3 2026
A wave of master franchise agreements from September through early October shows European and Middle Eastern markets absorbing American dining,...
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September 28, 2026
Heytea Enters Thailand with Three-In-One Lab Flagship at CentralWorld
Heytea opened its first store in Thailand at Bangkok’s CentralWorld on September 25, 2026. The launch brings its three-in-one Lab...
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September 28, 2026
Gold’s Muscles Back into SoCal
Gold’s Gym wants to turn one Southern California gym into more than a dozen. The Venice-born fitness brand has signed...
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September 27, 2026
Franchising in Indonesia
Greetings to franchise professionals around the world. I am Burang Riyadi from Indonesia, based in Jakarta. I have been active...
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September 24, 2026
Cotti Coffee heads to Birmingham as it takes UK growth beyond London
Cotti Coffee, China’s second-largest coffee brand, is taking its UK expansion beyond London with a site in the former Moss...
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September 24, 2026
Subway signs deal to open 300 restaurants across five European markets
This marks its sixth new master franchise deal across EMEA. Subway has signed a new master franchise agreement with Emerging...
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September 21, 2026
Exclusive First Look at Dancing Goat Coffee’s Branch in Barcelona
Dancing Goat Coffee is preparing to open in Barcelona Spain, and SceneEats has an exclusive first look inside the Egyptian...
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September 18, 2026
Caffè Vergnano expands to Ireland
Italian coffee roaster Caffè Vergnano has continued its European expansion by opening its first location in Ireland. Located in Limerick,...
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September 18, 2026
Japanese budget Italian restaurant chain Saizeriya debuts in Australia
The chain has over 900 restaurants in Japan. Japanese-Italian restaurant chain Saizeriya will open its first Australian restaurant at Melbourne’s...
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