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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Latest Franchise Industry News & Interviews
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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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September 12, 2026
Jersey Mike’s to open in London for UK debut
The sandwich chain has plans to open 400 restaurants in Europe. Jersey Mike’s will open its first restaurant on Argyll...
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September 11, 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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September 10, 2026
Cinnabon announces Singapore exit
It will close its last store in ION Orchard. Cinnabon has announced that it will be closing its last store...
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September 6, 2026
Dilmah Announces the Unveiling of Dilmah Urban Estate, Elevating and Reimagining the Ceylon Tea Experience
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA September 6, 2026 Dilmah, the globally renowned family tea company celebrated for its commitment to uncompromised quality...
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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 29, 2026
Chipotle enters Saudi Arabia with first Riyadh location
The restaurant is located at Sidra Mall in Gharnatah. Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant in Saudi Arabia in...
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